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Your software support contract is up for renewal. Here’s what you need to know

Every year businesses spend millions on their software support, and whatever software your business is using – whether that’s Oracle, SAP, Salesforce – you’ll have a software maintenance package to accompany it. Typically, these contracts are renewed annually, and when...

Elon Musk buys Twitter; Oracle in, Salesforce out

Looks like Elon Musk has done it and bought Twitter. The acquisition of one of the world's biggest social media sites was a legally fraught one, as has been well-documented. Not so widely covered? The background presence in the story of a few big names in enterprise tech, namely Oracle CTO and co-founder Larry Ellison, and Bret Taylor, co-CEO of Salesforce. The latter was chair of Twitter’s board of directors until Musk's takeover became reality.

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 extends AT&T cloud agreement with new five-year deal

Oracle has renewed a strategic agreement with US telecommunications provider, AT&T, that will help give new capacity and capabilities for the company’s database and application workloads running in Oracle Cloud. The new five-year deal will build on AT&T’s use of Oracle...

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Oracle and Anaconda partner to accelerate open-source innovation

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Anaconda Inc, the data science platform provider, have collaborated to offer secure open-source Python and R tools and packages by embedding and enabling Anaconda’s repository across OCI’s artificial intelligence and machine learning services. Through the partnership, customers...

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.

Oracle to launch new sovereign cloud regions across EU

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) has revealed plans to launch new sovereign cloud regions across the European Union in 2023 to better serve its European customers. Both private companies and public sector organizations across the EU will be able to use...

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.

Dublin Port Company turns to Oracle

Dublin Port Company (DPC) is implementing Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) to enhance its operations and support its ongoing expansion. Oracle EPM will help DPC, the operator of Ireland’s largest freight and passenger port, to increase the accuracy of...

Cloud boom drives strong Q4 for Oracle

Oracle has reported better-than-expected fiscal 2022 Q4 results, driven by a rise in demand in its infrastructure cloud business. Q4 cloud revenue was $2.9bn, up 19 percent in USD, while total quarterly revenues were up 5 percent year on year...

DSP-Explorer acquires Oracle applications partner Claremont

DSP-Explorer, the Oracle Cloud and database technology specialist, has announced the completion of its acquisition of UK-based Oracle applications partner Claremont. The acquisition – its fifth to date – helps build on DSP’s ‘Oracle Anywhere’ strategy, offering a complete 360°...

Oracle enhances cloud security with integrated threat management

Oracle is expanding the built-in security services and capabilities of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to help customers protect their cloud applications and data against emerging threats. The new capabilities round out OCI’s security offering, including a new built-in and cloud-native firewall service,...

Oracle ecosystem stalwart joins Inoapps to lead EMEA business

Fiona Martin, the former KPMG exec and Oracle ecosystem stalwart, has joined Inoapps as managing director for EMEA. Martin has 25 year’s experience in the IT industry including time spent as a board director for UKOUG and as a member...

Nokia dials in to Oracle for HR systems management

Nokia has selected Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM) to consolidate and replace its human resources systems in the cloud as part of its global digitalization program. Nokia will use a worldwide deployment of Oracle Cloud HCM to manage...

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.

Oracle deepens its reach into social media, sort of

On the back of a deal to support TikTok when it came under pressure from the Trump administration, Oracle founder and CTO, Larry Ellison, has now agreed to pump $1bn of his own cash into the funding pool to acquire...

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.

Zenni prescribes NetSuite for enhanced business visibility

Zenni Optical is using Oracle NetSuite to support its mission to deliver stylish and affordable prescription eyewear for everyone. With NetSuite, Zenni has been able to take advantage of an integrated business platform to enhance business visibility, increase efficiency across...

Oracle takes on Verizon and expands global network with innovation lab

Verizon and Oracle are teaming to explore how Verizon 5G Ultra-Wideband (UW) can transform industries including utilities, manufacturing, communications, and construction and engineering.

It’s time to stop using ERP for reporting and analytics

Graham Spicer, country head, EMEA at SplashBI Analytics, outlines five ways why a self-service reporting system is vital for business.

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.

BARK unleashes its potential with Oracle NetSuite

Oracle NetSuite has been chosen by BARK, a subscription-based e-commerce and content company for dog lovers, to support its commitment to creating the world’s best products and experiences for dogs. With NetSuite, BARK has been able to unify financials, order management, purchasing,...

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.