BEA partners key to Oracle middleware success Jul 4, 2008
Up until the deal, BEA Systems was a huge application server and middleware rival for Oracle ... Up until the deal, BEA Systems was a huge application server and middleware rival for Oracle. (SearchOracle.com)
Oracle reveals BEA roadmap Jul 2, 2008
Oracle presented on Tuesday a comprehensive roadmap for its recently acquired BEA Systems middleware technologies, making BEA's application server Oracle's strategic Java container and pledging continued support for BEA customers. In a 105-minute Web conference, Oracle President Charles Phillips and, primarily, Oracle Fusion Middleware Senior Vice President Thomas Kurian covered product plans in the SOA, development tools, identity management and other middleware spaces. (InfoWorld)
Oracle Opens BEA Roadmap, Reassures Channel Partners Jul 2, 2008
7 billion acquisition of BEA Systems, is taking steps to keep BEA's channel partners in the fold and offering the first hints of how the two companies' product lines will be combined. Tuesday Oracle president Charles Phillips said in a that Oracle will hold channel partner meetings in 70 cities starting next week to brief solution providers on the roadmap for BEA's and its integration with Oracle's Fusion middleware. (CRN)
* World Business News Quick Take Jun 27, 2008
5 billion purchase of BEA Systems. RUBBER. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Oracle 4Q Earnings Beat Analyst Expectations Jun 26, 2008
In April Oracles (ORCL) completed its purchase of BEA Systems Inc., a smaller rival, for $8. 5 billion. (Fox News)
Oracle's fourth-quarter profit climbed 27% on strong software sales Jun 26, 2008
5 billion acquisition of BEA Systems, a move that expands Oracle's software offerings and makes Oracle the largest publisher of corporate software known as middleware, one of the industry's fastest growing segments ... 5 billion acquisition of BEA Systems, a move that expands Oracle's software offerings and makes Oracle the largest publisher of corporate software known as middleware, one of the industry's fastest growing segments. (International Herald Tribune)
Novell patches Suse Linux kernel for VMware efficiency Jun 17, 2008
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Open Source Firm Hires BEA Systems Veteran Jun 13, 2008
The former head of the BEA Systems WebLogic engineering team, Peter Cooper-Ellis, has joined SpringSource to lead the development and product management of SpringSource Application Platform, the additions to Spring's programmer-assistance, development platform ... Cooper-Ellis was the executive VP and general manager at BEA Systems in charge of the WebLogic unit ... Cooper-Ellis said he was among the BEA Systems executives who was not offered a job by as that firm finished BEA Systems in April. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Icahn risks black eye in Microsoft, Yahoo bid fracas Jun 12, 2008
His roll call of stock market successes include profitable showdowns with Marshall Field, Phillips Petroleum, Texaco, USX and, most recently, BEA Systems. There have been flops, too: now-defunct airline TWA and video rental chain Blockbuster, whose stock has lost nearly two-thirds of its value since Icahn bought a stake in the company in 2005 and muscled his way on to the board of directors. (Business Report, South Africa)
Firms show flexibility on career-life balance Jun 10, 2008
But in 2005 she received a call from Laurie Cremona, vice president of strategy and marketing operations at San Jose tech company BEA Systems Inc., about the possibility of a job share. The arrangement - which included a joint phone line and e-mail address and management of all job-related responsibilities over a split 30-hour week - was so successful that within a year the two were recruited into a new role at BEA, as vice president of worldwide services marketing, managing 100 relationships... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Icahn recommends Yahoo set a $49.5B sale price Jun 10, 2008
Icahn recently helped pick up the pieces of fractured sales talks between software makers Oracle Corp. and BEA Systems Inc. After Oracle withdrew a takeover offer of $17 per share when BEA insisted on $21 per share, Icahn helped negotiate a sale at $19. 375 per share, or $8. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Yahoo to sell $34.375 a share:Icahn Jun 7, 2008
