Thursday, September 29, 2005
SAP exec tells CIOs to innovate or be passed by - Computerworld
SAP exec tells CIOs to innovate or be passed by - Computerworld: "BOSTON -- Facing the threat of being outsourced, corporate CIOs must remake themselves, more thoroughly understand their businesses, eliminate waste and innovate their company's IT processes. "
Infoconomy - Analysis
Infoconomy - Analysis: "Huge, disruptive forces � mostly driven by technology � are forcing software suppliers to rethink their charging models. "
Tomorrow's Software Winners - Forbes.com
Tomorrow's Software Winners - Forbes.com: "NEW YORK - The host with the most just might have the power.
That's what Pacific Crest Securities is suggesting in examining a new software business model--raising, and answering, the question of who tomorrow's leaders might be. It makes the case for some surprising winners. "
That's what Pacific Crest Securities is suggesting in examining a new software business model--raising, and answering, the question of who tomorrow's leaders might be. It makes the case for some surprising winners. "
IT-Director.com: A Snapshot of SAP
IT-Director.com: A Snapshot of SAP: "Just as Robin was returning from his long trek to Vancouver and the BMC analyst meeting, I made a journey all the way to downtown Boston (about 10 miles from my home) to spend a day at SAP's TechEd conference. TechEd is SAP's annual conference for its technical constituents. I wanted to know how much progress SAP has made in implementing its grand vision � the move from provider of complex monolithic packaged applications to provider of modular packaged applications and infrastructure technology. This is important, especially in the context of Oracle's growing power in the packaged software market and IBM's role as a major force in middleware. "
General Mills repairs product data for compliance
General Mills repairs product data for compliance: "BOSTON -- When General Mills launched Berry Burst Cheerios, the company's various SAP systems used different identifiers for the product: Big G Cheerios, Gen Mills and G Mil Berry Burst Cheerios, to name a few. "
Offshore comparison shopping: Best buys abroad
Offshore comparison shopping: Best buys abroad: "India retains a strong lead as the country of choice for offshore spending on IT services, capturing 80% to 90% of total offshore outsourcing revenue, according to a recent report from consultant Gartner Inc. That's not chump change in a market Gartner predicts will reach $50 billion by 2007."
MySQL Releases Most Ambitious Database Yet
MySQL Releases Most Ambitious Database Yet: "MySQL AB has announced the first release candidate of its most ambitious open-source database version to date.
The version, 5.0.0, has been under development for some three years. It delivers new ANSI SQL features, some of which have never before been seen in the database. "
The version, 5.0.0, has been under development for some three years. It delivers new ANSI SQL features, some of which have never before been seen in the database. "
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
SAP - Press Release
SAP - Press Release: "Along with an impressive list of key industry partners, SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced it continues to deliver on its vision of a business-driven approach to services-oriented architecture by creating the first cross-industry community process for enterprise services. Driven by George Paolini, who leads SAP�s Platform Ecosystem group, the newly formed Enterprise Services Community Process will incorporate many of the successful attributes of open community processes such as Eclipse and the Java Community Process, adding additional momentum to SAP�s market-leading progress in driving real-world applications of enterprise services for customers."
SAP touts mySAP wins
SAP touts mySAP wins: "SAP is increasing its presence in the Asia-Pacific markets, with sales of its software suite for retailers increasing in India and China. "
SAP offers JCP MkII | Channel Register
SAP offers JCP MkII | Channel Register: "SAP aims to emulate the success of Sun Microsystems' Java Community Process (JCP) with an organization to extend its proprietary ERP architecture."
Oracle Details Lifetime Support Policy
Oracle Details Lifetime Support Policy: "Under Oracle Corp.'s new 'Lifetime' support policy, 'life' means five years. But just like hospital patients with good insurance plans and feeding tubes, additional support can be had�for a price. "
SAP im Fokus - Artikelansicht
SAP im Fokus - Artikelansicht: "SAP und IDS Scheer verfolgen in einer strategischen Partnerschaft das gemeinsame Ziel, das Gesch�ftsgeschehen und die IT auf einer Plattform zusammenzuf�hren. Einzelheiten erl�utert Thomas Volmering, Product Manager SAP NetWeaver, Business Process Management."
Oracle Details Lifetime Support Policy
Oracle Details Lifetime Support Policy: "Under Oracle Corp.'s new 'Lifetime' support policy, 'life' means five years. But just like hospital patients with good insurance plans and feeding tubes, additional support can be had�for a price. "
Agassi launches TechEd; attendees see challenges ahead
Agassi launches TechEd; attendees see challenges ahead: "SAP's Shai Agassi highlighted several new partners signing onto SAP's Enterprise Services Architecture strategy and a new program to foster development from independent software vendors (ISVs)"
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
DOD revamps troubled procurement software - Computerworld
DOD revamps troubled procurement software - Computerworld: "The U.S. Department of Defense is gearing up to move its once-beleaguered procurement system from a client/server model to the Web, which will let it support some 40,000 users, nearly double the current total. "
Lacklustre Larry takes a pop at SAP | Channel Register
Lacklustre Larry takes a pop at SAP | Channel Register: "Oracle CEO Larry Ellison is happy with SAP�s choice of NetWeaver as its middleware because it has �an almost non-existent market share�."
