Raptec's strategy Strategic Management and Policy Essay Question

Raptec’s strategy is to become the global leader in innovative storage solutions. The company’s

hardware and software solutions for eBusiness and Internet applications move, manage, and protect

critical data and digital content. Raptec operates in three principal business segments: Direct Attached

Storage (“DAS”), Storage Networking Solutions (“SNS”) and Software. These hardware and software

products are found in high-performance networks, servers, workstations, and desktops from the

world’s leading OEMs, and are sold through distribution channels to Internet service providers,

enterprises, medium and small businesses, and consumers. Recently Raptec has experienced rapid

growth and consistently profitable operations. Now Raptec is considering the acquisition of two of its

suppliers – BearKat Tech Services (which provides enterprise network security services as well as

providing technology consulting services to oil & gas firms) and East Texas Technnolgy (which

specializes in software products for the oil and gas industry).

What advice do you have for Raptec’s Board of Directors pertaining to their consideration of these potential

acquisition targets?