Chris Kanaracus
U.S. Correspondent
Chris Kanaracus covers enterprise software and general technology breaking news for the IDG News Service, and is based in Boston.
Oracle's Larry Ellison isn't done building his legacy
A transformative acquisition and overtaking SAP in applications are just a couple of the goals he may have in mind.
Larry Ellison isn't done building his legacy at Oracle
As Oracle's executive chairman and CTO, Larry Ellison is now in a position to focus solely on creating new products and services that will cement his legacy as he enters the twilight of a legendary career in tech.
Twitter and IBM team up on analytics apps
IBM and Twitter today announced a partnership that allows them to collaborate in a variety of ways to join social media data with enterprise apps and analytics.
Twitter, IBM form partnership around analytic apps
Industry-specific products and tie-ins to IBM's cloud development platform are just some of the companies' plans.
Oracle says state wanted to take 'unacceptable risk' with health care website transition
It's the latest twist in the ugly public battle between Oregon and the vendor over a failed Obamacare software project.
Oracle says Oregon wanted to take 'unacceptable risk' with healthcare website
The two sides continue to fight over the Cover Oregon website -- even before their dueling lawsuits get to court.
EMC buys controlling interest in VCE, its joint venture with Cisco
The move comes as Cisco and EMC are increasingly competitive on some fronts
SAP offering customers 'simpler' way to buy its Hana in-memory platform
It's one thing to announce and another to deliver, one Hana expert says.
SAP offers customers 'simpler' way to buy Hana in-memory platform
SAP hopes a new set of programs, services and policies will boost sales of its Hana in-memory database and computing platform.
Rimini Street's practices remain 'suspect,' says Oracle
Oracle isn't satisfied that Rimini Street's new procedures for third-party support for Oracle software are legal.
Oracle database certifications aren't 'permanent' anymore
But the policy change only immediately reflects certifications for long-in-the-tooth versions of the database.