Unifying Cloud Strategy to Unlock AI Potential

Talcott Financial Group's Dalavi on Oracle to Azure Migration and AI Innovation Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • November 26, 2025

Cloud strategy has become critical to operational efficiency and innovation. Talcott Financial Group underwent a significant architectural shift, migrating Oracle databases from Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to Microsoft Azure, consolidating what was once a dual-cloud environment.

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A key driver behind this consolidation was the need for cleaner, unified data for building artificial intelligence efficiency, said Head of Software Engineering Sudhakar Dalavi, who led the transformation. "Data is one of the fuel for AI," he said. "So, we wanted to make sure we take advantage of that."

Dalavi said effective data refinement relies on a "medallion architecture" approach that transforms raw data through bronze, silver and gold stages to ensure quality. "Your AI tools are going to be totally dependent on the ...