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Marriott HR upgrades to cloud suite as employees and guests return to its properties
Technology helps hotelier thrive in a pandemic.
More news and how-tos
Report: Six kinds of financial crime spiked during the pandemic
Banks are using artificial intelligence to thwart COVID-19-related fraud.
COVID-19 forever changed clinical trials and the search for new drugs. Now, there’s no going back.
Oracle’s Henry McNamara on the life sciences industry’s COVID-19 victories and the challenges ahead.
Writing the future: The personal narrative and the path to success
How crafting their own stories helps women succeed in business
How-to: Run SQL data queries with pandas
Use pandas to do joins, grouping, aggregations, and analytics on datasets in Python.
Why Vanguard keeps the pedal down on its cloud shift
The company’s chief accounting officer shares how cloud apps are bringing increased productivity, enhanced decision-making, and a faster financial close.
Red Bull to boost Formula 1 performance and fan experience with analytics from Oracle
Leading Formula 1 team selects Oracle Cloud Infrastructure as official cloud platform
Life beyond spreadsheets: A controller tells how ERP and EPM Cloud changed the way she works
How more automation and fewer manual processes have changed the role of financial controller Sarah Murphy.
Groundbreakers Podcast: developer tips for Oracle Database
Oracle’s Jeff Smith shares his thoughts on how developers are making magic with Oracle Database.
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Analytics
Why data warehouses are suddenly in vogue—again
February 2021
Sensitive supply chains and a data deluge from sensors and phones have analyst teams turning to big data warehouses in the cloud.
Tampa Bay Lightning go digital to celebrate a championship season with fans
December 2020
Amid COVID-19 uncertainties, the Stanley Cup winner gets the right message to the right fans by using analytics and smart segmentation.
Data scientists can see how to improve workforce performance
June 2020
Powerful HR analytics reveal new insights into employee engagement.
How a Big Business Can Use an Autonomous Database to Move Like a Startup
October 2018
Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud offers scale, security, and predictability, but without the DBA getting involved.
From Low Code to High Control
September 2017
Go no code, low code, and high control with Oracle Application Express 5.1.
Analytics for Business
July 2017
Organizations look to the cloud to make mission-critical decisions.
A Window into the World of Analytic Functions
March 2013
Part 10 in a series on the basics of the relational database and SQL
Project Helidon: Java, microservices, and building the open source community
March 2021
Oracle Java engineer Dmitry Alexandrov joins the Oracle Groundbreakers Podcast and shares his love for the people of Project Helidon.
Needed: Startups to tackle the world’s hardest problems
February 2021
The world needs startups that think big and tackle global problems, such as food scarcity, healthcare, eldercare, and more.
Predictions for 2021: It’s all about inflection points
January 2021
Serial entrepreneur Bob Quillin reveals 6 key disruptions that will define the new year.
App provides brain rehab and training for victims of stroke and other neural conditions
January 2021
Accomplished Brain’s innovative app, which runs on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, lets talented clinicians create customized brain exercise programs they can offer to clients worldwide.
How Hearst rebuilt its finance and HR processes from the studs up
December 2020
By moving to Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite, the diversified media and information services company gained a level of insight not possible before.
Tracking COVID-19: APEX and the cloud
December 2020
2020 was the year of low code and COVID-19.
Managing massive change and thriving in the chaos of 2020
December 2020
Motivational speaker Simerjeet Singh offers developers a perspective to embrace change.
AI and Machine Learning: The Good, the Bad, and the Future
October 2020
What are AI and ML? Where are these technologies heading? Three experts share their views.
Highlight reel: 5 takeaways from Oracle’s observability and management platform event
October 2020
Lesson one: Help is here for the people who run applications in multicloud environments.
Highlight reel: 5 takeaways from Oracle’s online applications event
September 2020
When COVID-19 hit, Oracle cloud apps help companies quickly add essential capabilities.
