"When Oracle launched its cloud service, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), in 2016, very few in the tech industry believed the company could become a serious player in the public cloud market. Established giants like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud had not only dominated the market for years but also had set a high bar for innovation, scale, and performance that seemed insurmountable to newcomers."
"Fast forward to today and Oracle Cloud is a viable alternative to the hyperscalers. It has also gained recognition as a specialist in artificial intelligence infrastructure, attracting enterprises with high-performance needs and unique use cases. To understand how Oracle turned itself into a serious contender, we need to go back and explore its journey into the competitive (and unforgiving) world of public cloud computing, complete with observations from geeky, elderly curmudgeons like myself."
Oracle launched Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) in 2016 after a long on-premises history focused on databases and ERP. Initially viewed as a long shot against AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, Oracle instead built OCI to meet enterprise workload needs rather than mimic hyperscalers. OCI emphasizes cost-efficiency, flexibility, and specialized infrastructure for high-performance and AI use cases. Oracle leverages its large installed enterprise base, focused features, and competitive pricing to attract migrations and niche workloads. The company gained recognition for AI infrastructure and performance-sensitive applications, positioning OCI as a viable alternative for enterprises seeking tailored cloud solutions and lower total cost of ownership.
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