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System 100 and 200 will use Cisco's UCS C Series blade servers. system 100 will use Cisco Catalyst Ethernet switch whilst System 200 wil use Cisco Nexus 5500 series switch. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:33:34 -0500 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Oracle-release-more-patches-for-Java925647658d183ba320a7fd7db7d2607cOracle is not done with releasing patches for its Java SE this month as more will be released on the 19th of February. Oracle pulled the plug on an early February due to a serious vulnerability that affected Java at the browser level. Oracles sped up release did not include a small number of patches that where planned for inclusion. The patch that was released on February 1st contained 50 fixes that also includes 44 for vulnerabilities at the browser level. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:33:24 -0500 http://www.asktheoracle.net/a-single-query-where-the-ename-starts-with-or-contains-paul.html901079b559b30fcea237d39ca4e8f595I need to write a single Oracle query without using AND/OR where the ename may starts with or may contain 'paul'. This is quite a common task in SQL and Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:02:28 -0500 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Google-expands-infrastructure-as-a-service-into-Europeab72f3e96af7a8e8f531625d894ffcfdGoogle is expanding its infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) cloud computing platform into Europe as well as dropping the price of its cloud-based storage by 20%. Googles expansion into Europe means data traffic is closer to where its needed by European users. The data Centre in Europe supports Goggle APP Engine, Google cloud storage, Google SQL. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:04:34 -0500 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Oracle-increases-its-cloud-presencefb9a905ad8659938183e73c7d52d87dfOracles Cloud platform is set to expand its limits as a result of the company's partnership with Engine Yard. Oracle made an unstated investment in Engine Yard. The partnership is expected to raise Oracles cloud development platform so that its own applications will be more available in the cloud. Programming languages like Ruby, PHP and node.js are all based on Engine YArd PaaS platform. While Oracle was slow to get started in the cloud, it has done much to catch up and develop its cloud services. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:55:20 -0500 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#AWS-Cloud-is-now-certified-for-the-use-of-SAP-Business-Suites44cd2c3bc27b5151dca4f1e36605d8f0Amazon Web Services has been certified to run SAP's business intelligence on its cloud that will enable enterprises to gain more agility and infrastructure cost saving and allow them to standardise their use of public cloud. Users will be able to deploy mission critical SAP applications which include SAP Enterprise Resource Planning, SAP Customer Relationship Management and SAP Product Life Cycle Management. Customers can run SAP work loads based on AWS's pay-per-use model and only pay for resources used. Enterprises will be able to license SAP applications to run in AWS clpud from authorised SAP reseller or use their existing SAP software licences on Amazon EC2 with no additional SAP licence fees. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:48:03 -0500 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Cisco-to-buy-Cloud-Networking-company-Meraki5abd6aafee1658db6859addb0383b47eOn Sunday Cisco announced it intends to purchase Merki a vendor of technology for cloud based management of wireless LAN, security appliances, and mobile devices for US $1.2 billion. Cisco said in a statement that the acquisition of Meraki, complements and expands Cisco's strategy to offer more software - centric solutions to simplify network management. Cisco is targeting Meraki's technology for secure, cloud managed networks at midmarket businesses. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:48:37 -0500 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Microsoft-In-memory-to-challange-SAP-and-Oracle338a2bfbecd52e38256e729a02bec1e7Microsoft on Wednesday made 3 announcements related to its SQL server database business. Hekaton is a preview project that promises to bring-in-memory OLTP processing to the OLTP processing to the next release of the database. Microsoft's two other announcements was the release of service pack 1 for Microsoft's SQL server and announced the next release of the SQL server Parallel Data Warehouse. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:22:27 -0500 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Oracle-takes-a-share-in-PaaS-vendor-Engine-Yard9395264c4e229e60f94f647eaece4656Oracle has taken a share in Engine Yard maker of PaaS for Ruby, PHP and Node.js applications. It is expected that Oracle and Engine Yard are going to connect their respective PaaS offerings to enable rapid development of applications. The move by Oracle is meant to allow users of its Oracle Cloud PaaS more development options. The partnership with oracle will give Engine Yard access to new technologies. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:02:12 -0500 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Oracle-buys-Instantis3c987e7387db0f9fa740aba9fce5b5a6Oracle has increased its catalog of Fusion applications with another software acquisition of developer Instantis. Instantis sells project portfolio management software tools that help IT help desks and product managers track progress. The company is targeting cloud computing rivals like salesforce.com and SAP with its own products on the internet. