Lenley Hensarling

Kronos, Inc. engages in the provision of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions. It offers products for business needs such as time and attendance, employee scheduling, absence management, labor activities, analytics, benefits administration, talent acquisition, onboarding, human resources, talent management, and payroll. It serves health systems, manufacturing, retail, state and local government, distribution, higher education, contract services, banking, and police and corrections industries. The company was founded by Mark S. Ain and Anthony J. Parkinson on October 31, 1977 and is headquartered in Lowell, MA.

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.