His successful role late last year in forcing business software maker BEA Systems to sell itself to Oracle Corp ended in January with Oracle agreeing to pay $19. 375 per share. (India Times)
Ellison Promise to Make $50 Billion Sales Pointing to Health-Care Software Jun 6, 2008
While Oracle hasn't made a public bid for Cerner, it has already bought the two largest companies on the target list -- PeopleSoft Inc. and BEA Systems Inc. The board's April 2003 was released during the federal antitrust lawsuit that tried to stop Oracle from buying PeopleSoft. a spokeswoman for Redwood City, California-based Oracle, didn't respond to requests for comment. (Bloomberg)
Fewer choices of Java tools Jun 4, 2008
The Java tools market is in flux, with the recent acquisitions of CodeGear and BEA Systems altering the landscape, leaving developers with fewer independent tools choices. for $8. (InfoWorld)
Yahoo faces struggle for control May 23, 2008
Earlier this year he was instrumental in persuading BEA Systems, a San Jose software maker, to accept an offer to be bought by Oracle for $8. 5bn. (BBC News -- Technology)
New Relic Introduces Core Management Team May 21, 2008
While at Wily, he built partnerships with BEA Systems, IBM, HP, Oracle, and others. Bill holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and a BA from Dartmouth College. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Ten Questions Yahoo! Shareholders Want Answered May 20, 2008
That's what he did to BEA Systems, which had rebuffed Oracle (nasdaq: - - ), only to be acquired by the software giant later. More On This Topic Companies. (Forbes -- Technology)
Icahn takes a gamble, but what if he wins? May 20, 2008
He's been quite good at it: BEA Systems and Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, among others, were sold after he started rattling the cage. He, of course, insists that he is no different than any other shareholder just a little more vocal and with a billionaire's bank account. (International Herald Tribune)
Icahn's Colorful History May 18, 2008
BEA Systems Inc. - The business software company initially rebuffed a takeover bid by Oracle Inc. last year only to be shoved back to the negotiating table by Icahn. The deal closed in April. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Icahn launches effort to unseat Yahoo's board May 17, 2008
Last year, Icahn pushed business-software-maker BEA Systems Inc. to return to the negotiating table with rival Oracle, whose overtures had initially been rebuffed. The two sides eventually agreed to a sweetened $8. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Investors forcing Yahoo's hand May 16, 2008
5 billion sale of business software maker BEA Systems to rival Oracle, which dropped an earlier bid of $6. 7 billion. (News & Observer)
Advice For Jerry Yang May 16, 2008
Or the management at BEA Systems (nasdaq: - - ), which wound up seeing their company sold to Oracle (nasdaq: - - ), in spite of their protests. The list goes on. (Forbes -- Technology)
Icahn goes to work on Yahoo board May 15, 2008
Last year, Icahn pushed business software maker BEA Systems Inc. to return to the negotiating table with rival Oracle, whose overtures had initially been rebuffed. The two sides eventually agreed to a sweetened $8. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Icahn to move forward with Yahoo proxy fight May 15, 2008
While Icahn is often successful he orchestrated a deal between Oracle and BEA Systems last year he has also come up short. He was forced to abandon a proxy contest at Time Warner, and though he won seats on the board of Blockbuster, the company's value has fallen precipitously since he joined it. (International Herald Tribune)
Yahoo for Icahn May 15, 2008
Some quick hits from Icahn's recent, relentless history include Oracle's () acquisition of BEA Systems. BEA wanted no part of it, but Icahn snapped up some BEA shares and the shotgun marriage was consummated. (SmartMoney)
Carl Icahn reportedly buys 4% stake in Yahoo May 14, 2008
Most recently, Icahn, 72, bought a stake in business software company BEA Systems and pushed it to be acquired by bigger rival Oracle Corp., a deal finalized last month. He's also played big roles over the years with biotech firm ImClone, TWA and Motorola Inc.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Icahn attempt to oust YAHOO board... May 14, 2008
