SuccessFactors Narrows 3Q Profit Loss Oct 28, 2009
Business software maker SuccessFactors Inc. narrowed its third-quarter loss Tuesday as it accounted for a stock-based compensation expense. The San Mateo, Calif. (ABC News -- Wire)
Stocks Slide On Mixed Trade Oct 26, 2009
The business software maker delivered Q3 results above views late Thursday. Friday morning, William Blair upgraded shares to outperform from market perform. (Investors Business Daily)
Business Software Helps Big Companies Run More Efficiently Oct 24, 2009
eIBD Investor's Business Daily Digital Edition. Access recent eIBD issues easily. (Investors Business Daily)
Despite Windows 7, Linux raps harder at company doors Oct 23, 2009
"Organizations are facing change either way they go," says Sheri McLeish, business software analyst at. "Linux and Symphony are more mature technologies today and can be a viable alternative.". (USA Today)
EU warns Oracle over Sun takeover Oct 22, 2009
Business software firm Oracle has proposed a $7. 4bn (4. (BBC News -- Americas)
Cybercafes: Being legit is killing us Oct 22, 2009
As such, these operators and the Selangor Cyber Owners Association welcome any action taken by antipiracy watchdog the Business Software Alliance (BSA) and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs against cybercafes that are operating with illegal software copies. The association believes the BSA is doing a fine job enforcing the use of legal software copies now. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Sun Micro to cut 3,000 jobs Oct 22, 2009
Analysts had widely expected thousands of Sun employees to lose their jobs, but not until No. 2 business software maker Oracle closes the deal. Sun sold itself to Oracle after several years of failed attempts to devise a strategy to turn itself around. (India Times)
Oracle Sees Bright Horizons with Sun Oct 21, 2009
Ellison, who co-founded the company 32 years ago and built it into the world's No. 2 maker of business software, said his purchase of ailing Sun, the No. 4 computer server maker, will transform his company. He plans to customize Oracle's software with Sun's hardware, selling specialized computers and storage devices that offer better performance than ones using hardware and software from other companies. (Datamation)
Google wooing Microsoft business customers Oct 20, 2009
AFP - Tuesday, October 20. A sign is displayed outside of the Google headquarters in 2008 in Mountain View, California. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Oracle re-energises with Fusion Apps Oct 20, 2009
Ellison said the next-generation suite of apps combines the best elements of Oracles various business software product lines and has BI (business intelligence) embedded throughout the applications. Special emphasis was also placed on improving the user experience, he added. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Clouds Ahead for Microsoft Oct 19, 2009
(GOOG), meanwhile, uses its influential Web search and YouTube properties to introduce people to its e-mail, document and Web browser software, and Facebook now provides inspiration to business software makers. . (Slate)
Clash of the clouds Oct 19, 2009
It is even preparing a stripped-down web-based version of Office, and it now offers much of its business software as online services. However, most of Microsoft s revenue and all of its profit still come from conventional shrink-wrapped software. (The Economist)
Schwarzenegger chides wife in Oracle cameo Oct 18, 2009
While kicking off Open World, Ellison vowed to merge his company's business software prowess with Sun's hardware innovations in a synergy powerful enough to take on US technology giant IBM. ... Business software giant Oracle's bid for Sun is under investigation under EU merger regulation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Software pirates hijack Windows 7 China debut Oct 17, 2009
The Business Software Alliance, a trade association created by the software industry, says the sector lost more than $6. 6 billion in China last year to piracy, second only to the United States. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Business Buzz, Oct. 15 edition Oct 17, 2009
Communications, Inc. announced last week it has acquired eCopy, a leading provider of solutions that integrate paper documents into business software applications. The acquisition of eCopy combines Nuance s multifunction printer (MFP) desktop solutions and eCopy s server offerings to deliver network scanning solutions that connect the widest range of MFPs to a broad set of business applications and content management systems. (Burlington Union, MA)
Ellison touts new products at Oracle OpenWorld Oct 16, 2009
Oracle's CEO Larry Ellison fired up the crowd at Oracle's OpenWorld conference in San Francisco on Wednesday by showing off new business software and a new data-storage system that he dubbed "the fastest business computer in the world.". Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Oracle's Ellison: Fusion Will Dawn in 2010 Oct 15, 2009
