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Oracle Database@Azure: A Cloud Revolution

  Oracle Database@Azure Unveiled

A Paradigm Shift in Cloud Database Services Oracle Corp and Microsoft Corp have set the tech world abuzz with their announcement of Oracle Database@Azure, a groundbreaking initiative that grants customers direct access to Oracle database services hosted on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and deployed in Microsoft Azure datacenters. This innovative collaboration promises to combine the unparalleled performance, scale, and workload availability of Oracle Database on OCI with the security, flexibility, and world-class services synonymous with Microsoft Azure, including AI services like Azure OpenAI. The result? A seamless experience for customers that amplifies flexibility, simplifies cloud management and streamlines the synergy between Oracle Database and Azure services.  

Paving the Way for Cloud Migration

Accelerating Cloud Adoption and Modernization Oracle and Microsoft's collaborative effort introduces Oracle Database@Azure to help customers expedite their transition to the cloud, enabling them to modernize their IT landscapes while harnessing Azure's infrastructure, toolsets, and services. Among the significant benefits for customers are: - Increased options for migrating Oracle databases to the cloud. - Access to top-tier Oracle database performance, scalability, and availability, coupled with feature and pricing parity. - A unified operating environment within Azure, guaranteeing simplicity, security, and low latency. - The capacity to develop new cloud-native applications using OCI and Azure technologies, including Azure's renowned AI services. - The assurance of an architecture that undergoes rigorous testing and support by two trusted cloud industry leaders.  

Industry Leaders' Vision

Driving Cloud-Powered Innovation Microsoft's Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella, remarked, "We have a real opportunity to help organizations bring their mission-critical applications to the cloud so they can transform every part of their business with this next generation of AI." With this expanded partnership, Microsoft Azure becomes the sole other cloud provider capable of running Oracle's database services, unlocking a new era of cloud-driven innovation. Larry Ellison, Oracle's Chairman and CTO, emphasized, "Most customers already use multiple clouds." He added, "Microsoft and Oracle have been working together to make it easy for those customers to seamlessly connect Azure Services with the very latest Oracle Database technology." "By collocating Oracle Exadata hardware in Azure data centers, customers will experience the best possible database and network performance. We are proud to partner with Microsoft to deliver this best-in-class capability to customers."  

Simplifying Multicloud Adoption

A Unified Experience for Customers The new Oracle Database@Azure service ushers in a fully integrated experience for deploying, managing, and utilizing Oracle database instances within Azure. This integration empowers organizations to achieve breakthroughs in the cloud, leveraging their existing skills to harness the combined capabilities of Oracle and Microsoft directly through the Azure portal. Moreover, this service is tailored to eradicate the challenges inherent in adopting multi-cloud architectures, including disjointed management, disparate tools, and complex procurement processes.  

Enhanced Customer Benefits

A Game-Changer for Multicloud Deployments As a result of this expanded partnership, customers now have the flexibility to deploy Azure services alongside fully managed Oracle Database services, all within a single data center. This comprehensive support encompasses Oracle Exadata Database services, Oracle Autonomous Database services, and Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC). Furthermore, Oracle and Microsoft have devised a joint support model, ensuring rapid response and resolution for mission-critical workloads.  

Simplified Procurement and Licensing

Streamlined Processes for Customers In response to customer needs, Oracle and Microsoft have considerably simplified the procurement and contracting process. Customers can purchase Oracle Database@Azure through Azure Marketplace, leveraging their existing Azure agreements. Additionally, they can utilize their current Oracle Database license benefits, including Bring Your Own License and the Oracle Support Rewards program.  

Industry Leaders' Perspective

Applauding a Collaborative Solution Prominent industry leaders are embracing this collaboration. Mihir Shah, Enterprise Head of Data at Fidelity Investments, noted, "Today's announcement displays how industry leaders Microsoft and Oracle are putting their customers' interests first and providing a collaborative solution that enables organizations like Fidelity to deliver best-in-class experiences for our customers."  

Global Impact

Transforming Industries Worldwide This partnership extends its reach across the globe. For instance, Magesh Bagavathi, Senior Vice President and Global Chief Technology Officer at PepsiCo, stated, "The ability to run our mission-critical systems and associated data in the cloud with Oracle Database@Azure gives us a scaled strategic advantage across our global operations."  

Paving the Way for Innovation

Accelerating Innovation in Financial Services Scott Petty, Chief Technology Officer at Vodafone, highlighted the potential of this offering, saying, "This new offering from Oracle and Microsoft does that by enabling us to deliver innovative and differentiated digital services faster and more cost-effectively to our customers."  

Driving Digital Transformation

Empowering Digital Transformation Santhosh Keshavan, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Voya Financial, Inc., emphasized how cloud partnerships can benefit the industry: "Cloud partnerships have the potential to help the entire industry maintain better security, compliance, and performance, helping to accelerate the development of new technology products, solutions, and services that enhance customer experience and help achieve better financial outcomes."  

Global Operations and Expansion

Expanding Global Operations Oracle will operate and manage OCI services directly within Microsoft's data centers, starting with regions in North America and Europe.   Sources: THX News, Microsoft & Oracle. Read the full article