What is PeopleSoft? | Definition from TechTarget
Summary
Originally designed to support human resources (HR) and financial operations, PeopleSoft has since evolved to offer a wide range of industry-specific business applications, including solutions for healthcare, education, communications and manufacturing, Acquired by Oracle in 2005, PeopleSoft now provides an integrated ERP platform that helps organizations with HR management, finance, supply chain, customer relationship management (CRM) and business analytics from a centralized system. Today, mid- to large-sized enterprises and government organizations use PeopleSoft to streamline operations, increase efficiency and ensure compliance. It also features a mobile-first design for anytime access, enabling users -- from employees to executives -- to interact with workforce data, approve tasks and perform analytics remotely. An organization can streamline operations because the required information is readily accessible by a wide variety of people anytime and anywhere, including using mobile equipment, such as smartphones and tablets. Today, PeopleSoft is a mature, highly customizable ERP system with a strong future backed by Oracles continued investment and cloud capabilities.