After spending years and years gestating a significant new lineup of business software, Oracle () Chief Executive said on Oct. 14 that the company's long-awaited Fusion applications would make their debut next year. Ellison, delivering a keynote address at the company's OpenWorld conference in San Francisco, also tried to reassure customers who have been concerned that they might be forced to switch from older software to Fusion if Oracle were to discontinue supporting old iterations of its... (BusinessWeek)
IT user cos against hefty fees Oct 13, 2009
BANGALORE: In what could be an almost $7-billion services opportunity for Indian tech firms apart from other multinational rivals, top business software customers including Siemens are questioning heavy product maintenance fees paid to companies such as SAP and are exploring thirdparty maintenance with Indian tech firms among other global vendors ... Of the total $60-billion enterprise software market globally, business software makers SAP and Oracle gain over half of their revenues by charging... (India Times)
* Oracle touts promised Sun takeover Oct 13, 2009
While starting an Oracle Open World conference in downtown San Francisco, Ellison vowed to merge his companys business software prowess with Suns hardware innovations in a synergy powerful enough to take on IBM. ... Business software giant Oracles bid for Sun is under investigation under EU merger regulation, the European Commission said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Oracle expects 35,000-plus for OpenWorld Oct 13, 2009
Oracle is beckoning tens of thousands of business partners and customers to its OpenWorld conference at Moscone Center this week, promising to answer a host of business software questions. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Apple: Finding Even More Uses for iTunes Oct 13, 2009
As with the iPhone, Apple could divide software into categories: games, business software, security, utilities. New Mac owners, including the growing cohort of people who have switched from Windows, will have an easy-to-use method for filling their new machine with software specific to their needs. (BusinessWeek)
Oracle OpenWorld 09: Sun assured of continued shine Oct 12, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO: Those predicting the worst for Sun Microsystems Inc as the company awaits the final approval of its acquisition by business software giant Oracle Corp were told in no uncertain terms that the sun is not due to set on the enterprise systems vendor any time soon. At the opening keynote of the Oracle OpenWorld conference here, Sun Microsystems chairman Scott McNealy and Oracle chief executive Larry Ellison stressed that all of Suns key technologies Sparc processor architecture,... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
What’s a Business App Appliance, and Why Should You Care? Oct 10, 2009
But, as with any type of business software selection, you ll want to read the fine print. What s included in the purchase price of the business application appliance. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Di Marco wins Business Person of the Year Oct 9, 2009
They said the success of TechnologyOne, which provides integrated business software, had contributed to Brisbane's international profile and reputation as a city. earlier this year by picking up the Business Creativity Award. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Infosys cuts pricing to retain business Oct 9, 2009
Infosys reduces prices to retain business- Software & Services-News-Indiatimes - Infotech. Infosys reduces prices to retain business9 Oct, 2009, 1141 hrs IST,AGENCIES. (India Times, India)
Nordic fin cos to move tech jobs to Ind Oct 2, 2009
The bank is now seeking suppliers for maintaining its legacy mainframe systems, and also make them work with newer business software applications. Nordic customers prefer to start an outsourcing engagement with smaller, $10-20 million contracts, but are expected to ramp up after experiencing the promised benefits. (India Times)
IBM takes on Google with mail service Oct 2, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO: IBM Corp. is trying to stymie Google Inc.'s expansion into the business software market ... IBM Corp. is trying to stymie Google Inc.'s expansion into the business software market. (India Times)
BSA goes on YouTube to look for superheroes Oct 1, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: Antipiracy watchdog the Business Software Alliance (BSA) has just put up a video on YouTube, which urges the public to become superheroes by reporting businesses that use illegal copies of software. The minute-long video, titled Superhero Fighting Software Piracy, can be found at and was made in Singapore at the cost of US$25,000 (RM90,000). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Barron's sees threat to Oracle, SAP Sep 30, 2009
