News for 'Oracle'

Accenture, Oracle numbers dampen Indian IT spirits

Accenture, Oracle numbers dampen Indian IT spirits

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

It might take a little longer for demand to pick up in India's IT outsourcing services industry.

Larry cedes driver seat at Oracle but with one hand on wheel

Larry cedes driver seat at Oracle but with one hand on wheel

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Current executives Mark Hurd and Safra Catz will provide at least temporary stability by sharing the CEO role.

MP babu spoils Oracle's party

MP babu spoils Oracle's party

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

Oracle awards for 22 Indian e-gov projects

Oracle awards for 22 Indian e-gov projects

Rediff.com11 Jan 2006

Twenty-two Indian e-governance projects were declared winners of the Oracle Excellence in e-Governance awards at the Oracle Open World in Mumbai.

Oracle to get more clients via i-Flex

Oracle to get more clients via i-Flex

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

Global IT major Oracle plans to use its Indian acquisition i-Flex to acquire more customers in the banking sector. Their joint sales pitch has now fetched them their first client among US retail banks

i-flex share: Oracle offers Rs 2,100

i-flex share: Oracle offers Rs 2,100

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

Enterprise software leader Oracle, which last year acquired Indian banking software firm i-flex Solutions, has made a final offer of Rs 2,100 per share to shareholders as it seeks to increase its stake to 90 per cent.

Oracle to hire 1,400 more in India

Oracle to hire 1,400 more in India

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

Global enterprise software company Oracle on Tuesday said it would increase its headcount in India to 10,000 in the next eight months, while expanding into nine non-metro cities.

Oracle makes highest offer of Rs 93 lakh at IIT-Guwahati

Oracle makes highest offer of Rs 93 lakh at IIT-Guwahati

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Public sector firms presented interesting offers on Day Zero placements at the IITs.

Oracle to buy Siebel for $5.85bn

Oracle to buy Siebel for $5.85bn

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

The Siebel acquisition, expected to close early 2006, affects about 4,000 customers.

Oracle to buy Sun Microsystems for $7.4 bn

Oracle to buy Sun Microsystems for $7.4 bn

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

Oracle Corporation has announced that it will acquire Sun Microsystems for $7.4 billion.

Oracle gives $5.4 mn for IT training in Karnataka

Oracle gives $5.4 mn for IT training in Karnataka

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Oracle India has announced an in-kind grant of $5.4 million to provide specialised training in information technology to students in 100 polytechnic institutes in Karnataka under its Oracle Academy programme.

Oracle India plans to hire 3,500 by May 2012

Oracle India plans to hire 3,500 by May 2012

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

The company is looking to support its hiring campaign through innovative social media initiatives, using platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, YouTube and the Oracle HR blog.

Microsoft, Oracle, Google step up hiring in India

Microsoft, Oracle, Google step up hiring in India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

US firms are seeking Indian engineers to work on technologies similar to their global counterparts

Can bolting bovine replace Germany's oracle octopus?

Can bolting bovine replace Germany's oracle octopus?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Could a runaway celebrity cow replace the late Paul the 'oracle' octopus as the next animal with the ability to foretell the fortunes of Germany's national soccer team?

Oracle to buy 20% in i-flex via open offer

Oracle to buy 20% in i-flex via open offer

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

Oracle Global (Mauritius) along with Oracle Corporation has made an open offer to acquire 20 per cent equity of i-flex Solutions.

Oracle to recruit 300 IT professionals in India

Oracle to recruit 300 IT professionals in India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2003

Oracle is set to recruit about 300 IT professionals in India by this year-end, Keith Budge, regional managing director, South Asia, Oracle said on Monday.

HP sues ex-CEO to stop him from joining Oracle

HP sues ex-CEO to stop him from joining Oracle

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Hewlett-Packard Co sued its former chief executive Mark Hurd to block him from joining rival Oracle Corp as a senior executive, alleging the hiring breaches his exit agreement and will lead to a transfer of technology giant's trade secrets to a competitor.

Indians Work More Than Chinese!

Indians Work More Than Chinese!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The average Indian works 46.7 hours per week, surpassing even China's 46.1 hours. In some sectors, the numbers are even more staggering.

Harry the oracle otter predicts Spain victory over Russia

Harry the oracle otter predicts Spain victory over Russia

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Spain will beat Russia in Sunday's World Cup last 16 match in Moscow -- at least if you believe Harry, the so-called 'oracle' otter in Sochi who has so far correctly forecast the hosts' two victories and one defeat at the tournament.

