AI in the Oracle Ecosystem: What It Means for Us

Here’s rtificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept—it’s already reshaping the way organisations in Aotearoa and around the world work, analyse, and innovate. From conversational assistants to predictive analytics, AI is transforming how we interact with data, systems, and each other.

For the Oracle community, this shift is especially exciting. Oracle is embedding AI across its cloud offerings, meaning AI is becoming something we use every day rather than a specialised technology that only data scientists can access.

AI in Oracle Cloud

Oracle is delivering AI in practical ways that directly benefit organisations. Some highlights include:

• Oracle Database 23ai – With AI Vector Search, the database now supports integrating large language models (LLMs) directly with structured and unstructured data. This makes it easier to ask natural-language questions and get meaningful answers.

• Oracle Fusion Applications – AI-powered assistants and recommendations are improving HR, finance, supply chain, and customer experience processes.

• Oracle Analytics – Embedded AI enables predictive insights, anomaly detection, and automated data storytelling.

• OCI Generative AI – Oracle Cloud Infrastructure now offers integrated generative AI services, built with an emphasis on enterprise security and performance.

AI for the New Zealand Context

Here in Aotearoa, many organisations are exploring how AI can support local priorities—whether that’s improving public services, advancing Māori and Pasifika data sovereignty, or helping businesses stay competitive globally.

For NZOUG members, AI opens up opportunities to:

• Automate routine database and system administration tasks.

• Unlock insights hidden in years of business data.

• Create smarter applications using APEX, OIC, and other Oracle tools.

• Engage with new ethical and cultural considerations around data and decision-making.

Why It Matters for NZOUG Members

As Oracle professionals, we’re in a unique position to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI capabilities and the real needs of our communities and businesses. Understanding Oracle’s AI tools means we can:

• Deliver more value to stakeholders.

• Innovate faster with trusted, secure technologies.

• Lead conversations about how AI is applied responsibly in Aotearoa.

What’s Next

NZOUG will continue to share knowledge, training, and experiences around AI in the Oracle ecosystem. From meetups to conferences, we’ll explore how these tools can be used effectively—and how we can ensure AI serves people, not just technology.

Join the conversation: How is your organisation exploring AI? What opportunities or challenges are you seeing? Share your thoughts with us at the next NZOUG event or in our online community.