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Oracle to swallow Siebel for $5.8 billion
September 12, 2005
The database giant makes its fourth acquisition this year, buying up CRM specialist Siebel.
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Oracle sweeps up Siebel
September 13, 2005
Siebel's 12 years of independence comes to an end in the form of a $5.8 billion buyout.
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Siebel pitches customers on Oracle
October 17, 2005
CEO George Shaheen vows "seamless transition" to Oracle and talks up future versions of Siebel applications.
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Oracle to cut 2,000 jobs
February 9, 2006
Company details its integration plans and says job cuts are in store for Oracle, Siebel employees.
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Ellison looks to double Oracle revenue
September 22, 2005
CEO wants to grow company from a nearly $15 billion concern to a $30 billion titan--while maintaining a 40 percent operating margin.
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Siebel, Oracle workers express merger jitters
September 12, 2005
Oracle's acquisition of Siebel Systems wasn't a big surprise for employees of either company, yet some appeared a bit rattled arriving for work Monday morning.
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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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Long road for Siebel ends at Oracle
September 12, 2005
Business software company founded by Tom Siebel accepts a $5.8 billion buyout from a company for which he once worked.
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Praise, skepticism greet Oracle-Siebel merger
September 12, 2005
Reaction to Oracle's megamerger with Siebel Systems is mixed, but it won't be as complex as Oracle's purchase of PeopleSoft.
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Salesforce CEO: Deal is a thumbs-up for on-demand
September 12, 2005
Marc Benioff also takes a shot at the database giant. But an industry watcher sees the buyout as a challenge for Salesforce.
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