The list of troubled companies that Icahn has recently pressured into shake-ups includes Blockbuster Inc., Motorola Inc. and Mylan Laboratories Inc. He also pushed software maker BEA Systems Inc. into agreeing to an $8. 5 billion sale to its rival Oracle Corp. this year after Oracle dropped a bid of $6. (The Drudge Report)
Icahn may try Yahoo proxy battle May 14, 2008
His hope would be to play a role similar to that which he played in the sale of BEA Systems, in which his pressure helped bring Oracle back to a deal it had previously abandoned. Icahn has a history of treading where others fear to go, often creating positive outcomes that were initially difficult to imagine. (MSNBC -- Business)
Icahn said to weigh Yahoo proxy fight May 14, 2008
While Icahn is often successful he orchestrated a deal between Oracle and BEA Systems last year he has also come up short. He was forced to abandon a proxy contest at Time Warner and even though he won himself seats on the board of Blockbuster, the company's value has fallen precipitously since he joined it. (International Herald Tribune)
Icahn aims to put Yahoo back into play May 14, 2008
Last year, for instance, Icahn was successful in getting Oracle Corp. to return to the bargaining table to buy BEA Systems after those talks collapsed. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Carl Icahn pondering proxy fight for Yahoo May 14, 2008
The billionaire investor in recent years has launched shareholder campaigns against companies including Time Warner Inc., Blockbuster Inc. and BEA Systems Inc. INTERNET ... The billionaire investor in recent years has launched shareholder campaigns against companies including Time Warner Inc., Blockbuster Inc. and BEA Systems Inc. The billionaire investor may try to unseat some board members to pressure the Internet company to reopen talks with Microsoft ... Icahn has launched campaigns against... (Los Angeles Times)
Yahoo Escape Only Temporary? May 8, 2008
Oracle Inc.'s acquisition this year of BEA Systems may prove instructive on the Microsoft deal. Oracle surprised BEA in October with an offer of $6. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Microsoft still has chance to get Yahoo May 7, 2008
For example, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison won control of PeopleSoft and BEA Systems when shareholders ultimately supported his offer over the objections of company executives ... Also, Yahoo does not appear to have a high-profile shareholder activist like Carl Icahn, who helped broker the deal with Oracle as a BEA Systems shareholder. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Icahn, Peltz Used Morgan Stanley Options in Gaining Motorola, Heinz Stakes May 7, 2008
Merrill Lynch & Co. in New York and UBS AG of Zurich provided such contracts on shares of Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Biogen Idec Inc., according to Icahn's filings, which also show that he obtained matched puts-calls on shares of BEA Systems Inc., a San Jose, California software company that was acquired by Oracle Corp. last month. Wendy's, Kraft, Chemtura. (Bloomberg)
Yahoo slumps as Microsoft scraps bid May 6, 2008
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Yahoo's Skadden Lawyers Engineer Rarely Used Tactic to Hold Off Microsoft May 6, 2008
Some speculate that Microsoft will come back to the table, a la Oracle and BEA Systems. That deal saw Larry Ellison's company walk away and then come back 2 1/2 months later with an $8. (Law.com)
Microsoft's Failed Yahoo Bid Raises Pressure on Ballmer for Plan on Google May 6, 2008
the third-biggest software maker, initially abandoned its bid for BEA Systems Inc. after BEA asked for 24 percent more than Oracle's $17-a-share bid. The companies agreed to the buyout three months later at $19. (Bloomberg)
FOXBusiness: Microsoft Drops Yahoo! Bid May 5, 2008
into a deal, similar to what Oracle (ORCL) did in 2007 with BEA Systems. Market Snapshot. (Fox News)
Microsoft walks away from deal with Yahoo May 5, 2008
The acquisition of BEA Systems Inc. by Oracle Corp., completed last week, could provide a model for Microsoft. Oracle, the Redwood City business softwaremaker, withdrew its offer for the rival San Jose company last year after being rebuffed, only to swoop in later with an $8. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Microsoft withdraws its $47.5b bid to acquire Yahoo May 4, 2008
