Oracle Corporation

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/oracle-corporation

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the co-founder and executive chairman?Larry Ellison
2. What is the primary business offerings?Database software, cloud computing services, and enterprise application software
3. Why did Oracle start making databases?Oracle began in 1977 to create relational database systems, which let companies store and find lots of information quickly and reliably.
4. How does Oracle help hospitals and banks?Hospitals use Oracle to keep patient records organized, while banks use it to process transactions securely and efficiently.

Relational Database Management System (RDBMS): A system for organizing and managing data in tables with defined relationships between them.
Enterprise Application Software: Programs designed to support or automate business processes across an entire organization.
Cloud Infrastructure: The hardware and software components that provide cloud computing services, such as servers, storage, and networking.