Oracle unveils new cloud region in Columbia

Oracle has announced the opening of an Oracle Cloud Region in Bogotá, Colombia, using a data center belonging to its partner, telecoms company Claro. The company mentioned that it is the first major cloud provider to establish a public cloud region in the country.

Germán Borromei, managing director of Oracle Colombia and Ecuador, said, “Establishing a cloud region in Colombia is a reflection of Oracle’s commitment to the country’s technological development. With the new region we are helping to accelerate the adoption of cloud solutions, democratize access to innovative technology, support the modernization of organizations, and foster their growth to help them achieve success in a competitive business environment.”

Carlos Zenteno, president of Claro Colombia, added, “Partnering with Oracle to establish the first public cloud region in Bogotá is a major milestone in Colombia’s technological evolution, as the new region will help accelerate the digital transformation of businesses nationwide—including small and medium-sized enterprises, which represent 90 percent of businesses in Colombia. Oracle selected our data center, certified with ICREA 5, so that organizations in Colombia and other countries like Perú, Ecuador, and Panamá gain access to innovative cloud services with low latency and high availability.”