Oracle is expanding the number of Oracle Cloud data centers: stakes and opportunities.

With the goal to continue its commitment as being the industry’s leading cloud service provider, Oracle adds four new Data Centers in Canada and Germany Bringing total to 17 Data Centers Worldwide.

Henceforth with the new Oracle Cloud data centers scheduled to go online by Q2 2014, Oracle aims to help its potentials customers and partners further capitalize on the power of cloud computing as well as supporting the demand for local data residency and regulatory requirements.

According to Oracle, the new data centers will expand Oracle’s global cloud infrastructure to 17 data centers supporting the most comprehensive portfolio of Application, Social, Platform, and Infrastructure Services, all available on

a subscription basis.

Oracles has promised to Oracle continues to invest in global cloud data center locations that meet its customers’ needs to comply with local data residency and regulatory requirements.

Finally, for those who unfamiliar, Oracle Cloud provides a suite of modern, enterprise SaaS applications including Human Capital Management, Customer Experience, and Enterprise Resource Management with built-in business intelligence, social, and mobile capabilities.