Will Investors Find Safe Haven With Network Security Company? Nov 17, 2009
com - Will Investors Find Safe Haven With Network Security Company. eIBD Investor's Business Daily Digital Edition. (Investors Business Daily)
Reasons Not to Migrate from Oracle ... Nov 16, 2009
Reasons Not to Migrate from Oracle to MySQL. Reasons Not to Migrate from Oracle to MySQL ... Oracle Database Better Than MySQL for Larger Enterprise Databases. (Suite101.com)
Apache Tomcat Server vs. Oracle Web... Nov 16, 2009
Apache Tomcat Server vs. Oracle Weblogic Server. Apache Tomcat Server vs. Oracle Weblogic Server ... There is a significant cash investment with using Oracle Weblogic, but it comes with support that's unavailable with Apache Tomcat. (Suite101.com)
Hewlett-Packard buys 3Com for $US2.7b; ups guidance Nov 13, 2009
It's a dynamic playing out across the technology world, particularly with database leader Oracle Corp's proposed $US7. 4 billion ($A7. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
H-P to Buy 3Com for $2.7 Billion; Sees Rosy Q4 Nov 13, 2009
Software giant Oracle Corp. (ORCL), meanwhile, is awaiting European antitrust approval for its acquisition of Sun Microsystems Inc. (JAVA) ... Software giant Oracle Corp. (ORCL), meanwhile, is awaiting European antitrust approval for its acquisition of Sun Microsystems Inc. (JAVA). (SmartMoney)
Oracle and Sun Microsystems: Merger interruptus Nov 13, 2009
Oracle and Sun Microsystems ... 4 billion purchase of Sun Microsystems, a troubled maker of computer hardware, by Oracle, a software giant ... What is clear, however, is that the commission and Oracle will have a hard time finding common ground. (The Economist)
Is Salesforce.com an Acquisition Target? Nov 13, 2009
com has made inroads into the upper tier, big players like Microsoft and Oracle have expanded their portfolios to compete in this space ... Oracle is very aggressively going after them ... Oracle has a huge sales machine. (Datamation)
Hewlett-Packard buys 3Com for $2.7bil Nov 12, 2009
It's a dynamic playing out across the technology world, particularly with database leader Oracle Corp.'s proposed $7. 4 billion acquisition of Sun Microsystems Inc., the world's No. 4 server maker behind IBM Corp., HP and Dell Inc. That deal has been approved in the U.S. but is being held up over antitrust concerns in Europe. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Symantec' s DLP Opens to Third Party Vendors Nov 12, 2009
The security software suite takes data loss protection (DLP) and recovery in a little different direction by virtue of a new remediation platform that lets users integrate the core DLP suite with security applications including key rights management apps from the likes of GigaTrust, Liquid Machines, Oracle and PGP Corp. "With Version 10, it's not about speed," Robert Hamilton, senior product marketing manager in Symatec's DLP group, told InternetNews. com. (eSecurityPlanet)
Modern Warfare 2 Throat Communicator Review Nov 12, 2009
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. We go behind enemy lines with the microphone alternative for the Xbox 360. (IGN Gear)
HP to buy 3Com for $2.7B Nov 12, 2009
But beyond the battle between these two Bay Area giants, industry analysts see other recent deals - such as Oracle Corp.'s $7. 4 billion bid for Sun Microsystems and Dell Inc.'s $3. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Weekend News Roundup Nov 11, 2009
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. iPhone worms, Palm Pre discounts, Apple TV solutions and more. (IGN Gear)
Too close to Sun Nov 11, 2009
Oracle and Sun Microsystems ... Europes regulators object to Oracles attempts to buy Sun Microsystems ... 4 billion purchase of Sun Microsystems, a troubled maker of computer hardware, by Oracle, the world's second-biggest software firm. (The Economist)
Business.view: Battle of the trustbusters Nov 11, 2009
Now it has come out swinging against Oracles martial-arts grandmaster Larry Ellison ... On November 9th the commission issued a statement of objections (see ) to Oracles planned $7 ... However, as both Oracle and Sun are firms with global reach, as in the earlier case, the European Commission is quite within its rights to take a stand. (The Economist)
Sun to cut Broomfield jobs Nov 11, 2009
European antitrust officials have expressed concern about database giant Oracle owning Sun s MySQL open source database software code. U.S. regulators approved the Oracle-Sun deal in August ... Oracle CEO Larry Ellison told a Silicon Valley event audience in September that Sun is losing $100 million a month during the European delay as competitors seize on customer uncertainty and recruit away business. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
