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• October 18, 2019 18 Oct'19

  Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd dead at 62, succession plan looms

  Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd's abrupt death at 62 has put the software giant in the position of naming his replacement, and the decision could go one of a few ways, analysts say.

• October 01, 2019 01 Oct'19

  Oracle OpenWorld 2019 coverage: Oracle seeks loftier cloud perch

  This guide covers technology developments and other news from the Oracle OpenWorld 2019 conference, plus key trends for Oracle cloud, database and application users.

• September 23, 2019 23 Sep'19

  Oracle applications development EVP on Fusion, SaaS and what's ahead

  Steve Miranda discusses lessons learned from Oracle Fusion Applications, SaaS, best-of-breed apps vs. suites and Oracle's application acquisition strategy.

• September 11, 2019 11 Sep'19

  The roots of Oracle's cloud evolution: A 20-year review

  Oracle, like other prominent on-premises software vendors, has traced a long path into the cloud. These 10 events over the past 20 years helped lay the foundation.

• September 10, 2019 10 Sep'19

  Oracle cloud ambitions follow decades of transition

  The Oracle cloud strategy continues to evolve, with fresh emphasis placed on how its flagship database can help customers in the cloud. But the story truly begins decades ago.

• September 04, 2019 04 Sep'19

  Oracle and Microsoft expand OCI, Azure cloud connections

  The multi-cloud capabilities offered by Oracle and Microsoft are now available in the U.K. via a link between the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Azure platforms.

• June 25, 2019 25 Jun'19

  Oracle Analytics Cloud update unifies BI products, pricing

  Oracle Analytics Cloud now offers a consistent UI and all-in-one pricing for Oracle's analytics tools. But an on-premises BI update is also on the way for cloud holdouts.

• February 15, 2019 15 Feb'19

  Click-to-launch tools pull apps through Oracle Cloud Infrastructure marketplace

  Oracle has made it easier for customers to choose and launch third-party software onto its cloud. Now, the question is whether more businesses will follow.

• February 04, 2019 04 Feb'19

  Rewards program provider taps Oracle IaaS for app migration

  Oracle struggles in IaaS against AWS and Azure, but one Oracle cloud customer said its move there is a success, albeit within an overall multi-cloud strategy.

• October 25, 2018 25 Oct'18

  Users look to Oracle Autonomous Database to lighten IT load

  Early users are kicking the tires of Autonomous Database, attracted by Oracle's pledge that the cloud technology will automate database administration chores.

• October 23, 2018 23 Oct'18

  Updated Oracle Gen 2 Cloud aims to challenge cloud leaders

  With enhancements to its Autonomous Database technology and cloud infrastructure security services, Oracle is trying to gain ground on Amazon and other cloud rivals.

• September 28, 2018 28 Sep'18

  Q&A: Oracle adaptive intelligence strategy pervades apps

  From IT to HCM to sales, AI and machine learning capabilities have been added to a variety of Oracle's offerings through Oracle AI Apps. And the vendor says there's more to come.

• August 09, 2018 09 Aug'18

  Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud gets transaction processing

  Oracle launched a transaction processing version of Autonomous Database, a cloud-based platform that automates configuration and management of Oracle databases.

• May 03, 2018 03 May'18

  AI-for-IT-operations tools map Vegas systems to Oracle ERP

  Mapping IoT activity and other IT data to Oracle ERP is the task Las Vegas set for FixStream's AIOps platform in an effort to quickly find the source of IT problems.

• April 26, 2018 26 Apr'18

  Cloud workloads see gradual uptake, but miles to go for databases

  A picture of steady but not rapid migration to the cloud by Oracle users emerged at Collaborate 18, with database vets saying it's wise to be selective on what to move.

• April 18, 2018 18 Apr'18

  Collaborate 18 to track progress of Oracle cloud database, apps

  The Collaborate 18 conference will shine a light on Oracle cloud adoption and migration issues, and on the impact that such moves can have on the careers of DBAs and other IT professionals.

• March 30, 2018 30 Mar'18

  Oracle Autonomous Database debut heralds new cloud hopes

  It wasn't the first in the cloud computing space, but Oracle is all in now. Key to the effort is a new Autonomous Database service, initially available for data warehousing uses.

