Sue Funk

Meridian Systems Consulting, Inc. provides enterprise resource planning services. Its services include ERP planning, project management, enterprise application management, implementation, architectural assessment, and performance testing. The company was founded by Todd Murphy in 1997 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

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.