


 Oracle Touts Better Integration in New Middleware Package July 02, 2009-
With fresh features aimed at saving developers time and frustration, Larry Ellison and company deliver Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g. 
CDC Software, Softrax Venture to Focus on Compliance July 01, 2009-
New accounting compliance ally gives CDC entrée to untapped industries such as high tech and business services.
Invensys Exec Lays Out Roadmap for New Business Division June 30, 2009-
Newly appointed as the head of the company’s Operations Management unit, Sudipta Bhattacharya aims to lasso disparate manufacturing processes for the greater good. 
Feds Extend Examination of Oracle-Sun Deal June 29, 2009-
The Department of Justice asks for more time to scrutinize the proposed merger of Oracle and Sun Microsystems. 
Sales Falls, But Earnings Improve for Logility in Q4 June 26, 2009-
The supply chain technology company reports fourth quarter numbers that show divergent top- and bottom-line performances. 
Autodesk Tests New Design Technology June 25, 2009-
Digital prototyping technology lets users toggle between history-based and history-free modeling techniques.
Oracle Q4 Net Drops 7% June 24, 2009-
The company beats the street with smaller declines in revenue and earnings than expected, and blames currency fluctuations for crimping results.
E2open Delivers End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility June 23, 2009-
A new version of the company’s supply chain execution offering adds demand capabilities to give manufacturers a more holistic view of their products. 
Infor Offers Discounts on Software Upgrades, Exchanges June 22, 2009-
In an effort to steer users toward its new generation of SOA-based apps, the ERP vendor cuts prices on certain fees and promises to hold maintenance costs steady. 
Partnership Aligns Warehouse Management Providers June 19, 2009-
Hardware maker LXE and software provider IntelliTrack team up to bring data collection to small and mid-sized industrial, distribution companies.
Latest Oracle Acquisition to Bolster Life Sciences Push June 18, 2009-
Conformia’s lifecycle management products and technology transfer to Oracle, ending a prior technology partnership with SAP.
IBM Tackles Supply Chain, Production Planning June 17, 2009-
Nearly a year after acquiring business rules specialist ILOG, Big Blue releases new software for supply chain planning, plant scheduling, and rules management. 
IBM and Siemens PLM to Collaborate on Sales, Tech June 16, 2009-
Teamcenter 8, due next week, is certified on IBM’s SOA and database technology, and the two companies will look to increase each other’s sales.
Infor to Buy SoftBrands June 15, 2009-
The mid-market ERP provider spent months searching for a buyer and found its suitor in one of the most acquisitive companies in the market. 
SAP, Competitors Strive to Prove the Value of Software Maintenance June 14, 2009-
Will SAP's initiative to assign KPIs to its software maintenance plan spur competitors to offer similar programs? 
With $5m Infusion and a New CEO, Reva Looks Ahead June 14, 2009-
The RFID processing specialist outlines its plans as the market continues its stunted uptake. 
In Search of Online Clues to Counterfeiting June 14, 2009-
New technology from a start-up company aims to mitigate the threat of counterfeiting. 
Lumigent Tackles the Market for Compliance Apps June 13, 2009-
The software maker targets companies struggling with the "comply or die" edict. 
Sterling Seeks Broad Footprint in Integration June 13, 2009-
A technology provider already known for its numerous integration offerings broadens its portfolio.
Top Progressive Manufacturing Award Winners Revealed June 12, 2009-
At the gala event of the year, Managing Automation Media announces the Progressive Manufacturers of the Year, as well as the High Achievers across eight core manufacturing disciplines. 
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