Oracle has taken a significant step in bolstering its cloud applications by integrating AT&T’s IoT connectivity and network APIs into its Enterprise Communications Platform (ECP). This collaboration aims to streamline the management of IoT devices for Oracle’s industry cloud application customers, providing a robust foundation for various industry applications. The partnership promises to deliver real-time data intelligence and connectivity, enhancing critical services across different sectors.
Earlier reports on Oracle’s cloud initiatives primarily focused on its internal developments without highlighting such substantial external collaborations. The integration with AT&T marks a notable shift towards leveraging advanced telecommunications capabilities to enhance Oracle’s offerings. This new collaboration could potentially accelerate the adoption and efficiency of Oracle’s cloud services in ways previously not possible.
Real-Time Communications Integration
Oracle’s incorporation of AT&T IoT connectivity into ECP is set to provide real-time communication capabilities to its suite of cloud applications. This integration offers a unified platform for managing IoT devices, removing the complexities associated with network contracts and integrations. Supported by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), the system aims to offer businesses seamless connectivity and real-time data processing essential for innovative services.
Wide-Ranging Industry Applications
The enhanced ECP platform supports various industry applications, ranging from consumer services to industrial operations. Notable examples include turnkey communication solutions for restaurants, automated utility grid management, and enriched telehealth services. This IoT-enabled connectivity is designed to foster innovation and improve service delivery across multiple sectors.
Support for Public Safety
One of the critical applications of this partnership is the support for Oracle’s Public Safety suite in collaboration with FirstNet®, Built with AT&T. This integration aims to deliver reliable and secure communications for public safety operations, including dispatch command centers and real-time camera feeds for first responders.
Andrew Morawski, executive vice president and general manager of Oracle Communications, remarked,
“Our mission has always been to help improve the way the world communicates, and with ECP supported by AT&T and FirstNet, we’re taking a massive step toward that vision.”
Sarita Rao, senior vice president of AT&T Partner Solutions, added,
“By teaming with Oracle to incorporate IoT connectivity and programmable APIs into Oracle industry applications, we are providing businesses and organizations a tighter level of integration between the network and application, driving performance and reliability gains while also eliminating integration requirements and separate contracting events. It’s co-creation at its best.”
The partnership between AT&T and Oracle underscores a significant move towards integrating telecommunications capabilities into cloud-based applications. Businesses operating in various industries are likely to benefit from the enhanced performance, reliability, and ease of integration the collaboration aims to provide. As both companies continue to innovate, this partnership may serve as a model for future collaborations in the tech industry.
