Larry Ellison

Management wisdom from Larry Ellison

The Curious Capitalist (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

... he turned away, I looked at the person next to me and asked, “But what about the hole?” —Larry Ellison

EU hearing on Oracle-Sun set for Dec. 10

Cnet (Free subscription) | 11/26/2009

... Would Oracle abandon the deal instead? That too seems unlikely because it would mean delaying CEO Larry Ellison's plan to transform Oracle into the next IBM. As , "T. J. Watson's IBM was the greatest company in the history of enterprise in America because its combination of hardware and software was running most of the enterprises on the planet. We think with the combination of Sun...

• EU Hearing on Oracle-Sun Set for Dec. 10 - Digital Daily - All Things Digital

EU Hearing on Oracle-Sun Set for Dec. 10

Digital Daily - All Things Digital (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009

... Would Oracle abandon the deal instead? That too seems unlikely because it would mean delaying CEO Larry Ellison’s plan to transform Oracle into the next IBM (IBM). As Ellison said in October , “T. J. Watson’s IBM was the greatest company in the history of enterprise in America because its combination of hardware and software was running most of the enterprises on the planet....

Sergey Brin: Android and Chrome OS ‘will likely converge over time’

Gadget & Tech News (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

When it comes to nerd obsessions, the only thing that can trump a fictional tablet developed by battling left-coast legends is the promise of a revolutionary OS from Google that relies upon nothing but a browser and the dreams of a young Larry Ellison. Don’t even start with your Korean product waifs as we’re trying [...]

U.S. senators ask EU for 'speedy' Oracle-Sun resolution

iTWire - Latest Headlines (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009

... points out that the U.S. Department of Justice already the merger, three months ago. Oracle CEO Larry Ellison that the EU's delay is costing Oracle US$100 million a month. The senators wrote, "Due to Sun Microsystems’ deteriorating financial condition and the possible negative effect on employment of the company’s workforce, we respectfully request the European Commission expedite...

America's Cup Venue For 33rd Race Again In Question

Sports - The Post Chronicle (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009

... sails under the colors of the Golden Gate Yacht Club and is backed by Oracle Corp Chief Executive Larry Ellison, said the team was already transporting its equipment to Valencia and that to change the venue would be "unfair.""If the race is not held in Valencia at this point we will be severely prejudiced," said Tom Ehman, BMW Oracle spokesman.As defending champion, Alinghi is entitled...

Sergey Brin: Android and Chrome OS 'will likely converge over time'

Engadget Mobile (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

When it comes to nerd obsessions, the only thing that can trump a fictional tablet developed by battling left-coast legends is the promise of a revolutionary OS from Google that relies upon nothing but a browser and the dreams of a young Larry Ellison. Don't even start with your Korean product waifs as we're trying to keep the discussion in the realm of possibilities. Now, with the weekend...

U.S. senators ask EU to hurry probe of Oracle-Sun

Computer World (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009

... its 2009 fiscal year, compared to a net loss of $403 million for its 2008 fiscal year.Oracle CEO Larry Ellison has said that Sun is losing $100 million per month as it waits for the deal to close. Unless European antitrust regulators wrap up their investigation soon, there could be layoffs at Sun, the senators wrote. The U.S. Department of Justice concluded its own antitrust investigation...

There won't be Monarchs in Sacramento next...

Women's Hoops Blog (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009

There won't be Monarchs in Sacramento next year, but they might still be playing somewhere in the Golden State: the league has been feeding rumors of a WNBA team in Oakland, maybe as early as 2010. If Golden State Warriors owner Chris Cowan decides to sell his team to Oracle zillionaire Larry Ellison, and/or to George Lucas (yes, the George Lucas), the Bay Area will have new NBA owners...

Will the Sun Set in Oracle's Backyard?

Fool.com (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

Larry Ellison is many things, but never a quitter. He will buy Sun in the end, but the question is why.

Oracle Gets a One-Week Extension on Sun Deal

Internet News (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009

... in the market for database software. Oracle has maintained in multiple public statements from CEO Larry Ellison that it will not stunt, stymie or otherwise interfere with MySQL, but to the contrary, it plans to invest in the open source database and put more resources into it. RELATED ARTICLES For more stories on this topic: In issuing its objection, the commission said it felt Oracle...

4 Big Gambles Google Is Taking With Chrome OS

GigaOM (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

... Return of the thin client. Take a look at this CNet news story , which reports that “Oracle’s Larry Ellison today resurrected the company that designs a scaled-down desktop system — known generically as the network computer — and announced plans to ship new models in the first quarter of next year.” But note the date: 1999, not 2009. Indeed, Ellison was championing thin clients...