Oracle freezes out Bloor Research

Bloor and Oracle seem to be in a war of words.

According to Bloor’s technology Research Director, Philip Howard, “Oracle doesn’t like my suggesting that it is under attack or, if it is, it’s only because it is the leading database vendor (in its eyes) and therefore a natural target. Indeed, it dislikes the suggestion so much that I am currently ‘persona non grata’ with the company, which I personally regard as the ultimate accolade for any analyst with pretensions to independence.”

This seems to be the end-product of some increasing tensions. Indeed “The Ultimate Accolade!”, a previous post on the topic to Bloor’s IT-director.com website, was removed almost instantly.

Duncan Chapple

Duncan Chapple is the preeminent consultant on optimising international analyst relations and the value created by analyst firms. As the head of CCgroup's analyst relations team, Chapple directs programs that increase the value of relationships with industry analysts and sourcing advisors.