Congratulations, PeopleSoft: You Will Not Be Assimilated - ' Will Oracle appeal' (
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Of course, Oracle can always appeal. The battle may still drag on.
The company hasnt publicly called it quits, instead issuing this defiant statement from Oracle Spokesman Jim Finn:
"The Department of Justice decision follows an aggressive lobbying campaign by PeopleSoft management. It is inconsistent with the overwhelming evidence of intense competition in the markets we server, and we believe it is without basis in fact or in law. A combined Oracle/PeopleSoft will significantly benefit all customers and shareholders involved."
First, its just a tad hypocritical to call PeopleSofts lobbying campaign "aggressive" and to phrase that in a negative way. Yes, of course PeopleSofts lobbying is aggressive. So is Oracles, right? Considering the companys crusade to convert PeopleSoft shareholders, its like the pot calling the kettle black.
With regards to the DoJs take on the anti-trust nature of the merger, Oracle probably has a point. Theres plenty of competition in this market, between Microsofts recent entry and the morphing of the industry itself.
But for the sake of PeopleSoft customers and employees, Im hoping the DoJ wins on this one. When it comes to bosses, I wouldnt wish Larry Ellison on anybody.
Congratulations, PeopleSoft supporters—youve won the battle. What are your thoughts on winning the war? Write me at lisa_vaas@comcast.net.
eWEEK.com Database Center Editor Lisa Vaas has written about enterprise applications since 1997.
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