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  • Oracle shopping list includes eight other firms

    Oracle laid out the pros and cons of nine potential acquisitions, offering in court documents a rare glimpse into the software maker's merger mindset when sizing up potential deals.

  • Oracle adds computer-security firm to shopping basket

    Oracle has acquired a privately held computer-security company, continuing an acquisition spree started in recent months.

  • Oracle destroyed Ellison's emails

    Software maker Oracle deliberately destroyed or withheld CEO Larry Ellison's emails and failed to preserve audio recordings sought as evidence in a class-action lawsuit filed against the software maker, a US federal judge has ruled.

  • Oracle to acquire BEA Systems for $8.5 billion

    Oracle plans to acquire middleware maker BEA Systems for US$8.5 billion in cash, the company announced on Wednesday. The move means Oracle will leapfrog IBM as the number one middleware player.

  • Oracle deteriorating: Sony Pictures CIO

    Sony Pictures chief information officer David Cortese has slammed Oracle's acquisition strategy claiming customer service levels have dropped and its products have become stagnant. He was speaking to members of the press in Sydney.

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  • JD Edwards customers positive but wary

    A user conference in Melbourne almost goes pear-shaped for Oracle.

  • Oracle shoots for the middle

    Next month, firm will launch revamped middleware products for content management and application infrastructure.

  • Oracle Linux vs. Oracle Windows

    Each OS claims superiority based on benchmarks. Examine the benchmarks before you decide to purchase your next server.

  • Oracle: Deal, no deal or ....

    The latest Oracle ruling is just another indication that consolidation, mergers and acquisitions are part and parcel of the business landscape. The underlying issue for customers is this: who controls the destiny of their software?

  • Escaping the jaws of Microsoft

    Since taking the reins of Germany's SAP last year, Henning Kagermann has hardly had a dull moment. In this interview, he talks about Microsoft's bid to acquire the company, and where the enterprise software market is headed.

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  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 uncovered

    SQL Server 2005 has finally hit the market and brought with it significant new features and changes from previous versions. We'll explain the various editions of SQL Server 2005 take a look at the new management console.

  • Telstra Mobile Loop

    Telstra recently launched its 'Mobile Loop' service, a higher speed mobile data transfer service that runs at speeds up to 144 Kbps, nudging it into the lower end of 3G networks. We've got our hands on a phone, and taken a quick look at what you'll get for your money.

  • Advantage Plex 5.1

    Advantage Plex is a development tool for Windows, J2EE and iSeries 400 environments.

  • FileMaker Pro 5.5

    You won't need a computer science degree to use FileMaker Pro 5.5. At AU$482.90 (AU$284.90 for an upgrade), its antigeek appeal stems from its template- and wizard-driven design, comprehensive documentation, and context-sensitive help across Mac and PC platforms. But the database product also provides the extended Open Database Connectivity, SQL, and scripting power tools needed for scalable database projects. We like the integrated design, search-and-browse environment, and easy desktop or Web sharing.

  • Is Linux taking over the enterprise?

    These days, the question is not whether you can use Linux, but where you can best use it. Is there more to Linux than Apache and file and print serving? ZDNet Australia investigates.

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