James Gosling, formerly of Sun, also touts latest version of Java Enterprise Edition
Oracle's commitment to Java and the ubiquity of the technology were stressed Wednesday by Java founder James Gosling in a presentation that also centered on the recently released Java Enterprise Edition (EE) 6 specification.
Ex-Sun XML envangelist Tim Bray starts with Google's Android team
One ex-Sun Microsystems employee who will not be cashing an Oracle paycheck is XML co-inventor Tim Bray, who has opted instead to work for the Google.
Jonathan Schwartz is starting to share stories about his days at Sun, possibly in preparation for a book
Don't expect Jonathan Schwartz to go quietly.
Local companies see opportunities in new set-up
Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) says it will work more closely with Sun Australian resellers after its hardware reseller relationship with the vendor was terminated.
Full details still to be announced but Goodlace leaves Sun
Integration of Oracle and Sun’s Australian businesses is believed to have begun following Oracle’s official takeover of the Sun Australia subsidiary on March 1.
The move sparks mixed reactions from users
Oracle made significant increases this week in the cost of technical certification exams for Sun and Oracle technologies.
Analyst: The global Business Suite 7 rollout could serve as a test case for private clouds
SAP has seen its share of executive upheaval and customer discontent in recent months, but a newly inked agreement with global conglomerate 3M is giving it reason to celebrate.
ASX-listed services company says more acquisitions are in the pipeline
ASX-listed services provider, SMS Management and Technology, has purchased Oracle/Siebel specialist, Bright Blue Solutions, for $6.7 million.
Software vendor says cloud computing is steadily growing momentum
Acknowledging the ongoing hype and evolution revolving around cloud computing technology, enterprise software provider Oracle on Thursday unravelled their own cloud strategy that pushes for private cloud adoption by large companies.
The plan to meld HotSpot with JRockit is evolving, and a single JVM based on both technologies is expected within two years
Oracle's plan to merge the Sun HotSpot Java Virtual Machine with the JRockit JVM is still evolving, but a single JVM based on both technologies is expected in 18 months to two years, an Oracle official said during a Webcast this week.
It's hoping to steal market share from rivals like SAP
Oracle has its heart set on dominating the social services software market, in which its rival SAP has historically had a strong hand.
Company hires two new executives and increases its R&D investment
Business software vendor, MYOB has appointed Dominic O’Hanlon as Chief Strategy Officer and Simon Raik-Allen as Chief Technology Officer.
ASX-listed integrator sees net profits rise 11 per cent to $12.3m in the first half
CSG has attributed strong revenue and profit growth in the past six months to stronger IT and print services uptake.
Potential presenters have until March 14 to submit their proposals
Oracle has issued a call for papers for a rescheduled JavaOne conference, to be held this year alongside Oracle OpenWorld, Sept. 19-23, in San Francisco.
ASX-listed services provider brings on power utility company in its latest win
IT services provider, ASG Group, has locked in a $35 million contract with Perth-based electricity company, Western Power Corporation.
