Oracle’s next-generation cloud programme soon

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number of partners are extending their opportunities and revenue potential in the cloud with Oracle. To further support partner business growth in the cloud, Oracle announced a new cloud programme within Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN). This builds on Oracle’s award winning programme and enables existing and new Oracle partners to grow their cloud business with Oracle. “Cloud is our top priority and we are aligning our resources to that strategic initiative,” said Shawn Price, senior vice-president, Cloud, Oracle. “We will work with our partner ecosystem to pivot to the cloud and fully capitalise on the historic opportunity before us. We remain committed to expanding our partner community and providing all of its valued members the tools, technology and expertise they need to deliver excellence to our joint customers and succeed in the market.” Oracle has seen rapid adoption and growth of its vast and expanding portfolio of cloud products and services. The newly announced cloud programme is designed to help partners take advantage of Oracle’s integrated cloud portfolio to successfully transition new and existing customers to the cloud, assuring partners’ success in this accelerated market. New cloud programme designations within OPN will be launched February 1, 2016, offering OPN members the opportunity to showcase expertise, skills and their investment in the Oracle Cloud as well as differentiate themselves with Oracle’s integrated cloud applications and platform services. These designations complement existing OPN programme levels to provide tiers of recognition and progressive level benefits. Working with Oracle in the cloud will support partners’ cloud business strategy, and provide them with the framework to build that success.