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Siebel Systems, Inc. (/ˈsiːbəl/) was an American software company principally engaged in the design, development, marketing, and support of customer relationship management (CRM) applications—notably Siebel CRM.

Key Information

The company was founded by Thomas Siebel and Patricia House in 1993. At first known mainly for its sales force automation products,[1] the company expanded into the broader CRM market.[2] By the late 1990s, Siebel Systems was the dominant CRM vendor, peaking at 45% market share in 2002.[3]

On September 12, 2005, Oracle Corporation announced it had agreed to buy Siebel Systems for $5.8 billion.[1][4] "Siebel" is now a brand name owned by Oracle Corporation.

Siebel Systems is Oracle's on-premises CRM system, and Oracle's cloud applications for CRM are Oracle Advertising and Customer Experience (CX).

History

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Siebel Systems, Inc. began with sales force automation software, then expanded into marketing and customer service applications, including CRM. From the time it was founded in 1993,[2] the company grew quickly.

Benefiting from the explosive growth of the CRM market in the late 1990s, Siebel Systems was named the fastest growing company in the United States in 1999 by Fortune magazine.[citation needed]

Thomas Siebel, Pat House

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Siebel's "first experience with sales technology was in the late 1980s, when he worked for Oracle."[2] At the time, Siebel Systems co-founder Patricia House also was working for Oracle. Siebel left Oracle[5] to try his hand at a startup.[2] In 1992 House left Oracle and together they worked on what became Siebel Systems (in 1993).

Key dates

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  • 1993: Siebel Systems, Inc. is founded.
  • 1995: Siebel delivers Siebel Sales Enterprise software for sales force automation.
  • 1995: Siebel 2.0 (Release end of 1995)
  • Siebel Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Siebel Sales Enterprise
  • 1996: Siebel becomes a publicly traded company.
  • 1997: Siebel 3.0 (Release Feb 1997)
  • 1998: Siebel 98
  • 1998: Siebel Systems acquires Scopus Technology, Inc. "for its customer-service and support products."[2]
  • 1999: Siebel 99
  • 2000: Siebel 6 (also known as Siebel 2000)
  • 2000: Revenue surpasses the $1 billion mark.
  • 2001: Siebel 7.0 (Released 2001, was the first web-based version)
  • 2002: Siebel 7.5 (Released in 2002)[6]
  • 2004: Siebel 7.7 (Released in 2004)
  • 2005: Siebel 7.8 (Released in 2005)
  • 2006: Oracle acquires Siebel Systems.[7]
  • 2007: Oracle Siebel 8.0 (Released in 2007)
  • 2007: Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition Plus (released 2007)
  • 2007: Oracle Business Intelligence Applications (Formerly Siebel Analytics) (released 2007)
  • 2008: Oracle Siebel 8.1 (Released in 2008)
  • 2011: Oracle Siebel 8.2 (Released in 2011)
  • Oracle Sales Cloud
  • Oracle Fusion CRM
  • Oracle CRM On Demand
  • 2015: Oracle Siebel 15.0 (Released 11 May 2015)
  • 2016: Oracle Siebel 16.0 (Released 29 Apr 2016)
  • 2017: Oracle Siebel 17.0 (Released 31 Jul 2017)
  • 2018: Oracle Siebel 18.0 (Released 23 Jan 2018)
  • 2019: Oracle Siebel 19.0 (Released 21 Jan 2019)
  • 2020: Oracle Siebel 20.0 (Released 21 Jan 2020)
  • 2021: Oracle Siebel 21.0 (Released 21 Jan 2021)
  • 2022: Oracle Siebel 22.0 (Released 21 Jan 2022)