Saudi startup prefers Oracle over AWS to run truck-sharing app
September 2020
Part of the Oracle for Startups program, Saudi Arabia’s Awini runs its truck-sharing mobile app on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Building location-based applications with Python and Oracle Database
September 2020
The spatial features in Oracle Database can power mobile apps built with Python.
At Oracle, open source development projects continue to grow
September 2020
Avi Miller on Linux, open source, and contributing in 2020
Successful developers get more value from data
September 2020
Oracle’s head of mission-critical database tech maps out how a converged, autonomous database gives developers the path they need.
Looking back: An interview with Bob Rhubart
September 2020
A farewell to Oracle Groundbreakers Podcast host Bob Rhubart (and happy retirement!)
Demand for hands-on training drives new Oracle Developer Live events
August 2020
First event: Database—Learn to simplify data-driven application development.
Cloud native or low code: What, when, why?
July 2020
Where they’re complementary, and where they conflict
Low code goes pro
June 2020
Created to allow “citizen developers” to build business applications, low-code platforms have found favor among experienced developers.
25 years of Java: Technology, community, family
May 2020
Java developers share their thoughts on the 25th anniversary of the “technology that powers the world.
Four Developers Whose Careers Were Changed by Oracle APEX
May 2020
When developers deliver value, they find opportunity.
How to Extend Your Enterprise Applications
April 2020
Use Oracle Visual Builder to add new functionality to Oracle Fusion Applications.
The Multi-Environment DBA
April 2020
DBAs are responsible for bigger databases, running in myriad locations. Oracle Enterprise Manager can be the dashboard for it all.
Chatbots: Talking the Talk
April 2020
As the use of digital assistants expands, so do the opportunities for developers with the necessary skills.
Never Stop Learning
April 2020
Stay out of the bubble and search out new things, advises Oracle Groundbreaker Ambassador Ivar Grimstad.
Personal Metrics: Five Productivity Tips for Developers
April 2020
How collaboration, mentorship, and (surprise!) deleting code can increase efficiency
Connecting the Clouds: The Oracle-Microsoft Alliance
March 2020
Multicloud applications easily span Oracle Cloud and Microsoft Azure.
Turning AI Myths into Enterprise Gold
February 2020
Overcome the hype and unrealistic expectations surrounding AI by recognizing today’s biggest AI myths and how to address them.
How to Dynamically Change the Columns in a SQL Query
August 2019
Use polymorphic table functions to add columns to and remove columns from your result sets.
Easy Initializing for Records and Arrays
May 2019
Use the new qualified expressions to create functions when and where you need them.
Perform PL/SQL Operations with cx_Oracle
October 2018
Use Python for PL/SQL operations in Oracle Database.
Pipelined Table Functions
October 2018
Pass data back to the calling query before the function is completed.
Streaming Table Functions
August 2018
Transform your data on the way to your data warehouse.
Working with JSON Arrays in PL/SQL
May 2018
Use the PL/SQL JSON_ARRAY_T object type to construct and manipulate in-memory JSON arrays.
Easy Initializing for Records and Arrays
May 2018
Use the new qualified expressions to create functions when and where you need them.
Making Database Connections
May 2018
Connect to Oracle and third-party databases from Oracle SQL Developer.
JSON and PL/SQL: A Match Made in Database
March 2018
PL/SQL object types for JSON construct and manipulate in-memory JSON data.
The Vermont Country Store’s surprising strategy: Less holiday marketing to put ‘people above profits’
March 2021
Old-fashioned charm meets modern tech.
Ricoh leader lauds the indispensable inside sales team—and says CRM isn’t doing enough for them
January 2021
Salespeople need better applications, and COVID-19 only makes it more important.
COVID crisis prompts libraries to create new ways to serve their communities
December 2020
Here’s how libraries in Los Angeles and Somerset County, New Jersey, used ingenuity and technology to reopen for business during the pandemic.
Santa’s cloud workshop
December 2020
Cloud technology has arrived at the North Pole. Discover how Santa’s global operation uses data, security, and scalability to spread holiday cheer around the world. All powered by elves, cookies, and Oracle Cloud.
