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Sun Microsystems, Inc. Company Profile
Sun Microsystems makes sure networks shine. A leading maker of UNIX-based servers used to power corporate computer networks and Web sites, it also makes workstation computers and disk- and tape-based storage systems. Sun's computers utilize the company's own chips (SPARC microprocessors) and operating system (Solaris). Its software portfolio includes application server, database management, office productivity, and network management applications. The company also developed Java, a cross-platform programming language used to create applications for computers, Web browsers, mobile phones, and other consumer electronic devices. Sun Micro agreed to be acquired by Oracle for about $7.4 billion in 2009.
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Contact Information
Address: 4150 Network Circle
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Phone:650-960-1300
Fax:408-276-3804
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:June
Revenue (2009):11449.00 M
Revenue Growth (1 yr):(-17.50%)
Employees (2009):29,000
Employee Growth (1 yr):(-16.90%)
Key People
Chairman: Scott G. McNealy
President, CEO, and Director: Jonathan I. Schwartz
EVP Corporate Resources and CFO: Michael E. Lehman
Industry Information
Sector: Technology
Industry: Diversified Computer Systems
Top Competitors
Hewlett-Packard Company (hpq)
International Business Machines Corporation (ibm)
Microsoft Corporation (msft)
 


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