Enterprise, Open Source, and Why Better is not Enough
Explores resistance to disruptive tech like open source and cloud computing, analyzing why businesses often stick with legacy systems despite clear advantages.
Explores resistance to disruptive tech like open source and cloud computing, analyzing why businesses often stick with legacy systems despite clear advantages.
A technical attendee's review of the 2010 RittmanMead BI Forum, focusing on deep-dive sessions and previews of the upcoming OBIEE 11g.
Oracle terminates its official Support Blog and social media presence, silencing direct community communication about support issues.
Developer announces joining SpringSource/VMware as Senior Consultant, reflecting on past work with Spring and enterprise Java.
A developer's critical rant about the problematic migration from Oracle Metalink to the new My Oracle Support system, focusing on poor usability and performance.
An analysis of the declining Oracle BI Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) online community, citing beginner-dominated forums and poor user etiquette.
Oracle's October Critical Patch Update addresses security vulnerabilities in OBIEE and Oracle Application Server, requiring immediate attention.
Clarifies the correct Oracle support portal URL for accessing Metalink 3 service requests to avoid errors.
Reference guide for OBIEE (Oracle Business Intelligence) error and message codes, linking to official Oracle documentation.
A developer's rant about confusing terminology and unclear upgrade steps in Oracle BI Applications (OBIA) documentation.
Discusses the scalability advantages of the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, using examples like Facebook and Salesforce.
A 2008 link roundup discussing open source commandments, Linux desktop strategies, and industry moves from companies like rPath and Microsoft.
Hippo, a tech company, announces its expansion into the US through the acquisition of BlueSunrise, citing client demand and shared work in the Apache Software Foundation.