Donald K. Burleson, expert contributor

The collapse of major financial institutions has rippled through the economy, and managers everywhere are searching for ways to stretch their dollars. In this two-part article, we explore the ways in which Oracle managers can trim their budgets to survive the looming worldwide recession.

Bank failures, global insecurity, the credit crunch and declining sales mean corporations are... More...

In the previous installment, we explored ways the Oracle manager could cut his budget by trimming hardware and software costs,. But the sad reality is that the lion's share of a typical budget is for highly talented and well-compensated Oracle professionals, those indispensable folks who create and maintain the applications that allow the company to manage its information. Cutting... More...