Oracle and NetApp Launched Native Cloud Storage
The integration aims to simplify enterprise workload migrations to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure over the next year.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Data Centers
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Oracle and NetApp have launched a native storage service for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure that is currently available in preview for select customers. This integration allows enterprises to move existing workloads to the cloud while maintaining familiar management workflows.
Why it matters
The service enables organizations to transition to cloud infrastructure while minimizing the need for application redesign or storage-management changes. By leveraging existing ONTAP data-management capabilities, companies can maintain continuity for databases, AI pipelines, and virtualized environments.
The platform functions as a first-party storage service within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, allowing users to apply existing ONTAP APIs to cloud-based data. It supports complex enterprise workloads including virtualized environments, databases, and AI data pipelines.
The players
Oracle
A global technology company providing integrated cloud applications, database software, and cloud infrastructure.
NetApp
A hybrid cloud data services firm specializing in storage management, data protection, and ONTAP software solutions.
The details
The service allows enterprises to migrate workloads to the cloud while retaining the same data-management workflows they use on-premises. Users manage the service through the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Console and software development kits, which are libraries of pre-written code that help developers integrate external applications with the cloud platform.
Timeline
- 2026-09-29
Oracle and NetApp announced the storage service.
- 2026-09-28
NetApp shares increased by 1% in morning trading.
Within 12 months: The service is expected to reach general availability.
The Tech Race
This integration follows a pattern of major storage vendors embedding their management software directly into hyperscale cloud platforms to win enterprise migrations. The service aims to bridge the gap between legacy on-premises environments and cloud-native infrastructure.
Current customers with preview access can begin testing their existing storage workflows on the new platform today. Broader access for the general enterprise market is scheduled for rollout within the next 12 months.
The takeaway
This partnership targets the friction often encountered when shifting complex, large-scale data pipelines to the cloud. Watch for the official general availability announcement within the coming year to determine the final feature set and pricing tiers.
Further reading
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