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Siebel Systems, Inc. was an American software company founded in 1993 by Thomas M. Siebel and Patricia A. House in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. The company specialized in developing and marketing customer relationship management (CRM) software solutions, including sales force automation (SFA) tools and eBusiness applications designed to help enterprises manage customer interactions across sales, marketing, and service functions. Siebel Systems rapidly expanded during the late 1990s dot-com boom, launching its flagship product, Siebel Sales Enterprise, in 1995, going public in 1996, and achieving annual revenues exceeding $1 billion by 2000 while employing over 6,000 people globally. The company's growth was fueled by strategic alliances with more than 700 partners and acquisitions such as Scopus Technology for $460 million in 1998 and Janna Systems for $1.1 billion in 2000, which enhanced its CRM portfolio and market reach to over 4,000 clients worldwide. By 1999, Siebel was recognized by Deloitte as the fastest-growing company in U.S. history, with a five-year revenue growth of 782,978 percent, and it dominated the CRM sector amid rising demand for enterprise software. However, the early 2000s global recession and heavy reliance on the telecommunications industry—accounting for about 40 percent of its peak revenues—led to stalled growth and competitive pressures from rivals like Salesforce. In September 2005, Oracle Corporation announced its acquisition of Siebel Systems for $5.85 billion in cash and stock, at $10.66 per share, a premium over its market price at the time; the deal closed on January 31, 2006, integrating Siebel's CRM offerings into Oracle's broader applications suite and ending its independent operations. This acquisition bolstered Oracle's position in the CRM market, serving 3.4 million users, and marked the end of an era for standalone CRM specialists amid industry consolidation. Following the acquisition, Oracle integrated and continued developing Siebel's CRM solutions; as of 2025, premier support is extended through at least 2036.

Overview

Founding

Siebel Systems was established on October 15, 1993, in San Mateo, California, by Thomas M. Siebel and Patricia House, both of whom were former executives at Oracle Corporation. Siebel, who had joined Oracle in 1984 as a sales representative and advanced through various management roles, left the company in 1990 after reaching a senior executive position, including contributions to its early growth in database software sales. House, a former Oracle marketer, served as co-founder and took on key operational leadership responsibilities in the company's nascent stages, helping to shape its initial structure and direction. The company's inception was driven by the need to fill emerging gaps in customer relationship management tools amid the burgeoning technology sector of the early 1990s, a period marked by rapid digitization and increasing demand for efficient sales processes. Drawing from their experiences at Oracle, where Siebel had developed internal sales automation systems like OASIS, the founders targeted sales force automation (SFA) software to streamline tracking and management of customer interactions for enterprises. This focus addressed limitations in existing database marketing and contact management tools, which lacked scalable, integrated solutions for large sales teams during the tech boom. Early product development centered on the company's initial offering, the Siebel Sales Information System, a client-server application released in 1994 and designed specifically for sales tracking and automation, enabling businesses to centralize customer data and automate routine sales tasks. This initial offering built on client-server architecture to support enterprise-scale operations, marking a shift from desktop-based tools to more robust, networked systems for SFA. By prioritizing configurability and integration with existing databases, the Siebel Sales Information System laid the groundwork for the company's emphasis on practical, user-focused CRM innovations.

Core Business

Siebel Systems specialized in developing and delivering customer relationship management (CRM) software solutions designed for large enterprise clients operating in complex environments. The company targeted industries such as financial services, telecommunications, utilities, and manufacturing, where its applications supported sales force automation, customer service, and marketing processes to enhance customer interactions and operational efficiency. The core business model relied on on-premise software licensing, where customers purchased perpetual licenses for deployment within their own infrastructure, often requiring extensive customization to fit specific organizational needs. This was supported by professional services, including implementation, training, and ongoing support, delivered through a high-touch approach involving direct sales teams and partnerships with systems integrators to ensure successful adoption. Revenue streams were dominated by software-related sales, with license fees and maintenance contracts comprising over 70% of total revenue in the early 2000s, while professional services and consulting contributed the remainder through time-and-materials billing. By 2004, this breakdown reflected licenses at 36%, maintenance at 35%, and services at 29% of the $1.34 billion total, underscoring the emphasis on recurring software income. In the market, Siebel established itself as a dominant player in sales automation software during the late 1990s, capturing significant share ahead of competitors like Vantive and positioning itself as the go-to provider for enterprise CRM before the dot-com boom intensified industry competition. By 2001, it held approximately 50% of the global CRM market, particularly in sales management and related automation tools.

