Oracle, in partnership with Claro, has opened Colombia’s first hyperscale cloud region, bringing a world-class public cloud to the country. As the first major cloud provider to establish a public cloud region in Colombia, Oracle aims to accelerate the adoption of cloud solutions, democratize access to innovative technology, and support the growth and modernization of organizations in the country’s competitive business environment.
The new Oracle Cloud Bogotá Region, co-located in Claro’s data center, offers organizations in Colombia a wide range of cloud services to migrate, modernize, and innovate. With access to more than 100 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services and cloud applications, including Oracle Autonomous Database and AI infrastructure, organizations can leverage high performance, security, and distributed cloud capabilities to drive their digital transformation.
Colombia’s digital transformation will be accelerated by this partnership between Oracle and Claro, benefiting businesses nationwide, including small and medium-sized enterprises. Carlos Zenteno, President of Claro Colombia, said that organizations in Colombia and other countries like Perú, Ecuador, and Panamá gain access to innovative cloud services with low latency and high availability.
The Colombian government has also recognized the significance of this development. Saúl Kattan, Senior Presidential Advisor for Digital Transformation in Colombia, stated that projects like the opening of the first public cloud region generate impact not only on the economy but also bring social benefits and the generation of new opportunities. The government is designing a plan to leverage cloud data and analytics capabilities, as well as training specialized digital talent, to make Colombia more productive.
The opening of the first public cloud region in Colombia has been met with enthusiasm by the country’s technology industry. Mauricio Lizcano, Minister of the Ministry of Information and Communications Technologies, emphasized that this milestone will have a significant impact on Colombia’s businesses and economy, creating a wide range of growth opportunities.
Oracle’s distributed cloud strategy offers customers the benefits of cloud with greater control and flexibility over operations, data residency, and proximity. With a global network of over 90 OCI FastConnect partners, including Cirion, Equinix, and Ufinet, customers can enjoy dedicated connectivity with lower latency and consistent performance.
Furthermore, Oracle is committed to sustainable operations. By 2025, all worldwide Oracle Cloud Regions, including the Oracle Cloud Bogotá Region, will be matched with 100 percent renewable energy. This allows organizations to run their computing services more sustainably and with a lower carbon footprint.
Banco Falabella, a banking institution serving millions of customers across Latin America, is one of the organizations benefiting from Oracle’s cloud services. By utilizing Oracle Cloud Regions, including the Oracle Cloud Santiago Region and the upcoming Oracle Cloud Bogotá Region, Banco Falabella has modernized its banking core and implemented a digital strategy, enabling competitiveness and agility in the market.
With its expansion into Colombia, Oracle continues to strengthen its global cloud region footprint and help organizations thrive through high-performance cloud solutions.
