The Mercury and other software acquisitions were so poorly handled. There was solid software there, plenty of good engineers and consultants, but R&D was underf

The Mercury and other software acquisitions were so poorly handled. There was solid software there, plenty of good engineers and consultants, but R&D was underfunded. Sales turned into a revolving door, customer support had no training, and partners (who actually understood the products, customers, and had the expertise) were mistrusted. Sad all the way around.