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Last updated: October 2026 \u00b7 3 min read<\/em><\/p>\n

Oracle is famous for its database, but it is also a major player in cloud computing and enterprise applications. Here are 10 incredible facts about the company.<\/p>\n

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10 incredible facts about Oracle<\/h2>\n

1. It started with a different name<\/h3>\n

Larry Ellison, Bob Miner and Ed Oates founded the company in 1977 as Software Development Laboratories.<\/p>\n

2. It was named after a CIA project<\/h3>\n

The name “Oracle” came from a database project codenamed Oracle that Ellison had worked on for the CIA.<\/p>\n

3. Its first product was “Version 2”<\/h3>\n

Oracle’s first commercial database, released in 1979, was called Oracle V2. There was no Version 1; the name was chosen to suggest a mature product.<\/p>\n

4. It helped popularise SQL<\/h3>\n

Oracle V2 was one of the first commercially available relational databases using SQL, the language still used to query most databases.<\/p>\n

5. It owns Java<\/h3>\n

Oracle acquired Sun Microsystems in 2010, gaining the Java programming language and the MySQL database.<\/p>\n

6. It bought PeopleSoft and NetSuite<\/h3>\n

Oracle acquired PeopleSoft (including JD Edwards) in 2005 and NetSuite, a cloud ERP for smaller businesses, in 2016.<\/p>\n

7. It has a big India presence<\/h3>\n

Oracle runs large development centres in India, and its subsidiary Oracle Financial Services Software, which grew from the Indian firm i-flex, makes banking software used worldwide.<\/p>\n

8. It won sailing’s top prize<\/h3>\n

Oracle Team USA, backed by Larry Ellison, won the America’s Cup sailing race in 2010 and 2013.<\/p>\n

9. Its cloud is growing fast<\/h3>\n

In Q1 of fiscal 2027, Oracle reported total revenue of about $19.3 billion, up 30%, driven by surging demand for its cloud infrastructure.<\/p>\n

10. It has a massive order book<\/h3>\n

Oracle’s remaining performance obligations reached about $664 billion in Q1 fiscal 2027, largely from long-term cloud contracts.<\/p>\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n

What is Oracle Fusion?<\/h3>\n

Oracle’s cloud-based suite of enterprise applications for finance, supply chain, HR and more.<\/p>\n

What is an Oracle database?<\/h3>\n

A widely used relational database for storing and managing business data.<\/p>\n

Is Oracle a good career option?<\/h3>\n

Oracle database, Fusion applications and cloud skills are in demand in India.<\/p>\n

Keep exploring<\/h2>\n