EU objects to Oracle bid for Sun Nov 10, 2009
The European Commission (EC) has objected to Oracle's proposed takeover of Sun Microsystems, casting doubt on the $7 ... Oracle said that it would "vigorously oppose" the EC objections ... The deal between business software firm Oracle and hardware and software maker Sun was first announced in April. (BBC News -- Americas)
EU objects to Oracle's US$7.4bil takeover of Sun Microsystems Nov 10, 2009
EU objects to Oracle's US$7 ... EU objects to Oracle's US$7 ... 4 billion sale to Oracle Corp., escalating a battle over a deal that has already been cleared in the U.S.. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
EU issues formal Oracle-Sun objections Nov 10, 2009
EU issues formal concerns on Oracle-Sun deal - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal ... EU issues formal concerns on Oracle-Sun deal ... The action brought a stinging rebuke of European regulators by Oracle, which said they suffered from a "profound misunderstanding" of competition in the database market. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
3 iPhone to See Enterprise Adoption Nov 10, 2009
" As more reports surface suggesting similar trends, the by rolling out new software services that support not only the iPhone, but other newcomers to the enterprise as well, such as the Palm Pre and Android handsets. BoxTone, Zenprise, Good Technology and Sybase have all recently expanded their services to address the increasingly fragmented mobile landscape IT staff face by supporting new mobile handsets and operating systems. Most recently, Sybase extended its iPhone mobile management... (Datamation)
EC objects to Oracle acquisition of Sun Microsystems Nov 10, 2009
BEIJING, Nov. 10 (Xinhuanet) -- European Commission (EC) antitrust regulators have raised formal objections to Oracle Corp., the world's biggest proprietary database company's proposed 7 ... The European Commission has expressed concerns that businesses may have fewer choices and see higher prices if Oracle acquires Sun, whose MySQL makes the leading open-source database ... According to a filing by Sun Micro with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the EC's statement is limited to Sun's... (Xinhuanet, China)
TECH CHRONICLES European Commission objects to Oracle-Sun deal Nov 10, 2009
TECH CHRONICLES / European Commission objects to Oracle-Sun deal. Article:TECH CHRONICLES / European Commission objects to Oracle:/c/a/2009/11/09/BURS1AHMUG.DTL Article:TECH CHRONICLES / European Commission objects to Oracle:/c/a/2009/11/09/BURS1AHMUG.DTL advertisement ... European Commission objects to Oracle-Sun deal. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
European Commission Objects to Sun-Oracle Deal Nov 10, 2009
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The European Commission has objected to Oracle Corp's acquisition of computer maker Sun Microsystems Inc , throwing the $7 billion deal into question. The commission said in a preliminary assessment that combining Sun's MySQL database product and Oracle's products could hurt competition in the database market, Sun said in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ... Oracle said it "plans to vigorously oppose the Commission's Statement of... (ABC News -- Wire)
Ruling throws wrench into Oracle-Sun deal Nov 10, 2009
European ruling may endanger Sun-Oracle deal - U.S. business- msnbc ... European ruling may endanger Sun-Oracle deal ... NEW YORK/WASHINGTON - The European Commission has objected to Oracle Corp's acquisition of computer maker Sun Microsystems Inc., throwing the $7 billion deal into question. (MSNBC -- Business)
Oracle's Sun Deal: Oracle May Need to Loosen Its Grip Nov 9, 2009
While the Oracle-Sun merger is likely to be O.K.'d, the European Union will probably ask Oracle to give up some control over MySQL, Sun's open-source software. Oracle Chief Executive Larry Ellison Justin Sullivan/Getty Images ... When Oracle announced its $7. (BusinessWeek)
3 Stocks on Buffett's Wish List? Nov 9, 2009
Does the Oracle of Omaha want these stocks ... These opportunitiesWhat opportunities might the Oracle see today ... So if you're like me and have less than $95 billion to invest, it makes sense for you to look at some of the stocks the Oracle wishes he could buy -- small stocks. (MSNBC -- Business)
This Week In Apps Nov 9, 2009
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. The best of the App Store's 100,000 apps, including car finders, video editors, GameFly managers, and more. (IGN Gear)
Windows Virtualization With VMware ... Nov 8, 2009
