Tech Update: Oracle Growth Plans Worry Rivals and Customers

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September 22, 2010 Tech Update

Oracle Growth Plans Worry Rivals and Customers By ASHLEE VANCE A string of acquisitions peaking with the purchase of Sun Microsystems puts Oracle in a position to control more of businesses' technology purchases. Advertising Google Campaign to Build Up Its Display Ads By CLAIRE CAIN MILLER The company's interactive billboard going up Wednesday in Times Square has a message for both Madison Avenue and Wall Street: Google has a business beyond search ads. ADVERTISEMENT Film Director Comes to the Defense of a Convicted Internet Pirate By ERIC PFANNER Jean Luc-Godard donated to the legal fund for a photographer who faces a fine of 20,000 euros for violating musical copyrights. Gadget for N.F.L. Stadiums Vies for Fans' Inattention By RICHARD SANDOMIR FanVision, a handheld gadget that made its debut this year at N.F.L. stadiums, allows fans to watch the game they are at, out-of-town games and the NFL Red Zone channel. Online Marketer Settles With New York for $5.2 Million By TANZINA VEGA The company, Webloyalty, was accused of offering loyalty and discount programs to consumers without saying they would be charged for the privilege. City Room M.T.A. Brings TVs to the Subway By SHANE DIXON KAVANAUGH In a quest for revenue, baseball highlights will be shown on the shuttle between Times Square and Grand Central. Post a Comment Technology Most E-Mailed Code That Tracks Users' Browsing Prompts Lawsuits Oracle Growth Plans Worry Rivals and Customers Bits: Twitter Is Hacked Tuesday Morning H.P. Settles Lawsuit Against Hurd Gadgetwise: An Easy, Painless Way to Keep a PC in Shape Film Director Comes to the Defense of a Convicted Internet Pirate 3-D Printing Spurs a Manufacturing Revolution Internet Service Upgrade Coming to Poor and Rural Schools A Professor's Review of Online Cheat Sheets Cloud Computing Hits Snag in Europe ADVERTISEMENT Get home delivery of The New York Times for as low as $3.15 a week.

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