Oracle Corporation develops and delivers enterprise information technology software, cloud services, and hardware that help customers build, run, and support their business systems. The company offers a portfolio of cloud-based applications, infrastructure services, databases, middleware, and related software licenses available through subscription or perpetual licensing models, along with technical support and consulting services; hardware products and services represent a smaller part of the business. Oracle generates revenue through subscription and consumption-based cloud contracts typically lasting one to five years, upfront license sales with subsequent annual support contracts, hardware sales, and professional services, with the vast majority of revenue coming from cloud and software offerings sold globally through direct sales forces and indirect channels.