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Oracle's Sun Deal: Oracle May Need to Loosen Its Grip November 08, 2009

When Oracle announced its $7.4 billion acquisition of Sun Microsystems in April, the software behemoth was acting on a grand vision. The deal was part of Oracle's aim ...

Oracle Dives Headlong into Hardware September 25, 2008

Larry Ellison kicked off his annual speech to Oracle (ORCL) customers by comparing the engineering behind his new America's Cup racing yacht to Oracle's products. ...

Oracle Agrees to Buy Sun for $7.4 Billion April 20, 2009

In a move that will reshape how many companies buy high-end hardware and the software running it, Oracle (ORCL) has agreed to buy Sun Microsystems (JAVA) for $9.50 per...

Oracle's Sun Deal: A Closer Look April 23, 2009

Oracle's Apr. 20 conference call with Wall Street analysts to discuss its $7.4 billion buyout of Sun Microsystems (JAVA) was a straightforward affair. Oracle (ORCL) ...

Why Europe Won't Stop Oracle from Taking Over Sun September 03, 2009

By BW Staff and wire reports Oracle's proposed takeover of Sun Microsystems hit a speed bump in Europe, but it's unlikely to throw the acquisition off course. On Sept....

Sun: Oracle May Fall to Earth with This Deal April 23, 2009

Is Larry Ellison getting in over his head? Since 2005 the Oracle (ORCL) CEO has spent more than $30 billion on 55 acquisitions. All were software outfits. He'd buy a ...

Oracle's Ellison: Fusion Will Dawn in 2010 October 15, 2009

After spending years and years gestating a significant new lineup of business software, Oracle (ORCL) Chief Executive Larry Ellison said on Oct. 14 that the company's ...

What Oracle Sees in Sun April 21, 2009

Over the past 13 years, Sun Microsystems' Java language has become one of the computer industry's best known brands—and underappreciated assets. The tension ...

SAP Exec: Oracle "Dug a Hole" for Itself May 30, 2007

TomorrowNow, the SAP subsidiary at the centre of a major legal dispute between its parent and Oracle, has questioned the latter's ability to provide good value support...

MySQL's Founder Says Oracle Should Sell the Database October 19, 2009

By Mikael Ricknäs Stockholm - Oracle should resolve antitrust concerns over its acquisition of Sun Microsystems by selling open-source database MySQL to a suitable ...

European Regulators to Review Oracle-Sun Deal August 04, 2009

By Mikael Ricknäs The European Commission plans to release its first opinion on Oracle's proposed acquisition of Sun Microsystems on Sept. 3. The European Commission ...

S&P Keeps Strong Buy on Oracle March 01, 2007

Oracle (ORCL): Maintains 5 STARS (strong buy) Analyst: Zaineb Bokhari Oracle agrees to acquire Hyperion Solutions (HYSL; ranked 3 STARS, hold) at $52 cash, a 21% ...

BW Online | May 28, 2001 | IBM vs. Oracle: It Could Get Bloody May 28, 2001

Now, for every Oracle product, IBM has a counterpunch

Oracle Continues Good Run in Asia July 05, 2006

Derek Williams, chairman and executive vice president of Oracle Asia-Pacific and Japan, said for fiscal 2006 ended May 31, 2006, the company reported total revenues of...

BW Online | December 12, 2001 | Memo to Oracle: Nothing is 'Unbreakable' December 12, 2001

Larry Ellison is setting himself up for a nasty fall by marketing Oracle as hack-proof

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