Day 1 was a completely different experience to Day 0. The crowds descended, and to be honest, it was a bit overwhelming. On Day 0, I had the freedom to drop into any session I fancied; by Day 1, everything was packed and sessions were full to the brim. Rather than resting on my laurels, I took the opportunity to explore the exhibition stands, chat with Oracle Product Managers, and get a sneak peek at what’s coming soon in the Fusion product line.
My background is in HCM, so I really appreciated the chance to speak with the ERP and SCM Product Owners and watch their demos, which, unsurprisingly, centred around AI Agents. There’s been a fair bit of frustration among customers over the limited AI functionality in the ERP space, so I’m genuinely pleased to see how much is now in the pipeline. There are some brilliant AI Agents on the horizon, and it’s clear that ERP customers have a lot to look forward to.
The big Key Note of Day 0 was Larry Ellison! Sadly he wasn’t able to join us in the room, but his presence was still very much felt! The key points that I immediately think of are the innovations that Larry and Oracle have been involved in, but might not directly impact our work in Fusion, but actually listening back to it, there were a number of changes covered that actually are relevant to us all.
I think this slide is particularly significant. It highlights that Oracle isn’t just focused on training AI models, but also on developing AI Reasoning. If, like me, you weren’t familiar with the term, AI Reasoning refers to the ability of AI systems to apply logic to analyse information, draw inferences, and reach conclusions, essentially mimicking human thought processes. It goes beyond basic pattern recognition by using structured logic and knowledge to solve problems, make decisions, and deliver transparent, explainable outputs. This approach will enhance the quality of AI Agents and, in turn, improve the experience for all Oracle Fusion users.
This is another crucial point. Many organisations are understandably concerned about how their data is handled when using AI. It’s reassuring to know that not only is your organisation’s data not shared, but it’s also not used to train Oracle’s AI models. Another exciting development is the flexibility around which AI models can be used. You’re no longer limited to a single provider, Fusion AI Agents now support models from OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, xAI and Meta. So, if your organisation has a preferred or approved model, there’s a much greater chance it can be integrated seamlessly.
This slide really captures the essence of Larry’s announcements. Oracle stands out by offering a complete stack, infrastructure, database, and applications, all from a single provider. On top of that, there are industry-specific solutions, such as those tailored for healthcare. By choosing a fully integrated Oracle solution, organisations can ensure they’re getting the most out of the available AI functionality. It’s a exciting proposition for customers looking to maximise value and innovation.
Larry’s passion was unmistakable throughout his keynote, but I’ve aimed to keep this focused on the key takeaways that matter most to Oracle users. If you get the chance, I’d highly recommend watching the keynote back online, the future really is here. Keep an eye out over the next few days, as I’ll be sharing write-ups from the remaining two days of the event. There’s plenty more insight and innovation still to come.
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