History

Early Development

Following its founding in late 1993, Siebel Systems focused on internal development of its core sales automation software, hiring William Edwards to lead engineering efforts in creating a scalable, multilingual, and customizable sales force automation (SFA) product. The company conducted beta testing during 1993-1994, culminating in the release of the Siebel Sales Enterprise in 1995, designed for large enterprises to automate sales processes in a client-server environment. Early customer wins included major players in finance and technology sectors, such as Charles Schwab & Co., Cisco Systems Inc., Compaq Computer Corporation, and Andersen Consulting, which adopted the software for sales force management. These initial implementations helped validate the product's effectiveness in handling complex sales operations. Siebel Systems faced early challenges in building a global sales organization to support its expanding customer base and in forging strategic partnerships to enhance product distribution and integration. Key alliances included co-marketing agreements with Microsoft for software compatibility and equity investments from partners like Andersen Consulting, which acquired a 10% stake in 1995 to aid implementation services. Charles Schwab also joined the board in 1994 after taking a 2.5% equity position, providing strategic guidance and credibility in the financial services market. These efforts addressed the competitive landscape of over 400 SFA vendors at the time, positioning Siebel as a leader in enterprise-grade solutions. In June 1996, Siebel Systems completed its initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol SEBL, offering 1.96 million shares and raising approximately $35 million. The IPO marked a significant milestone, reflecting strong investor confidence in the burgeoning CRM market. Initial revenue grew rapidly from $8 million in 1995 to $39 million in 1996, fueled by increasing demand for client-server-based CRM tools among large organizations seeking to streamline customer interactions. This growth underscored the company's successful transition from development to commercial viability during its foundational years.

Growth Phase

During the late 1990s, Siebel Systems rapidly expanded its offerings from sales force automation to a comprehensive CRM suite, incorporating modules for marketing automation, customer service, and analytics to address broader enterprise needs. This diversification was fueled by strategic acquisitions, such as Scopus Technology in 1998 for $460 million to enhance customer service capabilities and OnTarget in 1999 for $250 million to integrate sales consulting services. By 2000, further purchases like Paragren Technologies for marketing features and Janna Systems for $1.1 billion to bolster financial services CRM solidified the suite's vertical-specific depth. The company's revenue growth reflected this momentum, rising from $120 million in 1997 to $790.9 million in 1999, when it was recognized by Deloitte (as reported in Fortune) as the fastest-growing U.S. company. In 2000, annual revenue surpassed $1 billion for the first time, marking a milestone in the software industry amid surging demand for CRM solutions. Siebel's market capitalization peaked at approximately $40 billion that year, underscoring its dominance with a reported 70% share in the core CRM segment. Global expansion accelerated during this period, with Siebel establishing over 100 offices across more than 30 countries by 2000 to support international clients in industries like telecommunications and retail. The dot-com boom amplified this growth, as partnerships with e-commerce platforms like IBM for joint CRM development enabled Siebel to integrate its software with web-based applications, capitalizing on the era's digital transformation wave. Employee numbers swelled to around 6,000 by 2000 and exceeded 8,000 by 2001, reflecting aggressive hiring to meet deployment demands. However, revenues peaked at $2.0 billion in 2001 before declining to $1.5 billion in 2003 amid the economic downturn, leading to net losses and workforce reductions of nearly one-third by mid-2003. By 2004, Siebel maintained financial recovery with revenue of $1.34 billion and net income of $110.7 million, achieving profitability through cost controls and product enhancements like e-business tools from acquisitions such as OnLink Technologies in 2000.

