[Info-vax] OT: Sun/Oracle - Effect on Hardware Support

[Arne Vajhøj]

Richard B. Gilbert wrote:
> David J Dachtera wrote:
>> I know this seems off-topic. However, I know many here also deal with
>> Sun and/or StorageTek hardware. Sun bought StorageTek a while back and
>> has been servicing my tape library at work.
>>
>> Just wondering if anyone has heard anything through channels about how
>> the acquisition of Sun by Oracle effects the hardware support side of
>> the business.
> 
> When and if the sale becomes final, Oracle inherits all the assets and 
> liabilities of Sun.  That means that you still have an enforceable 
> contract for your hardware support.  Oracle must honor it until the 
> expiration date.  If the contract gives you an option to renew, you can 
> exercise that option in accordance with the terms of the contract.

And even if the support contract is expiring then I would expect
Oracle to be more than willing to sign a new one.

They want to make money.

 >                                                                  It's
 > quite likely that you will still be dealing with the same people by
 > phone and on-site; their badges may now read "Oracle" instead of "Sun"
 > but still the same faces!

There is always the risk of new procedures and reorgs.

Arne