Oracle and Sun Microsystems Launched Oracle Exadata, First OLTP Database Machine

September 15th, 2009 Oracle, Sun link up for new product; HP snubbedSAN FRANCISCO — With the fate of its proposed $7.4 billion takeover of Sun Microsystems Inc. uncertain amid antitrust scrutiny, Oracle Corp.

September 3rd, 2009 Summary Box: EU applies brakes to Oracle-Sun dealSLOW DOWN: European Union regulators are launching a formal antitrust investigation into Oracle Corp.'s proposed $7.4 billion takeover of Sun Microsystems Inc. Oracle expected to complete the acquisition this summer, but European regulators now have until Jan.

September 3rd, 2009 EU opens probe into Oracle bid for SunBRUSSELS — European Union regulators have launched an antitrust probe into U.S. software maker Oracle Corp.'s takeover of Sun Microsystems Inc., saying the deal could mean higher prices and limited choice for database software.

May 23rd, 2005 Oracle integrates PHP scripting engine (dubbed "Zend Core for Oracle") with its 10g database and application server for building apps based on the open source development language. What remains to be seen is whether Oracle is shifting focus away from Java or just encompassing additional languages.

April 20th, 2009 REDWOOD SHORES - US-based software major Oracle Corp plans to acquire Sun Microsystems for $7.4 billion at $9.50 per share in a cash transaction, the two companies said Monday. 'We expect this acquisition to be accretive to Oracle's earnings by at least 15 cents on a non-GAAP (non-generally accepted accounting practices) basis in the first full year after closing,' Oracle president Safra Catz in a statement.

August 20th, 2009 Oracle: Justice Dept OK's Sun dealSAN FRANCISCO — Business software maker Oracle Corp. said Thursday it has received the Justice Department's approval to move forward with its $7.4 billion acquisition of former dot-com-era star Sun Microsystems Inc.

July 16th, 2009 Sun shareholders approve $7.4B Oracle dealSAN FRANCISCO — Sun Microsystems Inc.'s shareholders have approved the $7.4 billion sale of the struggling company to business software maker Oracle Corp. About 62 percent of Sun's shares were cast in favor of the deal at a special meeting Thursday.

August 21st, 2009 Oracle says Justice Dept allows $7.4B Sun dealSAN FRANCISCO — Business software maker Oracle Corp. said Thursday it has received the Justice Department's approval to move forward with its $7.4 billion acquisition of former dot-com-era star Sun Microsystems Inc.

June 27th, 2009 Regulators extend review of Oracle's Sun takeoverREDWOOD SHORES, Calif — The Department of Justice wants more information about Oracle Corp.'s planned takeover of computer server maker Sun Microsystems Inc., extending the agency's review of the $7.4 billion deal. Software maker Oracle said in a statement Friday that the Justice Department has extended its initial 30-day review period to seek additional information.

September 17th, 2009 Oracle shares slip after 1Q revenue disappointsSAN FRANCISCO — Shares of Oracle Corp. slipped in premarket activity Thursday after the information technology company reported sales fell below analyst expectations in the latest quarter, showing that businesses are still reluctant to buy new software.

September 16th, 2009 Oracle net rises 4 pct but sales drop, stock slipsSAN FRANCISCO — Oracle Corp.'s profit rose 4 percent in the latest quarter, matching Wall Street's forecasts, despite a drop in sales that revealed businesses are still being tightfisted about buying new software. The sales figure was short of analysts' expectations, and Oracle's shares fell 4 percent.

March 28th, 2009 As the economy slows down, it’s harder to find good job opportunities in both technical and traditional lines of work. After interacting with HRD professional in different industries, Dipankar has found top 5  recession proof jobs in this economy.

August 30th, 2006 Oracle has continued its push into business intelligence analytics by releasing PeopleSoft Enterprise Performance Management 9. The release adds broader enterprise planning and compliance management capabilities, as well as more features specific to higher-education institutions, including a Campus Solutions Warehouse module.

July 2nd, 2005 Sun Microsystems is looking at providing its Java Enterprise System (J2EE) customers with a database management solution that will either take advantage of existing open-source database management technologies or developed in-house. I think they should leverage from some high quality open source database management solutions rather than re-inventing the wheel.

April 4th, 2008 Oracle plans to make its Indian subsidiary a hub for its strategy for the financial services market. I-flex solutions, the Indian banking software subsidiary of Oracle, said that it will change its name to Oracle Financial Services Ltd.