A new survey by Oracle Food & Beverage showed just how much fans really missed their favorite sports last year. The survey of over 1,000 UK consumers looked at how people felt about missing their favorite sports this past year, and their plans to jump back into the fan fray as soon as stadiums reopen.
A new survey by Oracle Food & Beverage showed just how much fans really missed their favorite sports last year. The survey of over 1,000 UK consumers looked at how people felt about missing their...
In racing as in business, making just slightly better decisions than competitors can differentiate the winners.
In racing as in business, making just slightly better decisions than competitors can differentiate the winners.
Disruptions and uncertainty have always existed in the global economy – a fact that recent events have only served to reinforce. I’m referring to the global pandemic, which seemingly overnight turned the world upside down, stretched supply chains to their breaking point, and sent businesses scrambling to adjust to a radical new reality.
Disruptions and uncertainty have always existed in the global economy – a fact that recent events have only served to reinforce. I’m referring to the global pandemic, which seemingly overnight turned...
The pandemic is pushing people’s mental wellbeing to the limit, a new independent study, commissioned by Oracle, finds. Organisations urgently need to create employee assistance programs tailored to individuals’ best needs.
The pandemic is pushing people’s mental wellbeing to the limit, a new independent study, commissioned by Oracle, finds. Organisations urgently need to create employee assistance programs tailored...
Welcome to our short series of blogs created to showcase the voices and perspectives of women in business from across Europe, which are entirely based on them and their experiences alone. The blogs illustrate the depth of the female experience and all that it means to be a community of women within the varying sectors as we universally celebrate International Women's Day 2021.
Welcome to our short series of blogs created to showcase the voices and perspectives of women in business from across Europe, which are entirely based on them and their experiences alone. The...
Welcome to our short series of blogs created to showcase the voices and perspectives of women in business from across Europe, which are entirely based on them and their experiences alone. The blogs illustrate the depth of the female experience and all that it means to be a community of women within the varying sectors as we universally celebrate International Women's Day 2021.
Welcome to our short series of blogs created to showcase the voices and perspectives of women in business from across Europe, which are entirely based on them and their experiences alone. The...
Crises drive change. It’s been over a year since the pandemic upended our lives, and how individuals and businesses have adapted is stunning.
Crises drive change. It’s been over a year since the pandemic upended our lives, and how individuals and businesses have adapted is stunning.
Businesses have been grappling with the global pandemic for nearly a year, forcing many companies to make radical changes that impact both the selling and distribution of goods while maintaining customer loyalty
Businesses have been grappling with the global pandemic for nearly a year, forcing many companies to make radical changes that impact both the selling and distribution of goods while...
The COVID-19 pandemic and other market disruptors have forced HR leaders to accelerate change within their function. By working with finance, operations, and compliance, they have continually reviewed and implemented changes in policy and working practices responding to organisational performance.
The COVID-19 pandemic and other market disruptors have forced HR leaders to accelerate change within their function. By working with finance, operations, and compliance, they have continually...
The pandemic drove up demand for as-a-service business models, and the growth continues. Here’s how CFOs can pivot to take advantage of opportunity.
The pandemic drove up demand for as-a-service business models, and the growth continues. Here’s how CFOs can pivot to take advantage of opportunity.
People are at the heart of public sector innovation. So one of the goals of human resource management should be to support employees in innovating.
People are at the heart of public sector innovation. So one of the goals of human resource management should be to support employees in innovating.
Rising customer expectations and the Amazon effect is putting pressure on wholesale distributors to ensure a perfect delivery for every order. Modern cloud solutions from Oracle are helping companies optimize fulfillment, prioritize orders with backlog management, and automate inventory management and planning.
Rising customer expectations and the Amazon effect is putting pressure on wholesale distributors to ensure a perfect delivery for every order. Modern cloud solutions from Oracle are helping companies...
For 23 days in December 2020, Lisa Forte (#RebootingHolidays) and security leaders from around the world revealed their outlooks and security concerns about the shared responsibility of security when working from home, building effective teams and transitioning to the cloud.
For 23 days in December 2020, Lisa Forte (#RebootingHolidays) and security leaders from around the world revealed their outlooks and security concerns about the shared responsibility of security...
