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Globalstar Inc is collaborating with Oracle NetSuite to enhance its financial reporting and streamline operations as demand for satellite communications rises. By utilizing NetSuite's integrated business system, Globalstar aims to automate financial processes, which previously required excessive manual effort. This partnership allows Globalstar to accelerate growth while ensuring compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission regulations. With NetSuite, the company has improved efficiency, reduced close processes by two days, and enhanced forecasting accuracy. Future plans include leveraging NetSuite Planning and Budgeting for better sales order handling.

Vivo, a major Brazilian telecommunications company, is migrating its data and processes from its Campinas data center to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to enhance service offerings by 30% and cut operational expenses by 25%. This transition, initiated in May 2021, enables Vivo to respond more swiftly to market demands and customer needs. Over 90% of the data has already been transitioned to OCI, which supports critical applications, leveraging Oracle Cloud VMware Solution for streamlined operations. Moreover, the migration will reduce Vivo's carbon footprint, as OCI uses 100% renewable energy in its São Paulo Region.

AT&T Mexico is transitioning critical IT and business processes to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), aiming to enhance mobile internet services for over 21 million subscribers across various sectors including education and banking. By utilizing OCI, AT&T Mexico expects improved management of OSS/BSS workloads and analytics, leading to better productivity and reduced total cost of ownership (TCO) over the next five years. This collaboration supports both efficiency and innovation in technology, enabling AT&T Mexico to respond swiftly to market demands. This partnership reinforces OCI's growth within the telecommunications sector.

KDDI Corporation, a leading telecommunications carrier in Japan, has selected Oracle Database to enhance its au PAY payment processing, achieving over 5X speed improvements and 200% performance gains for its au Ponta Points Program. With approximately 31 million customers, these services are crucial for Japan's cashless economy. The new collaboration enables KDDI to develop applications 30% faster while meeting rising customer demands. Oracle's solutions also include Real Application Clusters and Cloud Infrastructure for high availability and disaster recovery. This partnership began in February 2021, showcasing Oracle's commitment to modernizing KDDI’s infrastructure.

On February 13, 2023, Oracle Cerner announced that 32 new clients, including OSS Health and Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District, have chosen its CommunityWorks technology. This innovative solution aims to improve healthcare access for nearly one-fifth of the U.S. population living in rural areas. Oracle Cerner's platform offers integrated health records that support both patient care and operational efficiency at over 300 rural hospitals across 45 states. The technology helps streamline workflows, enhances patient experience, and allows for data-driven decision-making in healthcare, despite challenges like geographic isolation and workforce shortages.

Oracle has entered a seven-year strategic partnership with Uber to enhance Uber's innovation and profitability through the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The partnership aims to migrate critical workloads to OCI, modernizing Uber's infrastructure to focus on core business strengths. Uber's CEO emphasized the need for a cloud provider that offers innovation while reducing costs. This agreement also includes Oracle becoming a global Uber for Business client, using Uber for employee travel. The collaboration underscores the growing validation of OCI’s capabilities in the cloud market.

The recent study by 451 Research, commissioned by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, reveals that 98% of enterprises are utilizing a multicloud strategy, with 31% using four or more cloud providers. The main drivers for this trend are data sovereignty (41%) and cost optimization (40%). Additionally, 54% of IT departments anticipate future use cases for data redundancy. The research underscores the shift away from a one-stop-shop mentality, emphasizing the necessity for businesses to adopt multicloud approaches to enhance agility and control over their data.

World of Beer Bar & Kitchen has chosen Oracle NetSuite to streamline its financial operations amid rapid growth. The integration will enable better management of accounting processes, enhancing efficiency by automating tasks like accounts payable and receivable. Founded in 2007 and now operating over 50 locations in the US and China, World of Beer faced significant challenges, including complex bank reconciliations and accessing financial systems across franchises. The new system promises improved visibility, timely financial closing, and an overall healthier cash flow to support the company's expansion efforts.

Oracle introduced new features to its Utilities Network Management System (NMS) to enhance grid performance amid the growing demand for distributed energy resources (DERs). The latest updates include advanced AI capabilities for better monitoring and control of grid-edge devices, as well as real-time insights into network operations. New functionalities such as SCADA alarm triggers, grid-edge DER management, and AMI meter pinging aim to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Oracle's NMS is currently used by six of the top ten U.S. utilities and supports over 61 million customers, showcasing its reliability and technological advancements in the energy sector.