[Blindtlk] FS parent company to acquire AI Squared

[Judy Jones]

Not surprised.  They've already gobbled up Optelec.

Judy


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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kevin via blindtlk
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 1:49 PM
To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Kevin
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] FS parent company to acquire AI Squared

I saw this earlier today and I personally don't like it.  What does it 
mean for us?  Time will tell!


On 6/14/2016 2:10 PM, Edward Green via blindtlk wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Sadly this isn't an April fool.  You can read more on the FS website at
> http://www.freedomscientific.com/About/News/Article/167.
>
> It doesn't seem as though the two screen reader manufacturers merging can be a good thing for lower prices or more innovation.  I wonder if there's a role for the Federation here to make representations/try and shine a spotlight if the larger entity starts to act against the interests of blind people.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Ed
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