Oracle: Nice Guys Finish.... - BusinessWeek Online - MSNBC.com
Oracle: Nice Guys Finish.... - BusinessWeek Online - MSNBC.com: "Judging by the 10,000-strong crowd that lined several San Francisco blocks waiting for the chance to see Oracle (ORCL) Chief Executive Larry Ellison, it was clear how well the software company has burnished its image of late.At Oracle's annual Open World conference, which drew some 35,000 attendees, gone were the gripes about strong-arm sales tactics that dogged the company in the late 1990s. And vanished were the comparisons of Ellison to Genghis Khan that abounded when Oracle launched its hostile bid for rival software maker PeopleSoft in 2003. "
SAP reaches out to outsourcers with Safe Passage
SAP reaches out to outsourcers with Safe Passage: "SAP is reaching out to business process outsourcers (BPOs) in its latest bid to lure away PeopleSoft and J.D. Edwards customers from Oracle Corp."
Friday, September 23, 2005
Bloomberg.com: News & Commentary
Bloomberg.com: News & Commentary: "Oracle Corp. founder and Chief Executive Officer Larry Ellison, the billionaire with a penchant for fast cars, planes and yachts, said his President Safra Catz is first in line to take over leadership of the company"
Use of SAP�s Transaction Manager Supports Compliance Efforts
Use of SAP�s Transaction Manager Supports Compliance Efforts: "SAP�s Transaction Manager, which is available to both R/3 and mySAP ERP users, supports STP, in which data progresses from one step to another in any financial transaction. It manages the execution of each step of the transaction�s process, performs the accounting, ensures that separation of duties is enforced and captures the audit trail associated with that transaction. "
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Update 3: Oracle 1Q Profit Matches Expectations - Forbes.com
Update 3: Oracle 1Q Profit Matches Expectations - Forbes.com: "Oracle Corp. met analyst expectations for its fiscal first-quarter earnings and the business software maker still expects a profit boost in the coming months from its recent acquisition of PeopleSoft Inc. and pending deal to devour another longtime nemesis, Siebel Systems Inc. "
: "EPC GlobalNet's royalty-free Application Level Events standard defines the process to collect, manage and route data that Electronic Product Code technology generates in the supply chain."
SAP highlights pact with IBM to test joint product
SAP highlights pact with IBM to test joint product: "SAP is partnering with IBM to test an analytics package designed to speed queries by integrating the NetWeaver platform with IBM's blade servers and storage systems."
Oracle expands Project Fusion
Oracle expands Project Fusion: "Applause broke out in the Moscone Center Tuesday when John Wookey, Oracle's senior vice president of application development, announced that the company is extending support for J.D. Edwards World customers migrating to Fusion."
Analysis: Microsoft reorganization needed to end internal 'turf wars' - Computerworld
Analysis: Microsoft reorganization needed to end internal 'turf wars' - Computerworld: "Microsoft Corp.'s reorganization makes sense for the company, which was getting too big and unwieldy under its former structure to continue to be managed efficiently, industry analysts said today. "
Brodelnde Ger�chtek�che: Microsoft schielt auf SAP - Wirtschaft - SPIEGEL ONLINE - Nachrichten
Brodelnde Ger�chtek�che: Microsoft schielt auf SAP - Wirtschaft - SPIEGEL ONLINE - Nachrichten: "Oracle schluckt Siebel, Ebay kauft Skype - die Software-Branche ist in Bewegung geraten. Prompt machen auch wieder Ger�chte die Runde, nach denen Branchenprimus Microsoft SAP kaufen will. 'Kein Kommentar', hei�t es in Walldorf. 'Eine wichtige Partnerschaft', hei�t es in der US-Niederlassung."
SAP - Press Release
SAP - Press Release: "As part of its continuing commitment to drive down the costs of computing, SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today introduced new adaptive computing capabilities in SAP NetWeaver� that help companies consolidate their computing infrastructure, reduce their total cost of ownership and redeploy those savings into business process innovation projects. New adaptive computing enhancements now allow companies to run multiple applications on a single server and to proactively plan resource allocation to maximize application server and database performance."
SAP - Press Release
SAP - Press Release: "AG (NYSE: SAP) and IBM today announced their intention to test and make available a low-cost, high-performance analytics packaged solution designed to make it easier for clients to gather, store and analyze critical business information. The solution will integrate the new high-performance analytics capability of SAP NetWeaver� with IBM BladeCenter and TotalStorage systems to deliver unprecedented performance and flexibility breakthroughs in the business intelligence (BI) market. "
HP and Oracle in management software pact
Oracle's spree continues / Software giant buys another company as rivals affirm ties
Oracle's spree continues / Software giant buys another company as rivals affirm ties: "Oracle's OpenWorld convention in San Francisco entered its third day with the tech giant gobbling up yet another company."
