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CIO September 1, 2003 Christopher Koch	Oracle's Appetite Makes Some Users Feel Queasy Oracle, a big ERP fish, has been stalking smaller fish PeopleSoft and J.D. Edwards. But the prospects of PeopleSoft getting swallowed up gives many customers indigestion. That's because their software will eventually be consumed as part of the consolidation meal.
CFO April 1, 2005 Russ Banham	People Problems What will Oracle do now that it's finally bought PeopleSoft? PeopleSoft customers want to know.
InternetNews February 6, 2004 Clint Boulton	Oracle May Get Wiggle Room from DOJ An analyst says Oracle will likely receive approval from the DOJ in its quest to buy applications rival PeopleSoft and outlined some of the scenarios.
The Motley Fool April 23, 2004 Mark Mahorney	PeopleSoft's Pandemonium The hostile takeover attempt by Oracle has created unwanted chaos for software company PeopleSoft.
CRM December 1, 2005 Alexandra DeFelice	Oracle and Siebel: What Does It Mean for Customers? End-users are looking for answers as they wait for the planned acquisition to close.
InternetNews October 11, 2004 Michael Singer	PeopleSoft Refreshes J.D. Edwards Software Its Oracle woes aside, PeopleSoft looks to EnterpriseOne for RFID and CRM as a sales savior.
CFO August 1, 2003 John Verity	The Urge to Merge As software companies fight it out, must customers pay the price?
InternetNews June 23, 2004 Michael Singer	Ellison 'Green' with Envy Analysts debate whether Oracle is after SAP's high-end or Microsoft's mid-tier.
InternetNews February 25, 2005 Michael Singer	PeopleSoft Support Groups Live On PeopleSoft may be gone in body, but companies who still run its software are finding online support groups a godsend.
InternetNews January 10, 2005 Susan Kuchinskas	Microsoft Woos PeopleSoft Customers Microsoft offers a migration path from PeopleSoft to Microsoft Business Solutions.
CRM October 1, 2005 Coreen Bailor	Project Fusion: Coming Together or Falling Apart? PeopleSoft and J.D. Edwards customers discuss bright spots and concerns about Oracle's Project Fusion initiative.
BusinessWeek December 27, 2004 Jim Kerstetter	The Soft Underbelly Of Software Deals Consolidation within the software industry can help to safeguard growth, but it's notoriously tough to pull off.
InternetNews December 15, 2004	Chronology of a Merger Oracle's dogged pursuit of PeopleSoft was rewarded on December 13, 2004, as PeopleSoft's board of directors agreed to sell the company for $10.3 billion.
InternetNews September 15, 2004 Michael Singer	Prepare Now for Oracle's Takeover Analysts say JD Edwards customers are in the most precarious position if Oracle's acquisition bid of PeopleSoft succeeds.
InternetNews December 30, 2003 Clint Boulton	Oracle Secures $1.5B Credit Line The business software maker arranges for an additional $1.5 billion credit line in anticipation of a possible takeover of PeopleSoft.
InternetNews July 1, 2004 Michael Singer	More Mega Mergers if Oracle Succeeds The quest for PeopleSoft was the tip of the iceberg, say analysts.
InternetNews March 1, 2004 Clint Boulton	Oracle Exec Appeals to J.D. Edwards Customers Chuck Phillips touts Oracle's strength in the applications market and criticizes PeopleSoft for its handling of the J.D. Edwards integration.
InternetNews June 24, 2004 Michael Singer	Gates' E-mail Discussed PeopleSoft Stake Oracle's trial over its PeopleSoft acquisition reveals how rivals reacted to its potential impact on the enterprise software market.
InternetNews December 8, 2004 Michael Singer	Oracle: No PeopleSoft Spin-Off PeopleSoft and J.D. Edwards R&D groups are safe under the proposed merger, say executives. Oracle remains optimistic that it can win over shareholders.
InternetNews June 11, 2004 Michael Singer	Oracle, DOJ Documents May Lose Seals A federal Judge is expected to unseal corporate documents in a trial that could determine if Oracle can proceed with its $7.7 billion takeover bid for PeopleSoft. There are many lessons for companies using or considering enterprise application software.
InternetNews December 13, 2004 Michael Singer	Don't Fear 'OracleSoft' Say Analysts Now that Oracle has worked out a deal to acquire PeopleSoft, companies are weighing the pros and cons of Oracle's J2EE database.
InternetNews October 29, 2004 Michael Singer	CIOs Split on 'OracleSoft' In reaction to the recent U.S. court ruling allowing Oracle to proceed with its hostile bid to acquire PeopleSoft, 44 percent say they agree while 43 percent disagree and 13 percent are unsure.
CRM March 1, 2005 Jason Compton	Oracle's Oyster The PeopleSoft acquisition alters the software giant's competitive landscape.
InternetNews June 30, 2004 Michael Singer	Ellison Rounds Up Oracle's Defense The DoJ grills the CEO about his fourth attempt to acquire PeopleSoft.
InternetNews October 15, 2004 Michael Singer	Oracle v. PeopleSoft Trial Closes A Delaware judge must wade through two weeks of testimony.
