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Back-end software makers BEA Systems and Sybase have joined the Eclipse open-source foundation, lending two more established companies to the organisation.
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John Chen knows how to speak his mind, particularly when he feels optimistic about the future.
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We look at which product can help improve customer satisfaction.
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