Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26.2 billion

[DimPrawn]

A round of applause for the lucky LinkedIn options trader

I fank you...

I'd also like to thank my mate Dave, who works at Microsoft, processing acquisitions paperwork in incredible secrecy....

[darmstadt]

Mind you, LinkedIn is good for finding recruitment agents and seeing how experienced they are:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-graham-219741103

[SimonMac]

LinkedIn is a huge CRM system, I wouldn't be surprised if MS Dyanmics CRM, and Skype for Business doesn't get a bump from this deal

[vetran]

LinkedIn is a huge user compiled CRM system

Actually SM that is a brilliant insight. Well done.

[scooterscot]

insider trading

[woohoo]

A few people I know use linkedin prem, it's an important part of their networking. I've used it to research people also. So it's still relevant to many people. I've removed several contacts that use linkedin to post random cat inspired stuff.

Saying all that not sure why MS have bought it.

[vetran]

A few people I know use linkedin prem, it's an important part of their networking. I've used it to research people also. So it's still relevant to many people. I've removed several contacts that use linkedin to post random cat inspired stuff.

Saying all that not sure why MS have bought it.

so she could post random cat stuff to everyone?

Not sure where she got the 26 Billion maybe she borrowed off MF?

[SimonMac]

[ClothCap]

Anything remotely associated with social media is being bolted on to CRM at the minute, I expect this will be yet another