Clover Infotech brings to you a curated round-up of important technology news and updates for the month of March’25 –
#1 Oracle Introduces AI Agent Studio for Fusion Cloud
Oracle announced Oracle AI Agent Studio for Fusion Applications, a comprehensive platform for creating, extending, deploying, and managing AI agents and agent teams across the enterprise. Part of Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite, the new AI Agent Studio provides easy-to-use tools for customers and partners to create customized AI agents that address complex business needs and can help drive new levels of productivity.…CONTINUE READING
#2 IDC: Around 70% of Asia/Pacific Organizations Expect Agentic AI to Disrupt Business Models
In the IDC Survey document Understanding Agentic AI Technology Adoption in Asia/Pacific, (presenting select data from IDC’s 2024 Future Enterprise Resiliency and Spending Survey, wave 11, February 2025), IDC found about 70% of Asia/Pacific organizations expect agentic AI to disrupt business models within the next 18 months. Organizations in the region are looking to drive operational efficiencies, improve customer engagement, and enhance decision-making by adopting agentic AI. The survey document presents and examines respondents’ agentic AI adoption, investment intentions, applications, and potential concerns…CONTINUE READING
#3 DSTA Selects Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for Ministry of Defence Singapore
Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) signed a contract with Oracle for an Oracle Cloud Isolated Region that supports the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). The collaboration between DSTA and Oracle will enable MINDEF and the SAF to gain access to high-performance, air-gapped, and secure sovereign cloud computing, data management, and artificial intelligence (AI) services in a secured environment. The use of Oracle Cloud Isolated Region will transform the Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4) functions of the SAF…CONTINUE READING
#5 Gartner Identifies Top Trends in Data and Analytics for 2025
Gartner, Inc. identified the top data and analytics (D&A) trends for 2025 that are driving the emergence of a wide range of challenges, including organizational and human issues. “D&A is going from the domain of the few, to ubiquity,” said Gareth Herschel, VP Analyst at Gartner. “At the same time D&A leaders are under pressure not to do more with less, but to do a lot more with a lot more, and that can be even more challenging because the stakes are being raised. There are certain trends that will help D&A leaders meet the pressures, expectations and demands they are facing.” Gartner analysts presented the top D&A trends that IT leaders must navigate…CONTINUE READING
#6 Oracle Helps Customers Boost Employee Engagement with Strategic Communications and Internal Events
Oracle has added new employee communications and event management capabilities to the Oracle ME employee experience platform within Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM). The latest updates to the Oracle Fusion Cloud Communicate solution within Oracle ME enable HR teams to boost employee engagement in company-wide initiatives, help managers deliver more effective communication to drive productivity and empower employees to foster inclusivity through grassroots events…CONTINUE READING
#7 Worldwide Security Spending to Increase by 12.2% in 2025 as Global Cyberthreats Rise, Says IDC
According to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Security Spending Guide, global security spending is expected to grow by 12.2% year on year in 2025. The increasing complexity and frequency of cyberthreats — accelerated by generative AI (GenAI) and AI in general — are driving organizations worldwide to adopt more advanced defensive measures. As a result, security spending is expected to see sustained growth throughout the 2023–2028 forecast period, reaching $377 billion in 2028…CONTINUE READING
#8 Oracle and Microsoft Add Powerful, Flexible New Services to Oracle Database@Azure and Expand Regional Availability
Oracle announced the general availability of Oracle Exadata Database Service on Exascale Infrastructure on Oracle Database@Azure. The Exascale deployment option eliminates the need to provision dedicated database and storage servers and gives customers the performance, reliability, and availability of Oracle Exadata Database Service with up to 95 percent lower minimum infrastructure costs. Additionally, Oracle Base Database Service on Oracle Database@Azure will be available soon to help customers run Oracle Database workloads on virtual machines with easier administration and pay-as-you-go pricing…CONTINUE READING
#9 Gartner Survey Finds 30% of Software Providers’ First-Time Geographic Expansions Remain Unprofitable After Two Years
#10 IDC Estimates Global Spending on Edge Computing to Grow at 13.8% Reaching Nearly $380 Billion by 2028
The International Data Corporation (IDC) released its latest forecast for Worldwide Edge Computing Spending Guide, featuring a new enterprise industry taxonomy. The newly added structure now includes 27 industries, providing a more detailed and nuanced segmentation by region and country across key manufacturing sectors such as automotive, industrial, consumer packaged goods, life sciences, high-tech and electronics, and aerospace. According to IDC, global spending on edge computing solutions accounts for nearly $261 Billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8%, reaching $380 Billion by 2028…CONTINUE READING
#11 Microsoft Dragon Copilot provides the healthcare industry’s first unified voice AI assistant
