Two in three business decision makers said IT funding is too traditional and is stifling innovation, while one in three IT-decision makers admit their organisations’ IT funding models are hindering them from IT innovation according to Oracle’s ‘Putting Cultural Transformation at the Heart of Cloud Success’ report.
BT, Oracle partner to boost cloud services
BT and Oracle have recently announced that they are working together to help organisations across the world take advantage of performance, cost and innovation benefits of the cloud.
Oracle buys cloud software company NetSuite
Oracle has recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NetSuite. The transaction is valued at $109.00 per share in cash, or approximately $9.3 billion.
Oracle debuts four-tier cloud-focused partner programme
Oracle has unveiled a new Oracle Partner Network (OPN) Cloud Programme to help partners accelerate the growth of their Oracle Cloud business by providing them with technical and go-to-market support.
Oracle to debut Middle Eastern data centre in Abu Dhabi
To keep pace with growing customer demand for Oracle’s complete cloud portfolio, Oracle today announced its intent to open a new cloud data centre in Abu Dhabi.
Oracle highlights silicon-level security
Oracle used a Dubai media roundtable to highlight security updates to its cloud offering encompassing its Software-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service and Infrastructure-as-a-Service offerings.
Oracle to feature cloud offerings at GITEX
Oracle has announced that it will be participating in this year’s GITEX Technology Week, with “Journey to the Cloud” as its theme.
Oracle, Google to head back to courts for Java dispute trial
According to recent reports Oracle and Google have each proposed new dates for the jury trial in their dispute over Google’s use of Java in Android.
Oracle enhances HCM Cloud to empower digital workforce
Oracle has recently announced new updates to its Oracle Applications Cloud Release 10. The latest release of Oracle HCM Cloud helps organisations support an increasingly global and digital workforce through a number of new and enhanced solutions.
Oracle unveils VM VirtualBox 5.0
After entering beta three months ago, Oracle’s VM VirtualBox 5.0 virtualisation software is now officially available in the market.
Oracle launches 24 new cloud services
Oracle has recently launched a number of new cloud services that the company claims will provide enterprises with all the …
Oracle MAJLIS comes to Dubai
The Middle East Oracle User Group (MEOUG) will conduct its annual meeting on March 24th and 25th at the Palm Atlantis hotel in Dubai. Since 2008, the group has been providing a forum for its customers to share success stories, issues and learn more about Oracle’s suite of products.
Oracle makes Big Data push
Oracle has released a series of Big Data products that aggregate and analyse data from Hadoop, NoSQL and SQL technologies
Oracle, Samsung, reportedly combining for mobile cloud
Oracle and Samsung Electronics have reportedly forged a new partnership through which they will work together to deliver mobile cloud services.
Oracle announces updated X5 hardware
Larry Ellison has opened a new front in his battle with Cisco Systems and EMC, launching new Oracle hardware on Wednesday that he claims will be the cheapest on the market.
AMMROC innovates Oracle Super Cluster
AMMROC, the Abu Dhabi-based joint venture between Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin, has implemented Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Complex Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (cMRO) services on Oracle Super Cluster.
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison steps down
It’s the end of an era at Oracle, as CEO Larry Ellison has been appointed executive chairman and CTO of …
Oracle denied $1.3 billion SAP appeals court request
Oracle has failed to persuade a federal appeals court to restore US$1.3 billion judgment in its copyright-infringement lawsuit against SAP, but will have the options of taking a lesser amount of money or pursuing a new trial.
Oracle’s Sparc M7 chip to supercharge in-memory computing
Oracle has given the first peek at its upcoming Sparc M7 processor, promising big performance gains for customers who use …
Oracle to release 115 security patches
Oracle is planning to release 115 security patches for vulnerabilities affecting a wide array of its products, including its flagship database, Java SE, Fusion Middleware and business applications.