InternetNews November 8, 2004 Roy Mark	Oracle Prepared to Drop PeopleSoft Bid Oracle will drop its efforts to block PeopleSoft's defense to Oracle's hostile takeover bid if PeopleSoft's shareholders fail to tender a majority of their shares by Nov. 19, according to an Oracle letter sent to a Delaware court.
InternetNews January 19, 2005 Michael Singer	Ellison: Partners Key to Merger Success Oracle CEO Larry Ellison said key partnerships will help make the acquisition of PeopleSoft a complete success.
BusinessWeek July 22, 2010 Katie Hoffman	IBM Mainframes: Boring but Profitable The machines account for only about 4 percent of revenues, but they help Big Blue sell lucrative software products and services.
InternetNews December 14, 2004 Michael Singer	Did PeopleSoft Implode? In the aftermath of the PeopleSoft/Oracle merger, analysts are sifting through PeopleSoft's past for clues that led to its eventual sale.
InternetNews December 17, 2004 Michael Singer	Oracle User Groups Extend Olive Branch Now that PeopleSoft and Oracle are coming to terms, their respective support groups are starting to do the same.
InternetNews December 29, 2004 Clint Boulton	Oracle Takes Majority Control of PeopleSoft Oracle has taken majority ownership of PeopleSoft after that company's stockholders tendered roughly 75 percent of their shares in favor of the $10.3 billion acquisition.
InternetNews July 2, 2004 Michael Singer	Oracle Trial Comes Full Circle It began with Microsoft/SAP acquisition plans and ended with IBM 's notes on how to create FUD.
Bank Technology News January 2005 Gregory Goth	The People(soft) V. Larry Ellison The contentious battle between Oracle and PeopleSoft was always more about money than customers. But now that Oracle CEO Larry Ellison has achieved a hard-won and expensive victory, he and his team must convince clients to stick around.
InternetNews October 1, 2004 Michael Singer	Oracle-PeopleSoft Saga: A Market Ripple Effect The stars are aligning for Oracle's acquisition plans for PeopleSoft. But keep your eye on what all the players in enterprise software applications do if the deal goes through, analysts say.
InternetNews January 12, 2004 Clint Boulton	European Commission Halts Oracle/PeopleSoft Inquiry Investigators' examination of the $7.5 billion hostile takeover is frozen pending additional information from Oracle.
InternetNews January 14, 2004 Clint Boulton	PeopleSoft Extends Refund Program Deadline The applications vendor's program is seen adding to the price of Oracle's hostile takeover bid.
U.S. Banker February 2005 Gregory Goth	The People(Soft) Vs. Larry Ellison The contentious battle between Oracle and PeopleSoft was always about money. Now Oracle CEO Larry Ellison must convince financial clients to stick around.
InternetNews May 5, 2005 Michael Singer	User Groups Fuse Over Oracle Two software user groups say they will work with each other and Oracle on integrating PeopleSoft and J.D. Edwards products.
The Motley Fool December 6, 2010	Microsoft Invests in TurboHercules; Stokes Fight Against IBM's Mainframe Monopoly Microsoft is upping its ante to corner a share from IBM's mainframe business as it invests an undisclosed amount in French software maker TurboHercules.
InternetNews October 6, 2004 Michael Singer	Conway Gets His Chance To Defend PeopleSoft Former PeopleSoft CEO Craig Conway took the stand to defend himself against Oracle's lawyers who questioned him about his part in PeopleSoft's Customer Assurance Program.
InternetNews October 7, 2004 Michael Singer	Oracle, EU Extend Deadlines The clock has again been reset for all sides in the proposed takeover of PeopleSoft. Oracle stands by $21 per share, while European regulators mull their investigation.
InternetNews July 26, 2010	EU Launch Antitrust Probe of IBM Regulators to investigate whether IBM engaged in anticompetitive behavior in the small but lucrative mainframe market.
Wall Street & Technology February 21, 2007 Jessica Pallay	Attractive Alternatives to Mainframes Are Breaking Their Decades-Old Hold on Wall Street Wall Street has relied on the dependability of mainframes for more than 40 years. But as the competitive environment demands more efficiency and agility -- and as alternatives mature -- firms are weighing the pros and cons of migrating off their mainframes.
InternetNews September 9, 2004 Michael Singer	Oracle Prevails in DoJ Suit to Block PeopleSoft The company said the decision removes a significant roadblock to the acquisition.
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InternetNews September 24, 2004 Roy Mark	Oracle Renews PeopleSoft Offer With its previous bid set to expire at midnight, Oracle extends the deadline for its $7.7B takeover offer through Oct. 8. The European Union (EU) also is waiting to weigh in on the acquisition.
The Motley Fool August 20, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Oracle's $7.7 Billion Migraine The company dislikes what PeopleSoft is doing, but it's still buying.
InternetNews December 15, 2004 Michael Singer	Oracle Shifts to Integration Mode Oracle has begun laying the foundation for its eventual marriage with PeopleSoft.
InternetNews June 7, 2004 Michael Singer	PeopleSoft's Standing Debated at Trial The DoJ's argument to block Oracle's takeover of PeopleSoft hinges on the Global 2000's view of competition in the ERP marketplace.
InternetNews January 4, 2005 Michael Singer	Oracle Expects to Finalize Merger this Week The company believes it will have the handful of remaining PeopleSoft shares needed for an accelerated takeover.