Its software products are classified as database technology software and applications software.
Database technology software is used for developing and deploying applications on the Internet and on corporate Intranets, and includes database management software, application server software, development tools, and collaboration software.
Applications software is used to automate business processes and to provide business intelligence for financials, projects, marketing, sales, order management, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, service, and human resources.
The company also offers software license updates and product support, and other services, including consulting, advanced product services, and education.
The company’s consulting services provide the design, implementation, deployment, upgrade, and migration services for its database technology and applications software.
Its advanced product services consist of Oracle On Demand.
Oracle On Demand offers services for its products through three core offerings: E-Business Suite On Demand, Technology On Demand, and Collaboration Suite On Demand.
In addition, the company provides training to customers and partners.
In the United States, the company markets its products and services primarily through its own direct sales and service organization, and internationally through the companies that are members of the Oracle Partner Network.
The company also offers carrier grade framework, a solution that enables communication service providers and network equipment manufacturers to replace proprietary technology platform with commercial software.
Oracle, Capgemini, and Nokia have a joint collaboration to provide enterprise-wide mobility services.
The company was founded by Lawrence J.
Ellison in 1977 and is headquartered in Redwood Shores, California.
Oracle completed the acquisition of PeopleSoft, Inc., which provides enterprise application software products, in January 2005.
