Oracle. I've always hated that overpriced database. Yet companies I've dealt with keep kneeling before the alter of Larry Ellison with their wallets open wide.
JamesNT
In a galaxy far away we were an Oracle Partner. After that whole expensive, painful process, their internal consultants stole the 7 figure services deal we did the lead-in development for almost a year to close. My professional loathing of Oracle is on par with M$.