Earlier this year, under intense shareholder pressure, BEA Systems did just that after Oracle dropped an unsolicited offer it had made for BEA.. "This seems like a very strong but serious negotiating tactic," said Jonathan Miller, the former chairman and chief executive of AOL. "It will be up to Yahoo to come back to the negotiating table.". (Boston Globe)
Microsoft withdraws offer for Yahoo May 4, 2008
Technology analysts say Microsoft may not really walk away from Yahoo, and Saturday's move could parallel Oracle Corp's strategy in winning over BEA Systems Inc. Oracle pulled its offer in October 2007, leading BEA shares to fall 6 percent. Despite the tough talk, the companies reached an agreement in January this year. (International Herald Tribune)
BEA employees hold 'wake' for company May 2, 2008
BEA Systems employees gathered at a Silicon Valley restaurant Wednesday for what was loosely termed a "wake" to recognize that the company no longer exists as an independent, publicly owned company but has become part of Oracle. Several dozen employees attended the event, which featured a humorous, makeshift casket in the corner of the room. (InfoWorld)
BEA Announces Stockholder Approval of Merger With Oracle Corporation Apr 5, 2008
4, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BEA Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ), a world leader in enterprise infrastructure software, today announced that at a special meeting of stockholders held on April 4, 2008, its stockholders adopted the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated January 16, 2008, among BEA, Oracle Corporation and Bronco Acquisition Corporation, pursuant to which BEA will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oracle ... About BEA Systems, Inc. BEA Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ) is a world leader in... (PR Newswire)
Oracle prices $5B of notes to fund BEA Systems acquisition Apr 4, 2008
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
EnterConnect Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer Apr 1, 2008
com, powered by enterconnect(tm), with market leader BEA Systems (BEAS) to provide business and technical executives with a marketplace to ``Find, Try & Subscribe'' to best-of-breed, software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions. In 2008, SOAapps will be offering business applications for Human Capital Management (HCM); Financial Management (FM); Customer Relationship Management (CRM); Supply Chain Management (SCM); Content, Communication & Collaboration (CCC); Business Intelligence (BI); Enterprise... (Primezone Releases)
An Oracle Sell-Off? Woo Hoo! Mar 29, 2008
5 billion feast called BEA Systems (Nasdaq: BEAS). The maker of middleware -- so named for its ability to connect systems not originally designed to talk to each other -- claims it has more than 15,000 customers, many of whom use Oracle's database. (MSNBC -- Business)
Oracle's Sales Slide Mar 28, 2008
5 billion, for BEA Systems (nasdaq: - - ). More On This Topic Companies. (Forbes -- Technology)
SAP Sinks On Oracle Woes Mar 28, 2008
SAP has also been attempting to catch up with Oracle's acquisition spree, which saw the American firm buy up business software firms Hyperion and BEA Systems over the past year. SAP purchased Business Objects for $6. (Forbes -- Technology)
Oracle Shares Plunge on Disappointing 3Q Mar 28, 2008
5 billion takeover of rival BEA Systems Inc., a deal that culminated in January after several months of acrimony but has yet to be finalized. Even if the acquisitions haven't shielded Oracle from broader market forces, and investors might have liked a brighter forecast, the company's profit and sales guidance for the fourth quarter both fall within the range of what analysts were expecting. (Newsmax)
Oracle's profit rises, but shares fall Mar 27, 2008
5 billion acquisition of a rival Bea Systems, making it the largest publisher of corporate software known as middleware, one of the industry's fastest-growing segments. Middleware programs operate between a company's database system and its payroll, inventory and other business management systems that use the data. (International Herald Tribune)
Oracle Sales Disappoint, Customers 'Cautious' Mar 27, 2008