Councils seek to ensure that children in their care have a bright future, being able to reach their potential and make a good transition to adulthood.
Councils seek to ensure that children in their care have a bright future, being able to reach their potential and make a good transition to adulthood.
The last year for Namos has been bittersweet. While we’ve had the terrible challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, which like a lot of companies has hit our staff both physically and mentally, we’ve also seen significant growth for our business.
The last year for Namos has been bittersweet. While we’ve had the terrible challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, which like a lot of companies has hit our staff both physically and...
Despite massive shifts in consumer behavior, CPGs can attain the perfect delivery with modern cloud solutions from Oracle. By rethinking order-to-fulfilment capabilities across inventory, orders, logistics, and trade compliance, CPGs can differentiate offerings, build brand loyalty, and boost their competitive advantage.
Despite massive shifts in consumer behavior, CPGs can attain the perfect delivery with modern cloud solutions from Oracle. By rethinking order-to-fulfilment capabilities across inventory, orders,...
Perfect delivery, the ability to deliver a complete order to the right customer in perfect condition on time, is what every company strives for. To get started on that journey, companies need to take stock of their order management and inventory operations and embrace strategies to achieve full visibility, foster a customer-centric mindset, and harness next-gen technologies to create a flexible and adaptive supply chain.
Perfect delivery, the ability to deliver a complete order to the right customer in perfect condition on time, is what every company strives for. To get started on that journey, companies need to...
Even with a potential vaccine on the horizon, the economic fallout from COVID-19 is likely to last another year or more. What should your company do to get ready for recovery?
Even with a potential vaccine on the horizon, the economic fallout from COVID-19 is likely to last another year or more. What should your company do to get ready for recovery?
Serving over 600,000 residents between them, Havering and Newham councils represent diverse and varied communities. To ensure that the both councils were building services that were efficient, transparent and provided the best services possible for our communities, we decided to embark upon a joint project to move our core business functions to the cloud.
Serving over 600,000 residents between them, Havering and Newham councils represent diverse and varied communities. To ensure that the both councils were building services that were...
There is no doubt that 2020 has been a challenging year for all, and the true impact and consequences of what is happening have yet to be understood.
There is no doubt that 2020 has been a challenging year for all, and the true impact and consequences of what is happening have yet to be understood.
The shift to remote work at the onset of the COVID-19 crisis wreaked havoc with many business processes that require real-time data from across the enterprise. For companies that had previously transitioned to cloud-based enterprise applications, however, it was simply business as usual.
The shift to remote work at the onset of the COVID-19 crisis wreaked havoc with many business processes that require real-time data from across the enterprise. For companies that had...
The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group announces the availability of a new technology focused market education Research Advisory: New Rules for Supply Chain Insights, Collaboration and Overall Resiliency.
The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group announces the availability of a new technology focused market education Research Advisory: New Rules for Supply Chain Insights, Collaboration and Overall...
As a consequence of the “New Normal” due to the Covid-19 situation, we all have recognized that our behaviour and our expectations as customer have been dramatically changed. Customers expect more now than ever reliable and on time arrival of shipments, both in personal and business life.
As a consequence of the “New Normal” due to the Covid-19 situation, we all have recognized that our behaviour and our expectations as customer have been dramatically changed. Customers expect more...
This year has been all about refocusing our priorities. What we used to focus on is no longer what’s always most important – a lesson that was learned under tough circumstances, but will impact many of us in positive ways for years to come.
This year has been all about refocusing our priorities. What we used to focus on is no longer what’s always most important – a lesson that was learned under tough circumstances, but will impact many...
Save the Children are incredible changemakers, helping children from the most vulnerable sections of society, across the world. In India specifically, they’re taking crucial steps to ensure children can enjoy basic rights, not just surviving but thriving, and being protected from any form of harm.
Save the Children are incredible changemakers, helping children from the most vulnerable sections of society, across the world. In India specifically, they’re taking crucial steps to ensure...
Discover how new technologies can help you implement a data strategy that can address both external and internal supply chain risks.
Discover how new technologies can help you implement a data strategy that can address both external and internal supply chain risks.
HR professionals have never faced a bigger challenge – or had a better opportunity for reform – than the Covid-19 pandemic. People Management, in partnership with Oracle, explores how HR strategy and cloud-based digital technology can empower businesses for a successful post-pandemic future.
