2009-11-11 14:11:05 -

REDWOOD SHORES, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/11/09 -- Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL)


News Facts

• To help partners succeed in the recently announced Oracle PartnerNetwork Specialized program, Oracle now offers a variety of online training modules : .
• The training sessions help partners fully leverage the new global partner program, which allows them to formally certify specializations to differentiate themselves and their offerings, be recognized by Oracle for their expertise, and become preferred solution providers to Oracle customers.
• The trainings include an overall positioning podcast : , program overview : , details on the various partner levels (Oracle Remarketer : , Silver : , Gold : and Platinum : ), specialization benefits : , portal navigation details : and a migration summary : .

Supporting Quotes

• "We're committed to helping our partners transition smoothly and succeed with OPN Specialized. The availability of the OPN Specialized training modules underscores our commitment to helping partners fully leverage the new program benefits and capitalize on the diversity of their offerings," said Penny Philpot, Group Vice President, Global OPN Program, Oracle.
• "OPN Specialized addresses the current realities and needs of Oracle partners and the markets in which they operate. There are now clear paths to differentiation through specialization and incentives to guide partners to succeed. The new trainings affirm Oracle's commitment to supporting its partner ecosystem," said Aydin Ersoz, co-CEO, iNNOVA Bilisim Cozumleri A.S.
  
• "Oracle provides its partners with sales, marketing and training support that is unparalleled in the industry. OPN Specialized recognizes and maximizes partners' individual sets of expertise to best meet the specific needs of our customers," said Frank J. Vukmanic, Senior Vice President and General Manager, V-Soft.

Supporting Resources

• Oracle PartnerNetwork :
• OPN Specialized Main Page :
• OPN Specialized OPN Data Sheet :
• Oracle Remarketer : , Silver : , Gold : and Platinum Data Sheets :
• OPN Specialized Training :
• List of Specializations :
• Judson Althoff Blog :
• Connect with the Oracle Partner community at OPN on Oracle Mix : , OPN on Twitter : , OPN on Facebook : , OPN on LinkedIn : and OPN on YouTube : .

About Oracle PartnerNetwork Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) is a global business network of more than 22,000 companies that deliver innovative software solutions based on Oracle software. Through access to Oracle's premier products, education, technical services, marketing and sales support, Oracle PartnerNetwork Specialized provides partners with the resources they need become specialized in key Oracle product areas, allowing a formal process for recognition and engagement with Oracle's sales and development teams. Together, Oracle and its OPN partners deliver customers leading-edge solutions backed by Oracle's position as the world's largest business software company.



About Oracle Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) is the world's largest business software company.
For more information about Oracle, visit our Web site at www.oracle.com/ : .



Trademarks Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Image Available: www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1112067 :



Contacts
Carol Sato
Oracle
+1.650.663.5551
Email Contact :

Kristin Reeves
Blanc & Otis
+1.415.856.5145
Email Contact :