It started out as a regional jet maker and dominated that segment.

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He quit his job as director of the business-to-business segment at e-commerce software maker Open Market to launch PurchasingCenter, warning his wife to expect lean months with no salary.

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Starbucks has announced its plans to enter this segment with the launch of its new coffee maker, Verismo.

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