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Oracle second quarter boosted by staggering cloud growth

Oracle Corporation has announced its results for the second quarter of fiscal 2023, showing strong double-digit growth and big numbers for cloud and OCI. The increase was largely driven by huge growth in overall cloud revenue.

Oracle CloudWorld 2022 brings “easy reach” technology

With Oracle CloudWorld 2022 all wrapped up until next year, here are a few highlights from the event's announcements and the exciting new innovations unveiled.

Oracle banks partnership with HSBC

Under the multi-year agreement, HSBC will upgrade and migrate select database systems to Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer, a cloud platform delivered as a managed infrastructure service in HSBC’s own data centers.

Deloitte targets fast growth business with Oracle MyCloud

Deloitte has launched its Oracle MyCloud ERP offering to streamline business processes and growth, and help private clients accelerate business transformation enabled by Oracle’s modern integrated SaaS Cloud platform.

Oracle’s cloud growth sets the stage for Q1 fiscal results

Oracle Corporation announced significant quarterly revenue gains in its Q1 fiscal results in 2023. Cloud services and license support revenues were up 20 percent in constant currency to $8.4bn, while cloud and on-premises license revenues were up 19 percent in constant currency to $0.9bn.

Oracle reveals next gen Fusion Sales

Oracle has unveiled the next generation of Oracle Fusion Sales, a sales automation application that identifies high-quality sales opportunities and guides sellers to close deals more quickly.

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Oracle and Microsoft team up on database service

Oracle has partnered with Microsoft to give Azure customers direct, streamlined access to Oracle databases on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure which is now readily available.

Kyndryl teams up with Oracle for managed cloud solutions

Kyndryl has partnered with Oracle to help customers accelerate their journey to the cloud by delivering managed cloud solutions to enterprises around the world.

Vodafone calls on Oracle to speed up cloud transition

Oracle and Vodafone have entered a strategic partnership to modernize the operator’s European IT infrastructure and accelerate its transition to the cloud.

Komax taps Oracle Cloud for retail

Oracle has been selected by Komax to help the retail group scale with rapid growth and improve in-store shopping outings for its customers.

Oracle streamlines operations for Unia

Unia, has selected the Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite to make its operations more efficient.

Oracle Fusion Cloud provides real-time insights for Williams Companies

Williams Companies, the largest interstate natural gas supplier in the United States, has moved its finance and operations to the cloud with Oracle. Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP will provide Williams with real-time insights and cost control as well as being able to reduce its energy consumption with SaaS.

Business leaders back bots to bolster ESG efforts

Business leaders must prioritize sustainability and social issues and rethink how they use technology to make an impact or risk facing major consequences, according to new research conducted by Oracle.

Oracle delivers high performance and scale with Exadata Cloud Infrastructure X9M

Oracle has completed the rollout of Oracle Exadata Cloud Infrastructure X9M, the latest generation of Oracle Database Platform in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), which will allow customers to run existing workloads much faster, with greater scale and at a much lower cost.

Alabama higher education institutions tap into Oracle Cloud

Alabama’s Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) has selected Oracle Student Financial Planning to drive the number of high school graduates applying for federal financial aid. Last year, an estimated $67.8m in federal Pell Grants were left unclaimed by eligible Alabama students who did not finish the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Oracle launches employee experience platform to meet evolving workforce needs

Oracle has launched Oracle ME, a comprehensive platform within Oracle Cloud HCM, which gives HR and business leaders a tool to support employee success and to streamline communications across the organization.

Inoapps announces major Abry Partners investment

Global Oracle partner Inoapps has signed an agreement with Abry Partners, a leading Boston-based private equity firm, which has taken a substantial stake in Inoapps, resulting in joint control with founder and CEO, Andy Bird. The investment is planned to accelerate both acquisition-based and organic growth, along with increased headcount for the Aberdeen-headquartered business.

Hands off the Lego: Merlin Entertainments taps Oracle to make days out more contactless

Merlin Entertainments, the world’s second-largest operator of family entertainment destinations, has chosen Oracle point-of-sale and hospitality technology to personalize and simplify guest visits to its attractions such as Legoland and Sea Life aquariums.

Oracle Cloud to power Japan’s largest telco

Japan's largest telecommunications company, NTT Docomo, has chosen Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to build its new development environment for ALADIN (ALl Around DoCoMo INformation Systems), one of the largest customer information management systems in the world.

Oracle and Red Bull Racing accelerate partnership

Oracle and Red Bull Racing, the four-time Formula 1 world champion team, have enhanced their partnership and announced a new team name, Oracle Red Bull Racing, as well as the team’s new car for the upcoming season, the RB18.

Heathrow Airport takes off with Oracle Cloud

Heathrow Airport has transformed its HR and finance functions with the implementation of Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications, with Capgemini and Oracle Consulting combining their resources to overcome the challenges of the pandemic and deliver the programme at pace.

Deloitte and Oracle rejuvenate legacy data systems for Galderma

Deloitte and Oracle have transformed the legacy data systems of the world’s largest independent global dermatology company, Galderma, through the implementation of Deloitte SuperLedger™, a platform built on Oracle Cloud.

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Oracle buys Cerner in $28bn industry play

Oracle has announced the acquisition of Cerner Corporation for approximately $28.3bn. The all-cash deal will give a serious boost to Oracle’s aspirations to lead in the vertical cloud battleground - with healthcare and health services being their number one priority.

Oracle cloud revenue up 22 percent as stock soars

The news boosted Oracle’s share price by nearly 16 percent on Friday pushing the value of the company to more than $280bn. The rally also boosted Larry Ellison’s personal fortune by $16bn to a staggering £135bn making him the world’s fourth richest person, one spot behind Microsoft founder, Bill Gates.

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Cloud revenue up for Oracle

Oracle has announced its fiscal 2022 Q1 results, showing a 4 percent year on year increase in quarterly revenues to $9.7bn.

West Midlands Fire Service chooses Oracle Cloud

The UK’s second largest fire and rescue service, West Midlands Fire Service, has appointed Oracle partner Namos Solutions to lead a digital transformation project which will see its finance and HR operations move to Oracle Cloud.

Oracle Q4 beats estimates

Oracle has reported its fiscal 2021 Q4 results, revealing total quarterly revenue growth of 8 percent year-on-year to $11.2bn.