<p>Oracle's software will be available on the Windows Azure platform. Image: Carlos Gutierrez</p><p>Oracle and Microsoft have revealed further details of their upcoming cloud partnership, after Oracle CEO Larry Ellison hinted at "startling" announcements to come last week.</p><p>The two companies, which sell a number of competing products, announced today that Oracle's database software, its WebLogic middleware platform and other products will be available for use on Microsoft's Azure cloud service and Hyper-V virtualisation platform.</p><p>Oracle will offer full support to customers using those products on Microsoft's platforms. The software will be availabe under a pay-per-use license through Microsoft.</p><p><a href="http://www.information-age.com/technology/cloud-and-virtualisation/123457156/oracle-software-to-run-on-microsoft-s-cloud-and-virtual-platforms">Keep reading...</a></p>