• November 01, 2017 01 Nov'17

  OpenWorld 2017 in review: Oracle cloud offerings at center stage

  The news out of Oracle OpenWorld 2017 mostly involved updates to Oracle's cloud services. This guide pulls together coverage of the conference from several TechTarget websites.

• October 25, 2017 25 Oct'17

  Machine learning in Oracle's autonomous database not so magical

  Oracle is employing a new autonomous database as part of its drive to the cloud. The technology relies on machine learning, but the actual effect is more evolutionary than revolutionary.

• October 12, 2017 12 Oct'17

  Oracle cloud security beefed up amid unprotected data worries

  With large data breaches such as the one at Equifax raising concerns about unprotected data, Oracle has strengthened its cloud security features in an effort to ease the minds of IT pros.

• October 09, 2017 09 Oct'17

  Machine learning and analytics among key Oracle security moves

  The Equifax Struts breakdown forms the backdrop for the Oracle machine learning and analytics moves considered in this Talking Data podcast.

• October 03, 2017 03 Oct'17

  Oracle taps advanced machine learning to automate Oracle 18c

  Advanced machine learning will drive Oracle Database 18c to cloud success, Larry Ellison claims. But an 'autonomous' cloud service based on 18c isn't a threat to DBA job security, he says.

• September 21, 2017 21 Sep'17

  Oracle Universal Credits another shot directed at AWS

  From 'Bring Your Own License' to Universal Credits, are the recent changes Oracle made to its cloud pricing model enough to compete with AWS?

• September 19, 2017 19 Sep'17

  The 'Sun' starts to set for Oracle Solaris customers

  After a round of layoffs to its Solaris division, it appears Oracle is phasing out its hardware portfolio and continuing to focus on the cloud.

• August 24, 2017 24 Aug'17

  Oracle Blockchain Cloud Service set to be unveiled

  Following competitors Microsoft Azure and IBM, Oracle plans to release its Blockchain Cloud Service in an effort to give cloud users a higher level of security.

• August 03, 2017 03 Aug'17

  Oracle Cloud apps updated as Oracle extends EBS support

  While Oracle Cloud apps are getting a new update, the company says it isn't leaving its on-premises EBS customers behind.

• April 17, 2017 17 Apr'17

  A transition from Oracle to NoSQL Cassandra

  Several companies are augmenting their Oracle database workloads with NoSQL Cassandra. Why?

• April 04, 2017 04 Apr'17

  Overcome these six challenges to an Oracle EBS implementation

  Vitamix had Oracle E-Business Suite up and running in 18 months. The blender maker's director of IT details ways to address six challenges you may face when implementing Oracle EBS.

• April 04, 2017 04 Apr'17

  DBA offers tips for navigating murky Oracle EBS 12.2.5 upgrade waters

  The amount of documentation required for a successful upgrade to Oracle EBS 12.2.5 is daunting. An experienced DBA offers pointers to ensure that the upgrade goes smoothly.

• March 24, 2017 24 Mar'17

  Hybrid cloud one of three themes at upcoming Oracle Collaborate 17

  Attendees at Oracle Collaborate 17 have plenty of sessions to choose from, with topics ranging from business analytics to hybrid cloud. We've highlighted a few of those sessions.

• February 01, 2017 01 Feb'17

  Oracle cloud licensing requirements doubled for AWS, Azure users

  Oracle has updated its cloud licensing policy, and the result doubles the processor license requirements for customers on the AWS and Azure platforms.

• January 24, 2017 24 Jan'17

  Oracle's cloud offerings act as disruptor -- to its own business

  Cutbacks in hardware and support staffing for Solaris and Sparc accompany large investments in Oracle cloud offerings. However, a new roadmap pledges continued support into the 2030s.

• January 18, 2017 18 Jan'17

  Oracle Database Cloud Service aims to handle apps of all sizes

  Oracle continues to take the cloud fight to AWS and other more-established rivals as it expands support for running web-scale and enterprise applications on its databases and IaaS platform.

• January 11, 2017 11 Jan'17

  Management traits make MySQL Enterprise a fit for trading platform

  MySQL under the Oracle flag has not been without controversy. But the MySQL Enterprise Edition fits the bill for makers of a trading platform with demanding customers.

