NetApp brings ONTAP to Oracle Cloud as managed service

NetApp appears to be introducing a fully managed storage service within Oracle Cloud, aiming to run its ONTAP software on Oracle’s infrastructure. The initiative seems designed for enterprises facing challenges in migrating mission-critical applications to the cloud without extensive redesigns—an issue that may be growing more pressing as AI workloads demand access to legacy data.

Reports suggest the partnership positions ONTAP’s integration as a potential differentiator compared to bolted-on storage solutions, though details like pricing or customer commitments have not been disclosed. This development aligns with NetApp’s broader efforts in recent years to strengthen its role in enterprise AI data infrastructure, including its Novus architecture and collaborations like FlexPod with Cisco.

The timing underscores a broader industry dynamic: while storage modernization often trails compute and networking upgrades, AI adoption is increasing the need for seamless access to older datasets. Oracle’s recent focus on AI security, particularly around human accountability, may also reflect how storage governance is becoming a key consideration in AI deployment.

It remains uncertain whether enterprises will favor native integration over multi-cloud flexibility, or if Oracle’s cloud will attract enough workloads to validate this approach. Market observers may look for signs of adoption in the coming quarters.

Sources: siliconangle.com