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Viscosity to Showcase Oracle AI and Database Innovation in Tampa
Unveiling New Strategies for Exadata, Exascale, Out-of-Place Patching, and Post-Quantum Encryption
Feb. 23, 2026 at 3:20pm
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Viscosity North America, Inc., a leading Oracle consulting firm, is proud to announce its headlining participation in the Suncoast Oracle Users Group (SOUG) Tech Day in Tampa, Florida. The technical summit will feature presentations from Viscosity's Oracle ACE Directors on topics such as Exascale vs. Exadata, database patching, adaptive SQL optimization, and AI-powered application development.
Why it matters
As a prominent Oracle consulting firm, Viscosity's participation in the SOUG Tech Day highlights its expertise in Oracle technologies and its commitment to sharing innovative strategies with the local database and development community. The event's focus on emerging trends like post-quantum encryption and AI-human partnerships showcases Viscosity's forward-thinking approach to Oracle solutions.
The details
The SOUG Tech Day agenda includes deep-dive sessions led by Viscosity's experts. Charles Kim, CEO of Viscosity and Oracle ACE Director, will compare the architectural differences between Exascale and traditional Exadata deployments. Gary Gordhamer, Managing Principal Consultant and Oracle ACE Director, will present on proper database patching and adaptive SQL optimization. Craig Shallahamer, Applied AI Scientist and Oracle ACE Director, will demonstrate the power of AI-powered application development and fraud detection using property graphs. Shruti Sriram from Oracle will also deliver a specialized presentation on the latest Oracle Database Appliance updates and a live AI chatbot demonstration.
- The SOUG Tech Day will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
- Viscosity's experts will be presenting throughout the full-day event.
The players
Viscosity North America, Inc.
A leading Oracle consulting firm with unmatched expertise and innovation.
Charles Kim
CEO of Viscosity and Oracle ACE Director.
Gary Gordhamer
Managing Principal Consultant and Oracle ACE Director at Viscosity.
Craig Shallahamer
Applied AI Scientist and Oracle ACE Director at Viscosity.
Shruti Sriram
Representative from Oracle.
What they’re saying
“Exascale or Exadata@Cloud: Which Is Better for You?”
— Charles Kim, CEO of Viscosity and Oracle ACE Director
“Oracle Database Patching the Right Way”
— Gary Gordhamer, Managing Principal Consultant and Oracle ACE Director
“Adaptive SQL Optimization”
— Gary Gordhamer, Managing Principal Consultant and Oracle ACE Director
“Building APEX Without the Builder”
— Craig Shallahamer, Applied AI Scientist and Oracle ACE Director
“Catching Slick Eddie”
— Craig Shallahamer, Applied AI Scientist and Oracle ACE Director
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This event showcases Viscosity's leadership in Oracle technologies and its commitment to sharing innovative strategies with the local database and development community. The diverse lineup of sessions covers emerging trends like post-quantum encryption, AI-human partnerships, and optimizing modern Oracle architectures, demonstrating Viscosity's forward-thinking approach to Oracle solutions.
