Oracle closes $28B Cerner deal as exec talks next steps

Nearly six months since the deal was first announced – and only 14 years, almost to the day,

about the concept of an Oracle-Cerner marriage – the two companies announced the closing of their $28.3 billion mega merger on June 8.

Now, after lots of prognostication and punditry about how the acquisition might play out, it’s time for the rubber to hit the road as the two technology giants plan next steps.

Larry…