Running oracle programs on a Mac Pro??

Hello I currently use a HP laptop for work (provided by my employer. Most of the programs on my computer run on the windows platform. For example, I currently use LIMs (laboratory information management systems), JDE, Lotus Notes (webmail) and Kronos (time entry management for direct reports). Some of the software, such as the ones I listed, were developed by oracle. My question is " Has anyone used programs such as LIMs, Kronos or JDE on a Mac. I am very interested in purchasing a Mac pro but have yet to know if anyone has used such programs on a Mac. If anyone has, I would greatly appreciate any input.

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