" Oracle has many customers among the businesses thought to be impacted by the current U.S. economic slowdown, stirring some concern among analysts and investors. Ellison, Chief Financial Officer Safra Catz and President Charles Phillips blamed the economic uncertainty for customers' reluctance to make purchases near the end of the third quarter, though they said sales are expected to pick up again in the current, fourth quarter. "Customers got a little more cautious at the end of the quarter,... (SmartMoney)
Software Makers for Hard Times Mar 26, 2008
State " Zip: Email: 12 ISSUES FOR $12.00 71% OFF! 24 ISSUES FOR $18.00 79% OFF! 36 ISSUES FOR $24.00 Best Deal! Print Send SOFTWARE STOCKS, like the broader technology sector, have had a rough go of it in 2008. Economic uncertainty and layoffs in the financial sector have the market betting that businesses will be cutting, or at least deferring, spending on information technology. It's a reasonable concern. But a strong from Adobe Systems () last week and high hopes for Oracle () this week... (SmartMoney)
EnterConnect Launches Human Capital Management Software Apps On SOAapps.com Mar 26, 2008
Through a strategic channel license agreement with BEA Systems (NasdaqGS: - ), EnterConnect provides ISVs with unconventional access to the BEA product portfolio to develop and deliver enterprise-class, dynamic applications using leading service-oriented architecture (SOA) technology ... com, powered by enterconnect(tm), with market leader BEA Systems (BEAS) to provide business and technical executives with a marketplace to Find, Try & Subscribe to best-of-breed, software-as-a-service (SaaS)... (Primezone Releases)
Lawrence Ellison may have brought hostile takeovers to Silicon Valley Mar 15, 2008
5 billion acquisition of BEA Systems in January. Today in Business with Reuters. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Andrew Ross Sorkin: Emotions give way to hard drivers in the hunted Valley Mar 15, 2008
5 billion acquisition of rival BEA Systems in January. And before executives at Microsoft and E.A. ever went hostile, they spent countless hours studying his successes, debating whether a public bid would destroy the prizes they so coveted. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Carl Icahn's Lucrative $300M "Mistake" Mar 7, 2008
The latest example of this is the computer software company BEA Systems, in which Icahn was a major shareholder. When the companys competitor, Oracle, came looking to buy BEA, Icahn coerced it to increase its bid, bumping up the price of BEA stock. (CBS News)
Yahoo seeks more time in struggle against Microsoft Mar 6, 2008
The delay tactic was used when BEA Systems postponed a shareholder meeting and was acquired by Oracle less than a month later. Spokesmen for Yahoo and Microsoft declined to comment. (International Herald Tribune)
Yahoo buys time with Microsoft by board move Mar 6, 2008
BEA Systems Inc delayed nominating directors in December for its annual meeting, setting the stage for negotiations that led BEA to accept a sweetened $8. 5 billion bid by Oracle in January. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Yahoo considers tactic to hold off Microsoft Mar 5, 2008
This delay tactic was used in a major takeover battle in Silicon Valley, when BEA Systems postponed its shareholder meeting in the face of Oracle's bid. Less than a month after it announced the delay last December, BEA agreed to be acquired by Oracle. (International Herald Tribune)
Wikileaks judge realizes you cant enjoin the net Mar 4, 2008
BNET Business Network. Get ZDNet Government via. (ZDNet)
Digital downloads linked to HD disc format war? Mar 2, 2008
Digital downloads linked to HD disc format war. BNET Business Network. (ZDNet)
Big Tech Companies Eyeing Acquisitions As Valuations Drop Mar 2, 2008
5 billion for middleware software maker BEA Systems. (). (Investors Business Daily)
Unsolicited takeover offers part of a broader trend Feb 28, 2008
For example, Oracle, the software maker, won a three-month-long campaign in January to buy BEA Systems by raising its bid for the company by 14 percent to $8. 5 billion. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Daily Briefing Feb 28, 2008
5 billion acquisition of BEA Systems Inc. BEA shareholders will vote on the deal at a special meeting April 4. Shareholders would receive $19. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
What Microsoft could learn from Oracle Feb 25, 2008
Last month, Oracle pulled in another major prize, BEA Systems, a leading software company, for about $8. 5 billion. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
