The brain in the theme park engine room | Multicloud myths debunked

Week of May 16, 2022

Merlin Entertainments, which runs LEGOLAND theme parks and others in 24 countries, enables fun using cloud applications. Debunking myths about multicloud migration. Asian Americans and allies provide support as hate crimes target the community. Oracle earns accolade for workforce diversity and inclusion. And 5G is starting to drive innovation on construction sites. Also: Small changes make Java better.

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“We’re a very data-led business. It’s how we define whether we open or close a unit 50 minutes earlier or later, how many staff members we put into a particular unit, all the time making sure that data is at the heart of all the decisions.”

—Russ Gaines, Commercial Director, Merlin Entertainments’ Thorpe Park Resort

Maximizing fun

Oracle is “the brain in the engine room” behind a fun and safe customer experience, says Lee Cowie, CTO for Merlin Entertainments, which runs theme parks in 24 countries, including LEGOLAND, SEA LIFE Aquariums, and Madame Tussauds. The company relies on mobile data to deliver great experiences while maximizing staff effectiveness in a tight labor market.

Busting 4 multicloud myths

Naysayers still espouse ancient myths to argue that moving to multiple clouds is a bad idea. Those naysayers are just wrong, and businesses will use the services that best fit their needs, regardless of which providers run them. Oracle’s Leo Leung knocks down the four most popular myths.

Pushing back against hate

As Asian Americans are targeted by violent attacks, the Oracle Professional Asian Leadership’s (OPAL) Equity Committee provides resources for Asian staff and allies. “We want to offer a safe space for people to share messy feelings they might be experiencing as a result of the attacks, including fear, anxiety, and anger,” says Oracle’s Michelle Fong.

Broadening the workforce

Diversity is strategic for Oracle. “We’re applying our spirit of innovation and problem solving to this important imperative,” says Traci Wade, Oracle Diversity and Inclusion head. The work requires commitment across all levels of the company. In recognition, Oracle earned a spot in Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2022 list.

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Building the 5G future

5G’s reliability and speed will help construction companies shed legacy processes, using onsite applications that drive greater energy efficiency, lower carbon emissions, and provide more affordable operations and maintenance. Construction sites will increasingly be saturated with sensors and remote-operated equipment, with massive amounts of data moving quickly between office and work site.

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