I interviewed for a company which made auditing software for government departments. I asked why they chose Oracle and they explained that governments get a hefty discount, so it was actually more cost-effective than the alternatives (e.g. enterprise SQL Server). So the motivation can actually be the opposite!
Re:Ask HN: Who is still using Oracle?
by jstewartmobile on Saturday January 19, 2019 @05:41PM
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Even at half-price, the cost is still out-of-this-world.
When it's other people's money, or if you're swimming in so much cash flow that the occasional six-figure-surprise licensing visit is a rounding error, Oracle is a fantastic choice!