Great Plains Software
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Great Plains Software was an accounting software company located in Fargo, North Dakota, whose products focused on small to medium-sized businesses.[1] It was founded in 1981,[2] went public in 1997,[3] and was purchased by Microsoft in 2001 for $1.1 billion.[2][4][5] Prior to its acquisition, it had 2,200 employees.[1] Its products continue to be offered as Microsoft Dynamics GP.[5][6]
References
- ^ a b Eccher, Marino (June 1, 2011). "Part 1 of 7: Rising to the Challenge: History of Great Plains Software before merger". Fargo Forum. Forum Communications Company. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
- ^ a b "TECHNOLOGY; Great Plains Software Purchased by Microsoft". New York Times. Dec 22, 2000. p. Section C, Page 4 of the National edition. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
- ^ Eccher, Marino (June 1, 2011). "Profile: Doug Burgum: Entrepreneur and philanthropist". Fargo Forum. Forum Communications Company. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
- ^ Eccher, Marino (June 2, 2011). "Part 2 of 7: Two worlds collide: The merger of Great Plains and Microsoft". Fargo Forum. Forum Communications Company. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Why Microsoft bought Great Plains Software". techrepublic.com. January 11, 2001. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
- ^ "Great Plains Historical Timeline". msdn.com. Archived from the original on Jun 23, 2011. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
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