• November 23, 2016 23 Nov'16

  Oracle buys Dyn DNS house to up its cloud game

  To flesh out its cloud product line, Oracle is adding Dyn's DNS services to offer similar internet capabilities as rivals AWS and Microsoft. It's another sign that 2016 is the year of cloud for Oracle.

• October 13, 2016 13 Oct'16

  Oracle cloud technology brings a chain reaction of change

  At Oracle OpenWorld 2016, Oracle cloud technology was the big topic of conversation. The editors of SearchOracle and SearchDataManagement discuss what they've heard about cloud.

• September 23, 2016 23 Sep'16

  Shards of Oracle: Distributed performance improved in Oracle 12c Release 2

  Database sharding appears in the newly available Oracle 12c Release 2. With it, the flagship database takes a big step toward better cloud performance.

• September 23, 2016 23 Sep'16

  Oracle 12c Release 2 goes cloud-side first

  Oracle 12c Release 2 is going to the cloud first, in keeping with Larry Ellison's campaign to do cloud better than others. AWS databases, like Aurora and Redshift, are clear targets.

• September 19, 2016 19 Sep'16

  Ellison puts spotlight on Oracle cloud technology, plots IaaS push

  TechTarget's Jack Vaughan assesses the cloud computing elements of Oracle CTO Larry Ellison's opening keynote at Oracle OpenWorld 2016, including new infrastructure and database capabilities.

• August 19, 2016 19 Aug'16

  Security was talk of the summer, may be big at Oracle OpenWorld 2016

  OAUG President Patricia Dues has attended every Oracle OpenWorld. She shares her thoughts on OpenWorld 2016, and why security and the cloud are the places to look.

• August 17, 2016 17 Aug'16

  Cloud, IoT and security big topics for IOUG at Oracle OpenWorld 2016

  In advance of Oracle OpenWorld 2016, IOUG executive director Josh Berman talks about strategic leadership lessons, the NetSuite acquisition and the wild world of the IoT.

• August 15, 2016 15 Aug'16

  NetSuite deal adds to Oracle purchases, broadens cloud apps line

  Oracle is acquiring cloud software provider NetSuite in a move designed to further extend its reach in the cloud, as explained in the stories included in our guide to the deal.

• July 29, 2016 29 Jul'16

  Oracle cloud ERP gains ground with planned $9.3B purchase of NetSuite

  The Oracle cloud ERP chase could gain speed, thanks to a $9.3B plan to buy cloud applications vendor NetSuite. The software giant's timing may be good, as more users look to the cloud for ERP deployments.

• June 09, 2016 09 Jun'16

  Oracle finance manager sues over orders to bolster financial reports

  A former Oracle finance manager claimed her superiors pressured her to make Oracle's cloud services financial records look better. She launched a lawsuit against Oracle.

• June 01, 2016 01 Jun'16

  Mobile app keeps Merit Service Solutions from getting snowed under

  Merit Service Solutions' unusual business model called for an unusual mobile application. It developed a custom app, running on a back-end Oracle database, to manage its snow removal and landscaping contractors.

• June 01, 2016 01 Jun'16

  Unusual business model requires customized JD Edwards software

  Merit Service Solutions implemented JD Edwards to get a more scalable platform for a growing business, but its unusual business model meant it was in for a lot of customization.

• April 25, 2016 25 Apr'16

  ECCU shares ups, downs of Oracle Fusion Financials migration

  Moving to Oracle Fusion Financials has been a mixed blessing for the Evangelical Christian Credit Union. It saved money, but had to sacrifice integration and automation.

• April 13, 2016 13 Apr'16

  Oracle Collaborate conference generates buzz in Las Vegas

  The Oracle database and applications forum, presented by three independent user groups, combines hands-on experiences, networking opportunities and an exhibitor showcase.

• April 07, 2016 07 Apr'16

  Collaborate conference aims to raise forum bar

  Cloud, big data, security and mobile are set to take center stage at Collaborate 16, an event where networking and educational opportunities come together for members of multiple Oracle user groups.

