Oracle launches new agentic AI to take on complex tasks such as supply chains

Oracle has unveiled its newest agentic AI applications, designed to tackle intricate challenges across various industries, including supply chains, shipping, restaurants, and healthcare. This launch is part of Oracle Fusion Claw, a regulated agentic execution system, which was unveiled at Oracle AI World in Las Vegas.

Oracle co-CEO Mike Sicilia explained that AI is now capable of predicting potential outcomes rather than merely reporting on existing business status. He emphasized that AI should enable users to focus on more complex tasks without needing to navigate applications or manage processes. "Instead of navigating applications and managing processes, you simply tell the system what you would like to accomplish and, because it understands your business, you figure out how to get the work done," Sicilia stated.

The new applications are user-friendly and can be applied across diverse sectors, such as supply chain forecasting, restaurant operations, and healthcare. Sicilia highlighted that these applications allow organizations to operate within established governance controls, enabling reasoning, computation, adaptation, and execution of specialized work, including deep research, computation, simulation, modeling, and continuous replanning.

Oracle showcased an example of how a shipping company could save $58,000 in transport costs by using the AI system to analyze its data and find solutions. The co-CEO also provided an example of a doctor who, after implementing the agentic AI system, was able to have more meaningful conversations with patients because he had more time to speak with them.

Before the event, Oracle announced a $1 billion investment over the next four years to strengthen its partner ecosystem. This investment aims to foster the development of AI-powered solutions and services, providing partners with enhanced benefits, incentives, and resources, including training and certification, technical support, and market access through Oracle Marketplace.

Hammad Hussain, senior director of AI and data strategy at Oracle, noted that there is significant growth in AI adoption in the Middle East. The company has established cloud regions in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other parts of the region. Middle Eastern clients are highly ambitious when it comes to AI, and their discussions have shifted from simply asking "how to use AI" to focusing on practical applications and efficiency improvements.

For instance, an airline client is using AI to explore new locations for expansion, which not only generates revenue but also demonstrates the potential of AI in revenue generation.