CRM details in short supply at OpenWorld
CRM details in short supply at OpenWorld: "Debra Lilley, principal consultant for business solutions at Fujitsu Corp., is an Oracle -- and a Siebel -- user. "
Oracle reveals first Fusion apps
Oracle reveals first Fusion apps: "Oracle Corp. today said it has developed the first applications to be released on its Oracle Fusion Middleware. "
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
SAP - Press Release
SAP - Press Release: "As companies around the world take the first definitive steps to align with the impending IT shift toward service oriented architecture (SOA), SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today unveiled how two prominent European manufacturers will leverage Enterprise Services Architecture (ESA), SAP�s blueprint for a business process-driven approach to more productivity, flexibility and competitive advantage using a service oriented infrastructure."
SAP - Press Release
SAP - Press Release: "Addressing critical market requirements to help customers better secure their IT environments and meet regulatory challenges such as Sarbanes-Oxley, SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) and Siemens AG (NYSE: SI) today announced that they have expanded their global strategic alliance through the delivery of a flexible, standards-based identity management solution. Delivered through the SAP NetWeaver� platform, Siemens identity management solution, HiPath SIcurity DirX Identity, integrates with SAP applications to help companies automatically centralize and manage their employees� IT access rights across the enterprise"
Dongbu Selects Accenture to Implement New Financial Management System
Dongbu Selects Accenture to Implement New Financial Management System: "Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been selected to help Dongbu Insurance, Korea's second-largest non-life insurer, enhance its accounting and financial management operation to improve operational efficiencies and increase financial data transparency. "
SAP - Press Release
SAP - Press Release: "SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) and RWD Technologies today announced a global offering to help SAP customers derive greater value from their enterprise systems by maximizing employee proficiency in using SAP� solutions. Addressing a critical factor for successful software implementations and ongoing business performance, SAP and RWD have forged a distribution agreement spanning nearly all countries worldwide for their combined change management and end-user training offering�products and services that already have helped more than 700 SAP customers worldwide achieve time savings of up to 50 percent in training SAP users."
SAP - Press Release
SAP - Press Release: "SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced a recent round of informal discussions involving the U.S. Department of Commerce, European Union (EU) officials and other public and private leaders on the opportunities presented by radio frequency identification (RFID) technology�as well as concerns that may hinder its widespread adoption. Held in Brussels the week of September 12, the meetings were organized by SAP, the Business Software Alliance (BSA) and Brussels-based think tank The Centre."
Frontline - RFID Deployments Continue to Expand
Frontline - RFID Deployments Continue to Expand: "With an increasing number of retailer and government mandates, new RFID contracts have been announced at an increasingly rapid pace. Many of the contracts announced in the past several weeks have revolved around the EPCglobal Conference and Wal-Mart compliance, but both active and passive RFID technologies are being adopted across a wide variety of industries and applications."
SAP - Press Release
SAP - Press Release: "SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) and RWD Technologies today announced a global offering to help SAP customers derive greater value from their enterprise systems by maximizing employee proficiency in using SAP� solutions. Addressing a critical factor for successful software implementations and ongoing business performance, SAP and RWD have forged a distribution agreement spanning nearly all countries worldwide for their combined change management and end-user training offering�products and services that already have helped more than 700 SAP customers worldwide achieve time savings of up to 50 percent in training SAP users. The announcement was made at SAP TechEd� �05, being held in Vienna, Austria, September 21-23, 2005."
SAP - Press Release
SAP - Press Release: "WASHINGTON, D.C./BRUSSELS, Belgium - September 21, 2005 - SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced it has facilitated a round of informal discussions involving the U.S. Department of Commerce, European Union (EU) officials and other public and private leaders on the opportunities presented by radio frequency identification (RFID) technology�as well as concerns that may hinder its widespread adoption. The objective of the discussions was not to promote any particular accord or policy but rather to exchange views and information and continue an ongoing dialogue in the direction of harmonized global policies."
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Observers Skeptical About Success of Oracle CRM Buyout Binge
Observers Skeptical About Success of Oracle CRM Buyout Binge: "SAN FRANCISCO�With its $5.85 billion buyout of Siebel Systems on Monday, Oracle will face persistent questions about how it can effectively market or integrate what amounts to seven different CRM product lines, software industry executives and analysts said Monday. "
Buying Siebel is not a problem, says Oracle - vnunet.com
Buying Siebel is not a problem, says Oracle - vnunet.com: "Oracle insists that its $5.8bn (�3.2bn) acquisition of Siebel will have no negative effects on the database giant."