HR professionals have never faced a bigger challenge – or had a better opportunity for reform – than the Covid-19 pandemic. People Management, in partnership with Oracle, explores how HR strategy and...
Throughout lockdown, deliveries were a lifeline to millions. Hermes discusses their chatbot solution with Oracle Cloud Services, and how it allowed them quickly scale our chatbot to the demands of the business.
Throughout lockdown, deliveries were a lifeline to millions. Hermes discusses their chatbot solution with Oracle Cloud Services, and how it allowed them quickly scale our chatbot to the demands of...
In 2019 the Department for Education published and ‘EdTech Strategy’. The strategy flagged that, all too often, technology enabled business change across the education sector failed to deliver value for money or the benefits sought.
In 2019 the Department for Education published and ‘EdTech Strategy’. The strategy flagged that, all too often, technology enabled business change across the education sector failed to deliver value...
Looking into how Oracle Cloud Technolog has been an enabler for the NHS. With a solution that came into its own in March during the pandemic, enabling staff to work remotely.
Looking into how Oracle Cloud Technolog has been an enabler for the NHS. With a solution that came into its own in March during the pandemic, enabling staff to work remotely.
Most universities are not like typical commercial organisations. But they are becoming more business-like. They need to be managed on a financially sustainable basis.
Most universities are not like typical commercial organisations. But they are becoming more business-like. They need to be managed on a financially sustainable basis.
Successful supply chain management (SCM) relies on everything running as it should – without interruption. However, there are numerous internal risks that can impact the smooth running of daily operations.
Successful supply chain management (SCM) relies on everything running as it should – without interruption. However, there are numerous internal risks that can impact the smooth running of...
When finance and operations teams share a common application suite and data infrastructure, scenario planning is faster and more effective.
When finance and operations teams share a common application suite and data infrastructure, scenario planning is faster and more effective.
Agile, effective scenario planning requires automated integration of multiple sources of data, something customized spreadsheets and planning point solutions can’t deliver.
Agile, effective scenario planning requires automated integration of multiple sources of data, something customized spreadsheets and planning point solutions can’t deliver.
A healthy supply chain delivers value to the customer and every agent within it. But even the smallest issues can cause disruption and a rebound effect – impacting everything. For example, “abnormal” bad weather during transportation can delay parts availability, which will in turn push back finished goods’ delivery dates for the end-user.
A healthy supply chain delivers value to the customer and every agent within it. But even the smallest issues can cause disruption and a rebound effect – impacting everything. For example, “abnormal”...
Even more than before COVID-19, customers require personal digital experiences from their banks, and European banks see the cloud as an important driver to boost digital innovation. But banks are risk-aware and regulated. To unlock the potential of cloud computing, they need to have clarity on how their cloud usage will impact data ownership, resilience, and compliance.
Even more than before COVID-19, customers require personal digital experiences from their banks, and European banks see the cloud as an important driver to boost digital innovation. But banks...
Supply chain managers spend a lot of time handling disputes, anticipating, or reacting to fluctuating costs and coordinating complex operations across supply chains. Their customers never see or think about supply chains but if something goes wrong, they will be the first to give negative feedback or lose trust in your brand. Having visibility across supply chains, both deep and wide, is essential for introducing new innovative services and products, monitoring them throughout the manufacturing process, and delivering these to customers.
Supply chain managers spend a lot of time handling disputes, anticipating, or reacting to fluctuating costs and coordinating complex operations across supply chains. Their customers never see or think...
Today we announced that Oracle is expanding its cloud computing presence in the UK, with a new dedicated dual-region government cloud region and a second commercial cloud region in Newport, Wales.
Today we announced that Oracle is expanding its cloud computing presence in the UK, with a new dedicated dual-region government cloud region and a second commercial cloud region in Newport, Wales.
As organizations navigate the current environment, HR teams are taking center stage and we couldn’t be prouder to be partnering with them as they help their organizations adapt to unexpected workforce changes and define what’s next.
As organizations navigate the current environment, HR teams are taking center stage and we couldn’t be prouder to be partnering with them as they help their organizations adapt to unexpected workforce...
