Oracle's Pioneering Isolated Cloud Initiative with Singapore

Oracle announced a groundbreaking deal to provide Singapore's defense technology with isolated cloud and AI services. This marks Oracle's first initiative of its kind in Southeast Asia, aiming to avert cyber espionage threats by using air-gapped cloud infrastructures and advanced AI capabilities.

Oracle has unveiled a landmark collaboration with Singapore's defense technology division, introducing 'isolated' cloud computing and AI services specifically designed to curb cyber espionage. This strategic move signifies Oracle's first-ever venture of its kind in Southeast Asia, a region increasingly vulnerable to supply chain cyberattacks.

The agreement will provide a dedicated air-gapped cloud infrastructure for Singapore's armed forces and defense ministry, safeguarding sensitive data by restricting it from internet exposure. Instead, Oracle's system will connect to encrypted classified networks, ensuring heightened security across digital platforms. 'We're integrating our generative AI tools into these secured environments,' stated Oracle Global Defense Chief Technology Officer Rand Waldron.

This technological framework includes capabilities for AI-driven analysis of video streams for facial recognition, license plates, and vehicular details. Oracle has notably expanded its Southeast Asian operations, with a recent announcement to invest $6.5 billion in a new Malaysian cloud region.

(With inputs from agencies.)