Oracle has begun laying the foundation for its eventual marriage with PeopleSoft . In a briefing with reporters, Oracle President Charles Phillips reaffirmed the company’s plans to solidify the deal before Dec. 30. The executive is expected to meet with…
In the aftermath of the PeopleSoft/Oracle merger, analysts are sifting through PeopleSoft’s past for clues that led to its eventual sale. Nearly 19 months ago, the Pleasanton, Calif.-based company was growing its large-scale contracts while gracefully expanding its Human Resource…
The greatest impact of the Oracle/PeopleSoft mergermay be its effect on other software companies — not customers, analysts say. Large and small software providers must now learn how to best deal with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) world dominated by…
In its latest pitch to take over its rival, Oracle said it has initiated plans for a proxy fight this spring. The Redwood Shores, Calif.-based software giant said it will nominate four men for PeopleSoft’s board of directors to take…
Oracle’s latest (and apparently its last) offer of $24 per share has triggered a maelstrom of opinions — most pointing toward a complete takeover of rival PeopleSoft. Analysts are quick to point out the revised offer worth an estimated $9.2…
UPDATED: European Union regulators will not obstruct Oracle’s hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft, officials said Tuesday. After a lengthy probe, the European Commission (EC) said there was not enough evidence to suggest that competition would suffer under the current $7.7…
If Oracle is buying, PeopleSoft’s Dave Duffield isn’t selling — at least not at these prices. The founder and new CEO of the Pleasanton, Calif.-based software maker issued a memo to employees this week dispelling any rumors that he returned…
All eyes are on a Delaware Chancery Court judge now that Oracle’s lawsuit against PeopleSoft closed Friday. The two-weeks’ worth of testimony centered on Oracle’s request that PeopleSoft remove its Customer Assurance Program (CAP). The guarantee is a refund to…
Siebel Systems is padding its partnerships in an effort to advance its vision of on-demand CRM and Business Intelligence software, the company said Monday. The company announced at its User Week conference this week that it has inked a deal…
Analysis — The stars are aligning for Oracle’s acquisition plans for PeopleSoft, but analysts say customers need to set their compasses to watch all the players in enterprise software applications if the deal goes through. Two obstacles cleared out of…
SAN FRANCISCO — UPDATED: In its quest to thwart Oracle’s $7.7 billion hostile bid and remain a standalone company, PeopleSoft plans to partner with IBM for its middleware support, CEO Craig Conway said today. During a company-sponsored conference here, the…
A federal judge has cleared the way for Oracle’s $7.7 billion hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft, but the plan still has many hurdles ahead. U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn R. Walker issued his 164-page ruling late Thursday saying the antitrust…
While it waits for a federal court to rule on its hostile bid for PeopleSoft, Oracle is keeping the deal in play. The database giant extended its previously announced tender offer of $21 for all of the common stock of…
A relatively new software and systems provider is stepping out of its customer relationship management (CRM) shell with the launch of a new business model. SmartCompany said it is now combining its sales automation platform as a hosted service to,…
A federal judge is expected to hear closing arguments Tuesday in the government’s antitrust case against Oracle . District Judge Vaughn Walker is considering a U.S. Department of Justice request to block Oracle’s $7.7 billion unsolicited bid for PeopleSoft .…
SAN FRANCISCO — If Oracle succeeds in its quest to buy PeopleSoft , analysts surveyed by internetnews.com said mega mergers are certain to follow. Oracle CEO Larry Ellison’s testimony in U.S. District Court California Northern District Wednesday and other court…
SAN FRANCISCO — The chief executive officers of Oracle and PeopleSoft will answer questions about the controversial hostile takeover bid before the weekend is through, officials with both companies said during court proceedings here Friday. The U.S. Department of Justice…
Oracle is telling a story of disparate systems and misplaced information this week at its software conference. The Redwood Shores, Calif.-based software Wednesday released its Oracle Customer Data Hub and other software this week as a way to entice companies…
Looking to expand its “software- as-service model” into the more lucrative “on-demand” space, salesforce.com Monday took the wraps off new tools and programs targeting the customer relationship management (CRM) sector. The San Francisco-based firm kicked off its first ever “Dreamforce”…
Two Silicon Valley-based mainstays inked a deal Monday that helps bolster each other’s core software platforms. Sun Microsystems and Siebel Systems said they have signed a “multifaceted” software development agreement designed to make sure Siebel eBusiness Applications runs flawlessly on…
French-owned software maker Business Objects Friday said acquire privately-held Crystal Decisions in a cash and stock deal worth an estimated $820 million. The transaction joins two large firms that specialize in business intelligence (BI). Applications generally include decision support, query…
Database software maker Oracle Tuesday said it will delay its legal fight with PeopleSoft after an inquiry by the federal government this week. The Redwood Shores, Calif.-based firm said it has mutually agreed with the other parties in the Delaware…
Siebel Systems Monday reaffirmed its position as a major e-business player by allying itself even closer with its established partners. The San Mateo, Calif.-based firm said it has named both Hewlett-Packard and BEA Systems to its Siebel Alliance Program. Siebel…
Internet business software maker PeopleSoft looked to inject some new life into its sales with the release of new homeland security products and an international mid-market sales program. The Pleasanton, Calif.-based firm Monday took the wraps off its PeopleSoft PASS…
As LindowsOS continues to gain converts from Microsoft Windows, its San Diego-based founders are taking steps to make sure that its new customers don’t run away screaming at the first bug they encounter. To do that, Lindows.com Monday announced it…
