When Oracle Corp. announced in September 2005 that it would be continuing its acquisition spree with a big plum, Siebel Systems Inc., industry watchers contemplated what it would mean for CRM customers and the industry landscape. Bruce Cleveland, Siebel senior vice president and general manager, Products, took time for an
Inside Scoop
chat with CRMGuru.com founder Bob Thompson on Siebel's beginnings and its future under the Oracle umbrella.
This interview, which took place Nov. 3, 2005, was edited for clarity.
Bob Thompson
I'm very pleased to introduce Bruce Cleveland, senior vice president and general manager for Products at Siebel Systems. We're going to be talking about Siebel Systems and what the future might bring. As most people know, Siebel is on a path to be acquired by Oracle in January 2006.
Bruce, welcome to Inside Scoop. We're glad to have you.
Bruce Cleveland...
This interview, which took place Nov. 3, 2005, was edited for clarity.
Bob Thompson
I'm very pleased to introduce Bruce Cleveland, senior vice president and general manager for Products at Siebel Systems. We're going to be talking about Siebel Systems and what the future might bring. As most people know, Siebel is on a path to be acquired by Oracle in January 2006.
Bruce, welcome to Inside Scoop. We're glad to have you.
Bruce Cleveland...
