Oracle unveils AI Data Platform with partners investing USD $1.5bn
Oracle has announced the general availability of its AI Data Platform, which aims to help customers securely integrate generative AI models with their enterprise data, applications, and workflows.
According to Oracle, the new platform combines automated data ingestion, semantic enrichment, and vector indexing with integrated generative AI tools, supporting users from raw data through to production-grade AI deployments. The platform unifies data and AI workflows to increase efficiency for business users, developers, and data teams, and integrates NVIDIA accelerated computing infrastructure, offering access to the latest GPUs and libraries for high-performance workloads.
Explaining the motivation behind the launch, T.K. Anand, Executive Vice President at Oracle, said:
"Oracle AI Data Platform enables customers to get their data ready for AI and then leverage AI to transform every business process. By unifying data and simplifying the entire AI lifecycle, Oracle AI Data Platform is the most comprehensive foundation for enterprises seeking to harness the power of AI with confidence, security, and agility."
The platform is designed to support the creation of data lakehouses using open formats such as Delta Lake and Iceberg, helping reduce data duplication. It includes a data and AI catalog for governance and a unified view across assets, aimed at maintaining compliance and trust. Open standards, including Agent2Agent (A2A) and Model Context Protocol (MCP), are supported for wider compatibility, and business users can access Agent Hub to manage and interact with AI agents and recommendations.
Platform capabilities
Oracle outlined that customers using the AI Data Platform can transform data into intelligence by unifying analytics and AI in a single platform, speeding collaboration across teams working on AI-powered applications. Automation features allow organisations to orchestrate workflows, trigger alerts, and introduce efficiencies aimed at enhancing business outcomes.
The platform is integrated with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle Autonomous AI Database, and OCI Generative AI service. Through its Zero-ETL and Zero Copy capabilities, it enables seamless connection to business application data and supports hybrid and multicloud orchestration. AI agents within the platform can operate across both Oracle and third-party environments, offering scalability for AI-driven initiatives.
For customers using Oracle application suites such as Fusion or NetSuite, as well as those in health, consumer, financial services, and construction sectors, Oracle plans to offer dedicated versions of the platform with prebuilt integration. AI-ready and enriched data from Oracle Fusion Data Intelligence is also accessible within the platform for business users.
Partner investment
Global systems integrators and consultancies have committed a collective investment of over USD $1.5 billion in Oracle AI Data Platform. This encompasses the training of more than 8,000 practitioners and the creation of over 100 industry-specific use cases.
Several partners have commented on the announcement and their participation in the rollout of the AI Data Platform. Lan Guan, Chief AI and Data Officer at Accenture, said:
"Accenture is committed to helping our clients drive reinvention with the transformative power of AI and their proprietary data. With our extensive AI engineering capabilities, industry domain knowledge, and experience from thousands of gen AI client engagements, Accenture is uniquely positioned to help our clients leverage Oracle AI Data Platform to unlock the full value of Oracle's capabilities from day one."
Naveen Sharma, Senior Vice President at Cognizant, commented on the ongoing collaboration:
"For over 30 years, we've been committed to driving client outcomes, leveraging the power of data and now more recently with AI. We see the Oracle AI Data Platform as a strategic component of the journey that our clients are on and look forward to the collaboration between Oracle and Cognizant as we jointly shape the future for our clients."
Todd Randolph, Advisory Partner at KPMG, also addressed the potential benefits for business process improvement:
"KPMG is dedicated to empowering our clients with data-driven insights and streamlined business processes through advanced analytics and AI. With the launch of Oracle AI Data Platform, we are excited to collaborate with Oracle to deliver innovative AI solutions built on a foundation of trusted data. This partnership enables us to help clients make smarter decisions, achieve greater operational efficiency, and unlock new opportunities for growth-confident in the reliability and security of their data."
Kevin Sullivan, US & Global Oracle Alliance Lead at PwC, highlighted the value of the new platform in a multi-cloud business landscape:
"At PwC, we see tremendous opportunity for AI to help our clients reimagine how they operate and create value beyond just automating tasks. The Oracle AI Data Platform brings together the essential building blocks for secure, governed, and trusted enterprise-grade Analytics and AI in a single platform. This enables us to help our clients accelerate innovation and deliver measurable outcomes faster in today's complex multi-cloud and hybrid environments."