Oracle plans to buy Hexaware centre

Oracle plans to buy Hexaware centre

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

Oracle sees India market catching up

Oracle sees India market catching up

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

Oracle's Ellison highest paid CEO in US

Oracle's Ellison highest paid CEO in US

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

With a pay packet of $84.5 million, software major Oracle's Larry Ellison has emerged as the highest paid CEO in the US last year

Critical Java bug still remains despite Oracle's move

Critical Java bug still remains despite Oracle's move

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

All versions of Java 7 through update 10 are affected.

Oracle to train teachers in North-east

Oracle to train teachers in North-east

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

With the objective to take the cyber world and e-learning to the doorsteps of students in the interiors of North East via its Corporate Social Responsibility venture -- think.com, Oracle Education Foundation has embarked upon an initiative to train teachers in the region.

Oracle launches ERP solution for small firms

Oracle launches ERP solution for small firms

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

Oracle has announced the availability of a hosted Enterprise Resource Planning solution for small and medium enterptises in India through its certified partner, Zensar.

'Blessed that I get to do what I love the most'

'Blessed that I get to do what I love the most'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'It was about being clear with our plans and executing our processes rather than thinking about who we are facing and what the result would be. I'm glad that first spell worked for me," he added about his effort last night.'

Oracle not to delist i-flex for 5 more yrs

Oracle not to delist i-flex for 5 more yrs

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

To consider open offer if price falls below Rs 2,100 a share.

Saurabh Netravalkar is destiny's child, says father

Saurabh Netravalkar is destiny's child, says father

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'His focus is like that only, he will give his 100 per cent in whatever he takes up, be it studying or be it playing cricket.'

Oracle not to merge with i-flex

Oracle not to merge with i-flex

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

Spain, Germany in transfer tussle for oracle octopus

Spain, Germany in transfer tussle for oracle octopus

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Madrid zoo made a transfer bid for Paul the oracle octopus on Thursday, telling his aquarium in Germany it would outbid all others and give him a warm welcome in gratitude for predicting Spain's soccer World Cup win.

India to beat US in IT: Oracle

India to beat US in IT: Oracle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

Silicon Valley is in danger of losing its crown as home of the technology start-up as India is on course to become the new hotbed of innovation, according to the chairman of Oracle, the world's second largest software group.

Oracle octopus gets behind England's 2018 WC bid

Oracle octopus gets behind England's 2018 WC bid

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

Paul the oracle octopus has become an ambassador for England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup, officials said on Friday

Oracle offers to buy PeopleSoft for $5.1 billion

Oracle offers to buy PeopleSoft for $5.1 billion

Rediff.com6 Jun 2003

Oracle Corp., the world's No. 2 software maker, said on Friday it offered to buy rival PeopleSoft Inc for $5.1 billion, four days after PeopleSoft offered to buy another rival, J D Edwards & Co.

Rivals Microsoft and Oracle team up on push into cloud

Rivals Microsoft and Oracle team up on push into cloud

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Both are facing growing pressure from new rivals selling cheaper services.

Oracle's Ellison highest paid CEO, Nooyi 147th

Oracle's Ellison highest paid CEO, Nooyi 147th

Rediff.com23 Apr 2009

Business publication Forbes has ranked Ellison as the top paid chief executive in America followed by Occidental Petroleum's Ray R Irani at the second spot with a compensation of $222.64 million. Among the India-origin chief executives, the list features soft drinks maker Pepsico's Indra Nooyi, banking entity Citigroup's Vikram Pandit, financial services firm Hartford Financial Services' Ramani Aiyer and software company Adobe System's Shantanu Narayen, among others.

Oracle India staff now get hour-based pay?

Oracle India staff now get hour-based pay?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

Company sources explain that if an employee is a billable resource for 15 days a month, he will be paid in full for that period while for the rest of the period, he is paid a "nominal" amount. Replying to an email query, a company spokesperson in India said: "Oracle does not comment on speculation or rumours."

IPL 2025: A star-studded affair, but where's Ben Stokes?

IPL 2025: A star-studded affair, but where's Ben Stokes?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Ben Stokes is notably absent from the list of 1,574 players who have registered for the IPL 2025 mega auction, scheduled for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.