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Novell: Still Looking for its Mojo
Novell’s latest quarterly financial results, revealed today, were a mixed bag for the SUSE Linux provider. Novell made progress in some areas. But didn’t really thrive in others. Where does the company go from here. The answers will likely surface at the Novell BrainShare 2010 conference (March 21-25, Utah), where Novell will strive to energize channel partners and customers? In the meantime, here’s a look at Novell’s current business condition … through the eyes of The VAR Guy.
Few people realize it, but a certain software company has generated $136 million in Linux-oriented sales during the past four quarters. Plus, the mystery company’s Linux sales essentially doubled in 2Q 2009 vs. 2Q 2007. Impressive. So why isn’t this mystery company a Wall Street darling? Here’s the scoop from The VAR Guy.
When Novell announces quarterly results Feb. 26, The VAR Guy will be looking beyond earnings per share results and revenue metrics. Our resident blogger wants Novell CEO Ron Hovsepian (pictured) to cover — in depth — the following five points during the earnings call.
