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Oracle Technology Network Becomes Top Destination for Internet Developers

Strategic Insights

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As software developers shift from Windows to Web development, many are finding a new home at the Oracle Technology Network (OTN), a portal site that has grown from 40,000 to over 400,000 members in just eight months. OTN has become the clear choice for Windows developers looking to re-ignite their careers, with a new site launched by Oracle Corp. featuring expanded professional resources, software, and support for developers. The site now includes topic-based communities, direct online interaction with Oracle's development teams, and links to the Oracle Certified Professional program, which has helped tens of thousands of developers boost their career credentials.

Key Takeaways:

  • OTN has grown from 40,000 to over 400,000 members in just eight months, a 1,000 percent increase.
  • The site now includes topic-based communities, direct online interaction with Oracle's development teams, and links to the Oracle Certified Professional program.
  • More than 50 percent of new OTN members since February 1999 identify themselves as former Windows-only developers.
  • The OTN site receives over six million page views per month, with developers participating in technical discussion forums, downloading development software, and participating in early adopter programs.
  • Over 100,000 copies of Oracle8i have been downloaded by developers since the product shipped in Q199.
  • The "Ask Oracle" feature provides direct interaction with Oracle developers, with over 6 million page views per month.
  • Topic-based "portals" within OTN make it a one-stop shop for content on all Internet technologies and Oracle products.
  • The site offers implementation examples, step-by-step directions for common development tasks, and links to purchase books and sign up for professional certification.

Statistics:

  • 1,000 percent growth in OTN membership in just eight months
  • Over 400,000 members
  • $9.1 billion annual revenues for Oracle Corporation
  • Over 150 countries where Oracle offers its software and services
  • 6 million page views per month on the OTN site
  • 100,000 copies of Oracle8i downloaded since Q199
  • Over 50 percent of new OTN members since February 1999 identify themselves as former Windows-only developers

Sources:

  • "Software Developers Find New Home at Oracle" (PRNewswire, October 6, 1999)
  • "Oracle Technology Network" (http://technet.oracle.com)
  • "Oracle Corporation" (http://www.oracle.com/)

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