The Numbers Don't Lie: Oracle's Shift to the Cloud

The video discusses the growth of the public cloud market, projected to reach over $140 billion by 2019, with a 19% annual growth rate. Oracle aims to capitalize on this by expanding its cloud services, despite facing challenges like declining upfront license fees and increased competition from companies like Salesforce and Workday. Oracle's cloud transition has led to volatile financial results, with operating margins and income trending down. The company anticipates 2016 to be a low point for margins as it navigates these changes.

What is the expected revenue of the public cloud market by 2019?

• $100 billion

• $120 billion

• $160 billion

• $140 billion

How much did Oracle's cloud software revenue grow in constant currency terms?

• 20%

• 50%

• 30%

• 40%

What is a common financial outcome for companies transitioning to cloud services?

• Increased upfront license fees

• Volatile financial results

• Decreased subscription revenue

• Stable financial results

What did Oracle's management predict for fiscal 2016 regarding margins?

• An unpredictable year for margins

• A trough year for margins

• A stable year for margins

• A peak year for margins

Which companies are mentioned as competitors to Oracle in the cloud industry?

• Microsoft and IBM

• SAP and Adobe

• Salesforce.com and Workday

• Amazon and Google