Five Minute Briefing - Oracle
January 19, 2022

Published in conjunction with the Quest Oracle Community (Quest), this bi-weekly publication contains news, market research, and insight for the Oracle ecosystem, as well as Quest news and information. Subscribers also receive Quest ResearchWire, a bi-monthly research report for the Oracle community.

News Flashes

On-Demand Database Management

Now more than ever, companies are facing staffing and skills challenges. DBAs and managers are under pressure to deliver high-performing and responsive systems that can scale with the business.

Oracle Launches Cloud for Telcos

Oracle has launched Oracle Cloud for Telcos, a set of cloud solutions built on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), which is available around the world in 36 public cloud regions, as well as in a distributed cloud architecture. The announcement was made in an Oracle Cloud Infrastructure blog post by Clay Magouyrk, executive vice president, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Engineering.

Xerox Taps Oracle Cloud to Launch New Ventures

To fast-track new businesses, Xerox has chosen an integrated set of Oracle Cloud solutions. This "Oracle-in-a-box" approach gives its businesses all they need to get up and running: an online storefront in Oracle Commerce, finance and accounting in Oracle NetSuite, budgeting and financial planning in Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), and integration in every direction via Oracle Integration, a key component of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

Think About It

Ransomware on the Rise: 5 Ways to Minimize Risk to your Organization

The pandemic of the past 2 years has proven to be a significant disruptor, bringing to light the many flaws in cybercrime preparedness across several industries. However, opportunity exists for government and business leaders to repair the cracks and prepare for the future. Underpinning good automation with best practices will ensure that organizations are set up for success against future attacks.