Understanding industry nuances will drive the next wave of customer experience apps
November 2020
Oracle’s Mike Sicilia and Rob Tarkoff on how next-generation customer experiences will spark change across industries, and how Oracle is helping the communications industry through this time.
NIAID seeks 1 million volunteers for COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials
July 2020
NIAID and Moderna are seeking 30,000 volunteers for the largest clinical trial to date of their jointly developed COVID-19 vaccine.
Enabling Innovative and Positive Customer Experiences
October 2019
Ivgen Guner offers insights into how diversity drives success.
Getting Real with Your Customer
October 2019
Focusing on actual customer needs spurs innovation.
Four ways Oracle helps startups succeed that have nothing to do with technology
February 2021
Oracle for Startups reimagines what a corporate and startup partnership should look like.
9 new(er) features of Oracle PL/SQL
February 2021
Part 13 in a 12-part series of articles on understanding and using PL/SQL for accessing Oracle Database.
Using Oracle Machine Learning Notebooks
February 2021
Acme Corp. changes course by tying machine learning to Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse.
REST-enabling Oracle Machine Learning models
January 2021
Use RESTful services to make your machine learning model available for easier access by developers across a variety of development environments.
How to trace SQL sessions to identify Oracle Database bottlenecks
December 2020
Enabling a flag shows everything your database is doing. See how to analyze the results.
Oracle partnership helps chatbot startup develop pioneering Insights tool
December 2020
BotSupply chatbots to provide deeper data analysis thanks to Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse
Larry Ellison explains why Oracle is building so many ‘cloud region’ data centers
December 2020
Short answer: Demand for its cloud application and infrastructure services is rising even faster than expected.
Tony Blair Institute teams with Oracle to fight disease outbreaks in Africa
November 2020
Collaboration delivers a cloud-based system to support large-scale vaccination programs.
5 ways Oracle uses its own cloud infrastructure to run the company
October 2020
You would expect Oracle to run on its own cloud infrastructure. But here are some specific benefits it’s getting.
Oracle Virtual Road Trip
September 2020
Join us on a virtual road trip as we visit our customers, friends and employees across North America.
5 new reasons to put Oracle on your cloud infrastructure short list
September 2020
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is giving companies more of what they want, for less money.
Oracle shows how the future of high-performance computing will run in the cloud
September 2020
The CEOs of AMD, Ampere, Intel, and NVIDIA discuss why complex workloads such as crash simulations are moving to Oracle Cloud.
Teaching computers to see more sharply with processing in the cloud
September 2020
A combination of new GPUs, more widely available cloud data centers, and large data sets is broadening use of computer vision in industry.
What keeps customers using Oracle Database? Larry Ellison points to innovation
September 2020
His insights came during Oracle’s FY21 first-quarter earnings call.
The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research explores insomnia’s causes using Oracle Autonomous Database
August 2020
Researchers are using machine learning to study what disrupts sleep. Oracle’s automation lets them focus less on the technology and more on their research.
6 tips for women entrepreneurs (and their allies)
August 2020
Progress is slow for women entrepreneurs, but female-led startups are making gains.
PL/SQL 101: Building with blocks in PL/SQL
September 2020
Part 1 in a series of articles on understanding and using PL/SQL for accessing the Oracle Database
CMO Ariel Kelman tells Business Insider how Oracle will lead in enterprise cloud infrastructure
August 2020
Oracle CMO Ariel Kelman reveals plan to beat AWS
Highlight reel: 6 takeaways from Oracle’s Cloud@Customer event
July 2020
In mid-July 2020, Oracle held its first Oracle Live with Oracle CTO and Chairman Larry Ellison describing a new autonomous database service for hybrid cloud.
The hidden costs of cloud infrastructure
July 2020
Four questions to ask when choosing a cloud vendor
The newest cloud innovation: Dedicated Region Cloud@Customer
July 2020
Now you can run all Oracle Cloud services, including business applications and autonomous database, in your own data center.
