332 Inverting the Paradox of Excellence
Oracle developed a new e-business suite called Oracle Fusion middleware that allows them to
seamlessly connect different ERP packages from different companies; this enables companies to
leverage their existing investments in the software applications of other companies, including SAP,
so that they can work seamlessly with Oracle’s newly acquired ERP modules. Fusion is Oracle’s
answer to SAP NetWeaver and is seen as a major threat to SAP, for it obviates the need for customers
to move to SAP’s All-in-One or Business One suite. Oracle hopes that because some of its modules,
like PeopleSoft’s HRM software module, have been regarded as stronger offerings than SAP’s,
many companies will be inclined to keep ...