Description: EE Times article link meant to stimulate discussion about the B2B technology companies and an indication of financial magnitude.  The companies that received a portion of the $23 million from Intel were:
One97 Communications Pvt. Ltd., an independent provider of telecom-managed value added services in India. The firm’s existing investors also participated in the funding.  IndiaMART.com, an online B2B marketplace connecting Indian suppliers with domestic and international buyers.  Global Talent Track, a vocational educational institute. Intel said Helion Venture Partners also participated in the funding for Global Talent Track

Source: Dylan McGrath, EE Times 

Date: 1/14/2009

Link:

http://www.eetimes.com/showArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=NAHUPHGMBJWCYQSNDLPSKHSCJUNN2JVN?articleID=212900445

Discussion Questions:

1. Why/how is B2B an important strategy in meeting Intels performance goals?