Oracle App Server upgrades include SOA, open source support
Oracle App Server upgrades include SOA, open source support: "With the release of Oracle Application Server 10g Release 3, Oracle is promising to play well with others using a new 'hot-pluggable' architecture that is designed to mix and match customers existing infrastructures with Oracle middleware. "
Oracle to launch retail brand for business apps - Applications - Breaking Business and Technology News at silicon.com
Oracle to launch retail brand for business apps - Applications - Breaking Business and Technology News at silicon.com: "Oracle, which has spent much of the past year buying up rivals, will take further steps next week towards reorganising its product line-up."
Line56.com: SAP-IBM Retail Partnership
Line56.com: SAP-IBM Retail Partnership: "SAP and IBM have announced a partnership aimed at the retail industry, an expansion of an existing global strategic alliance that specifically pairs IBM's store capabilities with SAP's enterprise suite expertise. "
Siebel, Oracle execs unite to reassure users - Computerworld
Siebel, Oracle execs unite to reassure users - Computerworld: "Siebel Systems Inc. CEO George Shaheen shared the stage with a group of Oracle Corp. executives Monday at Oracle's OpenWorld conference, a tableau that Oracle President Charles Phillips joked attendees likely never expected to see. "
Oracle announces lifetime support, WebSphere integration
Oracle announces lifetime support, WebSphere integration: "SAN FRANCISCO -- Companies reluctant to upgrade their J.D. Edwards, PeopleSoft or Siebel business applications to Project Fusion won't have to under Oracle's new lifetime support program. "
OpenWorld: Oracle overhauls support policy for acquired apps - Computerworld
OpenWorld: Oracle overhauls support policy for acquired apps - Computerworld: "Looking to reassure those of its installed base who are reluctant to migrate from their existing applications, Oracle Corp. is overhauling its support policy."
Update: Microsoft reorganizes; Allchin to retire in 2006 - Computerworld
Update: Microsoft reorganizes; Allchin to retire in 2006 - Computerworld: "Microsoft Corp. today unveiled a major realignment of its company structure into three new divisions, each of which will have its own president. "
CXOtoday.com > News > Business > Kurlon Finds Its Comfort On SAP
CXOtoday.com > News > Business > Kurlon Finds Its Comfort On SAP: "The Rs 110 crore, Kurlon Limited, a provider in the home comforts segment in India is all set to deploy mySAP ERP at the end of September, to enable operational efficiencies in its core business. "
Monday, September 19, 2005
SAP to acquire retail management vendor
SAP to acquire retail management vendor: "SAP has announced plans to acquire Toronto-based Triversity, which makes point-of-sale software for the retail industry. "
Oracle acquisition highlights data management wars
Oracle acquisition highlights data management wars: "The Oracle-Siebel combo not only gives Oracle access to Siebel's customers, but also its infrastructure, improving Oracle's standing in the battle against SAP and IBM for the best master data management technology. "
Sunday, September 18, 2005
MoreRFID - Reva Systems Launches Worldwide Network-Intelligent RFID Interoperability Program
MoreRFID - Reva Systems Launches Worldwide Network-Intelligent RFID Interoperability Program: "Reva Systems, an emerging company focused on delivering network-intelligent enterprise architecture for RFID installations, announced the launch of its TAN Interoperability Program (TIP)."
FT.com / Europe / German election - Captains of industry fret about reform stagnation
FT.com / Europe / German election - Captains of industry fret about reform stagnation: "German business leaders reacted with disappointment to the election result on Sunday night, fearing that urgently needed reforms of the labour and tax systems could be put off through long coalition discussions."
Friday, September 16, 2005
Hitting Oracle Where It Hurts - Forbes.com
Hitting Oracle Where It Hurts - Forbes.com: "
NEW YORK - One of the more talked-about scenarios around Oracle's acquisition of PeopleSoft/JD Edwards, and one that is sure to surface around this week's acquisition of Siebel Systems, is whether Oracle will be able to hang onto the lucrative maintenance contracts that accompany software purchases. "
NEW YORK - One of the more talked-about scenarios around Oracle's acquisition of PeopleSoft/JD Edwards, and one that is sure to surface around this week's acquisition of Siebel Systems, is whether Oracle will be able to hang onto the lucrative maintenance contracts that accompany software purchases. "
Thursday, September 15, 2005
MercuryNews.com | 09/13/2005 | Acquiring software pioneer bolsters challenge to SAP
MercuryNews.com | 09/13/2005 | Acquiring software pioneer bolsters challenge to SAP: "Oracle's agreement Monday to acquire Siebel Systems for $5.9 billion marks the latest move by Oracle Chief Executive Larry Ellison to consolidate his hold on a maturing business software industry dominated by a handful of giants."
