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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.
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.
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.

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Acquisition talk mounts as Kurian plots Google's cloud plans

It may not be a question of if, but when Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian makes acquisitions to round out the company's cloud platform portfolio. Continue Reading
DataScience.com set to drive Oracle cloud analytics efforts

Oracle's cloud strategy includes machine learning jobs that differ from the usual SQL analytics. The company is turning to its DataScience.com purchase to fill the gap. Continue Reading
Oracle buys Salesforce.com: Headline of the near future?

Several factors have some people thinking that Oracle might acquire Salesforce.com, perhaps within the next year. Here's why it makes sense. Continue Reading

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IOUG president dissects Oracle conferences at Collaborate 2015 event

IOUG President John Matelski answers questions about Oracle users attending the big conferences, like Collaborate 15, and the process of integrating users from Oracle's new acquisitions. Continue Reading
Oracle Sun hardware is not for hobbyists, by a long shot

Old Sun enthusiasts lament the way it used to be, and the way it will never be again. Oracle Sun hardware is a whole other animal. Continue Reading
Oracle rolls out new lifecycle management for Sun environments

Oracle has backed up its promise to support Sun environments with the delivery of Oracle lifecycle management software for Sun’s Sparc and Solaris products. Continue Reading