A number of leading industry analysts have taken due notice of the possible Maconomy-Deltek combination. Read some of their most notable quotes here.
"Overall this is a smart move on the part of both companies and strengthens Deltek's offerings through expanded verticals, geographies, delivery models and additional vertical expertise. The combined company is a strong player in the SRP market, a market that has and should continue to outpace the overall applications market for the foreseeable future."
- Mike Fauscette, IDC
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"This acquisition will indeed be good for the market ... SPI Research considers Deltek and Maconomy to be the most committed to the Professional Services sector, and therefore their combined strength will only push the market higher."
- David Hofferberth, SPI Research
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"What's good: Few overlaps – in customers and in industries. Mature product sets – Deltek isn't acquiring an idea but a full-blown product. This will allow them to quickly pursue new customers in expanding regions."
- Margo Visitacion, Forrester Research
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"Deltek can boast that 80% of the Engineering News Record 2009 Top 500 Design Firms are customers. Maconomy's products X1 and People Planner demonstrate a strong professional services focus. Together, they have an opportunity to expand into research organizations, legal services, and audit/tax firms."
- Ray Wang, Altimeter Group
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