Oracle has been good to Java, despite early fears

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	Oracle has been good to Java, despite early fears Despite fears that Oracle would not be the ideal shepherd for Java, the platform has benefited since Oracle took over in early 2010, says IDC analyst Al Hilwa. Such fears led Java founder James Gosling to depart Oracle not long after the company transitioned from Sun. "Many of the fears of the broader Java community have not materialized," said Hilwa. "Oracle has navigated most decisions with a deliberate and decisive approach that should inspire the community's confidence in Java's long-term prospects." Read More WHITE PAPER: SkillSoft Must-Haves for Connecting the Global Infrastructure IT plays a critical role when enterprises are planning expansion into China, India, Brazil and other geographies. Cultural, technical and legal barriers can all slow building a successful IT infrastructure in emerging markets. Hear from peers who have successfully overcome obstacles and seized the opportunities in these regions. Learn More. In this Issue ITU seeks public input on the future of Internet regulation Lenovo's profit up 30 percent, mobile business unit continues to grow U.S. loses fight to keep tight hold on Megaupload evidence WHITE PAPER: Innotas The Business Case for Project Portfolio Management This whitepaper presents CIOs and IT executives with best practices and real-world examples of how companies are using Project Portfolio Management and IT Governance solutions to help drive innovations within their IT organization. Learn More ITU seeks public input on the future of Internet regulation The United Nations' International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has called for a public consultation on a draft document ahead of a December meeting to finalize a new treaty for regulation of the Internet, it said Wednesday. Read More Lenovo's profit up 30 percent, mobile business unit continues to grow Chinese PC maker Lenovo said on Thursday that net profit in its fiscal first quarter ended June 30 grew by 30 percent year-over-year, as the company inched closer toward surpassing HP to become the top vendor in the market. Lenovo's net profit reached $141 million in the quarter, up from $108 million in the same period a year ago. The company's revenue in the quarter was at $8 billion, a year-over-year increase of 35 percent. Read More U.S. loses fight to keep tight hold on Megaupload evidence The U.S. government lost a bid on Thursday to withhold some evidence in advance of the extradition hearing for four Megaupload defendants charged with criminal copyright infringement. The United States had asked for a judicial review following a New Zealand District Court ruling on May 29 ordering it to turn over some evidence to allow the four -- Kim Dotcom, Finn Batato, Mathias Ortmann, and Bram Van Der Kolk -- to prepare for the hearing. Read More
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