When Salesforce announced in March its plan to acquire API platform developer MuleSoft for US$6.5 billion it said there was potential to turn MuleSoft (estimated FY18 sales $415 million) into a $10 billion business.
When Salesforce acquired Mulesoft in March a few people raised their eyebrows: what did integration have to do with CRM software?
MuleSoft founder Ross Mason says all customers will benefit from Salesforce's recent acquisition of his business.
Salesforce.com is in advanced discussions to acquire U.S. software maker MuleSoft, people familiar with the matter claim, as it looks to expand its offerings beyond customer relationship management software.
Cloud and mobile top the business agenda, but micro-services and the Internet of Things are coming up fast.