Oracle has reported another disappointing quarter, attributing the decline to economic factors, although the shift from relational databases like Oracle to new technologies such as NoSQL and Hadoop may also play a significant role. This trend, initially highlighted by Marc Andreesen, has been corroborated by various venture capitalists, who observe that startups are increasingly opting for NoSQL databases due to their suitability for modern, scalable, and data-centric applications. These applications require capabilities like flexibility with unstructured data, high performance, and continuous availability, which align more closely with what NoSQL offers. While NoSQL's initial adoption was prevalent among startups, there is now a noticeable shift towards replacing existing legacy data management systems with NoSQL solutions, driven by factors such as scalability, ease of development, and cost-effectiveness. As NoSQL technologies and ecosystems continue to develop, Oracle's database sales might face growing pressure, indicating a potential major technology disruption in the near future.