Tech research and analysis provider Gartner expects no "dramatic difference" to software maker PeopleSoft in the short term after it surrendered to Oracle's hostile takeover.
The PeopleSoft-J.D. Edwards merger will enhance the combined entity's standing in the enterprise software space in Australia and pose a serious threat to SAP.
One of PeopleSoft's flagship Asia Pacific clients, Air New Zealand, today revealed it is unfazed by aggressive wrangling between the enterprise software developer and competitor Oracle.
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After a spate of consolidations in the customer relationship management sector that saw both Siebel and PeopleSoft snapped up by Oracle, there will be no letup in merger activity, according to analysts Gartner.
The PeopleSoft-J.D. Edwards merger will enhance the combined entity's standing in the enterprise software space in Australia and pose a serious threat to SAP.
Oracle's hostile takeover of PeopleSoft sets the stage for a slugfest in the enterprise apps space but where does this leave Mr Customer?
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Oracle on Friday announced a surprise US$5.1 billion takeover bid for enterprise software maker PeopleSoft, only a few days after PeopleSoft said it was acquiring rival J.D. Edwards for $1.7 billion.
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