Would you want to work with a software company that didn't use its own software? Probably not. So, when Oracle CEO Mark Hurd talks about the features and benefits of Oracle Cloud applications, it should cheer Oracle's customers to know that he speaks from direct experience.

Last May, Hurd spoke to CRN and other media outlets after a product-announcement event. In his wide-ranging comments, he discussed everything from acquisitions to stock prices to trade wars. One of his quotes should be of particular interest to current Oracle Cloud users, or anyone considering making the switch to Oracle ERP Cloud: