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Oracle sets up second cloud region in India to take on Amazon, Microsoft

The American tech giant said its unique dual cloud region strategy enables customers to get disaster recovery services without having sensitive data leave the country

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Oracle said the new region makes India the company’s latest country with multiple cloud regions available | Photo: Reuters

Peerzada Abrar Bengaluru
Oracle, one of the world’s biggest technology companies, is increasing its investments in India, which is becoming its major battleground to take on rivals Amazon, Microsoft and Google and dominate cloud computing services. The Redwood City-, California-based firm has announced its second Cloud region in India in Hyderabad. The firm is betting big to sell its cloud technology to Indian businesses, the government and start-ups to unlock innovation and drive business growth.

“India is one of the few countries in the world that has got two (such) cloud regions. That's a big thing and the reflection of Oracle's commitment to India

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