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:50:07 -0500 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Exadata-rocking-the-tech-industryf47138844e5afcbde566565ba6c7e3eeOracles industry - leading engineered systems Exadata, Exalogic, and Exalytics - interlace - servers, storage and networking equipment in integrated boxes. Exadata X3 database is the newest addition to the engineered systems. Oracle is giving its customers more justification to realize they need to move beyond the traditional and non optimized systems of the past. Oracles strategy is all about designing IP rich hardware and software that are engineered from the ground up. Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:52:54 -0500 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Instantis-is-bought-by-Oracle-for-Project-Portfolio-Management-Softwared465945b0259ddf7db0023c3d4a33dd0Oracle on Thursday announced it has agreed to purchase PPM (project portfolio management) software vendor. Instantis has both on-premises and cloud based software which will be combined with primavera as well as Oracles next generation Fusion applications. The main product of Instantis is named Enterprise Track which incorporates the sharing of dashboards and reports. Thu, 8 Nov 2012 16:20:14 -0500 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#SAP-goes-after-salesforcecom-with-social-software-productsed015a19ef2a7dcf4dc98cf11d9729f0SAP last Wednesday made a series of announcements to define itself as a major player in the enterprise social software market. A new platform called SAP Jam mostly available it combines features from the Jam Enterprise social network along with the ones from SAPs stream work software for collaboration. SAP's social tools are aimed at solving discrete problems that customers currently have. SAP Jam is integrated with other applications in the company's portfolio including SAP CRM , Sales On Demand and Financials On Demand. Tue, 6 Nov 2012 17:02:32 -0500 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Rackspace-offer-allows-users-to-build-customized-virtual-networksd8b35f6da727710f1a3c33a4e10d47b7Rackspace announced cloud networks that lets customers create multiple networks , or tiers when using cloud based virtual machines. Normally Rackspace offers either a public or private network for customers using vLANS (virtual Local Area Networks) separating customers using fire walls. Cloud Networks incorporate IP from the OpenStack quantum project which is focused on virtual networking. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:46:27 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#SAP-Reveal-Pricing-Polices-for-cloud-intergrationsfa25094a0576005cbbc6249f33bab2a3SAP revealed a set of pricing and polices for putting together its cloud-based and on premises applications providing some options at no charge while others cost customers additional money. A new cloud-based integration service is now available only as an additional for SAP's customer On Demand application but will also be added to others. At the moment SAP charges 7.5% of a customer on Demand subscription for the new cloud integration option. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:06:44 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#SAP-Launch-Cloud-Platform-that-was-built-on-Hana4e8e42f64c430ff170dc97d471a151beOn Tuesday SAP launched that they are launching the first in a series of planned cloud based applications and data base services. Both services run on the Hana in memory database. SAP is challenging salesforce.com's Heroku unit with a new Java based cloud development platform called SAP NetWeaver Cloud. SAP's new platform is called SAP Hana cloud and it includes both App and DB services. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:40:48 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#SAP-adds-HANA-In-memory-database-to-Amazon-Web-Services78b2d42500bdc6f948e61fba63febbc7On Tuesday SAP announced at the Tech Ed conference in Las Vegas that they have made HANA In - memory database available on Amazon Web Services at an Hourly rate which gives customers and Partners a way to try out the platform without investing in hardware and software licenses. Customers can Run HANA on AWS for US$0.99 Per hour plus Amazons charges. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:23:40 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Oracles-cloud-progressde302d860ffdbbbd774b01eb99ccb44bAt Oracle Open world 2011 the company delivered new cloud services with a focus on selling to Oracles own base. The strategy is needed to deliver enterprise - class applications. Most of Oracles new announcements were the integration of its new SaaS acquisitions from 2011 to 2012 where social sites, business intelligence and marketing services. Oracle is filling out a portfolio of SaaS services that include its fusion applications. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:10:03 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Shortage-of-skilled-IT-workers-in-Asia915a2aa08fef09d7e675a16b85b16011Data from Hong Kong suggest that hiring expectations in the technology sector are higher then the other sectors. The observations came from Employment Trends report which revealed the job market has stabilised in Hong Kong. Most companies are focusing on process improvements and efficiencies this means project management skills are highly sort after for big business intelligence and business process management projects. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 22:34:17 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Cisco-Release-OpenStack-Distributionbd9374f7ed85ba2e9f703ed5d6a865e5Cisco has rolled out a free distribution of the open source Cloud management. Cisco is one of a number of OpenStack member organization that have released distributions of open source cloud. Folsom the latest version of OpenStack code includes a new feature called Quantum that allows for virtual networking in clouds that are powered by OpenStack. