Oracle has been awarded a contract to provide a U.S. government-wide HR platform, according to a statement from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The company will provide a cloud-based HR platform to replace the individual systems of agencies, OPM Director Scott Kupor said in a statement.

The selection of Oracle is the latest development in the Trump administration’s plans to overhaul the U.S. government and cut costs. Trump appointed billionaire adviser Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency to oversee the effort, which has focused on shrinking the government workforce.

OPM said in a statement that the agency completed hands-on testing, market research, and live demonstrations before selecting Oracle for the contract. The final cost for the agreement will depend on the complexity of migrating employee data and security needs, among other factors.

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Oracle’s executive chairman, Larry Ellison, is a longtime supporter of Trump and serves on the president’s science and technology council. The company did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The contract is part of the Trump administration’s effort to modernize the federal government’s technology systems. The administration has been working to reduce costs and improve efficiency in the government, and the selection of Oracle is seen as a key step in this effort.

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