Friday, May 31, 2019

The First Online Master Degree in Computer Science in Europe : eMBDS

A Master in Computer Science can open doors to many new and exciting jobs. If you already have a bachelor’s degree or you're Oracle certified in this field, why not take your education a step further to develop better career opportunities and build your knowledge in this area.

Oracle University is proud to be the key initial partner of eMBDS - the first online Master degree in Computer Science in Europe (based on MOOCs*) -  in partnership with Datum Academy and the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis.



The Advantages of a Digital Training Degree


In today’s fast-paced digital world, access to training that adapts to your schedule is paramount to keep up with the pace of the ongoing technology changes. Benefit from learning on-the-go and building new skills with the eMBDS Master degree program to achieve meaningful career goals.

Earning this degree will allow you to connect with a top notch university and experience professional training from Oracle University. You benefit from taking courses online to limit time away from home and unnecessary costs as you gain knowledge and experience from key organizations. This transformational educational opportunity can drive your career forward.

Oracle University Digital Training


Oracle University created a quality digital training eMBDS Learning Subscription to support the eMBDS program. Through this program, students will access training to develop new skills, gain new industry insight, and take advantage of courses designed by Oracle experts that cover our large spectrum of offerings.

The curriculum includes over 230 Oracle modules that cover Oracle Database, Java SE, Java EE, Big Data, and Mobile Development and are all accessible as part of this program.

 Your Oracle Learning Subscription Includes:

✔ Learning Paths                                             ✔ Hands-on Labs

✔ Expert Webcasts                                           ✔ Courses

✔ Access to Instructors                                     ✔ Modules

This Oracle Learning Subscription includes a robust platform with new features that will enhance your training experience, including:

✔ Easy-to-Follow Learning Structure: Arranged by learning paths, courses, and modules to meet your learning needs and help you build the skills that interest you, current, and future employers

✔ Role-Based Learning: Allows you to focus on the tasks you need to complete to competently perform your job on a daily basis

✔ Hands-on Labs: Improve your confidence as you practice pre-developed lessons in a safe environment

✔ Updated Content: Lets you know you're staying current with each new release, enabling you to stay up-to-date on key enhancements

✔ Dynamic Filtering: Provides you with a simple taxonomy of learning paths, courses, and modules with powerful filtering capabilities to help you quickly search topics to find what interests you

✔ Digital Learning: Affords you with 24/7/365 access to enable you to learn when and where you want to

✔ Access to Instructors: Full access to top Oracle instructors who can answer your questions as they pertain to your unique situation

✔ Favorites: Pick your favorite topics and add them to your favorites so you can easily revisit them as you need to reference the material

About MBDS & eMBDS


MBDS stands for Mobiquitous [Mobile and Ubiquitous], Big Data and Systems integration and is a master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis (UNS), focused on application development in the DATA economy.

The Oracle platform has been the technology platform for MBDS academic courses since its inception in 1992. MBDS has been ranked among the top ten Masters degrees in Computer Science in France since 2007, with a strong focus on IT innovation.

eMBDS is the online version of MBDS, which is a fully European accredited master’s degree, marketed by the start-up DATUM ACADEMY (MBDS spin-off) in close partnership with Oracle University.

Key Benefits of eMBDS 



  • First European online Master degree in Computer Science based on MOOCs
  • Complete European/accredited Master degree in Data Economy (60 ECTS)
  • Offers you a chance to build the deepest expertise from both an academic and professional perspective
  • Job role-based learning paths
  • Access to Oracle exclusive courseware and lab environments that provide real world training on Oracle Database
  • Certification exams included: Oracle SQL, Oracle Database Administration, Java Programming, Big Data, and Mobile Development

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Cruise Lines Serve Up Better Dining Experiences with Oracle

Food and drinks are a central part of any cruise experience with travelers expecting a wide variety of unique menus around the clock. For cruise ships, the stakes are high to deliver seamless experiences with unmatched service. With Oracle Hospitality solutions, cruise ships have the agility and tools to offer passengers their favorite foods and beverages from anywhere on the ship, at any time during their shipboard holiday.

“One of the reasons consumers love cruises is for the food and beverage options. From ‘all-you-can-eat’ buffets to the specialty restaurants, the onboard dining experience is becoming more diverse and sophisticated. Making sure guests have the ultimate food experience is critical, making it imperative that cruise lines use technology that is purpose built for their needs – and this is exactly what Oracle delivers,” said Ingo Soerensen, AVP, global cruise sales, Oracle Hospitality.



Oracle Hospitality Simphony shipboard point-of-sale is fully integrated with Oracle Hospitality Shipboard Property Management System for a cash-free environment, real-time tracking of meal orders, table reservations, and special packages. Delivered on fixed and mobile devices, Simphony enables guests to order everywhere on the ship from room service and specialty restaurants to bars and coffee stations that can be charged directly to a guest’s cruise account.

Simphony runs on Oracle MICROS Compact Workstations and Oracle MICROS Tablet hardware, enabling cruise staff to move freely about the ship taking orders and better serving customers. The devices are portable, compact, spill and water resistant, and offer a daylight viewable screen - perfect for poolside order taking. A mobile belt printer also produces immediate receipts and offers fingerprint biometrics to ensure fast, easy and secure login. Oracle MICROS Workstation 310 can also run on batteries for ultimate flexibility.

Oracle Hospitality, with 9 of the 10 top cruise brands as customers, is exhibiting at the Seatrade Conference in Miami, Florida April 9-11, 2019 in booth #1901. Come visit us to see our flagship cruise solutions including Shipboard Property Management System, Fleet Management System and a live demo of Simphony on Oracle MICROS hardware allowing attendees to see how an order for an espresso, latte or iced coffee is taken, sent to the kitchen and delivered right to the booth.