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Oracle replies to antitrust suit
March 8, 2004 The software maker counters the Justice Department's arguments as the agency moves to block Oracle's takeover bid for PeopleSoft.Symantec, Veritas reach out to investors
January 5, 2005 Security, storage firms go to stockholders to plead the case for their proposed $13.5 billion merger.Microsoft, SAP mulled merger
June 7, 2004 The companies initiated merger discussions late last year, but broke off talks several months ago for reasons of complexity.SAP grows third-quarter profits, U.S sales
October 16, 2003 The German software maker reports a 25 percent rise in third-quarter profits and a spike in U.S sales, citing market upheaval caused by recent mergers as a business advantage.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.PeopleSoft's 'better plan' leaves customers cold
July 28, 2004 Missteps in the merger with J.D. Edwards may open the door for Oracle.This week in merger news
December 17, 2004 This week saw three merger deals worth about $60 billion--including one that ranks as the largest software merger in history.SAP to defend Oracle bid in letter
March 9, 2004 The German software maker has its own interests at stake in the merger battle: The acquisition of PeopleSoft would leave it with one less competitor to worry about.SAP to gobble up Retek
February 28, 2005 Software giant signs merger agreement with retail application maker Retek in a deal worth about $496 million.Oracle rests case as antitrust trial winds down
July 2, 2004 An economist says the merger would aid competition. Papers show IBM looking nervous.Europe comes out against Oracle deal
March 13, 2004 The European Commission has told Oracle that it objects to the software maker's proposed takeover of rival PeopleSoft, but gives the company time to marshal a response.Symantec to buy Veritas for $13.5 billion
December 16, 2004 update Deal is the latest sign of consolidation in the enterprise software market and the second major acquisition this week.Oracle buys PeopleSoft for $10 billion
December 13, 2004 Ending a bitter battle, PeopleSoft's board approves a deal that reshapes the business software landscape.Week in review: The urge to merge
December 17, 2004 This week saw three merger deals worth about $60 billion--including one that ranks as the largest software merger in history. Ellison triumphs in PeopleSoft bidDog days in the enterprise sector
July 12, 2004 The earnings warnings point to a slump in corporate software. Is Sarbanes-Oxley paperwork part of the problem?HP closes Mercury deal
November 7, 2006 Mercury's management software added to the HP portfolio, while IBM launches promotion to win over HP clients.Oracle cuts merger-cost estimates
July 1, 2005 In SEC filing, Oracle said it will spend less than originally expected on merging its operations with those of PeopleSoft.Veritas: Layoffs will be limited
January 20, 2005 The merger with Symantec will mainly have an impact on back-office operations, executives say.Survival of software's fittest
August 16, 2004 In the flat enterprise software market, the message is clear: It's time to hunt or be hunted.Oracle woos shareholder group
February 18, 2004 The software maker and its director nominees for PeopleSoft's board meet with Institutional Shareholder Services to persuade the influential group to recommend the slate to institutional investors.
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