AWS and SAP are investing $30B in European cloud infrastructure, but Klein insists smart AI use is Europe’s real path to sovereignty.

SAP CEO Christian Klein calls on Europe to innovate with AI rather than trying to match US hyperscaler infrastructure.

AI is now embedded in most enterprise processes, but implementation barriers persist. The Cloudera report flags compute costs and compliance risks as top concerns, with demand for unified data platforms rising sharply.

Unlike passive tools, Microsoft’s new AI agent engages silently in meetings, handling logistics like agendas and follow-ups while enhancing collaboration and freeing humans for deeper discussion and creative thinking.

Microsoft announces the world’s most powerful AI data center in Wisconsin as Oracle, OpenAI, and SoftBank reveal plans for $400B+ AI infrastructure under the Stargate project.

The latest AI push from workflow automation titan includes agents that manage diverse functions, multivendor agent governance, and a Configure Price Quote app as part of “Autonomous CRM.”

Microsoft is constructing the world’s most powerful AI data center in Wisconsin, intensifying the competition in the booming AI cloud market.

With Larry Ellison’s bold AI vision, Oracle aims to go beyond tech solutions and foster new, profitable relationships across industries by unifying mission-critical data and cloud infrastructure.

Continuing a push to provide access to the best AI for a given function, Microsoft offers Claude models in Copilot Studio, GitHub Copilot, and Researcher Agent.

Oracle’s leadership shakeup spotlights a bold growth formula — AI plus OCI plus industry expertise — aimed at forging cross-industry ecosystems and reshaping how enterprises create value.

Addressing the rapidly expanding need for agents in software development, OpenAI updates its coding agent with unified versions, platform-specific updates, and more robust code reviews.

Microsoft 365 Copilot is now officially approved for federal use, signaling growing government trust in AI technologies.

Microsoft debuts its first in-house AI models — MAI-Voice-1 and MAI-1-preview — signaling a shift away from OpenAI reliance.

Oracle appoints Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia as co-CEOs, marking a bold pivot into AI and cloud-first leadership for its $15B applications business.

New agent performs classification of data, gives prompts to site owners to improve quality, and maintains hygiene for content and its associated metadata.

Oracle is shifting its leadership: Safra Catz will become executive vice chairman, while Clay Magouyrk (infrastructure) and Mike Sicilia (industry apps) take over as co‑CEOs, chosen by Larry Ellison to execute his integrated hardware + software vision in the AI era.

Oracle’s latest AI agents focus on actionable intelligence and embedded design, enabling HR professionals to make faster decisions and employees to enjoy a smoother workplace journey.

AI agents’ ability to complete transactions autonomously could upend online commerce. Google and an impressive array of finance industry partners are stepping up to enable and secure agentic transactions.

While Microsoft’s investment is a vote of confidence in UK AI leadership, some voices in Europe, including SAP and Siemens CEOs, warn that current EU regulations are leaving the continent behind in AI innovation.

Oracle Database proves the “Oracle Killer” crowd wrong yet again, posting surging Q1 cloud growth and unmatched AI-era positioning.

A deep look at AI agent usage by Google Cloud reveals telecom and manufacturing firms setting the pace, while security and customer service use cases are benefiting a range of industries.

Oracle’s multi-cloud database offering is booming, with 1,500% growth as it gains traction with AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud partners.

Oracle’s multi-cloud partnerships with AWS, Microsoft, and Google are enabling flexible, customer-first AI strategies.

At Workday Rising, the company announced new ERP innovations and partnerships with Microsoft, Salesforce, Snowflake, and Databricks.

At Workday Rising, Gerrit Kazmaier emphasized how “ERP for the AI era” means rethinking legacy ERP: moving from function‑oriented systems to AI‑embedded workflows, experience layers like Sana, and purpose‑built agents that align with business context.

Copilot Studio now features advanced runtime protection, enabling organizations to block unsafe AI actions using connected security platforms in real-time without interrupting workflows.

At the 365 Leadership Summit in Denver, leaders from diverse industries, including C5 Insights and other executives, shared insights on how AI is transforming leadership, creativity, critical thinking, adaptability, processes, and customer engagement, as captured exclusively by Cloud Wars.