Deutsche Bank taps Oracle to simplify its IT, cut costs

Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) has tapped software firm Oracle (ORCL.N) to simplify its information technology systems, enabling Germany’s top lender to cut costs, a Deutsche Bank board member said on Thursday.
Amazon, Apple most valuable brands but China’s rising – Kantar survey

Amazon (AMZN.O) and Apple (AAPL.O) are the world’s most valuable brands but Chinese brands are rising up the leaders list and are more valuable than Europe’s top brands, according to a global ranking by Kantar’s BrandZ.