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Year in review: Software vendors sate their big appetites
December 16, 2005
Makers of enterprise applications had merger mania this year, adding heft to already large players.
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SAP expects strong growth, acquisitions
November 17, 2003
The software maker's chief executive says it will grow faster than the market for enterprise software, and he hints at future acquisition plans.
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Oracle buys Hyperion for $3.3 billion
March 1, 2007
Hyperion's business intelligence and financial planning tools could be a lever to help pry customers from SAP.
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SAP launches bid for Retek customers
May 25, 2005
German company is trying to steal away customers rival Oracle captured in its winning bid for software maker Retek.
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SAP launches investment fund, new software
May 17, 2006
Business software maker announces new versions of flagship software, plus an acquisition and a $125 million investment fund.
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Oracle to bid on SAP buyout target
March 8, 2005
Two months after swallowing PeopleSoft, Oracle plans $9 per share competing bid for software maker Retek.
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Infor to acquire SSA Global
May 16, 2006
In expanding its enterprise software offerings, company is expected to challenge Asia's market leaders, Oracle and SAP.
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New Oracle brand to wrap up retail buys
September 16, 2005
Oracle Retail brand name, set for launch at user confab next week, will cover products picked up in acquisitions and existing software.
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Industry shift to services fuels IBM spree
August 22, 2006
IBM uses its fat checkbook to cash in on services-oriented architecture--and run from downward price pressure.
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Bloggers react to Oracle's 'desperate' move
September 12, 2005
Many say the software giant's only means of growth is to buy up rivals, while others say deal will be fraught with challenges.
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