Microsoft Corp. unveiled Microsoft Dragon Copilot, the first AI assistant for clinical workflow that brings together the trusted natural language voice dictation capabilities of DMO with the ambient listening capabilities of DAX, fine-tuned generative AI and healthcare-adapted safeguards. Part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare, Dragon Copilot is built on a secure modern architecture that enables organizations to deliver enhanced experiences and outcomes across care settings for providers and patients alike…CONTINUE READING
#12 OCBC Unifies Global Finance with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP
OCBC, Southeast Asia’s second largest financial services group by assets, is using Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to support its purpose to enable people and communities to realize their aspirations. With Oracle Cloud ERP, OCBC has unified its global finance platform to increase efficiency and enhance decision-making, as it continues to strengthen its ASEAN-Greater China network. Formed in 1932 and headquartered in Singapore, OCBC has close to 420 branches and representative offices across 19 countries and regions…CONTINUE READING
#13 Gartner Predicts Over 20% of Workplace Apps Will Use AI-Driven Personalization Algorithms for Adaptive Worker Experiences by 2028
By 2028, more than 20% of digital workplace applications will use AI-driven personalization algorithms to generate adaptive experiences for the worker, according to Gartner. Digital workers satisfied with work applications are nearly three times more likely to report being much more productive compared with those who are not satisfied. Yet, a Gartner survey of 5,141 employees conducted from April through July of 2024 found that only 23% of digital workers are completely satisfied with their work applications in 2024, down from 30% in 2022…CONTINUE READING
#14 Oracle Brings AI Agents to the Fight Against Financial Crime
Oracle Financial Services is supercharging its Investigation Hub Cloud Service with the addition of a broad class of AI agents and agentic workflows that enable financial firms to automate investigative processes needed to uncover complex patterns and fight financial crime. The agents help improve the overall quality and speed of reviewing suspicious activity by using generative AI-driven narratives to supplement investigators’ own analysis. This can save valuable time and resources by offloading many traditionally manual tasks and enabling investigators to focus their time on the most pressing leads…CONTINUE READING
#15 Oracle Launches AI Centre of Excellence to Drive Innovation Across Southeast Asia
Oracle announced the launch of its AI Centre of Excellence in Singapore to help organizations keep pace with the rapid advancements in AI. The Oracle AI Centre of Excellence will serve as a resource and hub for innovation and collaboration, bringing together leaders at the forefront of AI to drive AI adoption and success across Southeast Asia. “To remain economically competitive, we need to build an agile and adaptable workforce that is equipped to leverage new technology effectively. The new Oracle AI Centre for Excellence is a good example of how businesses can take the lead in workforces…CONTINUE READING
#16 IDC Predicts: AI Spending in India to Grow 2.2x Faster than Digital Tech Spending in the Next Three Years
In a recent IDC report, Worldwide Digital Business and AI Transformation 2025 Predictions — India Implications, IDC predicts, AI spending will grow at 2.2x the rate of overall digital technology spending in the next three years, generating an India economic impact of over $115 billion by the end of 2027. IDC also forecasts that by 2027 business executives will demand a minimum 70% success rate on their GenAI initiatives, to achieve operational efficiencies and drive new revenue growth…CONTINUE READING
#17 Gartner Forecasts Spending on Information Security in India to Grow 16% in 2025
End-user spending on information security in India is projected to total $3.3 billion in 2025, an increase of 16.4% from 2024, according to a new forecast from Gartner, Inc. “Persistent security challenges, such as data sprawl from generative AI (GenAI) use, ransomware attacks, evolving regulatory landscapes, and robust cloud adoption are driving Indian enterprises to increase their information security spending across all segments in 2025,” said Shailendra Upadhyay, Sr Principal at Gartner. These urgent challenges necessitate real-time threat detection and incident response across hybrid ecosystems.…CONTINUE READING
#18 Asia/Pacific Public Cloud Services to Reach US$250 Billion by 2025, According to IDC
Building on the strong momentum from previous years, the region is expected to see cloud spending reach new heights, with a projected increase significantly outpacing the previous year’s figures. According to the IDC Worldwide Software and Public Cloud Services Spending Guide, the Asia/Pacific market is expected to reach USD $250 Billion by 2025 and grow at a steady pace of 14.2% CAGR by 2028 as generative AI adoption increases and organizations modernize their IT infrastructure.…CONTINUE READING
#19 AI Spending to Reach $144 Billion by 2028 in Europe, Reflecting 30% CAGR, according to IDC
According to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending Guide, European spending in artificial intelligence will reach $144.6 billion in 2028, based on a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.3% over the 2024-2028 forecast period. Generative AI (GenAI) is gaining momentum in Europe, currently accounting for nearly a fourth of the total AI market. By 2028, its share is expected to grow to one-third. According to IDC’s 2024 Industry IT & Communications Survey, 87% of European companies plan to allocate up to 30% of their total AI budget to GenAI solutions…CONTINUE READING