• April 04, 2016 04 Apr'16

  Turn database administrator skills into leadership skills

  In a session at Collaborate 16, database architect Ziaul Mannan will reveal the ways DBAs are being overlooked as potential executives and how to prove internally that DBA skills translate well to IT leadership roles.

• February 24, 2016 24 Feb'16

  Oracle cloud customers link vendor support, cloud adoption

  Rebecca Wettemann, vice president of Nucleus Research, answers questions on cloud adoption, third-party support and how that support promotes adoption for Oracle cloud customers.

• January 22, 2016 22 Jan'16

  School district rethinks EBS after Oracle extended support ends

  A Colorado school district moved some business applications from Oracle EBS to Workday, then switched to Rimini Street's EBS support services after Oracle wouldn't lower its support costs.

• January 21, 2016 21 Jan'16

  Newest Oracle Critical Patch Update contains 248 fixes

  The January 2016 Critical Patch Update has 248 security fixes, a record-breaking high number. It includes fixes for Oracle Database, Java SE, E-Business Suite and more.

• December 31, 2015 31 Dec'15

  Oracle buys StackEngine for Docker container management

  Oracle is investing in container management technology for Docker through an acquisition of cloud computing startup StackEngine, which provides a platform for managing Docker applications.

• December 28, 2015 28 Dec'15

  Comment sought on Oracle agreement spurred by FTC complaint

  Users have until January 20 to send comments to the FTC about a proposed settlement with Oracle regarding security risks posed by old versions of Java SE left behind after an update.

• November 25, 2015 25 Nov'15

  Oracle, Tencent sign deal on cloud computing in China

  Oracle and China-based Internet service provider Tencent signed a nonbinding agreement for Oracle to use Tencent's online portals to offer Oracle cloud services in that country.

• November 25, 2015 25 Nov'15

  Expert witness in Oracle-Google lawsuit called into question

  In the Oracle vs. Google court case over the use of Java APIs, Oracle claimed an expert witness appointed by the judge to assess potential legal damages isn't impartial.

• November 20, 2015 20 Nov'15

  Oracle OpenWorld 2015 roundup: Oracle cloud news and more

  At Oracle OpenWorld 2015, Oracle continued to demonstrate its focus on the cloud, with execs claiming superiority over rival cloud vendors. Access our full coverage in this guide.

• November 18, 2015 18 Nov'15

  Oracle, Rimini fight on over copyright-infringement ruling

  A jury found support vendor Rimini Street guilty of copyright infringement and awarded Oracle $50 million. But officials from the two companies see the decision in a very different light.

• November 13, 2015 13 Nov'15

  IOUG president champions resilience in the IT profession

  Maria Anderson, IOUG president, believes that resilience is crucial to thriving in the IT profession. IT professionals also need to expand their roles into business, she says.

• October 30, 2015 30 Oct'15

  Oracle IaaS takes on AWS with Elastic Compute Cloud service

  Oracle rolled out more cloud services at OpenWorld 2015, topped by a public cloud addition to its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure IaaS suite that directly targets Amazon Web Services.

• October 29, 2015 29 Oct'15

  For Peet's Coffee, Oracle Taleo Learn leads to fun training

  When seeking a new learning management system, Peet's Coffee and Tea zeroed in on the customization features and role definitions available in Oracle Taleo Learn.

• October 16, 2015 16 Oct'15

  Rimini Street verdict leaves third-party maintenance questions

  The intellectual property lawsuit between Oracle and third-party maintenance company Rimini Street ended with a win for Oracle, but looming questions remain unanswered.

• October 13, 2015 13 Oct'15

  State entitled to sue Oracle execs in Cover Oregon case

  The Oregon Supreme Court rejected Oracle's request to overturn a lower court decision, ruling that Oracle executives in the Cover Oregon case can be tried in their personal capacities.

• October 05, 2015 05 Oct'15

  Landed Cost Simulator added to Global Trade Management

  Oracle Transportation Management 6.4 and Oracle Global Trade Management 6.4 have renovated their user experience and added a Landed Cost Simulator.

• October 01, 2015 01 Oct'15

  With Oracle API Manager and SOA Cloud, simplicity is key

  Oracle released two new services for the Oracle Cloud Platform: Oracle SOA Cloud and Oracle API Manager Cloud Service. They are designed for non-developers.

