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Oracle's Product Future: What Can the Past Tell?

by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic ... such as manufacturing and distribution, on JD Edwards' astute software. ... who were wary of signing with PeopleSoft amid a forthcoming, hostile takeover bid. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/05/research_notes/TN_ER_XOT_05_31_05_1.asp - 24k - 2005-05-31 Summary: Oracle does not have a history of major acquisitions, let alone experience with the subsequent integration efforts. Run by a management team that has never maneuvered a company through a large takeover, will Oracle be capable of digesting PeopleSoft?

Enterprise Software Migration Alert: Is SAP the Alternative?

by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic ... Now, with Oracle's takeover of PeopleSoft, the IBM relationship appears to be dead ... deal might be to migrate both the PeopleSoft and JD Edwards product lines ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/06/research_notes/TN_ER_XOT_06_01_05_1.asp - 21k - 2005-06-01 Summary: SAP may benefit the most during Oracle's merger transition. Unlike most migration programs, SAP is offering to be responsible for maintaining the competitions implementation, as users transition to SAP alternatives, offering the stability that some will likely crave.

While Oracle and PeopleSoft Are to Fuse, Competitors Ruse--Leaving ...

by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic ... battle to convince shareholders to refuse the takeover offer five ... other products and versions, including JD Edwards World, PeopleSoft's current retirement ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/05/research_notes/TN_ER_XOT_05_20_05_1.asp - 28k - 2005-05-20 Summary: The recent merger of Oracle and PeopleSoft requires, among many other things, finding a perfect balance between cultivating the install base versus the zeal for snagging brand new customers.

PeopleSoft Gathers Manufacturing and SCM Wherewithal Part Four ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... In case of the takeover failure however, the chances of ... PeopleSoft customers in the service industries and JD Edwards's manufacturing customers ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/01/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_01_28_04_1.asp - 24k - 2004-01-28 Summary: PeopleSoft manufacturing customers and J.D. Edwards customers in service industries should assess the vendor's product plans given these customers might benefit if PeopleSoft shares functions between the product sets.

How to Cope When Your Service Provider is Acquired

by Olin Thompson and PJ Jakovljevic ... Free to proceed, Oracle finalized its takeover bid in December, paying approximately $10.3 billion (USD ... Oracle, PeopleSoft, and JD Edwards customers are ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/06/research_notes/TN_ER_XOT_06_02_05_1.asp - 28k - 2005-06-02 Summary: Challenges are aplenty when a vendor is acquired. Financial health is no longer a safe indicator to gauge a vendor's future during this mega merger era. Knowing the challenges facing big vendors, like Oracle and PeopleSoft, and their competitors can give users a negotiating edge, whether in or entering a

Frantic Merger-Mania Spiced Up With Vendettas Leaves Customers ...

by Olin Thompson & Predrag Jakovljevic ... Thus, the PeopleSoft-JD Edwards merger and Oracle's hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft are quite about retaining a Big Five seat and about the need to be ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/06/news_analysis/NA_ER_XOT_06_17_03_1.asp - 28k - 2003-06-18 Summary: Although end-user companies should continue to track the financial health of their vendors to possibly discern if the vendor will be a collector or one of the collected, the latest torrid 'love triangle' affair involving Oracle, PeopleSoft and J.D. Edwards may prove that even a seemingly stable vendor ca

Frantic Merger-Mania Spiced Up With Vendettas Leaves Customers ...

by Olin Thompson & Predrag Jakovljevic ... might end up being vulnerable (if not even a takeover target itself). ... Domino/iSeries and so on install base within PeopleSoft and JD Edwards gets converted ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/06/news_analysis/NA_ER_XOT_06_18_03_1.asp - 26k - 2003-06-19 Summary: To continue to be healthy, an enterprise software vendor either needs a defendable niche or a large market share. For the latter, acquisitions are often required to grow and prosper. With revenue streams shifting from new accounts to up- and cross-sales to existing customers, software support and servic

Baan And SSA GT Merge To Form A Mid-Market Empire With An ''Iron ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Somewhat overshadowed by the Oracle, PeopleSoft and JD Edwards' takeover three-ring circle (no pun intended) happened Baan's spin-off from the struggling UK ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/07/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_07_11_03_1.asp - 17k - 2003-07-11 Summary: Should Baan and Ironside learn from their new senior sibling SSA GT how to consistently produce stellar financial results and profitability while proceeding with the launch of the next-generation product releases and integration platforms that could in turn cater for SSA GT's aged products' technology re

Q: Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Billionaire? A: Baan -- Foster Care ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... our skepticism about the likelihood of Baan's takeover in our ... SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft. ... JD Edwards and Geac, on the other hand, could possibly benefit from ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/03/research_notes/EN_BA_PJ_03_00_1.asp - 13k - 1999-03-01 Summary: Baan Co. interim chief executive Pierre Everaert said he could not rule out a takeover of the troubled Dutch business-management software group. We hereby provide a list of (un) usual suspects.

Best Software Delivers More Insights To Its Partners (As Well As ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... can dismiss Microsoft's involvement for sure, at least to stall Sage with a takeover controversy in a manner similar to the Oracle/PeopleSoft/JD Edwards saga. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/07/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_07_29_03_1.asp - 25k - 2003-07-29 Summary: Best Software/Sage is a company that delivers products based on savvy understanding of its customers' needs, of the competitive forces in the market, and on constant adaptability. It is still standing on top of the hill in many SME markets, and it is typically a much more difficult task for anyone to cap