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:44:31 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Amazon-Web-services-upgrade-cloud---based-Linux04f37263f222b3e1bc35090ebd6f3071The Linux AMI (Amazon Machine Image) is a supported Linux image offered by Amazon for use on its Elastic Compute Cloud . AWS Linux AMI version 2012.09 is based on version 3.2.30 of the Linux Kernel. A new addition is version 2.15 of R language. The AMI supports multiple versions of both Apache and PHP which are designed to to work together in specific combinations. Apache 2.2 in conjunction with PHP 5.3 is the default. Version 2.4 of Apache was released earlier this year which was the first major upgrade since 2005. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:28:37 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Red-hat-and-zend-sign-a-deal-on-OpenShift-PHP-cloudce3140f8a4ac147387eca13a5136eea3Red Hat has signed a deal with Zend which will see the two companies cooperate on getting the OpenShift cloud to run the commercial-grade PHP engine called Zend server. Zend well be making a open shift destination platform for PHP applications coded by by developers using Zend studio. Under the deal singed by the 2 companies Zend server will be available on the hosted version of the openshift platform cloud. Red Hat and Zend are taking up enterprise-grade support that comes with Zend server as well as data caching. OpenShift API's have been integrated into Zend server which allows for Red Hats platform cloud to manage the Zend engine and for the Zend engine to reach back out to openshift. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:46:52 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Oracle-Sheds-light-on-database-12cd932a4bba778e4de5368bd67ad0346e3Oracle on Monday gave attendees of the open world conference in San Francisco a deeper look at its new 12c database and Exadata X3 machine. The key feature of 12c which is set to release sometime next year is multienancy which allows the user if they choose to create multiple "pluggable" databases that reside within a single database container. "Database 12c makes much more efficient use of hardware resources saving companies money", Andy Mendelsohn said. Tue, 9 Oct 2012 18:45:12 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Cloud-will-not-be-cheaper-then-On---Premisecf623801c027e699ec1728323cccb05cDeploying applications in the cloud is not going to be cheaper then deploying on - premise infrastructure but the service benefits make the cost of adapting it worthwhile. Martin Saunders speaking at the Apps world summit in London said "People understand that cloud is not cheaper . It is always going to be cheaper for a company to buy a server and run it them selves". Saunders said that people often compare the cost of running a server in the cloud. They conclude that the cost of the on-premise server can be written off in three years compared to the clouds on - going expenses. Mon, 8 Oct 2012 18:46:28 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Oracle-Releases-Pricing-for-Cloud-software-offerings41d41d64f92ed20010212e31c1d346b4Oracle's website now has pricing for its on-demand database and Java development service, as well as for some applications. Pricing for the database service, which uses version 11g R2 starts at US $ 175 per month for one schema, 5GB of disk storage and 30GB of data transfer. For $2,000 per month developers get 50GB of storage and 300GB of data transfer, but only one schema. Mon, 8 Oct 2012 15:43:31 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Verizon-Launches-eHealth-cloud-service73b483228fd519f6896a04c79463a6f9Virzon's Enterprise Solutions group revealed a cloud service portfolio for the healthcare Industry that can meet Federal Health Insurance Portability and accountability ACT requirements for safe guarding electronic health information. Verizon is building its new SaaS and hosted services off its acquisition of cloud services provider Terremark and security services provider cyber trust. New healthcare-enabled services are: Colocation, managed hosting, public and private enterprise private clouds. Tue, 2 Oct 2012 20:22:57 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Oracles-databases-are-easy-to-hack41c077da6b684ac0d59594bd66365fc4a researcher has showed that oracles databases could be hacked with brute force attacks using only the database's name and a username. Esteban Martinez Fayo, who works for App Sec Inc, was demonstrating his discovery at a security conference in Argentina. Martinez Fayo says he discovered cryptographic flaws in Oracles password authentication that allows for an easy brute force hack. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:30:33 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Google-to-set-up-Data-center-in-Chiledd46c577a097e81ed3ce15dffa87125eGoogle is setting up a data centre in Chile to ensure its users across Latin America have fast and reliable access to its services. Google has said "that as internet usage in Latin America grows, People are looking for information and entertainment, new business opportunities. We're building this data centre to make sure that our users across Latin America and the word have fast and reliable access to all of Google's services". Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:20:42 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Document-Details-Oracles-HCM-Plans1c79090fd898913bb8c7e5abc9f88021Oracle is keen on taking an ample share of the increasingly hot HCM (human capital management) software market. The 48 page document is dated this month and shows a detailed set of positioning statements for Oracles technology. Oracle spent US $1.9 billion to buy Taleo which focuses on talent management segment within HCM. The Taleo deal came after rival Sap bought Taleo competitor SuccessFactors for $3.4 billion. Sun, 9 Sep 2012 17:05:30 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Oracle-fixes-Java-secuirty7fce75d8ab620718db303856ec5cb1d3Oracle has released a new version of Java to fix security holes that where so severe that experts recommended Internet users disable the plugin at once. The fix is now available for download for both users and developers. Oracle wrote in a blog post that they recommended customers apply the security patch as soon as possible. Mon, 3 Sep 2012 23:48:24 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Oracle-releases-Java-SE7-update-6d61fe2c769797f015fefe3b132f541dbOracle announced on Tuesday that it will start offering direct downloads and auto - updates to Java on OS X beginning with the release of Java standard Edition Update 6. The release of Java SE7 now makes OS X a fully supported platform, which includes the JRE that end users install to run Java-based applications. Sun, 26 Aug 2012 17:47:13 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Amazon-Adds-more-features-to-Oracle-Data-base347e1127e8efb298ae607e30e25e12bfOn Thursday Amazon web Services announced four new features for Amazons RDS for Oracle which includes the ability to run the database in a private cloud. The new features are support for Oracle Application Express, XML DB, and time zone. Apex is a free web application development tool for the oracle database. Sun, 19 Aug 2012 20:38:59 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Red-Hat-plans-to-release-Enterprise-ready---Openstack-Packagee3c3b469bcdb451de936874f505385baRed Hat has plans to release a enterprise grade version of Openstack open source software for hosting IaaS deployments. The release of Openstack will run on the company's Linux distribution, Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The first commercial release will be based on the upcoming Fulsom release of Openstack due in September. Thu, 16 Aug 2012 18:47:52 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Oracle-extends-Java-6-support52fc101a417182515cf8002eb87cba67Oracle has extended support for its JDK 6 again as it looks to give developers more time to change over to Java 7. Oracle will not be ending support for the JDK in November updates will be released though 2013. Oracle had planned to bring the product to its "end stage" last month but decided to extend it to November. Previously available versions of JDK 6 will remain available via Java archive for testing and debugging. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:31:49 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Oracles-cloud-read-for-Escalationbdeba6755d2c95ab3abcf58994df6867Oracle's emphasis on cloud computing is not going to die down any-time soon. On Thursday the vendor held the first in 100 cloud builder summit events scheduled for locations around the world between now and December. Attendees will learn how they can build "enterprise cloud environment" in just two hours using Oracle's technology. Mon, 6 Aug 2012 00:04:59 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Oracles-CRM-update-to-focuses-on-Industriescda052978914501e19b4bc92101dde68Oracle is looking to differentiate its cloud CRM software from that sold by its rivals. Oracles CRM on Demand Release 20 that was announced on Tuesday adds features for life services, financial services, insurance and automotive companies. The new features are available with tools for specific industries. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:43:21 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#RHEL-Available-in-Amazons-cloud0b2c8ce65ba17041e8450e95e38ce047Amazon web services has added the ability to run Red hat Linux as a reserved Instance which allows users to cut their costs. Reserved instances are complement to Amazon's on - demand Instances. Reserved Instances give enterprises the option to make a one time payment for each Instance they wont to reserve. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 22:22:45 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#SAP-Australia-wins-Cloud-deal6888423f80fc6b59ccb8b791196265efSAP Australia announced that NSW Trade & Investment has selected SAP as its partner to deliver cloud-based software-as-a-service solutions to the department and its agencies. The agency according to SAP expects to deliver savings of more than $12.5 million annually by enabling greater efficiencies across the entire organisation. Sun, 29 Jul 2012 22:56:13 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Oracle-to-buy-Involverc630cec9da13fdb90d4ce7a8310cf97dOracle Corp, the world's largest maker of database software, is buying Involver makes software tools that let companies interact with customers on both Facebook and Twitter Inc social networking services. Its products also let marketers create facebook pages to represent their brands. