- Thu Nov 1 2007 CA's interim chief reveals plans to grow company
In an exclusive Face to Face interview, Computer Associates International interim CEO Ken Cron talks to ZDNet's Dan Farber about his company growth plans. He also explains why CA ...
- Wed Feb 9 2005 Swainson steps into CEO role at CA
The former IBM exec who was named CEO-elect of the troubled company last year replaces interim chief Kenneth Cron.
Posted by Dinesh C. Sharma
- Mon Apr 26 2004 CA names interim CEO, restates revenue
Computer Associates International board member Kenneth Cron takes the reins as interim CEO, and the company announces that it prematurely booked $2.2 billion in revenue during 2000 and 2001.
Posted by Martin LaMonica
- Wed Jun 6 2001 Vivendi names new CEO for games unit
Vivendi Universal Publishing says it has appointed Kenneth Cron as chief executive of its games division. Cron replaces Hubert Joly, who held dual roles since December as a CEO and a senior vice president, according to Vivendi. The company said Joly would focus on his role as senior vice president of North American Integration for Vivendi. Cron was formerly CEO of Flipside Network, chairman and CEO of Uproar, and president of publishing for CMP Media.
Vivendi Universal Publishing has 300 brands in 40 countries with sectors that include games, education, literature, health and information. The games division, which publishes interactive and online-based entertainment, runs four businesses--Blizzard Entertainment, the Flipside Network, Sierra and Universal Interactive Studios.
Posted by Gwendolyn Mariano
- Tue May 25 2004 CA posts profit, offers government $10 million
In disclosing first-quarter earnings that met predictions, Computer Associates tells shareholders it has offered a $10 million payment to settle two government inquiries.
Posted by Ina Fried
- Wed Sep 29 2004 CA to cut 5 percent of work force
The planned elimination of 800 jobs is part of a restructuring plan that will cost $40 million, the troubled firm says.
Posted by Dawn Kawamoto
- Wed Aug 25 2004 CA execs can keep bonuses--for now
Computer Associates International shareholders vote down a proposal to recoup money paid to top executives during an accounting scandal.
Posted by Martin LaMonica
- Wed Oct 6 2004 CA to buy Netegrity for $430 million
The smaller firm's technology will help strengthen Computer Associates International's ability to provide network access tools, it says.
Posted by Matt Hines
- Fri Jun 4 2004 Kumar departs from embattled CA
The executive, who recently resigned from the top posts at the software maker, said Friday he is leaving the company completely as investigations continue into its accounting practices.
Posted by Matt Hines
- Tue Nov 23 2004 CA taps ex-IBM exec as its next chief
After tumultuous year dominated by accounting scandal, software maker turns to former WebSphere head.
Posted by Martin LaMonica