Little in business is certain, but organisations truly have entered into a new age of uncertainty. Resilience in the face of adversity is critical, and a key part of resilience is foresight. Business leaders need the capabilities and systems to look ahead, future-gaze and predict future disruption, helping them to adapt accordingly.
Little in business is certain, but organisations truly have entered into a new age of uncertainty. Resilience in the face of adversity is critical, and a key part of resilience is foresight....
Large enterprises are responding to the pandemic-induced cashflow crisis with more granular and agile forecasting and scenario planning.
Large enterprises are responding to the pandemic-induced cashflow crisis with more granular and agile forecasting and scenario planning.
Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) is experiencing a resurgence among all types of businesses that want to reduce costs and strengthen their balance sheets. Oracle Fusion Cloud EPM can help.
Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) is experiencing a resurgence among all types of businesses that want to reduce costs and strengthen their balance sheets. Oracle Fusion Cloud EPM can help.
Greg Jensen discusess the link between our responsibility to look into the sustainability of our resources within the fashion industry, just as we all play a role in business with regards to the sustainability and security of our data.
Greg Jensen discusess the link between our responsibility to look into the sustainability of our resources within the fashion industry, just as we all play a role in business with regards to the...
Emily He delves into how AI can help employees deal with stress and mental illness as she discusses the results of a report on a global workforce regarding mental health and wellbeing.
Emily He delves into how AI can help employees deal with stress and mental illness as she discusses the results of a report on a global workforce regarding mental health and wellbeing.
Delving into all things security with Greg Jensen. Looking into the real risks of employees working with critical business data away from the secure confines of the business. What is the people, process and technology enablement of today vs just a few months ago that makes this happen?
Delving into all things security with Greg Jensen. Looking into the real risks of employees working with critical business data away from the secure confines of the business. What is the...
Creating a workplace with a sense of belonging is a top priority for organizations during COVID-19. Discover how you can create a welcoming workplace during these uncertain times.
Creating a workplace with a sense of belonging is a top priority for organizations during COVID-19. Discover how you can create a welcoming workplace during these uncertain times.
Are You Considering Advanced Technology for Your Supply Chain?: Learn how to to enable multitier visibility across supply chains with the use of Oracle’s Intelligent Track and Trace
Are You Considering Advanced Technology for Your Supply Chain?: Learn how to to enable multitier visibility across supply chains with the use of Oracle’s Intelligent Track and Trace
Learn how Oracle’s IoT applications can help take data and make it easier to analyze and make better and faster decisions.
Learn how Oracle’s IoT applications can help take data and make it easier to analyze and make better and faster decisions.
Collaborate for Success in Supply Chain Planning: Learn more about how Oracle Supply Chain Planning improves supply chain insight and collaboration.
Collaborate for Success in Supply Chain Planning: Learn more about how Oracle Supply Chain Planning improves supply chain insight and collaboration.
Jeff Stiles VP SCM Product Marketing writes about how to drive better decisions with insight and collaboration
Jeff Stiles VP SCM Product Marketing writes about how to drive better decisions with insight and collaboration
For the Ministry of Defence (MoD), its digital transformation team, Defence Digital, is making Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) the latest available weapon in its multi-cloud armoury. Why? The team don’t want to react to the changing world around us. They want to lead that change.
For the Ministry of Defence (MoD), its digital transformation team, Defence Digital, is making Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) the latest available weapon in its multi-cloud armoury. Why? The...
It’s more important than ever for supply chain managers and leaders to have full visibility across the supply network to make decisions quickly. This is especially vital in supply, demand, and sales and operations planning as organizations move toward a continuous planning cycle.
It’s more important than ever for supply chain managers and leaders to have full visibility across the supply network to make decisions quickly. This is especially vital in supply, demand, and sales...
Many organizations have experienced disruption during COVID-19. Here is the story of one university that’s found a way to thrive.
Many organizations have experienced disruption during COVID-19. Here is the story of one university that’s found a way to thrive.
Executives who were interviewed for a recent report commissioned by the Economist Intelligence Unit in collaboration with Oracle shared a similar lesson their companies were learning as they worked on their data initiatives: It isn’t enough anymore to only gather and analyse data to solve problems. You need to work together and go deeper.
