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Larry Ellison stories

Larry Ellison, the enigmatic figure behind Oracle Corporation, has continually captivated the technology sector with his strategic moves and outspoken views. His journey from CEO to Executive Chairman and CTO of Oracle showcases his adaptability and vision for the future of the tech giant. Ellison's interests span from the intricacies of database technologies to the high stakes of America's Cup sailing, reflecting a diverse portfolio of passions.

Through his career, Ellison has been at the forefront of innovation, notably with Oracle's embrace of a people-less future through its database technologies. Not one to shy away from controversy, he has openly criticized competitors, demonstrating a fierce commitment to his company's advancements. His involvement in cybersecurity and cloud technologies illustrates a deep understanding of the industry's evolving challenges. Beyond technology, Ellison's heartfelt contributions and strategic partnerships highlight a multifaceted leader invested in both his company's success and the broader tech community's prosperity.

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Oracle & Imagene launch CanvOI to advance cancer research

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Oracle and Imagene launch CanvOI, a pan-cancer model on Oracle Cloud, aiming to revolutionise global cancer diagnosis and treatment with AI-driven oncology intelligence.
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Oracle and Microsoft unveil cloud integration partnership

Mon, 18th Sep 2023
Oracle and Microsoft team up to launch Oracle Database@Azure, offering customers unprecedented flexibility and efficiency in managing cloud-based operations.
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SailGP taps into Oracle NetSuite to support ongoing growth

Fri, 13th Jan 2023
SailGP has taken advantage of an integrated business system to manage financial processes in new countries, broadcast opportunities, and revenue streams.
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CloudWorld: Ellison speaks on cloud and industry apps with healthcare focus

Thu, 20th Oct 2022
Ellison's speech focused on two main topics, which were open multi-cloud infrastructure and complete end-to-end industry applications.
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Auldhouse named sole Oracle-approved training partner

Tue, 25th Feb 2020
Auldhouse has been named Oracle's exclusive training partner in NZ, offering a range of Oracle University courses.
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Oracle staff condemn Larry Ellison's support for Donald Trump

Thu, 20th Feb 2020
Over 7,000 Oracle employees urge the company to reassess its ethics and diversity stance after founder Larry Ellison's public support for Donald Trump.
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Oracle's Larry Ellison writes heartfelt obituary for co-CEO Mark Hurd

Mon, 21st Oct 2019
Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd has passed away at the age of 62, leaving behind a legacy of leadership in the technology industry.
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Exclusive interview: Oracle on winning the cybersecurity war

Mon, 4th Dec 2017
Rohit Gupta, Oracle VP of cybersecurity talks about how automation is playing a key role in cybersecurity strategies.
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Oracle's Larry Ellison calls out AWS as slow and expensive

Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Larry Ellison slams AWS, touting Oracle's new database as faster, cheaper, and more reliable during a fiery demonstration.
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New Oracle database embraces a people-less future

Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Oracle, Chairman and CTO, Larry Ellison yesterday introduced the latest version of their database technologies.
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Who are 2016’s top tech billionaires? Don't worry, they're all men

Fri, 4th Nov 2016
While 2016 has been a tumultuous year for lots of companies, tech billionaires continue to dominate the ranks of the world’s wealthiest people.
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Ellison 'steps down' from Oracle

Fri, 19th Sep 2014
Oracle's Larry Ellison steps down as CEO after 37 years, taking on a new role as executive chairman and CTO, with Catz and Hurd stepping up.
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Ellison skips Oracle keynote for America's Cup

Fri, 27th Sep 2013
With over 60,000 people registered to attend this year's OpenWorld conference, hundreds streamed out of the centre after hearing the news.
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Confirmed: HP's Hurd moves to Oracle

Tue, 7th Sep 2010
Former HP Chief Executive Mark Hurd has been appointed Co-President of Oracle, the US software giant has confirmed.