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    SAP announced Monday its third-party support and maintenance company TomorrowNow, which is embroiled in a legal battle with archrival Oracle, may be put up for sale.

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    Microsoft on Thursday said it has acquired privately held Stratature, a company that specialises in so-called master data management software.

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  • Buying StorageTek: Sun's last big gamble?

    Sun's $4.1 billion buyout of StorageTek is a huge bet: It's the last cash deal that size Sun will be able to make.

  • M&A; Marry in haste, repent at leisure

    Don't rush into a Vegas-style marriage when acquiring a company, warns Ram Gupta of PeopleSoft. Take your time and get to know each other properly during the 'dating' phase.

  • SAP to buy risk-management software firm

    SAP announced on Monday plans to acquire Virsa Systems, a regulatory-compliance and risk-management software company.

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    The rivalry is nothing new, but Ellison's acquisition strategy is infusing it with new vigour -- and may redefine an industry.

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