Want to maximize SaaS performance? Check under the hood.
November 2019
Speed. Scale. Security. A modern cloud infrastructure can make all the difference in SaaS.
Expect More Innovation and Fewer Errors with Increased Database Automation
November 2019
A survey of database managers and administrators shows the benefits they expect from automation, plus what they think about DBAs’ current workloads.
3 Can’t Miss Ways to Turn Your DBA Skills into Gold
October 2019
Autonomous databases signal change, and DBAs can make that change pay off with new data-focused opportunities.
Autonomous in the Mix
July 2019
As autonomous databases become part of large database estates, monitor and manage them with Oracle Enterprise Manager.
Developers: Create Autonomous Databases
July 2019
Create an Oracle Autonomous Transaction Processing instance with the Python SDK for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Autonomous Database for All
July 2019
A new dedicated service and the latest developer tools let more go autonomous.
Autonomous Indexing
May 2019
The new Automatic Indexing feature in Oracle Database 19c detects the need for indexes, creates them, and drops them automatically—without DBA intervention.
Getting Started with Autonomous
April 2019
Connect to Oracle Autonomous Transaction Processing with multiple programming languages.
Using Oracle Machine Learning Notebooks
March 2019
Set up and run machine learning in Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse.
Autonomous and Secure
July 2018
From self-securing database cloud services to the new cloud perimeter, Oracle technology protects your most valuable investment—your data.
Getting Started with Autonomous Database Security
May 2018
Automatic encryption and patching are a solid beginning to the cloud database security journey.
American University of Antigua reshapes financial aid for doctors-to-be
January 2021
Antigua-based school of medicine puts students first with a comprehensive financial aid planning system.
How the cloud helped two finance teams during the pandemic
December 2020
Trident Maritime, Knoll lean on Oracle Cloud EPM to close their books, gain new insights.
Startup’s supply chain app gives new life to plastic waste in the ocean
November 2020
Oceanworks runs its track-and-trace app on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, matching recyclers with brands looking for verification that the material they use is actually recovered ocean plastic.
From farmer to fork: How Land O’Lakes stepped up to the challenges of a global pandemic
October 2020
The spread of COVID-19 wreaked havoc on food supply chain systems, forcing the maker of dairy, animal feed, and crop and seed protection products to constantly adapt its logistics to meet changing supply and demand.
Back to school during COVID-19: The story of two universities
October 2020
Reliable data has been critical for universities having to shift gears quickly. The University of Wyoming relied on data from its cloud-based finance and HR systems, and Baylor University was in the midst of moving to cloud ERP when the pandemic hit.
Baylor controls back-office costs to invest in education, research, and athletics
September 2020
Baylor is working to make sure tuition money goes toward enriching its students’ educational experience.
Blockchain, autonomous tech help keep ‘fair fashion’ in style
August 2020
Jyoti - Fair Works uses retraced’s blockchain application, powered by Oracle Cloud, to give customers a view into its humanitarian supply chain.
Three ways one accountant’s job changed after moving to the cloud
July 2020
How modern ERP improves accruals, allocations, and data visualization
Fintech Boss Insights to help banks and employers navigate the forgiveness phase of the PPP
May 2020
Oracle and Boss Insights collaborate on a platform for loan forgiveness during the pandemic.
6 Lessons Oracle Learned When Moving Its Finance Organization to the Cloud
April 2020
How do you build a cloud-first finance organization? Here’s firsthand advice from a pro.
Women’s History Month
March 2021
We are proud to be a part of a global community that helps grow and develop strong, smart, and passionate women.
Why diversity and inclusion is mission-critical at Oracle
February 2021
A diverse and inclusive culture makes us better and more successful
What’s another word for volunteering? How about: cozywarm.
November 2020
A virtual crochet club of Oracle Volunteers brings comfort to cerebral palsy patients in Brazil.
Taking on 2020: Four technologies to help employees weather tough times
October 2020
Digital assistants and other tech help employees cope with pandemic-fueled stress.
