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== History == | == History == | ||
=== Founding and early years | === 1978-84: Founding and early years === | ||
The late 1970s were marked by feverish development and competition in the realm of personal computers, infamously coined the [[History of computing in Urcea#PC Wars|PC Wars]]. On 24 July 1977, [[Urcea|Urcean]] technology company [[ITM]] debuted its Blue model, which was the personal computer with a graphical user interface. Sarino Antellion and Călian Veschertio met each other at Marellon University where they were pursuing programming but were enamored by the technological surge in Urcea. The pair moved to [[Urceopolis]] in the fall of 1978 and enrolled at [[Collegium Scientificum#St. John's University|St. John's University]] of the [[Collegium Scientificum]]. While they were initially drawn to Urcea for academic pursuits, the buzz around the ITM Blue and the burgeoning PC market made them realize the vast untapped potential in software development for these machines. The duo recognized that while the hardware was evolving rapidly, the software ecosystem was still in its infancy. They believed that the real revolution would be driven not just by the machine but by what the machine could do – the software it ran. | The late 1970s were marked by feverish development and competition in the realm of personal computers, infamously coined the [[History of computing in Urcea#PC Wars|PC Wars]]. On 24 July 1977, [[Urcea|Urcean]] technology company [[ITM]] debuted its Blue model, which was the personal computer with a graphical user interface. Sarino Antellion and Călian Veschertio met each other at Marellon University where they were pursuing programming but were enamored by the technological surge in Urcea. The pair moved to [[Urceopolis]] in the fall of 1978 and enrolled at [[Collegium Scientificum#St. John's University|St. John's University]] of the [[Collegium Scientificum]]. While they were initially drawn to Urcea for academic pursuits, the buzz around the ITM Blue and the burgeoning PC market made them realize the vast untapped potential in software development for these machines. The duo recognized that while the hardware was evolving rapidly, the software ecosystem was still in its infancy. They believed that the real revolution would be driven not just by the machine but by what the machine could do – the software it ran. | ||
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After the settlement, while Valtari and ITM remained competitors, they began a series of collaborations, pooling resources in areas of mutual interest. This was seen by many as an attempt to bring a semblance of peace to the tech industry, which had been rattled by the intense rivalry and espionage activities. | After the settlement, while Valtari and ITM remained competitors, they began a series of collaborations, pooling resources in areas of mutual interest. This was seen by many as an attempt to bring a semblance of peace to the tech industry, which had been rattled by the intense rivalry and espionage activities. | ||
=== Rise to market dominance | === 1985-87:Rise to market dominance === | ||
It was during the tumultuous times against ITM that Antellion and Veschertio were introduced to Ronan Rentius, an Urcean executive who had recently retired from ITM. Recognizing the potential of Valtari and the passion of its founders, Rentius joined the company, bringing with him a wealth of industry contacts and business strategies that would propel Valtari to greater heights. Under his leadership, Valtari forged strategic partnerships, expanded its product lineup, and firmly established itself as a major player in the software industry. By the mid-1980s, Valtari had not only survived the PC Wars but had emerged as a dominant force, shaping the direction in which personal computing was headed. | It was during the tumultuous times against ITM that Antellion and Veschertio were introduced to Ronan Rentius, an Urcean executive who had recently retired from ITM. Recognizing the potential of Valtari and the passion of its founders, Rentius joined the company, bringing with him a wealth of industry contacts and business strategies that would propel Valtari to greater heights. Under his leadership, Valtari forged strategic partnerships, expanded its product lineup, and firmly established itself as a major player in the software industry. By the mid-1980s, Valtari had not only survived the PC Wars but had emerged as a dominant force, shaping the direction in which personal computing was headed. | ||
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==== Valtari-1000 and WorkSpaces ==== | ==== Valtari-1000 and WorkSpaces ==== | ||
=== IPO and Rentius era | === 1987-2006: IPO and Rentius era === | ||
In 1993, Valtari purchased Codicis, an e-book and audiobook distribution service. Over an 8 year span, the company went on an aggressive acquisition spree and purchased 11 companies | In 1993, Valtari purchased Codicis, an e-book and audiobook distribution service. Over an 8 year span, the company went on an aggressive acquisition spree and purchased 11 companies | ||
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==== Misconduct allegations ==== | ==== Misconduct allegations ==== | ||
=== | === 2006-2019: Riśakarin era === | ||
==== Acquisition of Nuntia ==== | ==== Acquisition of Nuntia ==== | ||
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==== Acquisition of Electron ==== | ==== Acquisition of Electron ==== | ||
=== | === 2019-present: Èvxevma era === | ||
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