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Oct 24, 2019 · Databases

How Alibaba’s “De‑IOE” Journey Turned OceanBase into a World‑Class Database

From a 2009 mandate to eliminate minicomputers to a 2019 TPC‑C world‑record, Alibaba’s decade‑long “de‑IOE” project forged OceanBase into a fully self‑developed, Oracle‑compatible database, delivering flexible architecture, talent growth, and massive cost savings while reshaping China’s IT landscape.