Products and Technology

CRM Applications

Siebel Systems' flagship product was the Siebel CRM suite, initially launched as Siebel Sales Enterprise in 1995 to provide sales force automation capabilities for enterprises seeking to streamline sales processes. This suite evolved into a comprehensive customer relationship management platform, enabling organizations to manage interactions across the customer lifecycle. Designed primarily for large-scale deployments, it focused on automating key business functions while supporting complex, data-intensive operations. The core components of the Siebel CRM suite included dedicated modules for sales, marketing, and customer service. The sales module facilitated lead tracking, opportunity management, and revenue forecasting, allowing sales teams to monitor pipelines and predict outcomes based on historical data. The marketing module supported campaign management, including segmentation, execution, and performance analysis to optimize outreach efforts. For customer service, the module integrated with call center systems to handle inquiries, case resolution, and service requests, ensuring seamless support across channels. These modules worked together to provide a unified view of customer data, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency. The architecture of Siebel CRM relied on a client-server model, where thin clients connected to a central server for data processing and storage, promoting scalability for enterprise environments. Customization was achieved through Siebel eScript, a JavaScript-based scripting language that allowed developers to extend functionality without altering core code. The system supported multi-language operations by enabling installation and deployment of multiple languages on the server, accommodating global user bases. Additionally, multi-currency support permitted transactions in various currencies with configurable exchange rates, facilitating international business operations. Deployment of Siebel CRM was primarily on-premise, tailored for large enterprises requiring robust, secure installations on dedicated hardware. It offered integration capabilities with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, allowing data synchronization for order management, inventory, and financial processes to create cohesive business workflows.

Key Features and Innovations

Siebel Systems pioneered the Universal Application Network (UAN), a standards-based integration framework introduced in March 2002, which enabled seamless connectivity across disparate enterprise applications and provided web-based access to CRM functionalities, marking a significant shift from siloed systems to an interconnected ecosystem that improved usability by reducing the need for custom coding in multi-vendor environments. This framework leveraged XML and web services to create reusable business process components, allowing organizations to deploy CRM solutions over the internet with enhanced interoperability, a key innovation that addressed the limitations of traditional client-server interfaces prevalent in the early 2000s. In analytics and reporting, Siebel introduced Siebel Analytics in 2002 following the acquisition of nQuire Technologies, embedding business intelligence capabilities directly into its CRM suite to deliver real-time dashboards and predictive modeling tools that analyzed customer data for actionable insights. These built-in features utilized an OLAP-style engine to support ad-hoc querying and forecasting, differentiating Siebel from competitors by integrating analytics at the application level rather than as standalone tools, thus enabling users to generate dynamic reports on sales pipelines and customer interactions without external software. Following Oracle's acquisition of Siebel in 2006, the CRM suite continued to evolve, with enhancements including the Open UI framework for modern web interfaces introduced in 2011, support for cloud deployments, and integration of AI-driven features for predictive analytics and automation as of 2024. Oracle has committed to supporting Siebel CRM through at least 2035, with ongoing release updates focusing on interoperability and low-code customization. Siebel's CRM offerings stood out through customizable templates tailored to industry-specific verticals, such as telecommunications, where integrations with billing systems facilitated automated order management and revenue assurance, and pharmaceuticals, which incorporated compliance tracking to ensure adherence to regulatory standards like HIPAA through audit trails and data segmentation. These vertical solutions drew from lessons across multiple deployments, providing pre-configured workflows that minimized customization while addressing sector-unique challenges, such as real-time service provisioning in telecom or lifecycle management in life sciences. Security in Siebel CRM was bolstered by role-based access controls implemented through "responsibilities," which assigned users to predefined or custom roles limiting visibility to specific views and data records based on job functions, ensuring granular protection of sensitive information in multi-user environments. Complementing this, the system's metadata-driven architecture supported scalability for high-volume transactions, handling global deployments with thousands of concurrent users by distributing loads across servers and optimizing database interactions, which allowed enterprises to process millions of customer records without performance degradation.