Executives who were interviewed for a recent report commissioned by the Economist Intelligence Unit in collaboration with Oracle shared a similar lesson their companies were learning as they worked...
Responding to this year’s challenges requires enterprise resilience; flexibility and adaptability of every system, process, and team in your ecosystem to transform business operations and succeed.
Responding to this year’s challenges requires enterprise resilience; flexibility and adaptability of every system, process, and team in your ecosystem to transform business operations and succeed.
The future of work is going to be very different. We discuss what this looks like for the government in our latest blog.
The future of work is going to be very different. We discuss what this looks like for the government in our latest blog.
In its third decade, cloud computing is rapidly moving toward universal adoption by many organizations. In fact, Gartner predicts that through 2022, cloud-based offerings will grow faster than traditional (non-cloud) IT offerings, making cloud computing one of the most disruptive forces in IT markets since the early days of the digital age.
In its third decade, cloud computing is rapidly moving toward universal adoption by many organizations. In fact, Gartner predicts that through 2022, cloud-based offerings will grow faster...
AI-based chatbots or digital assistants stand to change the way we interact with business applications, not just consumer ones. The main benefit is the ability to get immediate responses to queries via natural local language, without having to download apps or get training.
AI-based chatbots or digital assistants stand to change the way we interact with business applications, not just consumer ones. The main benefit is the ability to get immediate responses to...
Even before COVID-19, finance teams had already started to design more agile, resilient organizations with higher levels of digitization. The pandemic has accelerated these efforts, as finance leaders realize the limitations of outdated systems and processes.
Even before COVID-19, finance teams had already started to design more agile, resilient organizations with higher levels of digitization. The pandemic has accelerated these efforts, as finance leaders...
Even the smallest decision today can have monumental impact. In our latest blog, we discuss how HR leaders can help their businesses rise again.
Even the smallest decision today can have monumental impact. In our latest blog, we discuss how HR leaders can help their businesses rise again.
Protecting the most vulnerable is critical right now. Guest blogger, Hector Alexander discusses how making some small changes allowed Yokeru to do this.
Protecting the most vulnerable is critical right now. Guest blogger, Hector Alexander discusses how making some small changes allowed Yokeru to do this.
Big changes aren't always what matter to people. We explore how putting people first can help build resilience in your business.
Big changes aren't always what matter to people. We explore how putting people first can help build resilience in your business.
As the world continues to rebound from the disruption of the first half of 2020, business leaders are beginning to look at where the best opportunities for growth in the short to medium term lie.
As the world continues to rebound from the disruption of the first half of 2020, business leaders are beginning to look at where the best opportunities for growth in the short to medium term lie.
Digital transformation within the mining sector has accelerated over the past few years as businesses look to innovation to overcome a range of key headwinds. The current COVID-19 pandemic has put huge strain on supply chains and field operations, especially in developing countries where many miners operate.
Digital transformation within the mining sector has accelerated over the past few years as businesses look to innovation to overcome a range of key headwinds. The current COVID-19 pandemic has put...
The mining industry has seen significant disruption as a result of COVID-19 with temporary government mandated lockdowns impacting core mining operations. This has placed an even greater emphasis from a strategic planning perspective on managing uncertainty.
The mining industry has seen significant disruption as a result of COVID-19 with temporary government mandated lockdowns impacting core mining operations. This has placed an even greater emphasis from...
In business, as in life, it's often the little things that matter. Richard Petley discusses how small changes to your business can have monumental impact.
In business, as in life, it's often the little things that matter. Richard Petley discusses how small changes to your business can have monumental impact.
Finance leaders are facing the biggest challenge of their careers. To help them build resilient and adaptable businesses and chart a course back to growth, we are announcing important updates to Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Performance Management (EPM).
Finance leaders are facing the biggest challenge of their careers. To help them build resilient and adaptable businesses and chart a course back to growth, we are announcing important updates...
Industry-first fully-managed cloud region that brings all of Oracle’s second-generation cloud services including the secure autonomous database.
Industry-first fully-managed cloud region that brings all of Oracle’s second-generation cloud services including the secure autonomous database.
