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30 years ago, ecommerce was rapidly beginning to boom.
Commercial internet was in its infancy at the time — only 36% of US households had computers, with many using it primarily for email. But two new companies, online bookstore Amazon and online reseller Ebay, were starting to change the way people thought about commerce.
Microsoft, of course, wanted in. It made plans to acquire the banking and online payment company Intuit. The idea of Microsoft having that much power terrified a lot of people, including the US government.
On this day in 1995, after the US Department of Justice moved to block Microsoft's acquisition of Intuit, Microsoft backed down and canceled the $2 billion deal.
We'll never know what the impact would have been if Microsoft had gone ahead with it. Some tech pundits of the day saw the justice system's blocking the deal as a disservice to US consumers, who would lose out on the benefits of the new technology of ecommerce and electronic banking.
It didn't take long for those things to become ubiquitous either way.
Also ubiquitous: Online job applications. In a few clicks you can apply to a job, a process people could only dream of in the '90s.
The News
University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship Siegfried fellows recently met with Vera Leung & Jim Clifton to learn tips on entrepreneurship and leadership.
Despite political roadblocks, Ukrainian tech workers are laying stakes in the US.
This Pittsburgh startup is building interactive job training games for people with disabilities.
— learn how ecosystem building is a path to prosperity.
How the restructuring of CompTIA led to the quiet demise of TechGirlz.
Client Spotlight
'In my interview with Vanguard, I remember a hiring manager speaking of Vanguard's culture saying, 'We don't date, we marry,'' said Kim Petersen, head of International Systems and Technology at the financial services firm.
'Once you've worked at a few different organizations, you realize it's more about the company's values, culture and people that matter. Our mission is clear in the decisions we make every day at Vanguard, and our focus on clients and crew is unwavering.'
The Jobs
Greater Philly
Vanguard has several listings open:
Machine Learning Engineer
Public Relations Consultant, Senior Specialist
Senior Data Analyst – Python, SQL & Tableau
Lead Data Analyst – Python, SQL & Tableau
Senior Front-End Developer – GenAI
Cubesmart is hiring a Database Engineer and a Technical SEO Analyst.
Leidos in King of Prussia is looking for a Linux Systems Administrator.
Agtech company FMC needs a Full Stack Staff Engineer.
DC + Baltimore
Everwatch in Annapolis Junctions is looking for a Systems Engineer.
Microsoft is seeking hybrid Technology Specialists in Data and AI.
Montgomery County Government needs an IT Specialist.
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission has a listing for Information Systems Specialist III (14045, Grade 30).
World Wildlife Fund is hiring a Microsoft 365 Productivity Lead.
Pittsburgh
Contract employment platform HireArt has a listing for Engineering Tech II.
McKesson in Moon is seeking an Associate Biomed Tech.
Westco is hiring a hybrid Technology Lead.
Duolingo needs a Senior IT Engineer.
Techstars is looking for a remote Operations Associate, Techstars + Cardano Founder Catalyst Program.
Teletracking needs a remote Software Engineer.
Rad AI is hiring a remote Customer Support Engineer.
Stitch Fix is seeking a remote Software Engineer, Inventory.
Pinterest has a listing for a Backend Software Engineer.
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