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Compiere names Oracle veteran new CEO

March 13, 2007 12:35 PM PDT

Open-source business software firm hires Don Klaiss, a 15-year Oracle executive, to run the show.

Microsoft aims to make Dilberts more 'Dynamic'

March 13, 2007 6:41 AM PDT

New product for Office is aimed at getting more people within each business to use Redmond's software.

SAP gives its enterprise tools an upgrade

December 4, 2006 10:20 AM PST

"Enhancement package" for MySAP ERP includes new human resources and financial management tools, as well as industry-specific add-ons.

PeopleSoft founder taking on Oracle again

December 18, 2006 9:26 AM PST

Dave Duffield's new company to compete with Salesforce.com, recent on-demand moves by SAP and archrival Oracle.

Microsoft aims to make Dynamics more dynamic

November 7, 2006 6:01 AM PST

Company, cautiously offering hosted versions of software for midsize businesses, sees licensing changes for ERP.

Oracle's on-demand lineup adds Siebel, PeopleSoft tools

December 18, 2006 9:28 AM PST

Launches Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise On Demand and Oracle On Demand for Siebel CRM, featuring services acquired in mergers with the software makers.

Oracle agrees to pay U.S. $98 million

October 11, 2006 6:24 AM PDT

Deal to settle charges that PeopleSoft provided false pricing information to obtain a federal contract.

Hyperic tries open-source management

July 17, 2006 1:08 PM PDT

Start-up applies the open-source model to the enterprise management software business.

Oracle packs SOA in PeopleSoft tools upgrade

July 18, 2006 8:09 AM PDT

PeopleTools 8.48 is designed to accommodate Web services, serve as an entry point to Oracle Fusion Middleware.

Microsoft streamlines ERP pricing

July 12, 2006 6:29 AM PDT

Company unveils per-user prices for applications, reflecting desire to drop complex pricing for corporate software.

Oracle releases PeopleSoft Enterprise 9

June 26, 2006 7:40 AM PDT

Company keeps promise to continue supporting, enhancing PeopleSoft products with rollout of new application sets.

Oracle signals 'no change' in CRM strategy

June 15, 2006 6:06 AM PDT

The company will continue its current lines of business, adding the promise of full integration through its Fusion strategy.

IT glitch results in Cadbury chocolate glut

June 8, 2006 11:23 AM PDT

Problems in the introduction of an SAP-based system led to an excess of chocolate bars, leading to a hit on profits.

Oracle's fight for Wall Street cred

May 16, 2006 10:03 AM PDT

Co-president Charles Phillips says his former brethren are doing a poor job of grading the company's performance.

Infor to acquire SSA Global

May 16, 2006 8:49 AM PDT

In expanding its enterprise software offerings, company is expected to challenge Asia's market leaders, Oracle and SAP.

SAP offers Siebel support and maintenance

May 12, 2006 11:20 AM PDT

SAP will offer third-party maintenance and support to Oracle's customers running Siebel System applications.

Newly merged Lawson takes on ERP giants

May 10, 2006 7:52 AM PDT

Aiming high after Intentia merger, company to take on SAP, exploit confusion over Oracle's PeopleSoft acquisition.

SAP and Microsoft tune up for Duet

May 3, 2006 5:25 AM PDT

Formerly Project Mendocino, Duet software--for closely tying SAP applications to Microsoft Office--will ship in June.

Attack code out for Oracle database

April 21, 2006 5:30 AM PDT

Computer code takes advantage of one of dozens of flaws Oracle provided fixes for this week.

Duffield's Workday, gearing up to punch in

April 20, 2006 12:38 PM PDT

After a year in stealth mode, PeopleSoft founder's new company is ready to step into light.