It added that Rimini now provides third-party maintenance and support for Siebel, PeopleSoft and JD Edwards business software, all of which were acquired by Oracle in recent years. Text. (India Times, India)
How much government control in cybercrisis? Sep 30, 2009
Shutting down a compromised system may sound like a good idea, but "it's not like the Internet has an on-off switch somewhere you can press," said Franck Journoud, manager of information security policy for the Business Software Alliance. Most industries are federally regulated, so the government should work within those systems to plan for disasters, said Journoud, whose group has met with lawmakers and the White House on cyberpolicies. (MSNBC -- Politics)
EU probe 'costs Oracle millions' Sep 23, 2009
The business software firm has proposed a $7. 4bn takeover of computer hardware and software maker Sun Microsystems. (BBC News -- Americas)
Wipro brings SAP ex-CEO Kagermann on board Sep 22, 2009
Mr Kagermann, who retired as CEO of the global business software maker SAP in May 2009, is currently president of Acatech (German Academy of Science and Technology). He would be joining Wipros 10 other board of directors. (India Times)
* [ SOCIETY ] Salarymen opt for bento boxes to save cash Sep 22, 2009
Masafumi Ono, a business software developer, eschews restaurant lunches in favor of a bento he makes himself. I used to eat out all the time, but since I got married and had a child I have had to be more frugal, he said as he settled down to lunch in the Tokyo sunshine. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* IT competitiveness falls in new Economist survey Sep 19, 2009
It was sponsored by the Business Software Alliance (BSA). Finland, Sweden, Canada and the Netherlands were ranked second, third, fourth and fifth respectively this year, in line with the degree to which they enable IT companies to compete effectively. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Software still going strong Sep 19, 2009
Despite massive cost cutting among his cash-strapped corporate customers, Clarabridge CEO Sid Banerjee said his business-to-business software company is booming, a strikingly different story from that of most companies as they trudged through the dismal start of 2009 ... Not all providers of business software sailed smoothly through the onset of the economic storm, however ... an expanding business software company, filed to go public in May 2008 to raise money for acquisitions, but as the... (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Oracle Corp. Sep 18, 2009
Shares of Oracle took a hit after the business software maker posted fiscal first-quarter sales below analysts expectations, hurt by slowing demand for databases. Sales of database and middleware programs plunged 22 percent to $711 million. (Boston Globe)
* World Business Quick Take Sep 18, 2009
Business software maker Oracle reported a 5 percent decline in quarterly revenue on Wednesday as businesses held off on buying new software. The Silicon Valley company said its sales dropped to US$5. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Stocks End Modestly Lower Sep 18, 2009
After the close of trading Wednesday, business software designer Oracle () slipped after reporting slightly lower sales than forecast, though earnings were in line with expectations. American Airlines parent company AMR () received a $2. (BusinessWeek)
U.S. Tops IT Competitiveness; Finland Is No. 2 Sep 17, 2009
Commissioned by the Business Software Alliance, a trade organization that represents the software industry, the study analyzes data on 66 countries around the world to determine which have the most competitive information technology sectors. Now in its third year, it examines such variables as a country's overall business climate; the pervasiveness of its tech infrastructure; the strength and transparency of its legal system; and the availability of a workforce that is both well-educated and... (BusinessWeek)
Adobe plans to buy Omniture for US$1.8bil Sep 17, 2009
8bil for fast-growing business software maker Omniture Inc as the maker of Photoshop and Acrobat looks to turn around declining sales. Adobe, which announced the deal on Tuesday as it reported lower quarterly sales and profit, has been struggling over the past year as the recession hurt technology spending and customers declined to upgrade older versions of its programmes. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Autonomy Applies its Advanced Meaning-based Technology to Transform Database Market Sep 16, 2009
Corporations are dependent on RDBMS technology to power literally every type of business software application. While databases perform operations, the software doesn't understand the meaning of the data itself and is limited to viewing the world as black or white. (PR Newswire)
