Oracle has taken an important step to improve how businesses of all sizes can harness the power of cloud technology by introducing dedicated Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) regions. Designed to meet the growing need for flexibility and sovereignty in cloud solutions, OCI dedicated regions allow organizations to quickly deploy a complete cloud environment without the extensive space and infrastructure typically required.
Scott Twaddle, senior vice president of products and industries at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, emphasized the growing need for enterprises to manage AI and cloud services in a way that best suits their unique needs. “Organizations want the freedom to run AI and cloud services where they deliver the most value, and this need is growing increasingly as sovereign AI considerations drive more stringent requirements for data location and control,” he said.
The announcement comes as both public and private organizations seek agile solutions to accelerate innovation and adapt to new business models. OCI dedicated regions provide full-stack cloud capabilities, allowing companies to start small with just three racks and easily scale their operations. This feature is especially useful for small businesses with space or resource constraints but still want to leverage the power of a dedicated cloud environment.
A small but powerful solution, OCI Dedicated Region boasts modular infrastructure and streamlined service design to deliver over 200 AI and cloud services in a secure manner. The ability to operate cloud services from their own data centers allows companies that previously struggled to adopt dedicated cloud regions to rapidly innovate.
Kazushi Koga, Head of Corporate Affairs at Fujitsu Limited, emphasized the importance of flexibility in today’s cloud strategy. “With OCI Dedicated Regions providing the full range of OCI services through a small physical footprint inside our own data centers, we will be able to deploy apps and services to our customers quickly and easily while benefiting from the flexibility to scale deployments without downtime or redesign,” he said.
OCI-only regions are especially suitable for enterprises that want advanced scalability without compromising security or performance. Key features include:
- Modular scalability: Companies can grow more easily with hyperscale solutions because they can start small and scale without major overhauls.
- space efficiency: Advanced design reduces data center space requirements and energy usage. This is essential for small and medium-sized businesses facing operational constraints.
- Integrated security: Multi-layered security measures allow businesses to trust that their data is well protected while meeting compliance standards.
- Full public cloud parity: Small businesses enjoy the same capabilities as larger organizations, giving them access to a broad suite of AI and cloud services while maintaining control over their data.
- Oracle Operations Management: By outsourcing infrastructure management to Oracle, small business owners can reduce IT complexity and focus more on innovation.
However, small business owners should also keep in mind the potential challenges associated with adopting new cloud infrastructure. Switching to a dedicated cloud service may require changes to your operations and processes, which may involve upfront time and investment. Small businesses also need to prepare their employees to effectively manage and utilize this new technology, which may include training or hiring skilled staff.
As organizations continue to navigate the complexities of modern technology, Oracle’s dedicated OCI regions provide powerful solutions for those seeking to enhance cloud capabilities through agility, security, and simplicity. These developments highlight a broader trend in cloud innovation that directly addresses the evolving needs of businesses of all sizes.
For more information, check out the company’s original release from Oracle. here.
