Follett acquires competitor’s software

Anonymous Patron writes eSchool News online : With its acquisition of the library automation business of its largest competitor, Sagebrush Corp., Follett Software Co. has become the definitive leader in school library automation software. Though Follett pledges to support Sagebrush’s 24,000 school library customers, analysts say the deal, which reportedly gives Follett about a 70-percent market share, ultimately will bring several changes.”