Vilesh Salunkhe

Writing

Thoughts on technology, operations, and leadership.

Oracle 26Ai on Linux Finally Gives On-premise Customers a Credible AI Path

April 11, 2026

Oracle AI Database 26ai on Linux x86-64 matters because it gives on-prem customers a more credible path into Oracle’s AI database vision without making cloud adoption feel like the price of admission.

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AI at Government Agencies: What Actually Matters

April 6, 2026

Government does not need AI because it is trendy. It needs AI and automation where they reduce friction, improve operations, and help work actually move.

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Why the Hard Problems Aren't Technical

March 15, 2026

After 16 years implementing enterprise systems, I've learned that every project lives or dies on one thing — and it's not the code.

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What Federal IT Taught Me About Change Management

March 1, 2026

Federal agencies move slowly by design. Here's what that teaches you about making change actually stick.

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