Oracle Buys Primavera
Oracle agrees to acquire Primavera Software Inc., provider of Project Portfolio Management (PPM) solutions, to accelerate its momentum in delivering mission-critical operational applications. Primavera's PPM software aims to help companies propose, prioritize and select project investments, and plan, manage and control the most complex projects and project portfolios. Together with Oracle's applications and infrastructure software, Oracle expects to provide the first comprehensive enterprise project portfolio management solution that helps companies allocate the best resources, reduce costs, meet delivery dates and ultimately make better decisions, all by using real-time data.
Oracle Enterprise PPM will be tailored to project-intensive industries such as engineering and construction, aerospace and defense, utilities, oil and gas, manufacturing and professional services. Primavera employees and management are expected to join Oracle to form a global business unit (GBU) focused on Enterprise PPM, and to help ensure a smooth transition for Primavera customers and partners. Primavera's CEO Joel Koppelman will lead the business unit as senior vice president and general manager. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the second half of 2008. Until the deal closes, each company will continue to operate independently. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
Oracle Enterprise PPM will be tailored to project-intensive industries such as engineering and construction, aerospace and defense, utilities, oil and gas, manufacturing and professional services. Primavera employees and management are expected to join Oracle to form a global business unit (GBU) focused on Enterprise PPM, and to help ensure a smooth transition for Primavera customers and partners. Primavera's CEO Joel Koppelman will lead the business unit as senior vice president and general manager. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the second half of 2008. Until the deal closes, each company will continue to operate independently. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.