Internet convergence player, SONICblue claimed victory Monday in its battle with the entertainment industry affecting anyone who bought one of its ReplayTV 4000 units. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based company said District Court Judge Florence-Marie Cooper Friday overturned a Los Angeles…
PeopleSoft, Inc. and Agile Software Thursday said they have formed an alliance to supply a comprehensive solution for product life cycle management. The deal puts Pleasanton, Calif.-based PeopleSoft’s Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions smack in…
SAN FRANCISCO — The federal government is poised to transform the way it does business through the use of the E-Government and the man entrusted with overseeing its two-year rollout has a message for the IT crowd — the citizen…
The National Football League has tons of equipment: helmets, shoulder pads, cleats. But now it has some new gear to help it win the battle off the gridiron. Software maker E.piphany Tuesday said it has secured a deal with the…
Chordiant Software Tuesday said it has acquired OnDemand, Inc. for $12 million in cash. The Cupertino, Calif.-based Chordiant, which makes customer relationship management (CRM) software, says the purchase is worth the cost considering that OnDemand comes with approximately $5,000,000 in…
net.com which equips service providers with networking tools, Wednesday said an advanced version of its netShare Knowledge Base software is now available. The customer self-service system is based on customer relationship management (CRM) maker KANA’s IQ software. The solution is…
Wireless software maker AvantGo reported two partnerships this week that it says will bolster its position in the market. The Hayward, Calif.-based company Friday said it had reached a strategic alliance with Spacient Technologies, Inc. to combine AvantGo’s M-Business Server…
KANA Wednesday says it has inked a deal that puts its customer relationship management (CRM) tool in the hands of BSkyB (British Sky Broadcasting). As part of the deal, the UK’s largest multi-channel satellite broadcaster is now using KANA IQ…
The name sounds laidback, but White Pajama is strictly business. The Hayward, Calif.-based customer relationship management (CRM) software provider Wednesday named Michael Burkland as its new president CEO. Burkland succeeds White Pajama co-founder Mansour Salame, who is expected to continue…
Question and answer search engine Ask Jeeves is joining the U.S. Navy. The Emeryville, Calif.-based company’s business division Jeeves Solutions has been tapped to power the Navy’s Distance Support/Anchor Desk Web site called “Ask the Chief.” This site is intended…
Oracle Thursday unveiled Oracle Collections, a collections software enhanced Customer Relationship Management (CRM) features. The Redwood Shores, Calif.-based business software giant says the new software is part of its Oracle E-Business Suite and is now available as traditional software on…
KANA Tuesday says it is making space in its dance card for U.K.-based Broadsystem. The two companies say they will use KANA Marketing software, KANA Response software and KANA IQ software to help provide companies in the United Kingdom with…
More U.S. businesses will spend $500,000 or more on CRM technology over the next two years than they will on other large-scale infrastructure projects, but a report by Jupiter Media Metrix questions whether all this spending will really improve customer…
E-business diagnostic toolmaker, TeaLeaf Technology Wednesday unveiled its first official product – aptly named IntegriTea. With two patents under its belt, the San Francisco-based firm says the new tool is designed to go beyond the basics of alerting system outages…
Question and answer search engine Ask Jeeves Wednesday says it has appointed Tuoc Luong as its new senior vice president of engineering and product management. Luong will serve for the Emeryville, Calif.-based company’s business division Jeeves Solutions after coming to…
Question and answer search engine Ask Jeeves Monday says it has inked a deal with Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche to help its customer self service sites. The Emeryville, Calif.-based company’s business division Jeeves Solutions has been tapped to power two…
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Friday says it will investigate claims that Pacific Bell under reported its consumer cramming complaints. Cramming refers to unexplained charges on your phone bill for services you never ordered, authorized, received, or used. The…
Customer relationship management (CRM) software maker E.piphany Tuesday says chief operating officer Bill Walsh will be leaving the company to pursue new leadership opportunities in Silicon Valley. In Walsh’s place, the San Mateo, Calif.-based company says it has promoted Karen…
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) could be a major force in the software market, according to Jupiter Media Metrix, which expects financial management, CRM and e-commerce applications to lead the way. Jupiter estimates that the North America market for enterprise…
After posting one of its best years ever, business software maker PeopleSoft is celebrating with a vengeance.The Pleasanton, Calif.-based company Friday says it will exercise its option to purchase one hundred percent of the outstanding shares of Momentum Business Applications,…
Blue Martini Software Wednesday says it has named Robert Cell as its new chief financial officer. Cell assumes the duties of CFO from John Calonico, who left the company earlier this month. Most recently Cell served on Blue Martini Software’s…
You made the sale from your Web site. Great! Now what? Web business software maker Aftermind, Inc., says you need to keep in touch with that customer – or they may never come back. The Fremont, Calif.-based company Monday launched…
Chordiant Software , which makes customer relationship management (CRM) software, Tuesday updated its application to version 5.0. The new version meshes together the company’s standards-based open JX Architecture (J2EE + XML) making it easy to work with and install what…
BroadVision Monday says it has inked an OEM deal with the Medical Solutions division of German-based Siemens . The agreement allows for even more distribution of the Siemens’ Health Enterprise Dashboard. The platform is a online healthcare solution built upon…
A week after question and answer search engine Ask Jeeves finished embedding the assets of Teoma, the company says it has acquired the technology of privately owned Octopus for an undisclosed amount. Emeryville, Calif.-based Jeeves Monday says it has also…