Data and Data Management

Recent massive investments in data centers by major tech companies signify a transformative buildout of global computing capacity, driven by the demands of enterprise AI, geographic strategic importance, and energy constraints, reshaping how cloud and AI services will be delivered in the future.

Opkey has launched Release Advisor, an AI tool that automates the analysis of Oracle and Workday updates to streamline release decision-making, cutting analysis time by 60-80% and enabling faster certification of updates.

The rise of agentic AI is compelling executives to reassess whether AI merely enhances existing operations or fundamentally transforms their business models.

Oracle has introduced AI agents within its Fusion Cloud Applications to streamline supply chain decision-making and efficiency by automating workflows and providing actionable insights.

Oracle has expanded its Oracle Database@Azure service into the West Europe region and Brazil Southeast, allowing customers to run Oracle databases within Microsoft Azure environments while benefiting from local compliance and reduced latency, thus reinforcing its strategy to integrate database services with major cloud platforms without the need for architectural changes.

Oracle has launched its Database@Google Cloud service in Canada and India, using a standardized multicloud model that integrates directly with Google Cloud data centers, highlighting a strategic approach focused on data sovereignty and operational flexibility for enterprises across diverse regulatory environments.

The employee performance management market is expected to grow from $3.52 billion in 2025 to $6.33 billion by 2030, driven by a shift towards continuous, analytics-enabled performance cycles embraced by major firms like Adobe and Microsoft, with AI-centric platforms at the core, as organizations increasingly link performance to skills-based talent strategies and digital transformation efforts.

Adeptia, an enterprise-class data integration platform led by Deepak Singh, distinguishes itself with a no-code, drag-and-drop interface that empowers non-technical users to automate data connections without heavy IT reliance, offering flexible deployment options and AI-driven automation to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.

With AI dominating the business agenda, CFOs and finance leaders are being called on to do more than crunch numbers—they're expected to steer enterprise-wide innovation. But as breakthrough technologies reshape the finance landscape, one truth becomes clear: success hinges on your team’s ability to keep up. Facing a persistent talent shortage and an evolving skills gap, there’s never been a better moment to reassess your finance talent strategy. From finding valuable AI use cases to upskilling your current team, finance leaders must take action now to ensure their departments are ready for what’s next. Join this session for practical steps to build an AI-ready finance organization—starting with the talent behind the tech. In this session, you’ll learn how to: Understand the impact of AI on the finance industry and its potential to transform daily tasks and operations. Explore talent acquisition strategies focused on the skills needed in an AI-driven environment. Discover how AI-powered tools can automate routine finance tasks, improve efficiency, and enhance overall productivity. Recognize the role of AI in enabling finance teams to focus on strategic work—including AI-generated narratives, anomaly detection, and predictive modeling. This ERP Today live session will cover how DuPont were able to substantially reduce IT costs by decommissioning legacy infrastructure, eliminate compliance and cybersecurity risks with audit-proof access to historical data, streamline global system architecture, reduce complexity, and eliminate technical debt. Despite the goals, the entire project was completed in just 12 months, an industry-record timeline for a project of this scale. In addition, the project delivered significant gains in energy efficiency in support of ESG targets. By attending this session, you will be able to: Identify the financial, compliance, and cybersecurity risks associated with continuing to run outdated SAP ECC systems. Explain how legacy system retirement can reduce IT operating costs by up to 80% while maintaining audit-proof data access. Describe the key steps and best practices in executing a large-scale SAP system decommissioning project without disrupting business operations. Assess how a platform-based approach like JiVS IMP can simplify IT landscapes and support long-term data governance and ESG goals.

Senior product manager of insightsoftware presented a webinar about a new solution designed to transform Oracle reporting landscapes.

At Microsoft Ignite 2024, Microsoft and Oracle announced an expanded partnership featuring enhanced Oracle Database@Azure capabilities for data governance, analytics, and AI, integrating with Microsoft Purview for secure data management, introducing new networking features for enterprise security, and expanding availability across nine regions, while also planning to further enhance their collaboration with Exadata services.

Discover how Chewy transformed its data handling processes to enhance query speeds and reporting capabilities with SQL Connect.

As many organizations struggle to unlock the potential of their existing tools, insightsoftware has created Oracle tools to add capabilities.

To achieve a smooth digital transformation, there is one aspect that cannot be overlooked during that process – data cleansing.

The cruise industry is focused on cost reduction and debt management as it rebounds from the financial challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In manufacturing, change is the one thing you can count on. Goals are a moving target. Learn how to utilize your ERP to keep up in the blog.

In manufacturing, seamless and streamlined flow in the assembly line can be vital for a business’s success. Here's how you can ensure it while also achieving data accuracy and reliability goals.

A case study about how the More4apps ERP Cloud Toolbox empowered a leading engineering company to achieve data accuracy.

Angles from insightsoftware opens up your options with Angles Enterprise and Angles Professional for Oracle. Both offer robust reporting and analytics capabilities, but understanding their key differences is crucial for making an informed decision. So, grab your protractor and let’s get into the details of Angles for Oracle!

Data extraction is a necessary and frequently underestimated process for all business tranformations. A centralized extraction solution could lessen the burden on ERP systems while also providing the breathing room needed to focus on innovation rather than maintenance.

Data needs to be cleansed before uploading it to Oracle Cloud. By leveraging the solutions created by service providers, businesses can transition smoothly without having to worry about legacy data-draining resources.

Access this essential resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of SQL in data analytics and reporting, streamline their data workflows, and harness the full potential of their data.

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