Can Oracle be a contender in the virtualization wars? | Database Journal

Can Oracle be a contender in the virtualization wars?

Mar 16, 2009
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[From Eye on Oracle]

Oracle has always been known as a fierce competitor, but when it comes to one area — virtualization — the software giant has stayed somewhat out of the limelight.

Is that about to change?

Oracle is reportedly in talks to acquire Virtual Iron, the fifth-largest server virtualization vendor,, and if they close the deal, the answer may very well be yes.

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