Siebel buy further complicates Fusion plans
Siebel buy further complicates Fusion plans: "Oracle's Project Fusion initiative got a whole lot more complicated this week when the company announced it would purchase CRM giant Siebel Systems Inc. for $5.85 billion, but experts say it remains a workable -- if somewhat confusing -- plan. "
SAP - Press Release
SAP - Press Release: "SAP Extends Safe Passage Program with Business Process Outsourcing Offer"
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
CIO Jury: Oracle's Siebel buy won't affect us - silicon.com
CIO Jury: Oracle's Siebel buy won't affect us - silicon.com: "'Couldn't afford either of them before, still can't now'"
RED HERRING | Siebel Deal Pressures SAP
RED HERRING | Siebel Deal Pressures SAP: "Now that Oracle has gobbled up Siebel, SAP is likely feeling the heat to make a move."
SAP - Press Release
SAP - Press Release: "Wiener St�dtische Deploys SAP� Mobile Sales with mySAP� CRM to Empower 2,500 Agents with On-the-Spot Insight During Customer Interactions"
SAP - Press Release
SAP - Press Release: "More Than 850 Solutions, From More Than 500 ISVs, Now Certified on SAP NetWeaver
SAP NetWeaver Partner Program Provides Access to New Market Opportunities for ISVs through its �Industry Value Networks� Process"
SAP NetWeaver Partner Program Provides Access to New Market Opportunities for ISVs through its �Industry Value Networks� Process"
SAP - Press Release
SAP - Press Release: "Annin & Co. Gears up for Wal-Mart Requirement Within Three Months and Sets Cost-Cutting Course to Master Retail Market Challenges"
SAP - Press Release
SAP - Press Release: "Electronic Proof of Delivery Is the First in a Series of Solutions Using SAP NetWeaver� to Help Realize Kimberly-Clark�s Vision of �Zero Latency Decision Support�"
SAP Forges Next Generation of RFID-Enabled Business Solutions with Kimberly-Clark
SAP Forges Next Generation of RFID-Enabled Business Solutions with Kimberly-Clark: "SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today
announced initial results of its collaboration with Kimberly-Clark Corporation
(NYSE: KMB), a global health and hygiene company, to develop and implement the
industry's next generation of business solutions enabled with radio frequency
identification (RFID)."
announced initial results of its collaboration with Kimberly-Clark Corporation
(NYSE: KMB), a global health and hygiene company, to develop and implement the
industry's next generation of business solutions enabled with radio frequency
identification (RFID)."
Siebel deal leaves CRM users wondering
Siebel deal leaves CRM users wondering: "In a letter to customers this week, Oracle president Charles Phillips wrote that it was not market share, not technology, not even ego that drove his company to offer up $5.85 billion for CRM market leader Siebel Systems Inc."
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Oracle Move 'Broadly Positive For SAP' | newratings.com
MercuryNews.com | 09/13/2005 | Acquiring software pioneer bolsters challenge to SAP
MercuryNews.com | 09/13/2005 | Acquiring software pioneer bolsters challenge to SAP: "Oracle's agreement Monday to acquire Siebel Systems for $5.9 billion marks the latest move by Oracle Chief Executive Larry Ellison to consolidate his hold on a maturing business software industry dominated by a handful of giants."
Eclipse SOA project inching closer to launch
Eclipse SOA project inching closer to launch: "Before the end of the month, the Eclipse Foundation may be ready to unveil its service-oriented architecture project. "
[print version] Siebel and Ellison: Software's odd couple | CNET News.com
[print version] Siebel and Ellison: Software's odd couple | CNET News.com: "Few people in the high-tech industry have feuded as openly as Oracle's flamboyant CEO Lawrence Ellison and Thomas Siebel, the co-founder and chairman of rival enterprise software maker Siebel Systems. "
Oracle to buy CRM juggernaut Siebel
Oracle to buy CRM juggernaut Siebel: "Oracle Corp. announced today that it will acquire CRM top dog Siebel Systems Inc. for approximately $5.85 billion, further bolstering its enterprise software business.
