Microsoft goes after PeopleSoft customers

PeopleSoft's acquisition of Oracle triggers competitive response..

Wednesday, December 15, 2004 by Frogboy | Discussion: Windows Software

A top Microsoft executive is warning PeopleSoft customers that they might want to think about a technology shift, now that Oracle's acquisition has been approved.

"Oracle's acquisition of PeopleSoft may be moving forward, but difficult technology decisions lie ahead," Microsoft vice president Bill Veghte wrote Wednesday in the e-mail, which was seen by CNET News.com. "The ongoing challenges of owning and maintaining business applications remain unchanged."

such as SAP or Microsoft.

"Migration to another ERP solution, including Microsoft Business Solutions, SAP and other partner ERP solutions on the Microsoft platform, are additional options available to PeopleSoft customers seeking greater clarity around technology direction and platform alignment," Veghte said. "The Microsoft platform continues to gain momentum as the platform of choice for industry-leading ERP vendors."

Read the full thing at CNET's News.com.

7 Reply 4 Referrals
-OZZY-
Reply #1 Thursday, December 16, 2004 6:14 AM
i have absolutely no idea what this means !!
it might as well be in chinese...
i know ....i am not very bright

MarkMcQ
Reply #2 Thursday, December 16, 2004 9:06 AM
Then why comment?

-OZZY-
Reply #3 Thursday, December 16, 2004 9:29 AM
sorry

joeKnowledge
Reply #4 Thursday, December 16, 2004 9:54 AM
Interesting. I wonder how this will effect cunsomer relationship management and knowledge base systems? Will SAP and Oracle/Peoplesoft become a big showdown or will Microsoft come from behind and beat out Oracle and battle SAP while Oracle tries to swollow Peoplesoft?

-OZZY-
Reply #5 Thursday, December 16, 2004 9:59 AM

Fuzzy Logic
Reply #6 Thursday, December 16, 2004 1:21 PM
Interesting. I shall be looking at the new version of Navision in the new year, along with any other contenders. At the moment we are running 20yr old programs on an ageing A/S400. I really want to see the back of that asap.

WOM
Reply #7 Saturday, December 25, 2004 8:56 AM
This could turn into an ugly battle just like it was when Oracle was going after people soft.They've been trying to buy them for a long time. I think the last bid I saw was $25 and PS said that wasn't enough.

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