Virtualization Daily

This falls into the category of a rumor, but it sounds like Oracle may be gearing up to start releasing appliances, perhaps even of the virtual variety.

Egbert says she thinks Oracle could introduce either a dedicated hardware appliance with a pre-loaded software stack, or a soft appliance bundle; it could happen either at the upcoming OracleWorld trade show, or at the company’s associated investor day on October 26. “While a Linux-related announcement by Oracle is likely to pressure Red Hat stock” - it’s already happening to judge by today’s trading - “we caution against a knee-jerk reaction.”

Not really a lot to go on, but we’ll know for sure in a couple weeks.