Oracle unveiled the latest version of its CRM software this week, the PeopleSoft Enterprise Customer Relationship Management 9. The enhancements come as part of Oracle’s “Applications Unlimited” program, adding features aimed at attracting the financial and communications industry sectors.
PeopleSoft Acquisition Gives Oracle’s Profits a Boost
Oracle had a better fourth quarter than anticipated, posting a higher-than-expected net profit mostly due to the company’s purchase of PeopleSoft.
Harsh Reality for PeopleSoft Employees
CNET News: “Oracle appears to be adding insult to injury in its merger with PeopleSoft – taking the unusual step of notifying workers of their termination by sending pinks slips via express mail to their homes.
Oracle Gains Control Over PeopleSoft
Oracle announced that PeopleSoft stockholders have tendered approximately 75 percent of PeopleSoft outstanding stock, giving Oracle control of the company.
Reaction To The PeopleSoft/Oracle Merger
When Internet-based companies, especially ones the size of Oracle and PeopleSoft, announce fundamental changes, responses are usually swift.
PeopleSoft Agrees To Oracle Merger
Software firm PeopleSoft has agreed to accept Oracle’s proposal to buy the company. The agreement was for $10.3 billion or $26.50 a share. The agreed-upon total is an increase of the initial offering which was for $24 a share. The deal is expected to be complete by January 2005.
PeopleSoft Rejects Oracle’s Latest Offer
The PeopleSoft Board concluded that PeopleSoft is worth much more than the $24 per share price offered by Oracle. They reiterated that they will not sell the company for less than it is worth.
Oracle Gets Approval From Europe, PeopleSoft Reviews Decision
PeopleSoft announced that its Board will review the implications of today’s decision by the European Commission regarding Oracle’s proposed acquisition of PeopleSoft.
PeopleSoft’s Demand-Driven Manufacturing CRM Solution
A module within the PeopleSoft EnterpriseOne 8.11 product family, the new solution enables manufacturers to extend their supply chain by embedding advanced sales and customer service functionality within manufacturing-specific business processes.
PeopleSoft Announces Winners of Leaders in Supply Management Award
At its Connect 2004 user conference, PeopleSoft announced the winners of its inaugural Leaders in Supply Management Award, a program that honors PeopleSoft customers for innovation and excellence in the areas of procurement, sourcing, and supply management.