HPE CEO Neri on Oracle Deal, AI Adoption and Earnings Outlook
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When both HPE and Oracle are leaning into “huge growth” in enterprise AI, the center of gravity is shifting toward bundled infra + data + apps deals, not point AI tools. If you’re a CIO, expect more pressure to buy AI as part of your existing stack contracts and fewer greenfield decisions on standalone AI platforms.
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