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This research paper discusses the benefits of selling on eBay for SoftLayer Technologies, an IT services provider. It also explores the best sources of equity capital for the company. It helps students understand the strategic decisions and financial considerations in global business expansion.
What's inside
- Benefits of selling on eBay for SoftLayer Technologies
- SoftLayer's IT services and global presence
- Equity capital sources for SoftLayer Technologies
- IBM's investment in SoftLayer's cloud services
- GI Partners' acquisition of SoftLayer's equity
Who it is for: Students studying business strategy, international business, or information technology management. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Globalization and equity are discussed through a case study of SoftLayer Technologies. Students learn about the company's services and how it might expand its market.
SoftLayer's services and facilities
SoftLayer Technologies provides global, on-demand data center and hosting services. The company's data centers are designed for security, resiliency, and efficiency. They are staffed 24/7 with experts.
Selling through eBay
The benefits and challenges of selling products on eBay are considered. Selling on eBay could expand SoftLayer's market internationally. It could also affect the company's current revenue.
Equity capital for SoftLayer
The best source of equity capital for SoftLayer Technologies is discussed. IBM's investment in SoftLayer is mentioned. The role of private equity firms in SoftLayer's growth is also considered.
Key terms
- Infrastructure-as-a-service
- A model for delivering information technology services over the internet.
- Data center
- A facility used to house computer systems and associated components.
- Hybrid computing environments
- A mix of on-premises, private cloud and third-party, public cloud services.
- Pods
- A standardized unit within a data center, built to support up to 5,000 servers.
- Private equity firms
- Investment management companies that provide capital to companies.
- Cloud services
- The delivery of computing services over the internet.
Questions this document helps with
- How could SoftLayer benefit from selling on eBay?
- What are the risks of selling through eBay?
- Which private equity firms have invested in SoftLayer?
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