Paris-based Business Objects said it will issue approximately 26.5 million shares of common stock along with $300 million in cash, making its acquisition of the privately-held Crystal Decisions valued ...

Business Objects SA is turning an eye toward the midmarket with a newly formed business unit and a new business-intelligence product line tailored for companies with annual revenue under $1billion.

Business Objects on Monday unveiled a line of BI tools designed for midsize companies, defined by the vendor as businesses with sales of up to $1 billion and 2,500 or fewer employees. Business Objects ...

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Business Objects SA is turning its eye toward the midmarket with a newly formed business unit and a new business intelligence product line tailored for companies with $1 billion in revenue or less.

SAN FRANCISCO – Business Objects SA has agreed to acquire Crystal Decisions in a US$820 million cash and stock deal that will create a one-stop shop for business intelligence software products, the ...