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Thursday, October 13, 2005
Blackboard and WebCT Announce Plans to Merge
Just the Facts:
Plans for the merger:
»Closing expected in late 2005 or early 2006.»Company will remain under the Blackboard brand.»Both Blackboard and WebCT product lines will remain intact and supported.»Over time, Blackboard will incorporate the best features and usability characteristics from the two product lines into a new standards-based product set.»Combined company will have more than 3,700 clients.»Approximately 800 employees.»7 offices around the US and abroad.

 



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