• September 30, 2015 30 Sep'15

  How to handle Oracle's licensing policy for Oracle SE2

  Oracle's new licensing policy for Oracle SE2 has the potential to trip up pre-existing customers or restrict their hardware choices when they upgrade.

• September 30, 2015 30 Sep'15

  Oracle changes the rules when licensing Oracle SE2

  Oracle changed its licensing policy for Oracle Standard Edition 2, adding a maximum number of cores and threads allowed on a machine running SE2.

• September 18, 2015 18 Sep'15

  SaaS and PaaS up, total revenue down in Oracle Q1 report

  In its 2016 first quarter fiscal report, Oracle shows off increases in PaaS and SaaS revenues and licenses, and downplays its drop in total revenue.

• September 10, 2015 10 Sep'15

  Data residency, sovereignty inspire Oracle action in Canada

  Oracle built a new data center in Canada to address data residency and data sovereignty concerns of the country's public sector and large corporations.

• September 09, 2015 09 Sep'15

  SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer gets MySQL support

  The latest version of SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer works with MySQL, giving users of both Oracle and MySQL support with a common performance management interface.

• August 31, 2015 31 Aug'15

  Oracle announces its new, lower-cost SPARC processor

  At Hot Chips 27, Oracle presented its new, lower-cost SPARC processor, Sonoma, which puts Oracle into competition with Intel x86 and the Xeon chip.

• August 26, 2015 26 Aug'15

  Oracle Mobile Cloud will integrate with Xamarin platform

  Oracle Mobile Cloud Services will integrate with the Xamarin platform, which lets developers build, test and model mobile applications in C#.

• August 26, 2015 26 Aug'15

  Maxymiser joins Oracle Marketing Cloud

  Oracle acquired CRM company Maxymiser to be part of the Oracle Marketing Cloud. Maxymiser specializes in testing, targeting and personalizing marketing.

• August 19, 2015 19 Aug'15

  New Oracle license agreement to join Oracle ULA

  Along with the Oracle ULA, Oracle is offering users another contract option, the Perpetual Unlimited License Agreement. Experts discuss the pros and cons.

• August 10, 2015 10 Aug'15

  Oracle to support Docker in next Solaris Zones release

  The upcoming release of Oracle Solaris Zones will support Docker's Linux-based, open source application container technology to aid app distribution.

• August 10, 2015 10 Aug'15

  Aptec names use cases for Oracle Identity Management patch

  Aaron Perry, president of Aptec, presents use cases for Oracle Identity Management 11gR2 PS3 drawn from his client's experiences with the new patch.

• August 05, 2015 05 Aug'15

  Patch for Oracle Identity Management aims at mobile security

  Oracle Identity Management 11gR2 PS3 extends identity management over mobile devices, as mobile becomes the platform of choice for business users.

• July 16, 2015 16 Jul'15

  Oracle Mobile Cloud Services to work with Xamarin

  Oracle is looking to enhance Mobile Cloud Services with the help of startup Xamarin. Other announcements from Oracle include the release of Commerce Cloud and updates on the impending lawsuit with Rimini Street.

• July 15, 2015 15 Jul'15

  Google vs. Oracle moves to fair use debate in district court

  The Supreme Court rejected Google's appeal in the Google vs. Oracle court case. Now, Google's last chance is to prove its use of Java API falls under fair use.

• June 30, 2015 30 Jun'15

  New services complete Oracle Cloud Platform offering, Ellison says

  The addition of more than two dozen cloud computing services will allow users to move everything in their data centers to the Oracle cloud, according to CTO Larry Ellison.

• June 24, 2015 24 Jun'15

  Oracle PaaS and SaaS sales bright points of Q4

  Oracle PaaS and SaaS sales are up in Oracle's 2015 fourth quarter financial report. Total revenue and earnings per share are lower than analysts predicted.

• June 22, 2015 22 Jun'15

  Oracle eyes Zero-touch provisioning for NaaS startups

  Oracle plans to use its demonstration project from a TM Forum conference to help NaaS companies design hybrid network products using zero-touch provisioning.

