When the prestigious institution installed new Oracle and PeopleSoft systems, ... In 2000, the information technology department got the general-ledger portion of Oracle running.

Originally, Oracle offered $5.1 billion for PeopleSoft, or $16 per share, before raising its offer to $19.50 per share, or $6.3 billion.

Oracle first launched its bid for PeopleSoft in June, 2003. Oracle shares were off 12 cents, or 0.9 percent, at $12.63 in early trading. PeopleSoft stock was up 14 cents, or 0.6 percent, at $23.31.

In the first hostile takeover of a software company since IBM bought Lotus Development in 1995, Oracle will attempt to buy rival PeopleSoft for $5.1 billion in cash. For PeopleSoft customers, it ...

Justice Department officials say they they will challenge Oracle's hostile $9.4 billion takeover bid for PeopleSoft, dealing a major blow to the controversial deal.

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Excel4apps, a provider of best-in-class Excel-based inquiry and reporting software for use with SAP and Oracle, has introduced GL Wand for PeopleSoft.

They can continue using existing products such PeopleSoft General Ledger or E-Business Suite or move to Fusion for some applications. Licenses are transferable, so there is no upfront switching ...

About one-third of PeopleSoft shops are databases other than Oracle, Hamerman estimated. Moving to Fusion therefore potentially entails expensive new license purchases.

Oracle's hostile bid for its rival puts PeopleSoft's less contentious offer for J.D. Edwards in jeopardy. A ZDNet UK News Focus ...