New first-party service gives customers more choice and flexibility to accelerate enterprise AI initiatives and realize business value faster

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Oracle AI World — Oracle and Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) today announced that Snowflake AI Data Cloud will be available as a native, first-party service on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), further expanding the AI and data capabilities Oracle offers to help organizations accelerate enterprise AI initiatives. By making Snowflake available alongside Oracle’s comprehensive portfolio of infrastructure, AI, data, and application services, Oracle will give customers greater flexibility to put their enterprise data to work and drive AI-powered innovation. Customers will be able to purchase and provision the offering directly through Oracle, with simplified pricing and billing, alongside the ability to use Oracle Universal Credits.

“Organizations are looking for faster, simpler ways to turn their enterprise data into business value with AI,” said Clay Magouyrk, CEO, Oracle. “By making Snowflake available as a native OCI service, we’re giving customers more choice in the AI and data capabilities they can use, while simplifying how they deploy, manage, and pay for those services. This is another way Oracle is helping customers accelerate their AI initiatives and turn innovation into measurable business outcomes.”

Oracle helps organizations unlock the value of their enterprise data through an integrated portfolio of cloud infrastructure, AI, databases, and enterprise applications. With mission-critical business data managed across Oracle AI Database, Oracle Autonomous AI Database, Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications, Oracle NetSuite, and other Oracle services, customers can take advantage of OCI’s expanding ecosystem of AI and data capabilities to support their business priorities. Making Snowflake available as a native OCI service further expands the capabilities Oracle offers to help customers accelerate enterprise AI initiatives and deliver business value faster.

“AI has dramatically shortened the distance between enterprise data and real business value,” said Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO, Snowflake. “Snowflake is excited to be the flagship AI data platform partner running as a first party offering inside Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, giving joint customers the power to turn their Oracle data estates into an AI-ready foundation with the governance and security to move confidently at scale.”

Customers will be able to purchase, provision, and consume Snowflake on OCI directly through Oracle. Oracle will manage pricing, discounts, and billing, providing a single commercial relationship for the service. Customers will also be able to use Oracle Universal Credits to consume Snowflake on OCI, simplifying procurement and enabling them to take advantage of their existing cloud commitments.

Snowflake on OCI is designed to help organizations get more value from their enterprise data in four key ways:

Extend the power of Snowflake analytics and AI to Oracle Cloud: Helps Oracle’s customers apply Snowflake’s analytics and AI capabilities closer to their mission-critical enterprise data, with supported sources including Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications, Oracle NetSuite, Oracle Autonomous AI Database, MySQL HeatWave, and Oracle NoSQL database.Accelerate analytics and enterprise AI: Enables native data transfer through supported integrations, reducing the need for custom pipelines and accelerating the use of enterprise data for reporting, data engineering, machine learning, and AI insights.Maintain data security and customer control: Designed to help customers use Snowflake on OCI alongside their enterprise data, while maintaining control over data access, use, and governance.Reduce egress costs: Enables seamless data movement within OCI, helping customers access their enterprise data faster while reducing cross-cloud data movement and associated egress costs.

Customers will be able to purchase and consume Snowflake on OCI directly from Oracle, with unified pricing and billing. Customers will also be able to apply Oracle Universal Credits toward Snowflake usage, making it easier to use their existing cloud commitments.

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OCI will be the first hyperscaler outside Google to offer Google TPUs

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Oracle AI World — Oracle and Google today announced that Google’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) will be available through Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), marking the first time Google TPUs will be offered on a hyperscale cloud platform outside Google. By bringing Google’s purpose-built TPUs to OCI’s AI compute portfolio, customers gain the flexibility to match their most demanding workloads with infrastructure designed for near-linear scalability and highly optimized economics.

“Different AI workloads have different compute needs,” said Mahesh Thiagarajan, president, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Oracle. “Bringing Google TPUs to OCI gives customers access to multiple leading AI compute architectures in one cloud. That choice gives them the flexibility to choose the right infrastructure for the performance, throughput, and economics of each AI workload.”

Google TPUs are custom accelerators co-designed with open software to power the entire AI lifecycle—from frontier training and large-scale inference to the multi-step reasoning data demands of agentic AI. OCI will provide the power, cooling, and datacenter networking to deploy Google TPUs at scale within its infrastructure.

“The next generation of AI will require a diverse range of compute,” said Amin Vahdat, senior vice president and chief technologist, AI & Infrastructure, Google. “TPUs give customers a powerful, purpose-built option for demanding training and inference workloads. Bringing Google TPUs to OCI will give more organizations access to this technology and greater flexibility in how they build and run their most complex AI applications.”

