Oracle News

• 08 Feb 2010

  Oracle buys SOA management company AmberPoint

  Hoping to strengthen the SOA capabilities of its Fusion Middleware 11g line, Oracle has purchased AmberPoint, specialists in SOA management.

• 04 Feb 2010

  Oracle to Sun open source users: Don't worry (SearchEnterpriseLinux.com)

  Oracle promised to continue Sun Microsystem's open source commitment for MySQL, Open Office, and Solaris but open source users are skeptical.

• Sun acquisition brings more Oracle virtualization options (SearchServerVirtualization.com)

  Now that the Sun acquisition is complete, the Oracle virtualization roadmap is taking shape. The focus will be on integrated management and converged...

• 03 Feb 2010

  Oracle-Sun competitors believe they can ‘stack’ up

  Oracle’s integrated stack strategy failed to impress Oracle-Sun competitors IBM and SAP. Both believe it is an approach users will not go for.

• 28 Jan 2010

  Oracle pledges to continue Sun’s open source storage and tape products (SearchStorage.com)

  Following European Union approval of its $7.4 billion deal to buy the company, Oracle says it intends to continue selling Sun’s enterprise data...

• Oracle's Ellison sees success in Java-based middleware (SearchSOA.com)

  CEO Ellison says success capitalizing on Java will hinge on overall success in middleware. Early take: Oracle will now feature both enterprise and...

• Oracle's pledges to support Sparc, Solaris (SearchDataCenter.com)

  Oracle has pledged continued investment in Sparc and Solaris, though the company's x86 plans remain a concern.

• Oracle-Sun combo sparks VAR anxiety (SearchITChannel.com)

  Oracle will take Sun's biggest 4,000 accounts direct, claiming customers want hardware, software and support from one vendor.

• Oracle-Sun virtualization plans come into focus (SearchServerVirtualization.com)

  Oracle-Sun Microsystems executives discussed the future of Oracle VM, Sun VirtualBox and other virtualization products.

• 27 Jan 2010

  Oracle lays out its vision for a Sunny future

  Oracle and Sun executives laid out their product plans focused on integrated hardware-software stacks and selling to and servicing large customers.

• Will Oracle support Sun’s OpenOffice desktop application suite?

  With the Oracle-Sun deal finally approved, will Oracle support Sun’s OpenOffice desktop application suite? One analyst report advises users to hold...

• 26 Jan 2010

  Oracle sues third-party support provider Rimini Street for intellectual property theft

  Oracle is suing Rimini Street, claiming the third-party support provider has engaged in “massive theft of Oracle's software."

• 22 Jan 2010

  Oracle-Sun, deal done, channel shakeout expected

  Sun VARs worry about renewal revenue, Oracle VARs fear more competition.

• 21 Jan 2010

  Oracle gains the EC’s approval to acquire Sun

  After three months of intense investigations, the European Commission gave its unconditional approval to Oracle’s proposed acquisition of Sun,...

• Software license audits more difficult thanks to virtualization, multi-plexing

  Software license audits are up in the downturn, as vendors look for revenue lost through waning new license sales.

• 18 Jan 2010

  Oracle takes the measure of smart metering technology

  Oracle’s recent survey shows that smart metering technology would encourage many water utility managers to conserve, perhaps edging the company...

• 14 Jan 2010

  How to land your dream Oracle DBA job

  Despite the recession, companies are willing to pay top dollar for qualified Oracle professionals. Don Burleson offers guidance on nabbing the dream...

• 11 Jan 2010

  Oracle transportation management software aims to improve supply chains, risk compliance

  Oracle has delivered new Oracle transportation management software designed to help IT shops in the transportation industry better manage supply...

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