ZapThink analyst Jason Bloomberg called the deal huge for companies that target the SOA sector, given that the combination of Software AG and webMethods will be second only to IBM in terms of both traditional integration and SOA capabilities.

“Software AG gets a much stronger North American presence, and they can now leave the likes of Tibco and Oracle in their dust,” Bloomberg said. “Mark my words, Larry Ellison is not going to be happy about this news.”

ZapThink analyst Ronald Schmelzer said the acquisition helps raise Software AG’s profile with potential new customers. “The company is now a major force in the SOA industry and can easily compete against any other market player in the industry,” Schmelzer said. “Are we witnessing the emergence of a new mega global brand?”

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