- Databases. Oracle Database, the company’s flagship product and the world’s most popular database since the 2000s, remains the backbone of industries where
In the high-stakes enterprise technology arena, Oracle’s name once commanded equal respect, fear, and admiration. It was the undisputed titan of databases and enterprise software for decades, powering the world’s largest banks, governments, and corporations.
However, Oracle played catch-up as the tech landscape shifted—ushering in the era of cloud-native disruptors, open-source innovation, and hyperscalers like AWS and Microsoft Azure. Critics began to write its obituary, dismissing it as a relic of the on-premise era. Yet, as we stand in 2025, Oracle is far from obsolete. It has pivoted, adapted, and fought to reclaim its place in the modern tech ecosystem. But the question remains: Is Oracle still relevant, or is it merely clinging to its past glory?
This article dives deep into Oracle’s evolution, exploring its triumphs, missteps, and the high-stakes bets it’s making to stay in the game.
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