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Oracle, SAP duke it out over retail app maker Retek







Oracle, SAP duke it out over retail app
maker Retek

Oracle, SAP duke it out over retail app
maker Retek
03/17/2005 03:41 AM

A battle for retail software maker Retek ignited last week when Oracle bested rival SAP's $496 million offer for the firm. Up for grabs is the Minneapolis company's retail industry expertise and credibility with retail companies - something Oracle needs more than SAP, analysts say.




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