Founded on June 16, 1977, in Santa Clara, California, USA, by Larry Ellison, Bob Miner, and Ed Oates, Oracle Corporation is a leading American technology company headquartered in Austin, Texas, U.S.A. Historically recognized for its foundational role in database software and enterprise computing, Oracle develops and provides cloud applications, cloud infrastructure, database technologies, hardware systems, and related services for businesses, governments, and institutions worldwide. The company has evolved over more than four decades from a Silicon Valley software pioneer into one of the world’s most important providers of enterprise software and cloud-based digital infrastructure, with operations in more than 80 countries. As of fiscal year 2025, Oracle employed approximately 162,000 people worldwide. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2025, the company reported revenue of USD 57.4 billion, reflecting its position as one of the world’s most significant enterprise technology companies.
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