Entries tagged "Larry Ellison"
Like many new technologies, cloud computing generates hype, derision and, for some, revenue. How big is it going to get, and when will IT departments view it as a truly viable option?
Oracle's proposed $7.4 billion acquisition of Sun is on track for summer close; Addax Petroleum's $8.5 billion purchase by Sinopec also nears close and more.
The return of tech dealmaking brings with it a revived threat of scrutiny.
Oracle buys Sun, keeping rivals away and getting some of the world's most important software.