Recent months have turned lives upside down. In our latest blog we discuss the importance of being human to help support colleagues and friends through difficult times
Recent months have turned lives upside down. In our latest blog we discuss the importance of being human to help support colleagues and friends through difficult times
Finding the right candidate is critical, but today's environment presents some challenges to the recruitment process. In our latest blog we discuss how you can do this effectively, remotely.
Finding the right candidate is critical, but today's environment presents some challenges to the recruitment process. In our latest blog we discuss how you can do this effectively, remotely.
Having skilled and trained employees is critical to business success. In our latest blog we discuss the importance of re-training your staff to meet today's challenges
Having skilled and trained employees is critical to business success. In our latest blog we discuss the importance of re-training your staff to meet today's challenges
An independent study of U.K. HR leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic reveals why complete, timely insights into employee skill sets are at the heart of a successful business resilience strategy.
An independent study of U.K. HR leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic reveals why complete, timely insights into employee skill sets are at the heart of a successful business resilience strategy.
We discuss how governments will need to evaluate how they anticipate, detect and prevent threats in the future.
We discuss how governments will need to evaluate how they anticipate, detect and prevent threats in the future.
Just as they have become customer-focused—analysing every aspect of the customer journey, from daily behaviour patterns to purchasing decisions—organisations have caught on to the broad benefits of becoming more employee-focused. This will strengthen the resilience of companies when faced with adverse circumstances.
Just as they have become customer-focused—analysing every aspect of the customer journey, from daily behaviour patterns to purchasing decisions—organisations have caught on to the broad benefits...
It’s no secret that today’s supply chains have become more complex than ever, with socioeconomic and market dynamics underscoring organisations’ need to respond to an outside-in, demand-driven world. But companies must now factor in a host of new variables, such as rising protectionism and nationalism across the political landscape. This is forcing many to reexamine their business-continuity risks and embrace new sourcing strategies. Here are six supply-chain strategies designed to help enterprises thrive in the current environment.
It’s no secret that today’s supply chains have become more complex than ever, with socioeconomic and market dynamics underscoring organisations’ need to respond to an outside-in, demand-driven world....
As a large proportion of the world’s population went into lockdown, it went online. Marketers suddenly had to test the reliability or completely review their customer experience, even as their competitive and economical landscape changed drastically. Frictionless experience went from being a “nice to have” to “must have”. Its ally? Seamless data. Leading retailers and marketers already know this. SnapTech, for example, is enhancing the shopping experience by pulling data from retailers’ backend databases to enable users to see an item, snap a photo and shop for it. It’s a data-driven solution built around individual consumer needs, and startups like Macty are following suit. There is little doubt in the world of retail: marketing must capitalise on data to accommodate shopping in the digital age, where integrated, clever data marks the difference between delivering the “see it, shop it”, one-step experience and losing customers to competitors.
As a large proportion of the world’s population went into lockdown, it went online. Marketers suddenly had to test the reliability or completely review their customer experience, even as...
We've all had to change how we work recently, and in this blog we discuss how organisations can make the best of remote working.
We've all had to change how we work recently, and in this blog we discuss how organisations can make the best of remote working.
What can the world of gaming teach companies about the cloud? More than you may think. As businesses continue to adopt cloud-based systems, their needs increasingly mimic those of modern gamers. Whether hoping to complete a mythical quest or roll out innovative customer experience, data-fuelled power, speed, and security are the pillars of a successful approach.
What can the world of gaming teach companies about the cloud? More than you may think. As businesses continue to adopt cloud-based systems, their needs increasingly mimic those of modern...
This blog looks at how Finance and HR will need to work hand-in-hand to forecast and reforecast, reflecting the continual changes in government and policy and what that means for organisational finances, people and customers.
This blog looks at how Finance and HR will need to work hand-in-hand to forecast and reforecast, reflecting the continual changes in government and policy and what that means for organisational...
Cash is always seen as king, but having a robust cashflow can be a challenge. We look into what a CFO should do to build a resilient cashflow.
Cash is always seen as king, but having a robust cashflow can be a challenge. We look into what a CFO should do to build a resilient cashflow.
Acting with purpose gives clarity of vision to any organisation. We look into how the CFO can personify this for their staff, business and customers
Acting with purpose gives clarity of vision to any organisation. We look into how the CFO can personify this for their staff, business and customers