AI and Business Goals: Trends in Cloud Computing
In this enlightening interview, Shailender Kumar, senior vice-president and regional managing director of Oracle India and Netsuite JAPAC, shares insights with Sudhir Chowdhary on the emerging trends in cloud computing and the embedding of AI capabilities into these services.
Why is Multicloud Essential for Modern Businesses?
According to Kumar, enterprises are increasingly recognising the value of multi-cloud architectures. He states, ‘They seek a platform that empowers their operations without imposing restrictions.’ This demand indicates that multicloud strategies have become a strategic necessity for businesses to ensure performance, scalability, and control by choosing the best solutions across various cloud providers.
How is Oracle Accelerating Cloud Adoption?
Kumar explains that while many organisations are eager to embrace cloud due to its various benefits, some retain workloads unsuitable for public cloud environments due to concerns over latency and data sovereignty. He notes, ‘Our approach emphasizes that the cloud should support every application without forcing customers to re-engineer their infrastructures.’ Oracle’s Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is designed to meet these needs.
Multicloud Integration and AI Modernisation
With rapid changes in the business landscape, Kumar highlights that companies require tools to modernise applications while ensuring compliance and enhancing AI capabilities. ‘A multicloud approach can unlock the full potential of their data,’ he specifies, showing the advantages of combining cloud and data.
Will Companies Measure ROI from AI in 2025?
Kumar addresses the challenge of determining the return on investment from AI initiatives, stating that organisations need patience and must align AI with business objectives to reap maximum benefits. He asserts that ‘leaders focusing on long-term innovation will maximise the potential of AI systems.’
Oracle’s Role in High-Performing AI Deployment
Oracle is actively embedding AI across its infrastructure and services. Kumar shares, ‘We’ve introduced 50 AI agents to automate key functions,’ highlighting that these AI tools collaborate with human workers rather than merely replacing them, which fosters efficiency.
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