1 to Windows 7, Apple Mac OS X, Oracle Enterprise Linux, Novell Netware, and Sun Microsystem's Solaris. Microsoft Hyper-V supports Novell's SuSE Linux 10 SP1 and SP2, which is a very competitive enterprise Linux solution, as well as the popular Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5. (Suite101.com)
What is a patent? Join the debate Nov 7, 2009
"Such enormously successful software products as Microsoft Word, Oracle Database, Lotus 1-2-3, the Unix operating system, and the GNU C compiler all date from the 1980s or earlier well before the proliferation of software patents," Red Hast said ... CAREER NEWS With its proposed acquisition by Oracle being delayed by regulators, Sun plans to cut 3,000 jobs across several regions over the next 12 months. (EETimes)
Online Retailer MW2 Boycott Nov 7, 2009
IGN: Online Retailers Refuse Selling Modern Warfare 2. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN PC Games)
How Sony Can Save the PSPgo Nov 7, 2009
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. With slow launch sales in Japan, Sony could be facing some trouble with the PSPgo. (IGN Gear)
Sun narrows loss as it waits for Oracle OK Nov 7, 2009
European antitrust regulators, however, are expected to file an official objection to the deal because of concerns that Oracle's acquisition of Sun's MySQL database software would hinder competition in the database market. Oracle CEO Larry Ellison has said European delays are in lost business. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Infosys offers multi-function human resource solutions Nov 7, 2009
BANGALORE: Infosys Technologies, in association with Oracle, will offer managed services platform that will help companies streamline their human resource (HR) operations and reduce costs ... Built on Oracle's PeopleSoft enterprise human capital management suite, the offering will help companies streamline their HR operations and reduce costs, as it includes hire-to-retire processes and functions such as HR administration, payroll and talent management ... The global software major has teamed... (India Times)
Upgrade to Win 7, tax issues resolved Nov 7, 2009
The move will favourably impact companies like Microsoft, Adobe, SAP, Oracle, Autodesk, gaming software devel 00004000 opers and others. Also Read. (India Times)
Online Retailers Refuse Selling Modern Warfare 2 Nov 7, 2009
Jim Reilly Inclusion of Valve's Steam software not sitting well with competitors. Nov 6th, 2009 - Several online distributions are refusing to sell digital copies of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, what is believed to be the most popular title this holiday, due to the required inclusion of Steamworks software, a competing online distributor. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Sun Micro Sales Fall, Oracle Deal Delay Stings Nov 7, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Computer maker Sun Microsystems Inc suffered a 25 percent fall in quarterly revenue, as uncertainty over its delayed sale to Oracle Corp hurt its business ... Oracle's total revenue last quarter fell 5 percent from a year earlier, while chipmaker Intel Corp's revenue fell 7 ... "Our first quarter of fiscal year 2010 results continued to be affected by the economic downturn, the uncertainty associated with our proposed acquisition by Oracle, increased competition and delays... (ABC News -- Wire)
Find out if your idea is a class apart Nov 6, 2009
Having worked with clients like Sony, Oracle, Tata, Airtel, Reliance and a host of corporate giants within and outside India, iViZ is growing exponentially and was even funded in 2007 by IDG Ventures to the tune of $2. 5 million. (India Times)
> Impact Award: Oracle is lifeline for education in the Silicon Valley Nov 6, 2009
Impact Award: Oracle is lifeline for education in the Silicon Valley - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal ... Impact Award: Oracle is lifeline for education in the Silicon Valley ... Dino Vournas Oracle was a major contributor to the Redwood Shores Library s center, which Celia LaRivierre, left, of the Redwood City Foundation checks out with Colleen Cassity, executive director of Oracle Giving Volunteers. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Sybase set to ride mainland 3G wave Nov 6, 2009
The company recently won a bid for providing China Mobile database products, which the carrier used to source from Oracle, the world's second-largest software maker. But Oracle still takes up most of China's database market share, followed by IBM and Microsoft. (Xinhuanet, China)
Macronix takes NOR flash lead. But who will follow? Nov 6, 2009
CAREER NEWS With its proposed acquisition by Oracle being delayed by regulators, Sun plans to cut 3,000 jobs across several regions over the next 12 months. For more great jobs, career related news, features and services, please visit EETimes. (EETimes)