The cyborg therapist: How AI and humans working together can help employee mental health
October 2020
Workers face unprecedented mental health crises, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and other emergencies—but AI can help restore the balance.
Gallagher overcomes ‘green screen effect’ with Oracle Cloud HCM
May 2020
Modern human resources tools improve productivity and support the insurance company’s acquisition-driven growth strategy.
Why Workforce Software moved to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
May 2020
To lead these days, the HR apps provider needed substance and speed.
The Future Is People
October 2019
Planning today for your IT workforce of the future
Tomorrow’s Tech Leaders
April 2019
A wealth of Oracle programs and initiatives help women gain ground in the tech industry.
Strategies for Effective Succession Planning
April 2019
Modern succession planning enables tomorrow’s leaders to glean knowledge and expertise from retiring veteran employees.
4 pro tips for federal agencies moving to the cloud
March 2021
Consider these cloud project, roadmap, training, pricing, and other nuggets of advice.
As interest in B2B tech surges, Oracle-affiliated startups seek an edge on competitors
February 2021
Program aims to equip fledgling companies with sales tools and customer contacts in addition to cloud credits.
Cloud makes growth ‘easy’ for global shipper
January 2021
DP World breaks information barriers that slowed growth.
Energy company takes aim at climate change
January 2021
National Grid’s Net Zero by 2050 plan is aimed at building a more sustainable world for future generations.
Hurricane-tested: Why Houston’s Lone Star college system was prepared when COVID-19 hit
January 2021
The sprawling community college system uses Oracle Cloud Observability and Management platform to keep its campus solutions ready for anything.
Three ways to improve financial aid for COVID-19–weary students
December 2020
The pandemic has increased the need for student loans. How can universities respond?
The world’s leading sports organizations win with Oracle Cloud
December 2020
From basketball to hockey, champions choose Oracle.
As supercomputers close in on a milestone, cloud services race to catch up
November 2020
Companies can access levels of computational power once limited to supercomputers, thanks to high-performance computing in public clouds.
Reimagine the corporate/startup relationship: 6 lessons we’ve learned
November 2020
Having supported entrepreneurs worldwide for more than three years, Oracle’s Jason Williamson shares pivots and predictions from his experiences.
People miss their restaurants and pubs. Here’s what they’re thinking about returning.
October 2020
Safety concerns and questions about takeout top the findings in our survey of 2,000 restaurant patrons in the US and UK.
In the pursuit of COVID-19 treatments, high-performance computing steps up
November 2020
GridMarkets runs its high-performance rendering platform on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, helping drug researchers simulate molecular reactions to COVID-19.
This Mexico state fights COVID-19 using an app first built to track and analyze crime
October 2020
The state of Querétaro has been able to quickly identify and treat tens of thousands of COVID-19 patients, while preventing overcrowding at hospitals, using a Java application that runs on Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer.
How 3 levels of government responded to COVID-19 with cloud-based technology
October 2020
The City of Atlanta, Lucas County, and New York State tell three different stories about managing the impact of COVID-19.
Oracle’s Safra Catz on the wide-ranging lessons of COVID-19
October 2020
In a discussion at Cleveland Clinic’s 2020 Medical Innovation Summit, Oracle’s CEO delves into how the pandemic is changing perspectives on data, cloud technology, and how healthcare is delivered.
Dying species, climate change, COVID-19—just what other evidence does an ecologist need to get his point across?
October 2020
Dr. Enric Sala of National Geographic Pristine Seas races the clock, trying to protect the ocean and the planet.
McNeilus protects the essential ‘waste warriors’ who brave hazards to collect our refuse
September 2020
This truck manufacturer uses Oracle Configure, Price, Quote to help buyers sort through thousands of product and safety options.
Can shovel-by-shovel data analysis make mines more sustainable?
September 2020
MineSense technology helps mines get a clearer understanding of what they’re digging. The company uses Oracle Autonomous Database and Oracle Application Express to deliver loads of the data for immediate decision-making and long-term analysis.
