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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 falls short on Q3 earnings

Oracle's fiscal Q3 2022 results showed earnings of $1.13 per share, below the expected $1.18, with total revenue at $10.5bn driven by a 24% increase in cloud revenue, despite a 54% decline in net income attributed to external factors.

Infosys to transform Norway telecoms through Oracle Cloud solution

Infosys has partnered with Telenor Norway to implement a standardized Oracle Cloud ERP solution, transforming its finance and supply chain operations across 10 entities to enhance agility and operational efficiency.

Oracle helps build a digital Airtel

Bharti Airtel is implementing Oracle's Fusion Cloud ERP and SCM to enhance operational efficiency and digitize its finance and supply chain processes as part of its transition to cloud-based applications.

Oracle provides Fyffes with all-in-one HCM system

Fyffes, the oldest and largest tropical produce company, has transitioned its HR operations to Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM to modernize its IT systems, streamline HR processes, and enhance employee experience through unified data management.

Being #2 set the stage for #1 in cloud ERP

Oracle has been on a journey of self-reflection over the last few years.The once brash and spiky vendor has reinvented itself with a new customer-centric narrative, a modernised partner network and a portfolio of products that has escalated it to the undisputed position as the world’s leading cloud ERP vendor.

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.

Oracle transforms business logistics for RHI Magnesita

RHI Magnesita has chosen Oracle Fusion Cloud Transportation Management to enhance logistics efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels across its global operations amid a changing trade landscape.

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Growing numbers of global businesses opt for Oracle Cloud

Oracle has seen rising adoption of its Cloud Lift Services, with over 1,000 organizations migrating critical workloads to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, prompting enhancements to the service for easier data lakehouse and AI application migrations.

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.

Ex-Oracle SVP joins de Novo as NED

Clive Swan, a former Oracle SVP with over 30 years of experience, has joined de Novo Solutions as a non-executive director, enhancing the firm's governance and credibility as it aims to leverage Oracle and ServiceNow technologies to offer industry-specific services in the competitive $330 billion professional services market.

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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.

Xerox announces multi-year cloud deal with Oracle

Xerox has partnered with Oracle in a multi-year deal to leverage cloud computing solutions for rapidly developing high-impact businesses in its incubator, focusing on areas like 3D printing and sustainable technology.

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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Deloitte enhances OCI capabilities with BIAS acquisition

Deloitte will acquire BIAS, a cloud consulting firm specializing in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, to enhance its capabilities in cloud transformation services and better serve clients with Oracle cloud migration needs.

Oracle’s move to vertically-focussed sales teams

At the turn of Oracle’s financial year in June, they restructured a large number of their sales teams to be more industry-focussed. This could be because Oracle is already experiencing more success in settings where vertical expertise is important - they are listed at #6 in the Cloud Wars ranking but have reached #3 in Industry Cloud rankings.

Oracle and Infosys selected by East Sussex County Council

East Sussex County Council is modernizing its business systems by implementing Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite for finance, procurement, and human resources, in partnership with Infosys, to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery for its constituents.

Oracle study highlights crucial role of tech for career growth

A recent study by Oracle and Workplace Intelligence reveals that post-COVID, many employees globally, especially in the UK, are seeking robotic support for career development amid feelings of stagnation and a desire for greater control over their futures, although skepticism about technology's efficacy remains.

The cloud goes Vertical

The backdrop – commercial elasticity and the demand for workloads. The cloud has been one of, if not the, most transformative IT innovations in the short history of the IT discipline. The ability to convert CAPEX into OPEX has an irresistible lure to enterprises in a pandemic world more than ever.

RIP Systems Integrators, long live Value Creators!

In a piece from 2019 entitled RIP System Integrators, Paul Esherwood asked the rhetorical question — can systems integrators re-invent themselves as quickly as the technology changes that they put in place for customers of major IT vendors?

Inoapps strengthens leadership team

Inoapps, an Oracle partner, has expanded its leadership team with four new hires as part of its strategy to double its workforce to 1,000 employees through organic growth and acquisitions, while focusing on enhancing customer value from Oracle software.

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.

Deutsche Bank partners with Oracle to accelerate tech modernisation

Deutsche Bank has partnered with Oracle to modernize its database technology, migrating to Oracle Exadata Cloud to enhance digital transformation, consolidate critical applications, and reduce operational costs while also exploring innovations in data security, blockchain, AI, and analytics.

Oracle expands renewable energy pledges

Oracle has committed to powering its global operations and cloud with 100% renewable energy by 2025, along with goals for clean cloud services, hardware recycling, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing.

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.