5 Highlights from Oracle CloudWorld 2024
Oct 7, 20244 mins read
Oracle CloudWorld 2024 was a fantastic event that brought together industry professionals for insightful sessions on Oracle innovation, networking opportunities with peers, and partnership celebrations. Argano was thrilled to participate and engage with both long-standing clients and new connections throughout the week.
Here are some of the highlights from the event:
1. Oracle founder and CTO Larry Ellison discusses what’s new in AI, automation, and cloud computing
In his keynote address at Oracle CloudWorld 2024, Larry Ellison, Oracle's co-founder and CTO, discussed how AI and automation will change industries and the company's vision for the future of cloud computing. Here are the main points he touched on:
- Oracle technology offerings, the value they provide, and how they deliver it.
- The end of passwords, with the use of biometric data for secure identification.
- How the use of AI and automation — for instance, the “robot DBAs” in Oracle’s autonomous databases — prevent human errors and increase security.
- The complexities of network security and the tools to provide it — for instance, Oracle's Zero Trust Pack Routing (ZPR) that uses AI to inspect network configurations, allowing businesses to focus on performance while ensuring security.
2. Oracle CEO Safra Catz highlights how global companies drive long-term success with the cloud and AI
Ellison’s session focused on technology, and Catz’s on the use of technology by clients. She shared the stage with global customers, including Bill Hornbuckle, CEO of MGM Resorts International, and La’Naia Jones, CIO of the CIA.
Hornbuckle discussed Las Vegas' evolution and MGM's digital transformation using Oracle applications such as Opera and Fusion to enhance customer interactions. He emphasized the role of technology in managing growth and expressed plans to leverage AI for personalized customer experiences and operational efficiency. La’Naia Jones highlighted the CIA's longstanding partnership with Oracle and the critical role of AI in national security, particularly in cybersecurity and mission support. Both executives underscored the importance of advanced technology in their respective fields.
3. Client sessions highlight transformation successes
Client session: Avery Dennison unifies customer experience with Oracle ERP, CPQ, and Commerce
Kalyan Pabbisetti, Sr. Director Digital Transformation at Avery Dennison, shared the stage with Argano Sr. Director, Subash Nagarajan, to discuss the Avery Dennison digital transformation journey detailed in this success story. Avery Dennison replaced aging legacy systems to enhance customer engagement, product configuration, item creation, and order intake to delivery. It was a great session emphasizing strategies to improve order fulfillment and streamline operations across the business with Oracle Cloud Applications.
Client session: How SAIC leveraged their EPM Roadmap to drive finance transformation
SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation) is a Fortune 500® technology integrator for the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets. In this session, SAIC Senior Manager of Finance Systems, Carolina Dill, was joined by Argano Vice President for Delivery, Terrance Walker, to go over the SAIC finance transformation using Oracle Cloud EPM. SAIC embarked on an initiative to enhance financial planning and analysis (FP&A). This project stemmed from a strategic assessment that identified opportunities to improve financial and data management processes.
4. Oracle spotlights Argano’s implementation of Oracle Cloud HCM internally
Argano Chief People Officer Priya Krishnan and Vice President Chris Maurio presented on Argano’s implementation of Oracle Cloud HCM using the Argano Cloud 9 methodology for Core HR, Recruiting, Onboarding, Talent Management, and Compensation Management. The deployment reached over 2,000 employees across six countries, in less than half the time required for similar implementations of this scope. The two elaborated on its seamless integration with Argano’s existing systems to establish a centralized, global system for managing talent and business operations.
5. Argano a winner in the 2024 Oracle Partner Awards – North America Applications Innovation Category
It was with great excitement that Argano received a 2024 Oracle North America Partner Award for Innovation! The award recognizes partners that have produced thought-leadership-level solutions that empower Oracle customers to meet their business goals and challenges through the partner’s innovative solution. Todd Griffith, President of Argano’s Oracle business unit, shared, “We at Argano are thrilled to receive a 2024 Oracle North America Partner Award for Innovation as we feel it validates our efforts on behalf of our clients who look to solve business challenges using Oracle solutions.” Argano looks forward to continuing its successful collaboration with Oracle to deliver innovative solutions that deliver high-performance operations for businesses across the globe.
Overall, Oracle CloudWorld 2024 was a resounding success, offering a wealth of knowledge, networking opportunities, and a chance to celebrate the achievements of the industry. Want to know how Argano can solve your business challenges and drive growth? Reach out to us and start the conversation on how we can help move your business forward.