OCI Dedicated Region – The Next-Generation Private Cloud
Private clouds and IT infrastructures deployed in on-premises data centers are going through the next evolution. We see vendors and solutions shifting from siloed private clouds more towards a platform approach. A platform that does not consist of different solutions (products) and components...
Oracle’s Dedicated Region Just Got Smaller – Meet Dedicated Region 25
In case you missed it, Oracle announced on the 11th of September 2024, that their Dedicated Region offering is becoming smaller and this new configuration called "Dedicated Region 25" will be available in the next calendar year. This new offering allows businesses to bring the full power of Oracle...
From Automation to Autonomy – Oracle Autonomous Database and Autonomous Linux Explained
As I prepare to embark on a new role at Oracle in October 2024, diving deep into the company's groundbreaking technologies has been both exciting and essential. In August 2024, I passed seven different Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) certifications, which helped massively to get a good overview....
Oracle CloudWorld 2024 Keynote Summaries
The keynotes from day 1 Oracle CloudWorld 2024, held on September 10, spotlighted several significant themes centered around AI, cloud innovation, and partnerships. Oracle CEO Safra Catz opened the event, emphasizing how businesses are solving complex challenges using Oracle’s cloud and AI...
From Cloud-First to Cloud-Smart to Repatriation
VMware Explore 2024 happened this week in Las Vegas. I think many people were curious about what Hock Tan, CEO of Broadcom, had to say during the general session. He delivered interesting statements and let everyone in the audience know that "the future of enterprise is private - private cloud,...
Sovereign Clouds and Sovereign AI
The concept of sovereign AI is gaining traction. It refers to artificial intelligence systems that are designed, deployed, and managed within the borders and legal frameworks of a specific nation or region. As the global reliance on AI intensifies, the necessity to establish control over these...
Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure Offerings Are The New Multi-Cloud
Since VMware belongs to Broadcom, there was less focus and messaging on multi-cloud or supercloud architectures. Broadcom has drastically changed the available offerings and VMware Cloud Foundation is becoming the new vSphere. Additionally, we have seen big changes regarding the partnerships with...
VMware Cloud Foundation Spotlight – June 2024
This VMware Cloud Foundation spotlight article summarizes the latest information we have seen from VMware by Broadcom in June 2024. Big milestones and VERY exciting enhancements! VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 VMware by Broadcom introduces new features that a lot of customers have been waiting for:...