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Community push intensifies to free MySQL from Oracle’s control amid stagnation fears

An open letter signed by architects, DBAs, and engineers argues that closed development, missing AI‑era features, and declining commits demand a foundation-led model that includes Oracle but restores roadmap transparency.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Feb 19, 20265 mins

DatabasesMySQLRelational Databases

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Oracle inks deal with AWS to offer database services

The partnership follows similar deals with Microsoft and Google over the past 12 months.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Sep 10, 2024 3 mins

Amazon Web ServicesDatabasesOracle

Storage: The unsung hero of AI deployments

Many enterprises focus on computing power and networking when rolling out AI projects. But they may be overlooking the bigger picture of their needs for massive storage.

By Grant Gross

Jul 11, 2024 6 mins

Cloud StorageData QualityDatabases

Salesforce Data Cloud updates aim to ease data analysis, AI app development

Salesforce adds Einstein Copilot Search, vector database to its Data Cloud, to help enterprises take advantage of unstructured data for analysis, and build AI-based applications.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Dec 14, 2023 3 mins

AnalyticsCRM SystemsDatabases

Analyzing the business-case approach Perdue Farms takes to derive value from data

To CIO Mark Booth and his team, technology is just table stakes to building a data-driven business for this iconic food and agribusiness. To get real value out of data, they’re populating their data lake one business case at a time.

By Martha Heller

Sep 20, 2023 7 mins

Agriculture IndustryCIOData Center Management

Microsoft, Oracle deliver direct access to Oracle database services on Azure

The hyperscalers are joining forces to help customers fully migrate to the cloud — and place their data closer to Microsoft services to facilitate cloud-native development and AI experimentation.

By Thor Olavsrud

Sep 14, 2023 4 mins

Cloud ComputingDatabasesMicrosoft Azure

10 emerging innovations that could redefine IT

CIOs must keep an eye on the horizon. The following forward-thinking strategies and technologies are starting to gain traction and could impact the next decade of IT.

By Peter Wayner

Jun 13, 2023 14 mins

BlockchainDatabasesEdge Computing

The essential check list for effective data democratization

To become data-driven, companies need a democratization strategy that’s equal parts disciplined and diverse. Data collection, selecting a platform and employee training are just the beginning.

By Maria Korolov and Alex Korolov

Jan 20, 2023 10 mins

CIOComplianceData Architecture

Databricks' new data lakehouse aims at media, entertainment sector

Data lakehouses combine the storage and analytics features of data warehouses and data lakes, with vendors like Databricks offering solutions for specific industries.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Apr 25, 2022

Databases

Snowflake launches Retail Data Cloud

The cloud data warehouse specialist has launched another industry-specific product, this time aimed at helping companies in the retail and consumer goods sectors to manage their data.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Mar 28, 2022

Data ScienceData WarehousingDatabases

Emerging tech soothes pandemic-disrupted supply chains

Jaguar Land Rover and Colgate-Palmolive are among the many enterprises turning to machine learning software and other data-crunching tools to ensure supply can meet demand.

By Clint Boulton

Aug 18, 2020 6 mins

DatabasesMachine LearningSupply Chain Management Software

11 key takeaways from Oracle OpenWorld 2019

Autonomous Linux, digital assistants, and closer work with Microsoft, VMware and others were among the highlights from this yearu2019s conference.

By Peter Sayer

Sep 23, 2019

BlockchainDatabasesTechnology Industry

Hermes transforms data infrastructure to speed parcel deliveries

The UK logistics company changed its data model and moved to the cloud, enabling it to offer a host of new services around parcel delivery.

By Peter Sayer

Jul 8, 2019

Business IntelligenceDatabasesInnovation

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Community push intensifies to free MySQL from Oracle’s control amid stagnation fears

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Oracle SVP Thorsten Herrmann: Being late to the cloud has its advantages

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Oracle inks deal with AWS to offer database services

Storage: The unsung hero of AI deployments

Salesforce Data Cloud updates aim to ease data analysis, AI app development

Analyzing the business-case approach Perdue Farms takes to derive value from data

Microsoft, Oracle deliver direct access to Oracle database services on Azure

10 emerging innovations that could redefine IT

The essential check list for effective data democratization

Databricks' new data lakehouse aims at media, entertainment sector

Snowflake launches Retail Data Cloud

Emerging tech soothes pandemic-disrupted supply chains

11 key takeaways from Oracle OpenWorld 2019

Hermes transforms data infrastructure to speed parcel deliveries

Community push intensifies to free MySQL from Oracle’s control amid stagnation fears

Here’s what Oracle’s soaring infrastructure spend could mean for enterprises

Top 10 data engineer and data architect certifications

Oracle SVP Thorsten Herrmann: Being late to the cloud has its advantages

Larry Ellison has big ambitions for Oracle’s cloud business

Why Microsoft is unifying data and AI within Fabric

Knowledge graphs: the missing link in enterprise AI

Almost nothing remains of Software AG

7 ways to deploy your own large language model

Articles

Oracle inks deal with AWS to offer database services

Storage: The unsung hero of AI deployments

Salesforce Data Cloud updates aim to ease data analysis, AI app development

Analyzing the business-case approach Perdue Farms takes to derive value from data

Microsoft, Oracle deliver direct access to Oracle database services on Azure

10 emerging innovations that could redefine IT

The essential check list for effective data democratization

Databricks' new data lakehouse aims at media, entertainment sector

Snowflake launches Retail Data Cloud

Emerging tech soothes pandemic-disrupted supply chains

11 key takeaways from Oracle OpenWorld 2019

Hermes transforms data infrastructure to speed parcel deliveries

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