William Neil Hudspith

PeopleSoft, Inc. provides enterprise software that ties together back-office applications and databases. Its software addresses such tasks as accounting, human resources management and supply chain management. PeopleSoft has expanded its product lines to include vertical applications for manufacturing firms and government agencies. In late 2003 Oracle launched a hostile attempt to purchase PeopleSoft, which ultimately agreed to be purchased for $10.3 billion in December 2004. Oracle completed the acquisition of the company in January 2005. PeopleSoft is located in Redwood Shores, CA.

J.D. Edwards & Co. develops and markets multinational and integrated enterprise software. Its software is used by those who involved with the distribution, manufacturing, finances, human resources management, construction, public services, and other industries. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Saba Software, Inc. engages in the development and provision of talent management solutions and learning management systems. It offers recruiting and onboarding, learning and skill development, performance and coaching, platform intelligence and insight, and saba marketplace. The firm serves the healthcare, financial, retail and hospitality, manufacturing, technology, education and public sectors. The company was founded by Bobby Yazdani in 1997 and is headquartered in Dublin, CA.

Taleo Corp. provides on-demand talent management software solutions. It offers recruiting, on boarding, performance management, compensation, succession planning, leadership development, learning and analytics software solutions. The company operates through two operating segments: subscription and support, and professional services. The Subscription and Support segment is engaged in the development, marketing, hosting, and support of the company's software subscriptions. The Professional Services segment offers implementation, business process, reengineering, change management, and education and training services. The company was founded by Martin Ouellet and Louis Têtu in 1996 and is headquartered in Dublin, CA.

Candle Corp. provides e-business solutions. It also provides solutions to manage and optimize business-critical infrastructures, systems, service levels and other information technology assets. Candle Corp. was founded by Aubrey G. Chernick in 1976 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.