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Oracle Corporation is a multinational technology company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1977 by Larry Ellison, Bob Miner, and Ed Oates, the company is renowned for its database software, cloud solutions, and enterprise systems. Initially focused on relational database management systems (RDBMS), Oracle has expanded into various sectors, including hardware, cloud computing, and enterprise software, becoming one of the world’s leading technology providers.
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* **Oracle Database** The [[Oracle Database]] is a robust relational database management system (RDBMS) used worldwide for enterprise applications, offering features like multi-tenant architecture, real-time analytics, and high availability.
* **Java Platform** With the acquisition of [[Sun Microsystems]], [[Oracle]] inherited the [[Java]] platform, becoming the primary steward of [[Java SE]], [[Java EE]], and related technologies.
* **Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)** [[OCI]] provides cloud computing services, including infrastructure-as-a-service ([[IaaS]]), platform-as-a-service ([[PaaS]]), and software-as-a-service ([[SaaS]]) solutions.
* **Oracle ERP and Oracle Fusion Applications** [[Oracle]] offers enterprise resource planning ([[ERP]]) and business management solutions such as Oracle Fusion for automating finance, human resources, and supply chain processes.
* **Exadata Systems** [[Oracle]] developed Exadata, a high-performance data storage and database appliance optimized for database workloads.
* **ZFS Storage Appliances** [[Oracle]] continues to support and develop [[ZFS]], a file system known for data integrity, compression, and scalability.
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* **Sun Microsystems (2010)** This acquisition gave [[Oracle]] control over Java, [[Solaris]], and [[ZFS]], further integrating software and hardware into its offerings.
* **PeopleSoft (2005)** [[Oracle]] acquired PeopleSoft to enhance its ERP solutions, gaining a strong foothold in human resource management software.
* **BEA Systems (2008)** This acquisition strengthened Oracle’s middleware portfolio with [[WebLogic]] Server, a key tool for enterprise applications.
* **MySQL (via Sun Microsystems)** [[Oracle]] inherited [[MySQL]], the world’s most popular open-source relational database, following the acquisition of [[Sun]].
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* **Litigation and Licensing Issues** [[Oracle]] has been involved in several high-profile lawsuits, including its dispute with [[Google]] over the use of Java in Android.
* **Complex Licensing Policies** The company’s licensing model has drawn criticism for being expensive and difficult to navigate, particularly for on-premise software.
* **Slower Adoption of Cloud Services** While [[Oracle]] has made significant strides in cloud computing, it faces tough competition from companies like [[AWS]], [[Microsoft Azure]], and [[Google Cloud]].
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- [[Oracle]] documentation: https://docs.oracle.com - [[Java]] GitHub repository: https://github.com/openjdk/jdk - [[Oracle Cloud Infrastructure]]: https://www.oracle.com/cloud/
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Oracle Corporation has grown from a database provider into a global leader in enterprise software and cloud computing. With a strong portfolio of products, including databases, cloud services, and business management tools, Oracle plays a key role in modern IT infrastructure. Despite facing challenges like complex licensing models and stiff competition in the cloud space, its acquisitions of Sun Microsystems and key technologies like Java and ZFS ensure that Oracle remains a critical player in the technology landscape.
Oracle Corporation is an American multinational computer technology company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Co-founded in 1977 in Santa Clara, California, by Larry Ellison, who remains executive chairman, Oracle was the third-largest software company in the world in 2020 by revenue and market capitalization. The company's 2023 ranking in the Forbes Global 2000 was 80.
The company sells database software, particularly Oracle Database, and cloud computing. Oracle's core application software is a suite of enterprise software products, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, human capital management (HCM) software, customer relationship management (CRM) software, enterprise performance management (EPM) software, Customer Experience Commerce (CX Commerce) and supply chain management (SCM) software.
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