We can’t predict the future, but we can help you prepare for whatever it brings.

Generative AI is transforming how enterprise teams work, make decisions, and operate at scale and Oracle Cloud customers are at the center of this shift. Yet while most organizations recognize that AI is reshaping the future, few have fully grasped what this means for the people who run their Oracle systems every day.

Oracle has added more than 400 built-in AI Agents (think helpers)  to its Fusion applications. It also opened a new tool called Agent Studio, which lets partners quickly create and customize their own AI Agents for any business role.

What makes Oracle’s approach useful is that everything works together in one system. Security, setup, and pricing are all included, so companies don’t have to connect many different tools or worry about extra risks.

The most important part is Oracle’s “AI Agent Factory.” Instead of building just one AI Agent, companies can build many of them in a safe, organized way. Each department can get the AI helpers they need—without creating confusion, extra systems, or compliance problems.

In simple terms:  Oracle not only gives you AI Agents…helpers.  It gives you a safe and easy way to create as many as you need, all in one place.

The talent gap emerging inside Oracle teams isn’t about generic AI skills. It’s about understanding and navigating the particular AI capabilities Oracle is rolling out — capabilities embedded directly into the applications, workflows, and user experiences.

That’s why success in the coming years will depend on identifying Oracle professionals who can not only adapt quickly, but who are prepared for the new AI-native version of Oracle Cloud arriving in 2026.

The AI Shift Reshaping Oracle Cloud Talent Requirements

The broader workforce is grappling with how AI changes jobs. Oracle customers, however, face a far more precise challenge: Oracle is shifting from being an enterprise application to becoming an AI-driven operating environment.

Three major components shape this shift:

• Redwood, Oracle’s modern UX, which embeds AI into every page and interaction
• Cohere LLM, the intelligence powering natural language actions, summaries, insights, and recommendations
• Oracle AI Agents, autonomous digital assistants that complete tasks, detect issues, and guide users automatically

This means Oracle Cloud teams must operate in a world where AI is not an optional enhancement — it is the foundation of how the system behaves.

 A traditional Oracle experience alone no longer prepares candidates for what’s to come. The functionality of modules like Finance, HR, Supply Chain, or Recruiting will increasingly rely on AI-driven insights and automated decision-making pathways. 

As Oracle updates and expands these capabilities through 2025 and 2026, the skills gap will widen for teams not actively preparing.

Why Oracle Customers Must Prepare Now

Most Oracle Cloud teams were built for a system that behaved predictably: deterministic workflows, rules-based configuration, and manual decision pathways. But the new AI-native Oracle Cloud behaves differently.

Redwood will change how users navigate and interact with the system.
AI Agents will change how tasks are completed and validated.
Cohere-powered insights will change how data is interpreted and acted upon.

The gap doesn’t come from complexity — it comes from shift.
The system now thinks, recommends, summarizes, predicts, and acts.

As Oracle delivers an AI-native Cloud experience, the roles within ERP, HCM, Supply Chain, and Finance teams are evolving. Consultants who have traditionally focused on configuration or process design will now layer in new capabilities that help them interpret AI-driven insights, guide teams through Redwood user experiences, and work comfortably with Oracle’s AI Agents as they take on more operational tasks.

What Oracle Customers Will Need in 2026: The New Skills Profile

2026 hiring will focus on professionals who can bridge three competencies: functional expertise, AI literacy, and adaptability.

The Oracle professional of 2026 will not be defined by static knowledge. They will be determined by how quickly they can understand new AI capabilities and apply them responsibly in busines context.

Preparing for 2026: What the Market Will Expect from Oracle Talent

As Oracle expands its AI footprint, the demand for AI-aware Oracle functional consultants will surge. Hiring managers will increasingly seek individuals who can keep pace with quarterly enhancements, understand evolving UX patterns in Redwood, and interpret the system’s AI-generated insights with clarity and confidence.

Consultants who can combine functional depth with AI literacy will become the most sought-after profiles across Finance, HR, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams. This shift is already happening: Oracle customers are beginning to redesign roles, reassess competency models, and prioritize candidates who bring adaptability as a core professional trait.

Where KAPITAL Fits In

A Talent Partner Built for Oracle’s AI-Native Future

At KAPITAL, our role is to help Oracle customers build teams that align with Oracle’s future, not just its present. We evaluate candidates across functional expertise, AI readiness, learning agility, communication strength, and cultural alignment — the traits that define success in this new era of Oracle Cloud.

We understand that the real challenge isn’t hiring someone who “knows Oracle.” It’s hiring someone who can grow with Oracle, especially as AI reshapes how the system behaves.

Deep Oracle Alignment Through Experience and Partnership

Our long-standing partnership with Oracle allows us to anticipate how skills will shift with every quarterly release. We understand what Oracle Cloud teams will need because we understand not just the platform, but the direction it’s heading.

Real Value for Oracle Cloud Customers

Whether it’s an HCM team adapting to AI-supported recruiting flows, a Finance team interpreting AI-generated insights, or an SCM team navigating Redwood’s predictive recommendations, we help organizations identify talent who can step confidently into this AI-native environment.

We don’t simply assess what candidates know today — we evaluate how well they will adapt to the next year of Oracle innovation.

Hire for the Oracle of 2026

If your Oracle Cloud team is preparing for the next wave of Redwood, AI Agents, and Cohere-enabled capabilities, KAPITAL can help you identify the talent built for the future.

If you’re ready to hire Oracle talent who can learn fast, adapt quickly, and thrive in an AI-native Cloud, our team is here to support you.