What Is Oracle Integration Cloud? An Overview for Beginners

One of the main issues companies face today is the need to juggle various different kinds of software, processes and technology, both in the office and in the cloud. Difficulties arise when attempting to bring all these factors together, as integration solutions tend to be slow and overly complex and may even end up costing a small fortune. 

This is due in no small part to the IT division’s short-term struggles of having to manage current technologies, while also looking after the organizational databases. In addition, there are also long-term issues, such as the need to constantly adapt to changes in the integration solution, implement testing, and roll-out updates. The more factors that need to be integrated into the system, the more complex and risky it becomes, which, in turn, will definitely affect cost. 

Oracle Integration Cloud seeks to mitigate these issues by providing you with a platform that can establish integrations between your tech, applications, and process, without the need to micromanage your databases, connections, and other infrastructural elements. As a result, your company can concentrate more on the business itself, rather than constantly dealing with IT woes.

What Is Oracle Integration Cloud?

Oracle Integration Cloud – also known as OIC–is a cloud integration product that connects your on-site applications and systems with third-party enterprise software and other cloud-based programs. It does so in real-time and utilizes industry-leading security to ensure the safety of your organization. As a big plus, it doesn’t require much coding expertise to set up, monitor, and maintain. OIC grants your company unprecedented levels of synchronization which can improve organizational efficiency tremendously.

What are the Key Features of OIC?​

Since Oracle Integration Cloud sets out to be a unified cloud service that brings together the majority of the digital aspects of a business, it’s no surprise that the platform boasts quite a few integral features. Here are some of its key aspects:

SaaS and On-Premises Integration 
SaaS stands for “Software as a Service” and is basically a service that offers an application over the internet, rather than having to install it and manage it yourself. This completely removes the responsibility of upkeep from the user, allowing them to simply utilize the app instead. OIC facilitates the effortless connection of thousands of different SaaS and on-premises software with the help of over 50 adapters.

Data Stream Analytics
Instead of processing information in batches like some of the older integration solutions, OIC employs stream analytics to continuously collect data from various sources in real-time. This allows organizations to understand and react to ongoing events quicker and provides the operations team with continuous, up-to-date information. OIC works particularly well with analytics software like Apache Spark and Apache Kafka.

Simplified Automated Design
In most cases, EPM is directly tied to ERP and the data therein. With Argano as your EPM partner, you’ll benefit from vast ERP expertise— any ERP: Oracle, SAP, Dynamics. As a premier multi-cloud partner, we can connect disparate systems and locations, and ensure no data source is left untapped.

Easy Setup
You need to tell the same story in every report—financial reports, tax reports, performance reports. This means alignment across corporate and departmental planning, intelligent account reconciliation, unified data management across disparate systems, and beyond. It means EPM services from Argano.

Benefits of Oracle Integration Cloud​

OIC comes with its fair share of advantages over other integration solutions. Here are some of its benefits:

• Simple user interface
  OIC’s UI is simpler and more intuitive than most since it does away with manual processes in favor of a more automated design. You just have to choose the programs to integrate with and select an integration flow. Alternatively, you can have the platform’s machine-learning do the work for you.
• Cutting-edge security
  With Oracle Integration Cloud, you’ll be protected with various forms of top-tier security, including physical protection, OS security, and virtualization layer security, as well as tenant isolation when you want to devote more resources towards a specific user or customer.
• All-in-one design
  OIC aims to be your one-stop shop when it comes to your integration needs. With one platform, you should have everything you need to integrate your apps, craft visual interfaces, and monitor your entire business process.

Oracle Integration Cloud is one of the frontrunners in integration solutions–and for good reason. It simplifies normally complex processes to the point that you no longer need an in-house expert, it features top-notch security, and it brings virtually all the different aspects of your business together. It also allows for real-time monitoring of various streams of information. All of these factors result in a more cost-effective and efficient integration platform.