Astute planning plus the right tech keep packaging company Sonoco rolling
September 2020
Tips other companies can learn from Sonoco’s rapid response to COVID-19.
Telekom Romania modernizes field service for COVID-19 and beyond
September 2020
The telco uses cloud-based field service software to optimize processes and reduce costs.
Innovation Lab showcases the construction industry’s tech future
September 2020
Pandemic protection technologies will yield longer-term benefits.
Expert advice on the changing tax landscape amid COVID-19
September 2020
Vertex provides guidance to help businesses navigate uncertain waters.
Revamped home energy report shows what really motivates us to cut energy use
September 2020
Oracle Utilities Opower makes it easier for utility customers to take action.
Why one global manufacturer chose one cloud
September 2020
Having grown through acquisitions, semiconductor manufacturing equipment company Cohu traded in its myriad on-premises applications and consolidated its back-office functions on Oracle Cloud.
People want to travel. Hotels want guests. What will it take to bring them together?
August 2020
Hospitality execs look to navigate the current crisis while building the customer experience of the future.
How 8x8 handled the cost of giving free video meetings to the world
August 2020
8x8 moves to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure from AWS and saves 80%.
To keep up with growth, telco Entel moves VMware workloads to Oracle Cloud
August 2020
Chile’s Entel is quickly moving hundreds of VMware workloads and other on-premises applications into production on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Three ways to reinvent higher education right now
June 2020
COVID-19 is prompting technology change across industries. Campuses can’t be left behind.
Sports are on hold. How are teams keeping fans engaged?
June 2020
Sports marketers use Oracle Eloqua to create their own “David Ayres Moments.”
Research: US residential energy use spikes during stay at home orders
June 2020
Data shows the COVID-19 crisis is causing spikes in household energy use. Utilities are helping customers to manage rising costs.
A glimpse into the challenges facing restaurants amid COVID-19
June 2020
One executive who speaks with restaurant operators every day shares some of the challenges they’ve navigated and how they’re planning ahead.
Volvo Mines Blockchain to Keep Ethical Sourcing Promise
February 2020
Carmaker works closely with suppliers to monitor materials in the supply chain.
The C-Suite Speaks: Executive Priorities for 2020
February 2020
To be a business leader, you have to lead in tech.
Oracle CEO Safra Catz on Digital Transformation: We’ve Faced the Same Challenges
February 2020
New technologies are always emerging that create new business opportunities.
National Grid ESO to Deliver Carbon-Free Electricity in the UK
February 2020
Machine learning will help the transition to renewables by 2025.
Oracle Survey: Autonomous Tech Poised to Transform Leading Industries
January 2020
IT decision makers see real upside in our autonomous future.
Cybereason offers a new take on protecting all those work-from-home laptops and phones
January 2021
The Boston startup uses cloud-based analysis to help organizations focus on the biggest threats.
How an Oracle team spotted ‘StreamScam,’ the biggest connected TV ad scam yet
January 2021
The team at Oracle Moat, a service for digital advertising companies, detected a rip-off in which bots pretended to be people watching shows via streaming video.
Highlight reel: 4 takeaways from Oracle’s big cloud security news
September 2020
Oracle Executive Vice President Clay Magouyrk revealed how Oracle is helping IT teams avoid the mistakes that lead to security breaches.
Now Is the Time for a Better Cloud: 5 Executive Insights
May 2020
“Cost, security, and performance critical to second generation cloud.
Three Keys to Cloud Security
May 2019
“Oracle and KPMG Cloud Threat Report 2019” demonstrates the importance of visibility, shared responsibility, and a CISO seat at the table.
Getting Started with Autonomous Database Security
May 2018
Automatic encryption and patching are a solid beginning to the cloud database security journey.
It’s All About Trust
May 2018
Blockchain is a secure system for conducting trustworthy transactions with customers, partners, and competitors.
Perform Basic CRUD Operations Using CX_ORACLE, Part 1
March 2018
Here’s how to use Python for CRUD operations in Oracle Database.