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What does Orsus's Acquisition Mean for PSIM?
by John Honovich, IPVM Posted on Nov 26, 2009 About John Contact JohnThe Orsus acquisition has delivered a great spike in discussion about PSIM - some good, some critical, especially given the price paid. (For background, see our review of the NICE-Orsus acquisition).
Not surprisingly, the PSIM manufacturers see this as positive. Vidsys, the most vocal PSIM manufacturer made the following claims about the Orsus deal:
- NICE is essentially saying that th...
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