Oracle & Google Cloud launch new AI database services & regions

Oracle and Google Cloud have announced a series of enhancements to Oracle Database@Google Cloud, introducing new AI-enabled database services, broader geographic reach, and a new partner programme.

The update brings the general availability of several Oracle database offerings now accessible through Google Cloud. These include Oracle Exadata Database Service on Exascale Infrastructure, Oracle Base Database Service, and Oracle Autonomous AI Lakehouse. Customers can now deploy Oracle Database@Google Cloud in eight Google Cloud regions across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America, and may purchase these services through Oracle and Google Cloud partners.

Service updates

The latest release adds embedded artificial intelligence capabilities to the service. Central among the new offerings is the Oracle Exadata Database Service on Exascale Infrastructure. This enables customers to run Oracle Exadata Database as a flexible, virtualised option with pay-as-you-go pricing, allowing scalable compute and storage according to workload demands.

The Oracle Base Database Service is also now generally available, simplifying database management for customers by offering automation features, including lifecycle management and a built-in low-code environment through Oracle APEX. Both services can be provisioned with independent scaling of compute and storage resources and are intended to reduce operational complexity and costs for users.

Additionally, Oracle Autonomous AI Lakehouse combines AI and analytics with open data format compatibility, incorporating Apache Iceberg open tables, Oracle Exadata and AI Database, while integrating with Google BigQuery and BigLake. This supports Google Cloud users in directly leveraging Google's Gemini AI models and Vertex AI platform on data across hybrid storage environments.

Expanding regional footprint

Oracle Database@Google Cloud is now available in three additional Google Cloud regions: Australia-Southeast 2 (Melbourne), North America-Northeast 1 (Montreal), and US Central 1 (Iowa). They join the existing locations in Tokyo, Frankfurt, London, Ashburn, and Salt Lake City. Capacity for disaster recovery has also been increased in Ashburn and London.

The companies have also announced plans to introduce Oracle Database@Google Cloud in nine more regions within a year. These will include sites in Mexico, Sydney, Osaka, Mumbai, Delhi, Milan, Turin, Toronto, and São Paulo. Disaster recovery capabilities for Frankfurt, Melbourne, and Milan are scheduled as well.

Partner programme

Customers now have the option to purchase Oracle Database@Google Cloud through Google Cloud and Oracle partners via the Google Cloud Marketplace. The partner programme is available to members of both the Google Cloud Partner Advantage programme and the Oracle PartnerNetwork, allowing partners to resell the service and integrate it into broader cloud initiatives.

"With the general availability of Oracle Exadata Database Service on Exascale Infrastructure, Oracle Base Database Service, Oracle Autonomous AI Lakehouse, the addition of new regions, and industry firsts like the new partner program, we will be able to help even more customers simplify multicloud deployment and accelerate IT modernization."

This was stated by Karan Batta, Senior Vice President, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

"We're seeing growing customer demand globally across industries for Oracle Database@Google Cloud. With partners now able to offer the service through our marketplace, customers gain additional flexibility and expert support for their multicloud journeys. The general availability of new Oracle AI Database services like Oracle Exadata Database Service on Exascale Infrastructure and Oracle Base Database Service also provides flexible new ways for customers to leverage Oracle and Google Cloud technologies, like Gemini, BigQuery, and Vertex AI."

This comment was made by Sailesh Krishnamurthy, Vice President, Databases, Google Cloud.

Partner perspectives

"Today's organizations are looking for agility, innovation, and speed; multicloud is the engine powering that transformation. Deloitte's technology relationships help unlock new possibilities for our clients across industries, such as Oracle's enterprise database paired with the cutting-edge AI and analytics capabilities of Google Cloud. With Oracle Database@Google Cloud, we're helping our clients accelerate their journey to smarter, more resilient businesses by turning data into actionable insights and innovation at scale."

Kashif Rahamatullah, Principal, Multi-alliances Go-to-market Leader at Deloitte Consulting, described the opportunities these updates create for customers.

"Our clients around the world trust us to bring them the best cloud and AI technologies tailored to their needs. Oracle and Google Cloud have thoughtfully developed a partner approach that enables Infosys to help customers modernize faster, innovate smarter, and unlock new levels of agility to drive measurable business outcomes."

This was commented by Dinesh Rao, Executive Vice President & Chief Delivery Officer, Infosys.

"At Infolob, we recognize that our largest customers require uninterrupted, agile access to their data-anytime, anywhere. Oracle Database@Google Cloud rises to meet this need, blending the unmatched performance and reliability of Oracle Exadata with the scalability and openness of Google Cloud. As the market reaches a pivotal moment of innovation and momentum, organizations are demanding solutions that move at their speed and meet them in their cloud."

Tim Fox, Chief Technology Officer at Infolob, explained the relevance of the joint solution to clients with significant performance and flexibility needs.

"For too long, the world's most valuable enterprise data and most advanced AI technologies have operated in separate universes. Quantiphi is bringing together these universes by tapping into deep strategic partnerships with Oracle and Google Cloud. By uniting the high performance of Oracle Exadata with advanced AI features-integrating Oracle AI Database 26ai AI Vector Search alongside Google's Gemini models and Vertex AI platform-we're building a cohesive ecosystem that enables businesses to immediately unlock the potential of their data in a secure, scalable, and AI-ready environment."

This was stated by Asif Hasan, Co-founder, Quantiphi.