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Oracle Cloud is gaining traction among higher education institutions amid transformative changes. Schools like Bowie State University, Butler Community College, Coppin State University, Skidmore College, and the University of Pittsburgh are utilizing Oracle's solutions to modernize processes, enhance student experiences, and optimize operations. Notably, Bowie State University aims to streamline financial aid processes with Oracle Student Financial Planning, while others are consolidating systems on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. This trend underscores Oracle's commitment to supporting educational institutions in achieving efficiency and student success.

Oracle has launched its first cloud region in Africa, specifically in Johannesburg, to address the growing demand for enterprise cloud services. This marks Oracle's 37th cloud region globally, with plans to expand to at least 44 by the end of 2022. The Johannesburg region aims to enhance cloud adoption and performance for African businesses and provides a next-generation cloud infrastructure.

According to Oracle, this initiative will drive economic growth in South Africa, with anticipated customer benefits including improved performance and reduced operational costs.

Oracle announced that Xerox has chosen Oracle Cloud to support its initiative to establish new businesses focused on addressing significant global challenges. This partnership aims to leverage Oracle Cloud solutions for advancements in 3D printing, structural health monitoring, and augmented reality. By adopting Oracle technologies, Xerox seeks to improve operational efficiency, enabling rapid business model launches without IT involvement. Moreover, collaboration with Deloitte and Infosys will aid in the swift monetization of Xerox's innovative services.

Backcountry, a premium outdoor gear retailer, is expanding its physical presence in the US with a partnership with Oracle. After 25 years online, Backcountry opened two stores in 2021 and plans further expansion, introducing Oracle Retail Xstore Point-of-Service for enhanced customer experience. This system allows employees to assist customers more effectively, providing quick access to inventory and customer data. The transition will begin in Q2 2022.

Backcountry aims to create community spaces for outdoor enthusiasts while maintaining personalized service.

On January 12, 2022, the District Court for Nevada found Rimini Street, Inc. in contempt of court for violating Oracle's intellectual property rights. The Court fined Rimini $630,000, affirming that Oracle is entitled to substantial attorney fees. Oracle's Executive VP, Dorian Daley, expressed gratitude for the court's decision, highlighting Rimini's actions as ongoing violations of federal law. This ruling reinforces Oracle's legal stance in protecting its intellectual property rights, which could potentially enhance investor confidence in the company's legal integrity.

Helbiz Inc. (NASDAQ: HLBZ) has integrated Oracle Corporation's (NYSE: ORCL) MICROS Simphony Point of Sale technology into its Helbiz Kitchen operations. This collaboration aims to optimize order processing and inventory management in their ghost kitchen business, which features a 21,500 square foot facility in Milan. Helbiz Kitchen plans to expand into the U.S. in 2022, leveraging Oracle's cloud solution for enhanced scalability and decision-making through real-time analytics. The partnership supports Helbiz's sustainability goals and aims to boost customer experience in food delivery.

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) has announced an agreement to acquire Cerner Corporation for an all-cash tender offer of $95.00 per share, totaling approximately $28.3 billion in equity value. This acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to Oracle's earnings and significantly boost revenue growth as Oracle expands Cerner's offerings globally. Cerner specializes in digital healthcare information systems, aimed at improving patient outcomes through better data accessibility for medical professionals. The transaction is slated to close in 2022, pending regulatory approvals.

Oracle has been recognized by Gartner as a leader in the 2021 "Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud Database Management Systems" and scored highest in all four use cases for its Autonomous Database optimized for transaction processing (ATP) in the "Critical Capabilities for Cloud Database Management Systems for Operational Use Cases" report. Oracle also ranked in the top three for analytical use cases (ADW). The company's Autonomous Database, which operates on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, simplifies database management and enhances security and performance for diverse workloads, making it a strong choice among cloud providers.

Oracle has launched its first cloud region in Milan, Italy, enhancing its global cloud services. This new region addresses the increasing demand from both public and private sectors and is part of Oracle's commitment to expand to at least 44 cloud regions by the end of 2022. The Milan region is strategically positioned in Italy's industrial hub, supporting key sectors including banking and tourism. The region is expected to facilitate the adoption of Oracle's cloud services, particularly for highly regulated industries, and aligns with Italy's Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza initiative aimed at economic recovery.