The partnership between Oracle and AWS has reached a new milestone with the general availability of the Oracle Database@AWS service in the United States. This move signifies a deeper collaboration between the two tech giants, aimed at delivering enhanced database services to cloud customers.
Initially launched in limited preview mode in December, Oracle Database@AWS has now been rolled out across two key regions in the US – AWS US East (N. Virginia) and US West (Oregon). This expansion provides customers access to Oracle Exadata Database Service and Oracle Autonomous Database on dedicated infrastructure within AWS.
“We are now GA across two regions…with Oracle Exadata Database Service and Oracle Autonomous Database on dedicated infrastructure on OCI within AWS,”
shared an Oracle spokesperson, highlighting the broader availability of these services for users.
Expert analyst Shelly Kramer shed light on the strategic choice of these specific regions for initial deployment. According to her, North Virginia and Oregon were selected because they cater to a significant portion of AWS’ customer base. North Virginia is known as one of AWS’s largest and most utilized regions, while Oregon serves as a vital hub for their western operations.
Kramer emphasized that both regions were carefully chosen due to their alignment with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) regions in Phoenix, Arizona, and Ashburn, Virginia. This close proximity enables seamless integration between AWS and OCI platforms, ensuring efficient service provisioning for customers.
Moreover, launching in these primary regions allows for performance optimization adjustments based on user feedback before expanding further. Tobi Bet from Gartner highlighted that having services available in multiple regions enhances capacity and encourages wider adoption among customers.
Looking ahead, plans are underway to extend the availability of Oracle Database@AWS to 20 additional global regions over the next 12-18 months. These locations include major cities like London, Tokyo, Singapore, Melbourne, Paris, Sydney among others – providing enterprises with greater flexibility in data management while adhering to local regulations.
Industry expert David Menninger pointed out that this expansion will particularly benefit organizations navigating data sovereignty requirements or pursuing multicloud strategies. The increased regional presence offers diverse options for workload distribution or redundancy across different geographic locations.
Bradley Shimmin from The Futurum Group emphasized how versatile cloud services like Oracle Database@AWS appeal to modern enterprises seeking streamlined data management solutions across various deployment environments. The ease of operation combined with unified billing processes makes it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming for efficiency in their cloud operations.
In conclusion, the collaboration between Oracle and AWS continues to evolve with expanded service offerings catering to a broader global audience. The strategic placement of these services in key markets reflects a concerted effort towards enhancing customer experience and meeting diverse business needs effectively.