More AI Compute Options for Every Workload
As models grow and production inference demands increase, the performance and economics of every training run and inference request become increasingly important. Google’s TPU architecture is designed to maximize AI processing from each watt of electricity, with fast access to model data and rapid communication between chips.

Google TPUs can support large-model training and post-training, including dense and mixture-of-experts models (MoE), as well as production inference for reasoning, agentic, and long-context applications. Customers will be able to choose Google TPUs within OCI, optimized for their workloads, performance requirements, and cost objectives.

Drawing on more than a decade of custom AI silicon development, Google’s TPU portfolio delivers purpose-built compute optimized for massive machine learning workloads. Google’s eighth-generation TPU introduces two purpose-built architectures: TPU 8t for training and TPU 8i for inference. TPU 8t cuts frontier model development cycles from months to weeks, delivering nearly 3x the compute performance per pod over the previous generation, while TPU 8i is designed to handle the iterative work of many specialized agents.

Google TPUs on OCI will be available in calendar year 2027, ramping over a multi-year period to meet customer needs.

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About Oracle AI World
Oracle AI World is where customers and partners discover the latest product and technology innovations, see how AI is being applied across industries, and connect with experts and peers. Attendees will gain practical tips and insights to drive immediate impact within their organizations and explore how Oracle is helping unlock the full potential of AI. Join the event to see new capabilities in action and hear from thought leaders and industry movers. Register now at oracle.com/ai-world or follow the news and conversation at oracle.com/news and linkedin.com/company/oracle.

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The article examines how property taxes, mortgage pre-approval, housing expenses, and lifestyle priorities influence homebuying decisions in Northern New Jersey.

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ –How much house can you truly afford in Northern New Jersey? That question is answered in a HelloNation article. The article features insights from Jim Reitz of The Reitz Group and takes a detailed look at New Jersey home affordability in today’s market. Rather than focusing only on listing prices, the article explains that buyers must account for total monthly obligations before committing to Northern New Jersey homes.

The HelloNation article notes that Franklin Lakes real estate differs significantly from many other Bergen County homes and Hudson County homes. Local pricing, inventory levels, and demand all influence what buyers can realistically afford. Reviewing income, savings, and existing debt provides a clearer picture of sustainable monthly payments.

Mortgage pre-approval is presented as the first practical step in the process. The article explains that mortgage pre-approval helps buyers understand the maximum loan amount a lender will support based on income and credit profile. In competitive segments of Franklin Lakes real estate, where active listings can be limited, pre-approved buyers are better positioned to pursue luxury homes and off-market opportunities.

Property taxes are another critical component of affordability. The article emphasizes that property taxes in Franklin Lakes are often lower than in many surrounding Bergen County homes, which can make ownership more manageable despite higher purchase prices. Comparing property taxes across communities helps buyers evaluate long-term financial impact.

Insurance, utilities, and maintenance are also part of the total cost equation. The article explains that overlooking these recurring expenses can strain budgets over time. Including these costs when evaluating Northern New Jersey homes ensures that monthly obligations remain sustainable.

Lifestyle priorities further influence affordability decisions. Homes located near transit or within highly rated districts may carry higher upfront prices but offer strong long-term value. The article highlights that school quality is a key factor for many families considering Franklin Lakes real estate, as it supports both daily living and resale potential.

Luxury features common in Franklin Lakes, such as large lots, pools, and updated interiors, can also affect pricing. The article explains that while luxury homes often command premium values, they may align well with long-term home investment goals. Buyers are encouraged to evaluate whether these features match their lifestyle needs and financial plans.

Commuting costs are another factor shaping New Jersey home affordability. Many residents travel to New York City or nearby business centers, adding expenses for tolls, fuel, parking, or transit. Factoring commuting costs into monthly budgets provides a more accurate understanding of total housing expenses.

Down payment planning also plays a major role. Larger down payments can reduce monthly mortgage costs and improve loan terms. The article notes that buyers who contribute less than twenty percent may need mortgage insurance, which should be included in affordability calculations.

Investment considerations are addressed as well. Limited land availability in Franklin Lakes can make renovation or new construction appealing for buyers focused on long-term home investment. Understanding construction costs and local demand helps determine whether a property supports both personal enjoyment and financial growth.

The article concludes that determining how much house you can afford requires careful evaluation of finances, local conditions, and long-term goals. By combining mortgage pre-approval, realistic budgeting, and knowledge of Franklin Lakes real estate, buyers can approach Northern New Jersey homes with confidence and clarity.

How Much House Can I Afford in Northern New Jersey? Features insights from Jim Reitz, Real Estate Expert of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, in HelloNation.

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