App Store Passes 100k Nov 5, 2009
IGN: iTunes App Store Passes 100,000 Apps. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN Gear)
Oracle Outlines Sun Software Plans Nov 5, 2009
With the deal's approval still pending, Oracle offers more details on what it plans to do if it can close on its purchase of Sun Microsystems ... Even though it's still struggling to close the purchase, Oracle has laid out a five-page plan ( in PDF format) for all to read on what it will do with Sun Microsystems' hardware and software products once the deal gets the regulatory seal of approval ... No product is overlooked and Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) pretty much promises to increase investments in... (SmallBusinessComputing)
BlackBerry Storm 2 Nov 5, 2009
To change your newsletter settings, AskMen. Latest in Entertainment Promos. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
America's Cup sailboat's $10M mast snaps Nov 5, 2009
BMW Oracle snaps its $10M mast - KSWB ... None of the crew were injured in the mishap, which happened some 20 to 30 miles off Point Loma, BMW Oracle Racing helmsman Jimmy Spithill said after the 90-by-90-foot boat was towed back to its downtown berth at dusk ... BMW Oracle Racing, owned by software tycoon Larry Ellison of Oracle Corp., is scheduled to face two-time defending champion Alinghi of Switzerland in a best-of-three showdown beginning Feb. 8. (FOX61, CT)
Star Wars The Force Unleashed Nov 5, 2009
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed:Ultimate Sith Edition includes all of the original missions found in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed as well as three new levels ; including a never-before-released bonus level set on 00004000 the planet Hoth ; and a host of new costumes and character models. (IGN PC Games)
Salesforce, Oracle Targeted by Microsoft Nov 5, 2009
com (NYSE: CRM) and Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) CRM On Demand, that would be six months for free for switching, on top of a free 30-day trial period for a total of seven months. Customers have until December 31 to sign up. (Datamation)
EU objection to Oracle-Sun deal expected Nov 5, 2009
The Financial Times, citing an unnamed source, reported Tuesday that Oracle hasn't budged regarding European antitrust concerns, setting up the issuance of a formal statement of objections. Such a statement would not be a final decision to block the deal and Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) would have time to respond before that might happen ... The main concern they have has been the possibility that Oracle's acquisition of Sun's MySQL database software would hinder competition in the database market. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Lenovo: Win7 beats Linux in netbooks Nov 4, 2009
(11/03/2009 5:52 PM EST). Improvements in Windows 7 will make it less likely notebook makers will adopt Linux-based operating systems, said a technology executive at Lenovo. (EETimes)
Gore's role as goad for cause and as investor is in spotlight Nov 4, 2009
Gore, who shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for his climate advocacy, is generally received on Capitol Hill as something of an oracle, at least by Democrats ... Gore, who shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for his climate advocacy, is generally received on Capitol Hill as something of an oracle, at least by Democrats. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Buffett's investment firm plans to buy railroad Nov 4, 2009
It's a natural fit for the Oracle of Omaha, a city with a special place in railroad history. It was the starting point for the westward push of the transcontinental railroad. (The Augusta Chronicle)
PlayStation 2 Turns Nine Nov 3, 2009
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Celebrate the anniversary of Sony's record-breaking console. (IGN PS2)
Apple Exploring iTunes TV Nov 3, 2009
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Company allegedly exploring monthly TV subscription service on iTunes. (IGN Gear)
Is catastrophic the new normal? Nov 2, 2009
In what promises to be "an electric evening" at the Commonwealth Club on Wednesday, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison will be "sharing his passion for innovation" (and maybe yachting). He'll be followed by economist Steven Levitt and co-author Stephen Dubner, whose freakonomics solution to global warming, involving helium balloons and a garden hose, has set the likes of Paul Krugman's hair on fire. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