Oracle had already been a strong player in enterprise CRM, but acquiring Siebel adds 4,000 new customers and 3.4 million CRM users to its portfolio. "
Oracle had already been a strong player in enterprise CRM, but acquiring Siebel adds 4,000 new customers and 3.4 million CRM users to its portfolio. "
Oracle-Siebel: The competition reacts
Oracle-Siebel: The competition reacts: "Today's news that Oracle Corp. is purchasing Siebel Systems Inc. for $5.85 billion brought a swift reaction from competitors in the CRM market, particularly from hosted CRM vendors"
World Kitchen, Inc. Selects LogicTools Inventory Analyst(TM) for Inventory Optimization
World Kitchen, Inc. Selects LogicTools Inventory Analyst(TM) for Inventory Optimization: "CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2005--LogicTools, a leading developer of supply chain planning solutions, announced today that World Kitchen, Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of bakeware, dinnerware, kitchen and household tools, rangetop cookware and cutlery products, has selected LogicTools' Inventory Analyst for Inventory Optimization across its U.S. supply chain. "
Experts mull over Oracle's Siebel buy
Experts mull over Oracle's Siebel buy: "In what is likely the year's biggest news in CRM, Oracle announced plans to buy long-time market leader Siebel Systems in a deal valued at $5.8 billion. This announcement comes only eight months after Oracle formally acquired another CRM rival, PeopleSoft, and positions Oracle to become the world's largest provider of CRM software. By acquiring Siebel, Oracle would inherit 4,000 CRM customers and 3.4 million user licenses. "
Oracle to Pay $5.85 Billion for Siebel - New York Times
Oracle to Pay $5.85 Billion for Siebel - New York Times: "SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12 - Oracle, the giant database-software maker, announced on Monday that it would pay $5.85 billion to acquire Siebel Systems, its largest competitor in the market for sales automation programs"
Monday, September 12, 2005
Smartmoney.com: Breaking News: Oracle Swallows Siebel for $5.85 Billion
Smartmoney.com: Breaking News: Oracle Swallows Siebel for $5.85 Billion: "NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Oracle Corp. (ORCL) agreed to buy fellow business software maker Siebel Systems Inc. (SEBL) for about $5.85 billion in a deal meant to bolster Oracle's challenge to market leader SAP AG (SAP). "
CRM News: Strategy : SAP Pays a Price for Success
CRM News: Strategy : SAP Pays a Price for Success: "SAP's (NYSE: SAP) CEO Henning Kagermann says that although the company is aiming for organic growth, it is prepared to buy in order to gain expertise in certain areas."
Exensys delivers next-generation ERP to customers | Exensys
Exensys delivers next-generation ERP to customers | Exensys: "Exensys today announced the latest version of its ERP, Holool flagship product and next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, has shipped to customers worldwide months ahead of schedule."
Update 14: Oracle to Buy Rival Siebel in $5.85B Deal - Forbes.com
Update 14: Oracle to Buy Rival Siebel in $5.85B Deal - Forbes.com: "Oracle Corp. is buying hobbled Siebel Systems Inc. for about $5.85 billion, eliminating another competitor in its campaign to grab market share from business applications software leader SAP AG. "
� Full text of Marc Benioff's internal memo to salesforce staff on Oracle/Siebel deal | Between the Lines | ZDNet.com
� Full text of Marc Benioff's internal memo to salesforce staff on Oracle/Siebel deal | Between the Lines | ZDNet.com: "Never at a loss for words, salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff who woke up this morning to find out that his former boss and investor Larry Ellison was now his biggest competitor, apparently issued the following internal memo to all salesforce.com employees:"
Maximus wins New Mexico ERP implementation
Maximus wins New Mexico ERP implementation: "Maximus Inc. won a two-year, $14 million contract from the state of New Mexico to implement enterprise resource planning software, the company announced today. The contract has a four-year option, the value of which was not disclosed. "
ICE World
ICE World: "SAP India is in the process of enhancing presence in the eastern region and has set up a training centre in Kolkata.
The SAP training centre would provide students from Kolkata and the region access to quality SAP training using latest software, training materials, training methodologies and quality trainers. The facility would be in addition to the existing SAP training institute by Siemens Information Systems in Kolkata. "
The SAP training centre would provide students from Kolkata and the region access to quality SAP training using latest software, training materials, training methodologies and quality trainers. The facility would be in addition to the existing SAP training institute by Siemens Information Systems in Kolkata. "
Well Packed, Well Sold
Well Packed, Well Sold: "The increased adoption of packaged applications is visible both at the large and small organization level. People have realized this to be a part of the cost of doing their business, things which they need to run their business more effectively and slowly get linked up to the global supply chain."
:: Welcome to Manila Bulletin Online ::
:: Welcome to Manila Bulletin Online ::: "Enterprise solutions company SAP announced that revenues from its Asia Pacific customers using the firm�s retail solutions tripled over the last two years.
SAP, in a global leadership forum in Shanghai, China this week attributed the growth to the high uptake of its solutions, particularly mySAP ERP, which are geared for the Asian retail sector."
SAP, in a global leadership forum in Shanghai, China this week attributed the growth to the high uptake of its solutions, particularly mySAP ERP, which are geared for the Asian retail sector."
SWIFT - Conferences - Sibos 2005 - Software giant SAP pushes the banks to move
SWIFT - Conferences - Sibos 2005 - Software giant SAP pushes the banks to move: "Software giant SAP pushes the banks to move
Posted 7 September 2005
While banks grapple with the process of transformation, vendors and customers urge them to seize the moment."
Posted 7 September 2005
While banks grapple with the process of transformation, vendors and customers urge them to seize the moment."
SAP eyes acquisitions in banking services sector - Yahoo! News
SAP eyes acquisitions in banking services sector - Yahoo! News: "FRANKFURT (AFP) - SAP, the world's leading maker of business software, is hoping to expand in the banking services sector, chairman Henning Kagermann said in a newspaper interview"
Business Times
Business Times: "Plug-and-play vision nears reality: SAP
By PROF DR HENNING KAGERMANN and DR PETER ZENCKE
September 8 2005
THE value that information technology (IT) creates for companies has changed with time."
