The recent global tariffs are just one example of how, in this global economy, manufacturing opportunities shift dynamically. For manufacturers to seize opportunities, they need speed and flexibility—which requires a new mindset. It means embracing the blueprint known as Industry 4.0, driven by technology such as cloud computing, ubiquitous connectivity, the Internet of Things, additive (3D) manufacturing, machine learning, and blockchain distributed ledgers. Manufacturers aren’t known for flexibility or fast tech adoption. Here’s how they can embrace both.
— John Barcus, Oracle Vice President for Manufacturing Industries |
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Employees are very open to using software tools powered by artificial intelligence—and even taking direction from a chatbot instead of a manager, a survey of US human resources pros finds. Even so, 72% of HR managers and 84% of HR staffers said their employers aren’t preparing them to take advantage of the technology. Expert advice for closing this training gap. |
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| Get Faster Answers from More Data
In the past, when you were asked to analyze a scenario with new data, you had to augment your data warehouse or create a new datasource, which were time-consuming tasks. With Oracle Autonomous Analytics Cloud, you simply “snap onto that new data and start analyzing,” Oracle’s John Hagerty tells Oracle Magazine. |
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| | | | | Podcast: Future Bright for Developers
The number of software developer jobs will grow 24% through 2026, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts. What’s driving this growth? Innovation. “More than ever,” says Oracle Developer Champion Rolando Carrasco, “institutions, organizations, and governments are keen to generate a new crop of developers that can help them create something new.” |
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| Video on Demand | Oracle Autonomous Transaction Processing is part of an offering that is the result of “four decades worth of innovation,” says Oracle Senior Vice President Steve Daheb, discussing the benefits with leaders from Gap, Drop Tank, and more. |
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| Oracle Cloud Platform: Up to 3,500 Free Hours |
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| Events | Application Development Day
August–January | various locations |
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| The Journey to Oracle Autonomous Database
September 6 | online |
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| Oracle OpenWorld 2018
October 22–25 | San Francisco |
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Oracle Code One 2018
October 22–25 | San Francisco |
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| Oracle Cloud Day 2018
November 22 | Milan |
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