Oracle CEO Larry Ellison: NSA surveillance is "essential"

Oracle CEO Larry Ellison: NSA surveillance is "essential"

Larry Ellison is America's third richest man. His company, Oracle, makes a widely-used database that handles everything from online banking to airline reservations. Charlie Rose spoke to Ellison at his compound, near San Francisco.

Oracle, Leidos Contract Targeted by US Pentagon Cost-Cutters

The US Department of Defense said it will terminate a plan to use Oracle Corp. software to manage its civilian workforce as part of the Pentagon’s cost-cutting efforts.

Oracle reinforced its presence in the logistics market with a successful alliance with Whirlpool, the global manufacturer of appliances. The company’s transport management platform (OTM) identifies how to improve the supply chain and reduce costs. “Our mission in logistics, with OTM, was perfectly suited to Whirlpool’s needs, as it allows process automation, reduction of human intervention time and a more accurate analysis of demand forecasts, p…