• June 22, 2015 22 Jun'15

  Oracle engineered systems have former HP exec at the helm

  A former executive vice president at HP was hired to run the Oracle engineered systems group. In other Oracle news, a judge threw out Oracle's latest Cover Oregon lawsuit.

• June 22, 2015 22 Jun'15

  Mast Mobile device manager thrives with Oracle billing software

  Mast Mobile device manager needed billing and rating features for its, and chose Oracle's Billing and Revenue Management to get there.

• June 11, 2015 11 Jun'15

  Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c R5 focuses on the hybrid cloud

  Release 5 of Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c adds new features for managing hybrid cloud environments. Oracle hopes OEM 12c R5 will help interest large companies in using the cloud.

• June 04, 2015 04 Jun'15

  Oracle adopts data leak prevention tool Ghostery

  Oracle partners with Ghostery to track down data leaks and demos next-generation networking for the Catalyst project.

• May 29, 2015 29 May'15

  Supreme Court close to deciding on Oracle vs. Google review

  The White House recommended the Supreme Court not hear an appeal in the Oracle vs. Google court case, instead telling Google to try for a fair use case.

• May 22, 2015 22 May'15

  Java 9 features eyed as Oracle marks Java's 20th anniversary

  Java was released 20 years ago this week, but Oracle isn't only looking back. Java 9 is due for release in 2016 with a variety of new features, including some from the OpenJDK project.

• May 15, 2015 15 May'15

  Oracle cloud platform portfolio was the hot topic at Collaborate 15

  In this podcast, SearchOracle's Jessica Sirkin details the main discussion topic at the Collaborate 15 conference, where Oracle's cloud services push was on the top of people's minds.

• May 05, 2015 05 May'15

  OAUG president: Collaborate 2015 confab peaked with networking

  In a Q&A, OAUG president Melissa English discusses her passion for mingling with attendees at the 2015 Collaborate conference and how Oracle users old and new can learn from each other.

• April 30, 2015 30 Apr'15

  Matelski mentors techies to help lead Oracle user group IOUG

  John Matelski, an IT executive and current president of the Independent Oracle Users Group, makes bringing out the leadership skills of DBAs and other technical staffers who are IOUG members a priority.

• April 10, 2015 10 Apr'15

  Analytics drives Las Vegas at the Collaborate conference

  Las Vegas is an analytics-driven city. With the rarity of cities collecting data like Las Vegas does, Oracle has an interest in Raghav Venkat's data.

• April 10, 2015 10 Apr'15

  Collaborate conference needs to go back to square one, says presenter

  Michael Brown thinks that the Collaborate conference has gotten away from its roots in education. At Collaborate 15, he is presenting sessions for new users and experienced ones.

• April 10, 2015 10 Apr'15

  At the Collaborate conference, optimize BI with Oracle 12c

  At the Collaborate 15 conference, Kai Yu wants to share his experience working in BI and as a DBA and how to use Oracle Database 12c to improve BI.

• April 09, 2015 09 Apr'15

  Oracle’s session border controler powers Next Generation 911

  Morgan County, Ohio, is the first in its area to upgrade to Next Generation 911 for emergency calls. Oracle's session border controller is key to its success.

• April 03, 2015 03 Apr'15

  Oracle CEO Mark Hurd talks cloud HCM, Taleo integration

  At Oracle HCM World, Oracle CEO Mark Hurd said human capital management software is key in the broader competition Oracle is waging for market share with companies such as SAP and Workday.

• March 25, 2015 25 Mar'15

  Federal Court returns patent lost in Google vs. Oracle case

  During the Google vs. Oracle court case, a lower court ruled to invalidate an Oracle patent. Now, a federal court has given Oracle the patent back.

• March 25, 2015 25 Mar'15

  Oracle Marketing Cloud uses big data to help higher ed

  Oracle releases Oracle Marketing Cloud products for colleges and data-as-a-service users, and a judge decides to keep the Oregon lawsuit in-state.

• March 24, 2015 24 Mar'15

  Constant currency-tinted lenses make for a better looking Q3

  Oracle's third-quarter financial results look very similar to last year's, but with constant currency the picture is much brighter. And the Oracle cloud business was particularly strong, company execs said.