Jive Delivers New Solution to Channel the River of Social Conversation, Turning Insights into Action Sep 15, 2009
Jive, the leader, today announced Jive Market Engagement, a new solution that combines the power of social media monitoring with Social Business Software for the first time ... Note: Deirdre Walsh of National Instruments will be presenting at JiveWorld on the company's experience of using the Jive Social Business Software. (PR Newswire)
SAP is all for higher education Sep 10, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: Germany-based business software solutions company SAP AG is moving into providing management and finance applications aimed at helping institutes of higher education improve their business infrastructure. We can help universities better manage administrative responsibilities, such as student records and accounting for fees and grants, as well as provide a system for student recruitment, said Dr Malcolm Woodfield, director of SAPs global business development for higher education... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
SPSS passes antitrust review over IBM purchase Sep 10, 2009
CHICAGO Business software provider SPSS Inc. said Wednesday the waiting period for an antitrust inquiry has expired, clearing one of the hurdles to its purchase by IBM Corp. for $1. 2 billion. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Jive Software Gains Momentum in Government as User Adoption Soars 900 Percent in Less Than a Year Sep 8, 2009
Jive, the leader, today announced that its Government business is gaining momentum, as the public sector embraces Social Business Software at a rapid clip ... Jive Social Business Software (SBS) employs the most rigorous security measures in the industry, and is essentially the defacto standard for the intelligence community, with tens of thousands of users ... Jive is the only Social Business Software platform offered by Carahsoft. (PR Newswire)
Nottingham gains Oracle Spatial Centre of Excellence Sep 8, 2009
CGS Director Professor Mike Jackson said "Our relationship with Oracle is an important development for CGS. Oracle is the world's largest business software company. They are innovators in spatial database technology. For CGS to be one of only three global Oracle Spatial Centres of Excellence is a pleasing endorsement of how far we have progressed in the four years since we launched. "We see the signing of this Agreement as the basis of a valuable relationship which will help underpin our... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
EU to probe Oracle's Sun takeover Sep 4, 2009
5bn) takeover of computer maker Sun Microsystems by business software firm Oracle. The EU is concerned that the deal, if approved, could breach competition rules, leading to higher prices and less choice for customers. (BBC News -- Business)
Gmail knocked offline for majority of users Sep 3, 2009
75 million businesses use Gmail as part of Google Apps, which is Google's answer to business software from Microsoft Corp. It's a key part of Google's strategy to inject its brand deeper into corporations. Google Apps costs $50 per user per year. (AZCentral -- Business)
Software mogul attacked by elephant during safari Sep 3, 2009
FILE -- Siebel Systems CEO Tom Siebel is seen at his office in San Mateo, Calif. in this Aug. 6, 2001 file photo. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Illegal software prompts Bankers Warranty Group to pay settlement Sep 3, 2009
has paid Business Software Alliance $70,000 to settle claims it was using unlicensed software on its company s computers ... As part of the settlement with Business Software Alliance, which represents the commercial software industry, Bankers Warranty agreed to delete all unlicensed copies of software on its computers, purchase any licenses necessary to become compliant and commit to implementing stronger software asset management practices, according to a release from the software alliance. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
He Made Big Waves On The Court Sep 1, 2009
When the German press floated a rumor this month that German software giant SAP was in talks to buy Tibco Software, it rekindled debate about SAP's future in the fast-changing field of business software. SAP's (SAP) potential deal for Tibco (TIBX) a maker of middleware that connects. (Investors Business Daily)
Jive and Carahsoft Partner to Power Web 2.0 Initiatives in Complex Multiagency Environments Aug 31, 2009
Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Jive Software, the Social Business Software leader, today announced that its Social Business Software (SBS) is now available via GSA schedule through a partnership with Carahsoft Technology Corp., a leading government IT solutions provider ... "Social Business Software is rapidly becoming a top imperative across organizations in both the private and public sectors. Increasingly, government organizations are relying on Jive to find and involve the right people in critical... (PR Newswire)
