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Oracle cloud computing infrastructure

• October 25, 2018 25 Oct'18

  Users look to Oracle Autonomous Database to lighten IT load

  Early users are kicking the tires of Autonomous Database, attracted by Oracle's pledge that the cloud technology will automate database administration chores.

• October 23, 2018 23 Oct'18

  Updated Oracle Gen 2 Cloud aims to challenge cloud leaders

  With enhancements to its Autonomous Database technology and cloud infrastructure security services, Oracle is trying to gain ground on Amazon and other cloud rivals.

• August 09, 2018 09 Aug'18

  Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud gets transaction processing

  Oracle launched a transaction processing version of Autonomous Database, a cloud-based platform that automates configuration and management of Oracle databases.

• April 26, 2018 26 Apr'18

  Cloud workloads see gradual uptake, but miles to go for databases

  A picture of steady but not rapid migration to the cloud by Oracle users emerged at Collaborate 18, with database vets saying it's wise to be selective on what to move.

• April 18, 2018 18 Apr'18

  Collaborate 18 to track progress of Oracle cloud database, apps

  The Collaborate 18 conference will shine a light on Oracle cloud adoption and migration issues, and on the impact that such moves can have on the careers of DBAs and other IT professionals.

• March 30, 2018 30 Mar'18

  Oracle Autonomous Database debut heralds new cloud hopes

  It wasn't the first in the cloud computing space, but Oracle is all in now. Key to the effort is a new Autonomous Database service, initially available for data warehousing uses.

• November 01, 2017 01 Nov'17

  OpenWorld 2017 in review: Oracle cloud offerings at center stage

  The news out of Oracle OpenWorld 2017 mostly involved updates to Oracle's cloud services. This guide pulls together coverage of the conference from several TechTarget websites.

• October 25, 2017 25 Oct'17

  Machine learning in Oracle's autonomous database not so magical

  Oracle is employing a new autonomous database as part of its drive to the cloud. The technology relies on machine learning, but the actual effect is more evolutionary than revolutionary.

• October 12, 2017 12 Oct'17

  Oracle cloud security beefed up amid unprotected data worries

  With large data breaches such as the one at Equifax raising concerns about unprotected data, Oracle has strengthened its cloud security features in an effort to ease the minds of IT pros.

• September 21, 2017 21 Sep'17

  Oracle Universal Credits another shot directed at AWS

  From 'Bring Your Own License' to Universal Credits, are the recent changes Oracle made to its cloud pricing model enough to compete with AWS?

• August 24, 2017 24 Aug'17

  Oracle Blockchain Cloud Service set to be unveiled

  Following competitors Microsoft Azure and IBM, Oracle plans to release its Blockchain Cloud Service in an effort to give cloud users a higher level of security.

• August 03, 2017 03 Aug'17

  Oracle Cloud apps updated as Oracle extends EBS support

  While Oracle Cloud apps are getting a new update, the company says it isn't leaving its on-premises EBS customers behind.

• March 24, 2017 24 Mar'17

  Hybrid cloud one of three themes at upcoming Oracle Collaborate 17

  Attendees at Oracle Collaborate 17 have plenty of sessions to choose from, with topics ranging from business analytics to hybrid cloud. We've highlighted a few of those sessions.

• January 24, 2017 24 Jan'17

  Oracle's cloud offerings act as disruptor -- to its own business

  Cutbacks in hardware and support staffing for Solaris and Sparc accompany large investments in Oracle cloud offerings. However, a new roadmap pledges continued support into the 2030s.

• January 18, 2017 18 Jan'17

  Oracle Database Cloud Service aims to handle apps of all sizes

  Oracle continues to take the cloud fight to AWS and other more-established rivals as it expands support for running web-scale and enterprise applications on its databases and IaaS platform.