DEALS

WHO

WITH

WHAT

SCOOP

Oracle

TimesTen

Oracle picks up TimesTen.

The deal's value is undisclosed, but it will simplify life for customers merging the relational and high-speed databases.

Computer Associates

Niku

CA buys Niku for $350M.

Niku's technology gives CA customers systems management automation tools.

Microsoft

Sylantro Systems

Developed VoIP application

They'll integrate Sylantro's Feature Server software with Microsoft's Live Communications Server, creating a computer-telephony and VoIP powerhouse.

McAfee

Wireless Security

McAfee buys Wireless Security for $20M.

McAfee gives branch offices and teleworkers better wireless security options.

Citrix Systems

NetScaler

Citrix scoops up NetScaler for $300M.

Citrix dreams of software that decides how to deliver itself.

Lawson Software

Intentia

Lawson buys Intentia for $480M.

Gives customers one source for core business and ERP applications.

Sun Microsystems

StorageTek

Sun is acquiring StorageTek for $4.1B.

Fixes Sun's also-ran status in the storage business.

Quest Software

Vintela

Quest buys Vintela for $56.5M.

Creates mini-empire for selling Windows integration toolkits.