By PROF DR HENNING KAGERMANN and DR PETER ZENCKE
September 8 2005
THE value that information technology (IT) creates for companies has changed with time."
New Microsoft and Oracle initiatives eye mid-market - Computer Business Review
New Microsoft and Oracle initiatives eye mid-market - Computer Business Review: "Software giants Microsoft Corp and Oracle Corp are both sharpening their focus on opportunities on small and medium sized businesses, a market that both companies still see as being largely underserved."
SAP's head of US ops says 27 Oracle customers switched to SAP this year - Forbes.com
SAP's head of US ops says 27 Oracle customers switched to SAP this year - Forbes.com: "FRANKFURT (AFX) - SAP AG's head of US operations, Bill McDermott, told the Financial Times Deutschland that 27 of Oracle Corp's clients switched to the German software company this year. "
SAP says still committed to organic growth >ORCL - Technology, Software
SAP says still committed to organic growth >ORCL - Technology, Software: "FRANKFURT (MarketWatch) -- German software maker SAP AG (SAP) Monday said it remains committed to growing its business organically, following the announcement that arch-rival Oracle Corp. (ORCL) is planning to take over U.S. peer Siebel Systems Inc. (SEBL). "
Larry's Shopping Spree - Forbes.com
Larry's Shopping Spree - Forbes.com: "That appears to be Oracle's (nasdaq: ORCL - news - people ) thus-far successful strategy to compete in the software business as the company today said it would buy rival Siebel Systems (nasdaq: SEBL - news - people ) in a friendly deal worth $5.85 billion. "
Oracle's Chief in Agreement to Settle Insider Trading Lawsuit - New York Times
Oracle's Chief in Agreement to Settle Insider Trading Lawsuit - New York Times: "Lawrence J. Ellison, chief executive of Oracle, has reached a tentative agreement under which he would pay $100 million to charity to resolve a lawsuit charging that he engaged in insider trading in 2001, a lawyer involved in the case said."
Thursday, September 08, 2005
[print version] Oracle's PeopleSoft victory, one year on | CNET News.com
[print version] Oracle's PeopleSoft victory, one year on | CNET News.com: "A year ago this week, U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker ruled in favor of Oracle's $10.3 billion bid to buy PeopleSoft, casting aside antitrust objections by the U.S. Department of Justice."
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
NetWeaver integration moving toward more critical apps
NetWeaver integration moving toward more critical apps: "A software vendor working closely with SAP to monitor NetWeaver implementations is beginning to see early adopters integrate more critical applications onto the platform. "
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
SAP: the price of success - Computer Business Review
SAP: the price of success - Computer Business Review: "SAP has made no secret of its willingness to make acquisitions to fill the gaps in its portfolio and says it is willing to pay up to $1 billion per deal for prospective companies in its target vertical markets of banking, retail, and public sector. The announcement ratchets up the battle for supremacy in the vertical IT field between SAP and acquisitive rival Oracle."
CRM Today: SAP and Siemens Announce Cooperation
CRM Today: SAP and Siemens Announce Cooperation: "SAP AG and Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) are announcing their intent for a preferred strategic partnership to deliver an integrated solution that will help companies eliminate the disconnect of mission-critical information between Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and business software solutions."
SAP INFO
SAP INFO: "SAP NetWeaver is already at work in many enterprises: as application server to run mySAP ERP or mySAP CRM, as a data warehouse or as a messaging infrastructure for applications and business partners. This article explains how customers can also use predefined IT practices and scenarios for their business strategies � supported by SAP NetWeaver"
Reuters Recommends News Article | Reuters.com
Reuters Recommends News Article | Reuters.com: "FRANKFURT (Reuters) - SAP, the world's biggest maker of business software, aims to more than double its share of the $9 billion market in banking software and maintenance over the next five years, it said on Monday."
CXOtoday.com > News > Business > Alok Industries To Deploy SAP
CXOtoday.com > News > Business > Alok Industries To Deploy SAP: "Alok Industries, a leading Indian textile manufacturer, has decided to deploy mySAP ERP to enable integration of multiple functions, achieve standardization and gain business intelligence across their various locations. Headquartered in Mumbai, Alok Industries is a $280 Million Company, employing over 4500 employees. "
InformationWeek > Open Source > Apps Migrate To Open Source > September 5, 2005
InformationWeek > Open Source > Apps Migrate To Open Source > September 5, 2005: "As more companies move to open-source platforms, enterprise-application vendors adapt their software for the new environments"
SAP Chips Away at Oracle Fusion Strategy
SAP Chips Away at Oracle Fusion Strategy: "Oracle's competitors are taking the long view when it comes to waiting for their chance to get PeopleSoft and J.D. Edwards to switch to their products. "
SAP eyes acquisitions in banking services sector - Yahoo! News
SAP eyes acquisitions in banking services sector - Yahoo! News: "FRANKFURT (AFP) - SAP, the world's leading maker of business software, is hoping to expand in the banking services sector, chairman Henning Kagermann said in a newspaper interview. "
Review: SAP customers mull upgrade decisions; Migration dilemma examined
Review: SAP customers mull upgrade decisions; Migration dilemma examined: "Upgrade decisions dominated the news in August, as SAP tried to motivate its customers to upgrade to mySAP ERP, the latest version of its ERP software. Meanwhile, Forrester Research Inc. said most SAP customers remain on older versions of the software suite, possibly keeping the door open for enterprises to defect to Oracle. SAP responded by saying its customers could move forward on their own timetable."
