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Oracle launches APEX AI generator on Autonomous Database
Featured • Business Intelligence

Oracle launches APEX AI generator on Autonomous Database

19 minutes ago

The new tool aims to speed enterprise app building while keeping AI-generated outputs governable, auditable and easier to deploy safely.

Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
JOSEPH GABRIEL LAGONSIN News Editor

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Higher education

MortarCAPS completes design phase for capability record

The proposed pilot could give workers a portable way to share verified skills, with major employers and universities now backing the scheme.

about 11 hours ago · Sean Mitchell
VMware

Centorrino swaps VMware for SUSE to cut hosting costs

Customers could face lower hosting bills as Centorrino Technologies replaces VMware with SUSE Virtualisation across its Australian platform.

about 14 hours ago · Sean Mitchell
Microsoft

Macquarie Cloud Services signs major Microsoft Azure deal

Microsoft expects Macquarie Cloud Services' Azure use to reach USD $278 million over three years, underlining demand for cloud migration work.

about 16 hours ago · Sean Mitchell
Business Continuity

SafetyCulture rebrands as Mitti in frontline software push

The shift reflects a bid to bundle operations software and insurance for 80,000 organisations as frontline work becomes more data-driven.

about 18 hours ago · Sean Mitchell
Government

Equinix launches managed private cloud service in Australia

Australian firms can now shift data-heavy workloads onshore as Equinix's new service promises faster deployment and tighter control over sensitive systems.

about 18 hours ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
Software Updates

Refrigeration controller flaws threaten cold chains

Supermarkets and hospitals could face spoiled stock and medicines after flaws in two widely used refrigeration controller platforms were disclosed.

1 day ago · Sean Mitchell
Investigation

Data centre influx applies pressure on AU emissions targets

Australia's net zero goal faces fresh strain as billions flow into data centres that could lift power demand, water use and emissions.

about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Data centre influx applies pressure on AU emissions targets

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