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:55:38 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#SAP-to-expect-a-strong-second-quaterc3fb8352dcc5bce7ac806899d67bbd92Software provider SAP expects a strong second quarter with revenue up 18% from last year to 3.9 billion Euro's for the 3 months leading to June. In statement the German ERP Giant said "Our record performance speaks for its self. we delivered double digit growth in all regions driven by strong momentum from the core as well as SAP Hana, mobile and the Cloud." Sun, 15 Jul 2012 20:04:47 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Dropbox-Doubles-capacity383220495653f77a81154034cc972dc9Drop-box announced on Tuesday that it is doubling the capacity of its plans whilst keeping its prices the same. Drop-box is also offering a new 500GB service plan. The company's service plans begin with 2GB free storage and the first paid upgrade Drop-box Pro had been 50GB for $9.99 a month or $99.99 per year. The 100GB plan was $19.99 a month or $199.99 a year. Drop-box pro now comes in 100GB and 500GB service plans but at the price of the original 50GB and 100GB plans. Wed, 11 Jul 2012 03:50:40 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#HP-Cloud-to-Focus-on-Open-Source8469d5ed68df33e38ba6000958a7d27eHp's Strategy revolves around tools to manage a hybrid cloud which combines on-premise IT infrastructure with public cloud resources. Hp's Converged Cloud model manages four layers public, private and hybrid clouds along with traditional IT. Sun, 1 Jul 2012 21:31:11 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Red-Hat-puts-Paas-Cloud-into-production5ca4bd1d73470ec82fd47b712896f3d7Red Hat revealed its plans to commercialize its open shift cloud at its JBoss World and Red Hat Summit event in Boston. Open shift was created to run Java, Ruby and Python applications. It supports Oracles MySQL database and 10gens MongoDB NoSQL big data store. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:08:30 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#EU-fund-cloud-based-supercomputers-for-SMEs53779027ff765b00cc945b9ce4b747f3A project backed by the European Commission will allow small and medium sized enterprises to access to cloud based supercomputers to run complex engineering simulations. The project aims to provide a Europe wide super computer cloud that will give small companies access to expertise and resources. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:12:39 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#SAP-looks-to-Create-new-program-for-HANA-Databaseee239b0c33af6f3373831f3c525a99f4SAP is creating a new program that works with its HANA in-memory database. 1800 consultants have already received training in HANA since it was released a year ago. The new programming will provide a deeper level of engagement with SAP. The program is meant to help HANA experts share knowledge and experiences. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 22:57:54 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Oracles-Cloud-Vs-its-Competitors69bfd4a21dcb4c3dd4ecb684cf319efdOracle's chief executive was dishing out the hyperbole recently with his announcement of the company's new cloud offerings. Here is a more sober comparison with its competitors. Sun, 17 Jun 2012 02:00:36 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Configuring-and-Managing-Private-Cloud-with-Oracle-Enterprise-Manager-12ca539d484e140c534944d2e5955323c40This webinar on June 20th is the first of three webinars on Enterprise Manager from the IOUG (International Oracle Users Group). This session will include a step walk-through for cloud and self-service administrators setting up a private cloud based on Oracle VM 3.0 to provide infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and platform as a service (PaaS). Sat, 16 Jun 2012 20:57:53 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Microsofts-Azure-is-open-soruce-friendly24f15e988ff9d6303aeff1ece6153881Microsoft will support Ubuntu and OpenSuse on the latest version of its Azure Cloud service. The company looks to be supporting open source tools and the Linux operating system on its Azure Cloud platform. Azure Microsoft provides Virtual Machines enabling businesses to run their existing Windows and Linux based applications in the cloud. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:09:45 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Cisco-router-allows-Enterprises-to-connect-to-the-Cloudf82b6ee0f43c2660a0b0ee6dd3d48c11Cisco this week has released its Cloud Connected Solution software for its ISR and ASR routers that is designed to allow enterprises to access cloud networks and services. Cloud Connected Solution which also includes a Cloud Service Router that allows Enterprises to extend their VPN's into the cloud. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:56:15 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Free-Oracle-PartitioningAdvance-Compression-Hands-on-Workshop-Dublin---13-Junedc4eee5ebd2c72b71b0db1fe80934276The Oracle Technology Network will hold a free 1 day workshop on database partitioning and advance compression in Dublin on 13th June. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:19:53 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#RedHat-releases-cloud-management-platform1cf2c96ea6950cf1538a77c310981aceCloudforms is an open hybrid cloud-management platform for maintaining Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) hybrid clouds. Cloud form is another medium that open source solutions provider RedHat is using. Cloud form offers a lot of support for tools and applications from other vendors to be integrated within the infrastructure , so that customers are not locked into being stuck with solutions from one provider. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:08:03 -0400 http://www.asktheoracle.net/oracle-databases-blog.html#Oracle-to-expand-social-GRM-technologydb5b8e5150fa2faac2048756d1ef04d4Oracle is going head-to-head with salesforce.com, following its purchase of collective intellect, a specialist 'Social intelligence'. Oracles purchase comes one day after salesforce announced its acquisition of buddy media and one week after Oracle acquired social media management. Wed, 6 Jun 2012 21:44:38 -0400