Oracle acquisition of BEA closes

Oracle has finalized its $8.5 billion deal to buy BEA Systems following the European Commission's approval, it announced Tuesday. ...continue reading 'Oracle acquisition of BEA closes'

Researcher finds new way to hack Oracle database

Security researcher David Litchfield has released technical details of a new type of attack that could give a hacker access to an Oracle database. ...continue reading 'Researcher finds new way to hack Oracle database'

Oracle to expand SAP lawsuit, may target execs

Oracle plans to expand its lawsuit against SAP to include charges that its TomorrowNow subsidiary stole software applications from Oracle, and that it did so with the knowledge of SAP executives, according to court papers filed Thursday. ...continue reading 'Oracle to expand SAP lawsuit, may target execs'

Oracle to ship critical database fixes next week

Oracle will release patches for a slew of products next week, including fixes for two nasty vulnerabilities for its database software. ...continue reading 'Oracle to ship critical database fixes next week'

Oracle buying Web app test tools from Empirix

Fresh off a strong third-quarter earnings report, Oracle announced Thursday that it has agreed to acquire a set of Web application testing products from Empirix for an undisclosed sum. ...continue reading 'Oracle buying Web app test tools from Empirix'

Oracle fixes critical flaws in quarterly update

Oracle has released 26 fixes across its product line in its latest critical patch update, nine of which repair flaws that are remotely exploitable. ...continue reading 'Oracle fixes critical flaws in quarterly update'

Oracle to buy BEA Systems for $8.5 billion

Oracle has agreed to buy BEA Systems for about $8.5 billion, the companies announced Wednesday. ...continue reading 'Oracle to buy BEA Systems for $8.5 billion'

Two-thirds of Oracle DBAs don't apply security patches

Two-thirds of all Oracle DBAs appear not to be installing Oracle's security patches at all, no matter how critical the vulnerabilities may be, according to survey results from Sentrigo Inc., a Woburn, Mass.-based vendor of database security products. ...continue reading 'Two-thirds of Oracle DBAs don't apply security patches'

Oracle to ship critical security patches next week

Oracle plans to fix dozens of flaws in its software products next Tuesday, including critical bugs in the company's database, e-business suite and application server. ...continue reading 'Oracle to ship critical security patches next week
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Oracle's earnings soar

Robust software sales pushed Oracle's second-quarter net income up 35 percent compared to the same period last year, to $1.3 billion, or $0.25 per share, the company said Wednesday. ...continue reading 'Oracle's earnings soar'