Editors' Picks
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Oracle Q3 revenues down, operating profitability up, net income flat
Oracle’s Q3 sales dip 1% to $9bn, compared with Q3 the year before, but operating profitability is up and free cash flow in good shape21 Mar 2013
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Experts debate big data vs. SQL development
Traditional SQL databases may have lost mindshare with some app developers, but they're still the right choice for most projects, says one expert.20 Mar 2013
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Sustainability technology solutions: Green ERP, building modeling
Solution providers interested in sustainability technology are finding good potential around green ERP products and business modeling consulting.20 Mar 2013
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MySQL security analysis: Mitigating MySQL zero-day flaws
In the wake of several recent MySQL zero-day vulnerabilities, expert Michael Cobb assesses the state of MySQL security. Is a MySQL alternative needed?19 Mar 2013
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Are JD Edwards and Oracle mobile applications the future of business?
Soaring mobility adoption means enterprises have to 'go mobile.' Learn why JD Edwards and Oracle mobile apps will change business in the near future.15 Mar 2013
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Secunia: More focus needed on third-party application security
Secunia highlights the growing need for better third-party application security, plus Microsoft's security improvements, and the growing cost of zero-days.14 Mar 2013
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Oracle's Nimbula IaaS buy sparks open source speculation
Oracle's acquisition of Nimbula this week set the industry abuzz with speculation about whether Oracle will go the open source cloud route.14 Mar 2013
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Who's blocking the adoption of cloud financial accounting software?
Experts say that at some organizations, IT might play a bigger role in the slow adoption of cloud-based financial accounting software than finance.21 Feb 2013
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ERP deployment delays growing longer, survey finds
A combination of economic and organizational factors is slowing down ERP deployment projects, according to a new report.20 Feb 2013
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Can open source content management tools support e-commerce sites?
It's important to consider user experience and flexibility when choosing open source content management or commercial tools for e-commerce sites.20 Feb 2013
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Mitigations for an Oracle database authentication vulnerability
A patch for an Oracle database authentication vulnerability was only released for version 12. Expert Nick Lewis discusses mitigations for 11.1 users.20 Feb 2013
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What's brewing for Java in 2013: A look at Java technology news
Java technology news is constantly shifting. This article takes a look at the important Java trends right now, at the start of 2013.18 Feb 2013
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In an information downpour, data virtualization products bloom
Data virtualization technology is playing a larger role in the data integration market, and it has the explosion of data types and sources to thank.15 Feb 2013
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Open source community heckles Oracle Linux update
The Oracle Linux update is just Red Hat in Oracle clothing, observers say. But it is enterprise-ready.13 Feb 2013
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Should you consider VirtualBox for server virtualization?
On desktops, VirtualBox offers many core virtualization features, such as OS testing and VM creation. Could it function as a hypervisor alternative?12 Feb 2013
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Four questions to consider when looking for cloud cost savings
Forrester analyst James Staten zeroes in on four questions CIOs should ask to determine if they're on the right track for cloud cost savings.06 Feb 2013
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Get executive approval for enterprise BI projects by emphasizing value
Database, application and senior IT managers can get executive approval for their BI projects by spotlighting the value of proper implementation.05 Feb 2013
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Convenience of mobile accounts payable software brings security risk
While one expert says wide adoption of mobile AP software like Kofax MarkView is a few years away, interest among users is picking up.24 Jan 2013
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Talent management systems quiz
Are you an expert on talent management systems, or could your knowledge benefit from some brushing up? Find out by taking this seven-question quiz.21 Jan 2013
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Backup hardware: 2012 Products of the Year finalists
Find out the eight product finalists in the Storage magazine/SearchStorage.com backup hardware category.14 Jan 2013
Storage Management Strategies for the CIO