[jcommin]

For many years, it is easier for a corporation to buy a company with existing technology than try to home grow it.

Many industries have consolidated over the years:

Steel Industry
Airlines
Food
Automotive
Pharma
Retail
Computers

And then there is the investment companines, most notable Warren Buffet, Carl Ichan.

The list is endlless - These coporations part and pacel segments of thier portfolios to enhance shareholder value - That is the name of the game.

Every company I have worked for over my 40+ year career in manufacturing has been either bought/sold/closed/went public/went private.

Todays professionals will re-invent themselves several times over - You just can't stay put -