Microsoft denies MBS group has enterprise aspirations
eWeek | at | by Mike
Microsoft has no plans to build up its business solutions group into a major competitor in the enterprise applications software market now that it has abandoned any thought of acquiring SAP AG, Douglas Burgum, Microsoft senior vice president testified Wednesday.
It would take too long and cost too much money to build up the Microsoft Business Solutions applications to a scale that could compete effectively with Oracle, PeopleSoft and SAP, said Burgum, who heads the MBS group.
Burgum was called to testify by the U.S. Department of Justice to support its contention that Oracle, PeopleSoft and SAP are in a league of their own in the enterprise application software market. The DOJ is seeking a permanent injunction against Oracle's offer to buy PeopleSoft.