Oracle Announces Oracle PartnerNetwork Specialized Training

Online Modules to Help Partners Succeed in New Global Partner Program

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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

http://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.

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2009-11-11 08:00:30