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Oracle could be the leading choice to manage TikTok in the US

Oracle is reportedly the top choice to manage TikTokโ€™s US operations as ByteDance seeks a deal before the April deadline. Uncertainty remains.

TikTok faces a deadline in April to secure a sale to a US-based buyer, but questions remain about its future in the country.

Oracle emerges as a strong contender

A new report suggests that Oracle is the top candidate for becoming the cloud technology partner responsible for handling TikTokโ€™s operations in the US. According to The Information, sources including investors, bankers, and former executives familiar with ByteDanceโ€”TikTokโ€™s parent companyโ€”believe Oracle is the preferred option over other cloud providers.

TikTok has already been using Oracleโ€™s cloud servers since 2022 to store data of US-based users. This existing partnership makes Oracle a logical choice to continue managing the platformโ€™s data if the sale moves forward.

ByteDance may still want control

Despite Oracle’s potential involvement, ByteDance reportedly wants to maintain influence over TikTokโ€™s operations. Rather than a complete sale, the company seems to be considering a partnership in which Oracle plays a key role in managing TikTokโ€™s US data. At the same time, ByteDance remains involved in the platformโ€™s overall direction.

Trump supports Oracleโ€™s role

Former US President Donald Trump has previously supported Oracleโ€™s involvement in a TikTok deal. While the company has not officially responded to the latest reports, its ongoing role in storing TikTokโ€™s US data places it in a strong position to be chosen as the primary cloud technology provider for the platformโ€™s future in the country.

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