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• Oracle Digital Assistant unifies use of enterprise chatbots

  With Oracle Digital Assistant, users are able to create digital assistants with multiple chatbots that handle different tasks to help increase worker productivity.  Continue Reading

• Oracle 19c database software promises stability, compatibility

  Oracle Database 19c offers automatic indexing and support for external data partitions but carries upgrade issues like apps certification and index creation agreement.  Continue Reading

• First take on Oracle 19c: 6 useful enhancements for DBAs

  Database administrator Brian Peasland lists some of the new and updated features coming in Oracle Database 19c that he thinks will be beneficial to Oracle users.  Continue Reading

• Future of Oracle centers on the cloud, AI and automation

  Oracle deepened its embrace of cloud computing, AI software and IT automation tools in 2018. What can users expect from it in 2019? More of the same, most likely.  Continue Reading

• Key new features coming in Oracle Database 19c

  With Oracle Database 19c, Oracle is aiming to boost the stability of its flagship software's latest generation. But 19c also offers DBAs a variety of added features.  Continue Reading

• DataScience.com set to drive Oracle cloud analytics efforts

  Oracle's cloud strategy includes machine learning jobs that differ from the usual SQL analytics. The company is turning to its DataScience.com purchase to fill the gap.  Continue Reading

• What the 3 versions of Oracle Cloud at Customer offer users

  Oracle's Cloud at Customer service lets users run its cloud technologies in their data centers. Here's what users get in the different versions of the managed service.  Continue Reading

• What Oracle performance tuning tools can and can't do for DBAs

  Two Oracle experts discuss the tuning and monitoring capabilities of database performance management tools -- and the ongoing role that DBAs play in the process.  Continue Reading

• Oracle Mobile Cloud helps place privacy engine on cloud

  For Virtual Artifacts, the decision to go with Oracle's cloud was tipped by Oracle Mobile Cloud and a related bot platform -- and the self-driving Autonomous Database.  Continue Reading

• Q&A: Oracle adaptive intelligence strategy pervades apps

  From IT to HCM to sales, AI and machine learning capabilities have been added to a variety of Oracle's offerings through Oracle AI Apps. And the vendor says there's more to come.  Continue Reading

• The future of SPARC/Solaris is cloudy -- in multiple ways

  Cutbacks by Oracle have put the future of SPARC and Solaris in doubt, but the vendor says it's still committed to the technologies as part of its enterprise cloud strategy.  Continue Reading

• Oracle sees Autonomous Database changing DBA roles for the good

  The job duties of database administrators will likely change in organizations that use Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud, but in ways that are beneficial, according to Oracle.  Continue Reading

• Database Performance Analyzer pumps up Bodybuilding.com's performance

  Sean Scott, DBA for Bodybuilding.com, wanted a performance tool that ran like it was designed by a DBA. He chose SolarWinds DPA to handle performance and Cyber Monday peak loads.  Continue Reading

• Mobile app keeps Merit Service Solutions from getting snowed under

  Merit Service Solutions' unusual business model called for an unusual mobile application. It developed a custom app, running on a back-end Oracle database, to manage its snow removal and landscaping contractors.  Continue Reading

• Unusual business model requires customized JD Edwards software

  Merit Service Solutions implemented JD Edwards to get a more scalable platform for a growing business, but its unusual business model meant it was in for a lot of customization.  Continue Reading