Leadership and Controversies

Key Executives

Thomas Siebel founded Siebel Systems in 1993 and served as its chairman, president, and chief executive officer until May 2004, during which time he established the company as a pioneer in customer relationship management (CRM) software with a focus on aggressive sales strategies and market dominance in enterprise applications. Siebel, a former Oracle executive, envisioned CRM as a comprehensive platform for sales, marketing, and customer service automation, driving the company's rapid growth to over $2 billion in annual revenue by the early 2000s through direct sales tactics and industry-specific solutions. He remained as chairman following his departure from the CEO role, providing strategic oversight amid leadership transitions leading up to the 2006 acquisition by Oracle. Patricia House co-founded Siebel Systems alongside Thomas Siebel in 1993 and served as executive vice president, overseeing product development and playing a key role in shaping the company's early CRM offerings from its inception through the late 1990s. With a background in marketing at Oracle, House contributed to the architectural design and launch of Siebel's flagship sales automation software, helping position the company as an innovator in client-server based CRM solutions during its formative years. She departed from her executive role in 2001 to pursue other ventures, though she retained a significant ownership stake and later served as vice chairman in an advisory capacity until the Oracle acquisition. J. Michael Lawrie was recruited from IBM, where he had been a senior vice president of global sales and distribution, to serve as Siebel Systems' CEO starting in May 2004 with the mandate to revitalize the company's declining performance and streamline operations. His tenure, lasting just 11 months until April 2005, focused on cost-cutting measures and improving sales efficiency amid intensifying competition from rivals like Salesforce, but it ended abruptly following disappointing quarterly results that showed continued revenue declines. Lawrie's ouster was requested by the board, which cited insufficient progress in turning around the business despite his efforts to leverage his enterprise sales expertise. Among other key executives, Kenneth Goldman served as chief financial officer from August 2000 to January 2006, where he directed financial strategy, including expense management and preparations for potential mergers during a period of market challenges for CRM vendors. Goldman implemented disciplined budgeting that helped maintain Siebel's cash reserves above $2 billion, supporting stability as the company navigated revenue pressures in the early 2000s. George Shaheen, a board member since 1995, was appointed CEO in April 2005 following Lawrie's departure, bringing his experience from leading Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) to address investor concerns and explore strategic options, including considerations for interim leadership stabilization ahead of the Oracle deal. Shaheen's role emphasized governance and turnaround efforts during Siebel's final independent phase.

Major Disputes

In 2002, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Siebel Systems with violating Regulation Fair Disclosure (Regulation FD) by selectively disclosing material nonpublic information about its fourth-quarter earnings to a select group of analysts and institutional investors during a private conference, without making the information public simultaneously. The company settled the charges without admitting or denying wrongdoing, agreeing to a cease-and-desist order and paying a $250,000 civil penalty. Siebel Systems faced intense rivalry with Oracle Corporation throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, marked by public feuds and aggressive competitive tactics led by Oracle CEO Larry Ellison. Ellison repeatedly accused Siebel of offering inferior technology and criticized founder Thomas Siebel's business decisions, while Siebel countered by alleging Oracle attempted to poach its programmers with bounties and steal customers through underhanded sales practices. This animosity escalated in 1999 when Ellison publicly questioned Siebel's long-term viability and market position in customer relationship management software, contributing to a broader industry battle that highlighted tensions between established on-premise vendors like Siebel and Oracle's expanding CRM ambitions. Internal conflicts came to a head in April 2005 when Siebel's board ousted CEO J. Michael Lawrie after just 11 months in the role, citing inadequate progress amid declining market share, missed earnings targets, and a sharp drop in stock price following a disappointing first-quarter report. The abrupt dismissal, which replaced Lawrie with interim CEO George T. Shaheen, stemmed from broader turmoil including strategic disagreements and failure to stem competitive losses to cloud-based rivals. The ouster fueled shareholder discontent, leading to a class-action securities lawsuit alleging that Siebel executives had misled investors about the company's financial health and prospects; the suit was ultimately dismissed in December 2005 for lack of evidence of material misstatements. Among other competitive disputes in the early 2000s, Siebel pursued legal action against former executives who defected to rivals like Salesforce.com, accusing them of breaching nondisclosure agreements by sharing proprietary CRM methodologies and customer data. In one notable 2003 case, Siebel sued a high-level sales executive who joined Salesforce, claiming the individual improperly disclosed confidential information that could harm Siebel's market position; the matter was settled out of court. These conflicts underscored the fierce talent wars and intellectual property sensitivities in the CRM sector during Siebel's peak dominance.

