Summary

November 22, 2004 - There may still be some twists and turns left in Oracle's attempt to acquire PeopleSoft. Yet, for those who have not already done so, it is time to start planning for a post-takeover environment. We advise companies that had been planning to purchase software from PeopleSoft to look elsewhere. Companies that rely heavily on PeopleSoft applications must secure the best contractual relationship possible at this point. Firms where PeopleSoft is not strategic should plan to migrate to something else within the next several years. Corporations with a mature and stable HR and financials environment should leave well enough alone for now and concentrate on software that supports initiatives to improve their compliance activities, manage innovation and enhance profitability.