SAP - Banks Worldwide Plan to Overhaul Aging Core Banking Systems to Gain Competitive Advantage, According to Global Survey
SAP - Banks Worldwide Plan to Overhaul Aging Core Banking Systems to Gain Competitive Advantage, According to Global Survey: "COPENHAGEN, Denmark - September 06, 2005 - Banks worldwide are growing increasingly dissatisfied with their aging core banking systems and plan to update their core technology architecture to remain competitive, according to a global survey sponsored by Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and SAP AG (NYSE: SAP). The results of the study were released today at Sibos 2005, the financial industry�s leading annual forum held in Copenhagen, Denmark."
COMPUTERWOCHE ONLINE: Lynx-Umfrage: Vorsichtiges Herantasten an SAPs Netweaver
MÜNCHEN (COMPUTERWOCHE) - Die Reife der SAP-Infrastrukturplattform "Netweaver" bewerten große deutsche Unternehmen auf einer Skala von 1 bis 5 mit dem Wert 2,4. Besonders gut schnitt dabei mit 1,5 der zu Netweaver gehörende "Web Application Server" (WAS) ab. Zu diesem Ergebnis kommt eine Umfrage der Lynx-Consulting AG aus Bielefeld. Der Botschaft SAPs, die Einführung der Technik führe zu mehr Offenheit und zu einer leichteren Integration, widersprechen nur neun Unternehmen, während 45 dem zustimmen und 15 dieser Aussage indifferent gegenüberstehen.
Friday, September 02, 2005
CRM Today: SAP and Siemens Announce Cooperation
CRM Today: SAP and Siemens Announce Cooperation: "SAP AG and Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) are announcing their intent for a preferred strategic partnership to deliver an integrated solution that will help companies eliminate the disconnect of mission-critical information between Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and business software solutions. The intent of the cooperation is to address some of the major concerns that production supervisors and plant managers of manufacturing companies are facing today such as the lack of integration of MES on the plant floor with business software solutions, increased IT spending, and the need for production personnel to measure, monitor or control their key performance indicators (KPIs) on demand. The joint offering shall be a significant step in helping manufacturing companies address these everyday issues, while also lowering total-cost-of-ownership (TCO), and easing implementation, maintenance and performance management. "
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Ellison Gets A Boost In His Take-Home Pay - Forbes.com
Ellison Gets A Boost In His Take-Home Pay - Forbes.com: "NEW YORK - Oracle Chief Executive Larry Ellison is already the ninth-richest person in the world, with an estimated net worth of $18.4 billion. Now he's about to get a little richer. "
Emergys, Corp to Bring mySAP(TM)All-in-One Solutions to Small and Midsize Enterprises in select Mid-Atlantic States
Emergys, Corp to Bring mySAP(TM)All-in-One Solutions to Small and Midsize Enterprises in select Mid-Atlantic States: "CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Emergys, Corp today announced
that it has been named by SAP America, Inc. to deliver mySAP(TM)All-in-One
solutions to small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) in select states in the mid-
Atlantic region (North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee).
Developed by SAP and its partner network, mySAP(TM)All-in-One solutions extend
the benefits of SAP's best-practice business processes and vertical industry
expertise to a new and rapidly growing segment of customers. As a
mySAP(TM)All-in-One partner, Emergys will provide Mid-Atlantic regional area
businesses with the technology, business process and consulting knowledge to
develop successful, long-term IT strategies."
that it has been named by SAP America, Inc. to deliver mySAP(TM)All-in-One
solutions to small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) in select states in the mid-
Atlantic region (North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee).
Developed by SAP and its partner network, mySAP(TM)All-in-One solutions extend
the benefits of SAP's best-practice business processes and vertical industry
expertise to a new and rapidly growing segment of customers. As a
mySAP(TM)All-in-One partner, Emergys will provide Mid-Atlantic regional area
businesses with the technology, business process and consulting knowledge to
develop successful, long-term IT strategies."
NetWeaver, mySAP upgrades result in process changes
NetWeaver, mySAP upgrades result in process changes: "IDS Scheer North America CEO Mathias Kirchmer said his firm is seeing more enterprises trying to get a grip on their business processes, as they upgrade various versions of SAP and integrate the NetWeaver platform"
