Mar 18, 2025 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
Oracle this week announced plans to invest $5 billion over the next five years to expand Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s (OCI) footprint in the UK and help the UK Government "deliver on its vision for AI innovation and adoption."
Siobhan Wilson, senior vice president and country leader for Oracle UK, said: “Today’s announcement cements Oracle’s commitment to supporting this vision. Oracle provides the world’s best cloud infrastructure for AI learning and inferencing. Our cloud investment will help ensure that customers can use AI to achieve new levels of productivity, unlock growth, and benefit from superior performance and security, all with improved cost savings.”
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Peter Kyle, added: "The UK is determined to lead the world in AI innovation, and today’s announcement from Oracle is a testament to our nation’s growing strength in this sector. This $5 billion investment will accelerate our AI ambitions, providing businesses and public services with cutting-edge cloud infrastructure to drive productivity, enhance security, and unlock new opportunities for growth – driving forward our Plan for Change."