NextNine Joins Oracle PartnerNetwork Nov 2, 2009
New York, NY and Tel Aviv, Israel (PRWEB) November 2, 2009 -- (), a global provider of Remote Product Service (RPS) solutions, today announced that it has joined the Oracle PartnerNetwork. NextNine is working with Oracle to deliver solutions that extend Oracle service applications and allow product manufactures to enhance business processes with real-time asset data ... "We are delighted to work with Oracle and our joint customers to develop solutions that further streamline and enhance service... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Symantec' s DLP Opens to Third Party Vendors Nov 1, 2009
The security software suite takes data loss protection (DLP) and recovery in a little different direction by virtue of a new remediation platform that lets users integrate the core DLP suite with security applications including key rights management apps from the likes of GigaTrust, Liquid Machines, Oracle and PGP Corp. "With Version 10, it's not about speed," Robert Hamilton, senior product marketing manager in Symatec's DLP group, told InternetNews. com. (eSecurityPlanet)
Are These Developer and IT Salary Figures Accurate? Nov 1, 2009
Oracle Software Engineer. Average: $87,879. (Datamation)
Jeff Jacoby: Hyperbole in the health debate Nov 1, 2009
Strangely, however, MoveOn and the Democrats aren t demanding a public option to compete with Oracle and Adobe to. There are certainly industries doing worse than health insurance - airlines and newspapers, for example - but the notion that health insurers make more money than any other business in America today is preposterous. (Boston Globe)
Symantec' s DLP Opens to Third Party Vendors Nov 1, 2009
The security software suite takes data loss protection (DLP) and recovery in a little different direction by virtue of a new remediation platform that lets users integrate the core DLP suite with security applications including key rights management apps from the likes of GigaTrust, Liquid Machines, Oracle and PGP Corp. "With Version 10, it's not about speed," Robert Hamilton, senior product marketing manager in Symatec's DLP group, told InternetNews. com. (eSecurityPlanet)
Are These Developer and IT Salary Figures Accurate? Nov 1, 2009
Oracle Software Engineer. Average: $87,879. (CIO Information Network)
Pitchford Gets Mainstream'd Oct 31, 2009
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. You're not hardcore enough to view this article. (IGN PC Games)
Oracle Financial Q2 net jumps two-folds Oct 31, 2009
MUMBAI: IT financial services solutions vendor, Oracle Financial Services Software today said its consolidated net profit jumped two-folds to Rs 204 ... 65 crore in the same period previous fiscal, Oracle Financial said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange ... Oracle Financial Services Software today said its consolidated net profit jumped two-folds to Rs 204. (India Times)
`Bill Gates of Belgium' Fights SAP From Farmhouse as Free Software Spreads Oct 30, 2009
Thats been the province of SAP and Oracle, whose products can carry list prices of thousands of dollars per user ... Oracle didnt respond to a call from Bloomberg News seeking comment. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Apple Releases Apple TV 3.0 Oct 30, 2009
IGN: Apple Releases Apple TV 3. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN Gear)
SAP Software: No Global Upturn Yet Oct 29, 2009
He rejected suggestions that archrival Oracle () has been able to exploit the downturn to gain market share vs. SAP. The U.S. company has spent $30 billion in the past half-decade acquiring almost 60 companies, including PeopleSoft and Siebel Systems. But Oracle has struggled to integrate the acquisitions into a new platform known as Fusion, which CEO will be available in 2010 ... "You're going to have put on your glasses to see Oracle in the rearview mirror," Apotheker said. (BusinessWeek)
People on the Move: Oct. 26 Oct 29, 2009
Seppi formerly served as chair of the independent user group and was Oracle Magazine s Editor s Choice pick for Spatial Developer of the Year in 2005. WDG Interior Architecture PLLC in D.C. promoted Manuel A. Lauzurique-Abiega to associate. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Mark Logic in San Carlos saves clients from drowning in data Oct 29, 2009
DocGenix founder and Chief Technology Officer Michael Will said the company shopped around, looking at Oracle, Microsoft and , but found that Mark Logic offered the right combination of technology. Mark Logic hit more requirements than any of the others did, by quite a significant margin, he said. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
