THE BOTTOM LINE

Oracle's latest announcement regarding its suite of products built on its Fusion architecture provides PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, and Oracle users with a clear view of future product plans and Oracle’s view of the SOA world. Everyone recognizes that Oracle's challenge will be to execute on Fusion's promises, and some question if Oracle is up to that task. With a strong product portfolio, solid track record, and vision for how companies can leverage what they have today while planning for tomorrow, it's a safe bet that the answer is yes.