February 12, 2007 by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
Singapore-based electronics manufacturer Flextronics International Ltd. has acquired WebRaiser Technologies, according to the Sacramento Business Journal.
Flextronics, which manufactures electronics for companies like Dell, Ericsson, Hewlett-Packard and Siemens, reported sales of $15 billion in 2006. The company operates factories on four continents and has approximately 99,000 employees. In a recent fiscal third-quarter report, the company announced a profit that had nearly tripled from the previous year.
WebRaiser Technologies, located in Sacramento, was established in 1997 to create "software for the self-service economy." The company's "Vendi-" platforms power applications such as bill payment, photography, public Internet and e-commerce. Its clients have included Burger King, Kaiser Permanente, Skechers and Paramount Pictures.
James Bickers is the former senior editor of Retail Customer Experience, and also manages webinars for Networld Media Group. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist and innovative content strategist, with publication credits in national, international and regional publications.