Cloud Databases & Data Platforms

AWS rolls out new tool to simplify regional cloud planning

Muhammad Zulhusni — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Planning where to deploy workloads in the cloud can be tricky, especially for large companies that rely on consistent infrastructure across multiple regions. AWS is looking to take the guesswork out of that process with a new tool called Capabilities by Region. The tool gives users a clear view of which AWS services, tools, and […]

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Oracle bets big on cloud as it targets $225b in sales by 2030

Muhammad Zulhusni — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Oracle expects its cloud infrastructure business to create $166 billion in revenue by fiscal year 2030, accounting for nearly three-quarters of its total sales, the company says. Reuters reported that the forecast was shared by Chief Executive Officer Clay Magouyrk during a meeting with analysts on Thursday, when he said new cloud bookings are coming […]

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Meta strikes $10 billion cloud deal with Google to support AI growth

Muhammad Zulhusni — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Meta is betting big on AI, agreeing to spend more than $10 billion on Google’s cloud services over the next six years, according to people familiar with the deal. The arrangement, which includes servers, storage, networking, and other infrastructure, marks one of the largest agreements in Google Cloud’s 17-year history. Neither company would comment on […]

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Oracle integrates GPT-5 into databases and cloud apps

Muhammad Zulhusni — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:38:21 +0000

Oracle has rolled out OpenAI’s GPT-5 in its databases and SaaS products, including Fusion Cloud Applications, NetSuite, and industry-specific tools like Oracle Health. The update is aimed at tying business data more closely to AI so companies can use its reasoning abilities and support for coding inside workflows. GPT-5 is OpenAI’s newest model, built to […]

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Oracle to launch cloud operations in Indonesia through DayOne deal

Muhammad Zulhusni — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:25:22 +0000

Oracle is set to expand into Indonesia by leasing data centre space from DayOne Data Centres, according to people with knowledge of the deal. The move would mark Oracle’s first cloud services operation in the country and deepen its relationship with a regional player that counts ByteDance as its biggest client. DayOne, based in Singapore, […]

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New OVHcloud tool tracks cloud emissions across services and lifecycle

Muhammad Zulhusni — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0000

OVHcloud has released an updated version of its Environmental Impact Tracker, a tool designed to help users measure emissions linked to their cloud usage. The new version builds on its earlier carbon calculator by covering more cloud services and moving toward broader environmental metrics beyond just carbon output. At launch, the tracker works with Baremetal, […]

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Ooredoo rolls out local AI cloud powered by Nvidia GPUs in Qatar

Muhammad Zulhusni — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Ooredoo has launched AI cloud services in Qatar, powered by Nvidia’s Hopper GPUs and hosted entirely within the country. The setup gives businesses access to use high-performance computing without relying on overseas providers—part of a broader move toward national control over digital infrastructure. The services are hosted in local data centres and are aimed at […]

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AIS and Oracle launch local cloud to support AI in Thailand

Muhammad Zulhusni — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

AIS has teamed up with Oracle to launch a new cloud platform in Thailand, aimed at supporting businesses and government agencies that need more control over how their data is stored and managed. The platform, called AIS Cloud powered by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, runs entirely on servers located in Thailand and follows local data laws. […]

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Designing data architectures that adapt to changing conditions

David Thomas — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:02:23 +0000

The global economy is at the mercy of evolving technologies (did anyone think ‘AI!’?), as we live in an increasingly data driven world. Robust data architecture design is crucial for ensuring efficient data management, scalability, adaptability, and the support of business intelligence. Creating a sustainable data ecosystem is important for a viable economic future for […]

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Optimising data retention: How AI drives efficiency and resilience

Jon Fieldeing — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:13:00 +0000

In an age where data is being generated at unprecedented rates, organisations face an uphill battle in managing, retaining, and safeguarding critical information. The challenge lies in navigating vast volumes of data while ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates and maintaining operational efficiency. Fortunately, artificial intelligence (AI) offers transformative solutions to simplify and optimise data retention […]

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SAP debuts Business Data Cloud with Databricks to turbocharge business AI

Duncan MacRae — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:32:00 +0000

Enterprise apps and business AI specialist, SAP, has unveiled SAP Business Data Cloud, which unifies all SAP and third-party data throughout an organisation, providing the trusted data foundation organisations need to make more impactful decisions and foster reliable AI. The solution harmonises data from organisations’ most mission-critical applications with data engineering and business analytics capabilities, […]

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Apple scraps data protection tool for UK customers

Duncan MacRae — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:11:50 +0000

Apple has pulled the plug on its highest level data security tool in the UK, with it confirming that the encryption of UK customer data stored on its cloud storage service, iCloud, has come to an end. The move follows a row between the American tech firm and the UK Government, which has demanded to […]

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