Oracle, a major player in the relational database management systems (RDBMS) market, owes its success to an early start in the industry, aggressive sales and marketing tactics, strategic acquisitions, and a focus on enterprise clients. Founded in 1977 by Larry Ellison, Bob Miner, and Ed Oates, Oracle's first commercial RDBMS was inspired by Edgar Frank Codd's pioneering work on relational databases in the 1970s. Despite competition and challenges over the decades, Oracle has remained dominant by constantly innovating, expanding its product offerings, and providing a comprehensive, high-performance database solution for large enterprises. While its aggressive business practices have led to legal disputes, Oracle continues to thrive, with significant revenue driven by both its database products and a broad range of enterprise software tools. However, the company faces growing competition in the cloud and database markets, prompting questions about its future adaptability.