Sun absorbs $147M loss as Oracle deal looms Aug 30, 2009
It also moves Redwood Shores-based Oracle, a business software maker, into the hardware market. Sun is one of the world's biggest sellers of computer servers, which power Web sites and corporate back offices. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
SPSS sets date to vote on IBM sale Aug 29, 2009
(AP) Business software provider said Friday it will hold a special meeting of shareholders Oct. 2 to vote on selling the company to IBM Corp.. IBM's $1. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Slump-hit firms pruning IT vendors Aug 29, 2009
One of the world's top five retailers, which has business software from SAP, multiple data mining tools and multiple vendors supporting supply chain, finance and other operations, is looking at reducing its technology vendors from around 80 to 25-30. A person in the know of the development shared this with ET but declined to offer details. (India Times)
SAP ordered to pay $139M to Versata in patent case Aug 28, 2009
SAP (NYSE:SAP), a German business software developer with its American headquarters in Newtown Square, Pa ... Versata, which is based in Austin, also develops business software. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Oracle's Billionaire CEO Gets $84.5M Pay Package Aug 23, 2009
There was a penalty for the business software maker's performance ... Oracle is the world's leading database software seller, and has been aggressively expanding into other business software markets. (ABC News -- Wire)
Chinese court jails pirated software distributors Aug 21, 2009
The Business Software Alliance, an industry trade group, lauded the court's decision as the first successful prosecution of large-scale, online software piracy in China ... Authorities moved against Tomato Garden after receiving complaints from the Business Software Alliance, the reports said ... "The verdict of this case represents the end of China's largest online software piracy syndicate and marks a milestone in China's efforts to crack down on Internet piracy," Business Software Alliance... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Open Text reports decline in 4Q profit Aug 21, 2009
NEW YORK Business software provider Open Text Corp. said Thursday its fiscal fourth-quarter profit fell 40 percent as higher costs and expenses offset a small gain in revenue, but adjusted results beat Wall Street expectations. More business news. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Oracle says Justice Dept allows $7.4B Sun deal Aug 21, 2009
Business software maker Oracle Corp. said Thursday it has received the Justice Department's approval to move forward with its $7 ... 4B Sun deal Articles (08-20) 20:14 PDT SAN FRANCISCO, (AP) -- Business software maker Oracle Corp. said Thursday it has received the Justice Department's approval to move forward with its $7. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Intuit Posts Wider 4Q Loss as Sales Slow, Costs Up Aug 21, 2009
Personal finance and business software maker Intuit Inc. on Thursday posted a wider loss for its fiscal fourth quarter as revenue slipped while expenses rose. The company also offered a disappointing forecast, and shares fell in after-hours trading. (ABC News -- Wire)
Forums are needed Aug 21, 2009
com), the sales enablement company, today announced that Infor, one of the world's largest providers of business software, has created and deployed more than 30 targeted iCentera portals throughout its organization to enhance sales productivity, collaborate across geographic boundaries, and measure usage patterns on a daily basis to drive stronger and more productive marketing and sales cycles. This marks the second consecutive year Infor is using iCentera as a single sales enablement platform... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
US Justice Dept OK's Sun deal: Oracle Aug 21, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO: Business software maker Oracle Corp. said Thursday it has received the Justice Department's approval to move forward with its $7. 4 billion acquisition of former dot-com-era star Sun Microsystems Inc.. (India Times)
China jails copyright violators Aug 21, 2009
Last year, the Business Software Alliance - a business coalition campaigning against commercial piracy - complained to Chinese authorities. Hong and his colleagues were arrested later in the year. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Oracle gets go-ahead to buy Sun Aug 21, 2009
The US Justice Department has given its approval for business software firm Oracle to take over computer hardware software maker Sun Microsystems. The $7. (BBC News -- Technology)
