Vendors by Vertical: Will PeopleSoft + Oracle = SAP?

This IDC study defines PeopleSoft and Oracle Corp. in terms of North American vertical industry penetration and discusses vertical strengths and weaknesses of both companies. Also discussed is the vertical footprint of rival SAP.

"The PeopleSoft acquisition may impact how Oracle develops solutions for specific industries, which industries it may attempt to excel in in the future, and how long-term development may precede over the years, based on newly gained vertical strengths from PeopleSoft," said Scott Tiazkun, IDC program manager, U.S. IT Opportunity, Healthcare.