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    Introducing - Chasing the Vote: The Battlegrounds

    en-usAugust 31, 2024
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    Podcast Summary

    • Election 2020, Oracle's Cloud InfrastructureOracle's Cloud Infrastructure helps businesses save costs while offering comprehensive solutions, while the 2020 election is about more than polls, addressing economic, border, and workers' rights issues, and voter motivations are explored in 'Chasing the Vote' series.

      Oracle's Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) offers a comprehensive solution for businesses, enabling them to do more while spending less, as exemplified by companies like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic. Meanwhile, in the political sphere, the upcoming election is not just about the polls but also about addressing key issues such as the economy, securing borders, and workers' rights. In Arizona, a battleground state, the debate over abortion is expected to significantly impact voter turnout. The events of January 6th have raised concerns about the integrity of elections in the US. The economy's state is shaping people's thoughts on the race, with some citing personal financial improvements during the Trump administration. Kamala Harris, as a formidable opponent for Donald Trump, is receiving mixed reactions from voters. In the coming months, "Chasing the Vote," a new multi-part series from The Wall Street Journal, will explore these and other issues by talking with voters in key battleground states. Ultimately, the outcome of the election is in the hands of the voters, and the series aims to provide insights into their thoughts and motivations.

    • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, AIOracle Cloud Infrastructure offers a cost-effective solution for infrastructure, databases, application development, and AI needs, making it an attractive choice for companies like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic.

      The first episode of the new series will be available on September 8th. AI technology, which is considered a significant advancement in computer technology, requires a substantial amount of processing speed, leading to high costs. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is a solution that addresses this issue by offering a single platform for infrastructure, databases, application development, and AI needs. Companies like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic have benefited from using OCI, enabling them to do more while spending less. If you're interested in exploring OCI further, take advantage of the free test drive available on Oracle's website.

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