Perspective on SAP Acquisition Of Business Objects on MAIA Business Intelligence Blog

The document discusses the perspectives on SAP's acquisition of Business Objects for $6.8 billion. It states that the acquisition was likely a defensive move by SAP to prevent another competitor from acquiring Business Objects. There is significant product overlap between the two companies, which may lead customers to face painful migrations. Unless SAP maintains Business Objects as a portfolio investment, its architecture will likely change to better integrate with SAP and customers may need to undergo major migrations.