Focus On Server Manufacturer: Oracle
Oracle is best known for making databases and computer applications accessible to the general public. In 1977 Larry Ellison and co-founders Bob Miner and Ed Oates founded Software Development Labs (the company later became Oracle). Two years later, the trio went against prevailing trends by releasing the first commercial SQL relational database management system. This release enabled scalable technology and support for large amounts of data and users. This move was very successful, and it revolutionized enterprise computing. Their SQL model made it possible for non-programmers to accomplish many tasks that previously would have been done by computer engineers and programmers. Oracle’s product gave them a significant market share in […]
Focus On Server Manufacturer: HPE
The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) was founded in a one-car garage in July of 1939 by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard. The two became friends while attending Stanford University. Their origin story is referred to as “the original Silicon Valley startup” by the company in recognition of its roots—with many similar endeavors launching in the years to follow by tech entrepreneurs also working in northern California. A plaque sits outside that garage today commemorating its unique impact on history. These days Hewlett Packard Enterprise is a server manufacturer and enterprise technology leader based in San Jose. Read on to learn more about the company and its rack-mounted data center […]