Acquisition and Legacy

Oracle Acquisition

On September 12, 2005, Oracle Corporation announced its agreement to acquire Siebel Systems, Inc., for approximately $5.85 billion in cash and stock, equivalent to $10.66 per share, marking the end of a long-standing rivalry between the two companies in the enterprise software market. This all-cash or stock election offer represented a premium of about 17% over Siebel's closing stock price prior to the announcement. The acquisition was driven by Oracle's strategic push to enhance its customer relationship management (CRM) offerings and solidify its position as the market leader in CRM applications, particularly in response to intensifying competition from emerging cloud-based providers like Salesforce.com. For Siebel, the deal came amid ongoing challenges, including declining revenues and difficulties adapting its traditional on-premise software model to the shifting demand for more flexible, subscription-based solutions. The transaction required approval from Siebel shareholders and regulatory bodies, with Oracle anticipating closure in early 2006 subject to customary conditions. Siebel shareholders overwhelmingly approved the merger on January 31, 2006, following clearance from U.S. Department of Justice antitrust review and European Commission approval in December 2005, despite concerns over potential market concentration in enterprise applications. The deal was completed that same day, with Siebel's common stock delisted from the Nasdaq shortly thereafter. Immediately following the closure, Siebel's operations were integrated into Oracle's applications division to streamline product development and support.

Post-Acquisition Impact

Following its acquisition by Oracle in 2006, Siebel Systems was rebranded as Oracle Siebel CRM, integrating deeply with Oracle's broader ecosystem to enhance performance and scalability. This rebranding facilitated seamless compatibility with the Oracle database, enabling optimized data processing and real-time analytics for enterprise users. By the 2010s, enhancements included expanded cloud deployment options through Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), allowing customers to migrate on-premises Siebel instances with minimal reconfiguration while preserving customizations. These integrations improved overall system efficiency, supporting high-volume transactions in industries like finance and telecommunications. In the ensuing years, Oracle invested heavily in modernizing Oracle Siebel CRM, introducing AI-driven analytics via tools like Siebel Genie, which leverages Oracle Select AI and Autonomous Database 23ai for natural-language querying and governed insights. Mobile interfaces were advanced through Siebel Open UI, a responsive web framework that enables device-agnostic access and customized user experiences without proprietary plugins. As of 2025, hybrid deployment models have become standard, combining on-premises robustness with cloud elasticity via Kubernetes containers and monthly zero-downtime updates, ensuring adaptability to evolving business needs. These updates, including REST API expansions and event-driven integrations like Kafka support, have sustained Siebel's relevance for complex, scale-intensive operations. Today, Oracle Siebel CRM remains a cornerstone for legacy systems in sectors requiring secure, on-premise CRM solutions, such as healthcare and public utilities, with Oracle extending premier support through at least 2036. For organizations seeking modernization, Oracle provides migration pathways to the Oracle CX suite, including Sales Cloud and Service Cloud, through programs like Customer 2 Cloud, which facilitate data transfer and functional alignment without gaps. Post-acquisition, operational shifts included significant layoffs of approximately 2,000 employees in 2006 to streamline the combined workforce, primarily affecting redundant roles in sales and support. This consolidation helped embed Siebel's established CRM methodologies into Oracle's strategy, fostering a unified approach to customer experience management.

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