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As part of today's Oracle(R) Fusion Middleware 11g launch, Oracle announced that Oracle Fusion Middleware remains the Company's fastest growing business. Oracle's commitment to delivering innovative products strengthened Oracle Fusion Middleware's position as an industry leader in vendor share, growth, performance, partner ecosystem and developer communities. Oracle Fusion Middleware: Leadership and Innovation In Oracle's Fiscal Year 2009, Oracle Fusion Middleware achieved the following milestones: Analysts: Leadership position in 11 Gartner Magic Quadrants Leadership position in ... (more)

Founder Says "Bye Bye" As Oracle Gains Control of PeopleSoft

SYS-CON Live Coverage of PeopleSoft - via Google News SYS-CON Live Coverage of Oracle - via Google News According to a document just filed with the SEC, the 64 year-old founder of PeopleSoft - David A. Duffield, who stepped in as CEO when Craig Conway was suddenly fired by the PeopleSoft board in October - is no longer with the company. He resigned last week as CEO, chairman, and director ... (more)

Ellison Triumph: Oracle Can Proceed with PeopleSoft Takeover Bid, Court Decides

Related Links: Oracle Wins Oracle's Numbers Explain Why It Wants PeopleSoft P'Soft to Oracle: What Is It about 'NO!' You Don't Understand? Oracle Eyes Other Acquisitions - Including BEA? Ellison: Acquisition Strategy "Only Way to Survive" "This decision puts the onus squarely on the board of PeopleSoft to meet with us," said Oracle chairman Jeff Henley triumphantly. He made this statement ... (more)

Breaking News: Ellison's $8.8 BN Is Oracle's "Best and Final" Offer for PeopleSoft

It began at at $16 a share. Then twice it went up to $26 a share, before ending at for the past few months at $21. "It" is Oracle's tender offer for PeopleSoft shares. And now it has just gone to a new position of $24. This really, truly, madly, deeply is Oracle's final offer, apparently. The bid values PeopleSoft at $8.8 billion. Additionally Oracle's Larry Ellison and Chairman Jeff Henle... (more)