New Always Free services enable developers and students to learn, build and get hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud for unlimited time Oracle recently announced Oracle Cloud Free Tier, including new Always Free services which will enable anyone to try the world’s first self-driving database and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for an unlimited time. Oracle’s Always Free Autonomous […]
If you search on Google for “the best free database” you get the following: There’s no Oracle on the list? The reason is Google took the answer from this review. It has been put in red what is wrong with the answer, so in case Google shows images, and people don’t read this blog post, […]
APEX and ORE in Action Previously Oracle Application Express (APEX) developers wanting to integrate R statistical calculations and complex charting who were not able to afford the hefty price tag for an Oracle Database Enterprice Edition licence, plus the Oracle Advance Analytics database option, were able to integrate R functionality/code in their applications, could do so primarily […]
Database Administrators (DBAs) are often overlooked when it comes to the IT department. Database administrators are whizzes at making applications run faster, more securely and more reliably with advanced database features, but they also have an advantage in the development process too. With more companies turning to cloud-based databases, DBAs have the time to join […]
Let’s face it, full stack developers are rare. Some see themselves as jacks-of-all-trade but masters-of-none, while others appreciate the diversity of skill that makes them ideal for a development team. Being able to work on the back-end as well as front-end portions of an application generally ensures better consistency and a deeper understanding of how […]
With the growth of tethered database cloud services and modern development tools, cloud-based application development is on the rise. Oracle Application Express, or APEX, is a solution designed specifically for modern developers to design, develop and launch attractive, creative, responsive database-driven applications, all within a web browser. An introduction to Oracle APEX Oracle APEX is […]
The transition to digital in businesses is growing phenomenally and new businesses join the fray by the minute. As with any business, however, the road to success is paved with good planning and business goals. Ten steps towards a great digital roadmap In a talk in May at CS Week 2017 in USA, Eric Karcher […]
With the rise of cloud computing and DevOps methodologies, developers are expanding their environment and taking on new responsibilities. Software development has, in previous generations, transitioned back and forth between server-centric and client-centric designs. With modern trends arising, software development has entered a hybrid client-server setting, as an end-to-end solution. This has led to developer […]
To be successful, a business needs the right systems, leveraged in the right way with the right people to support their operations and meet their objectives. Few companies, however, have enough in-house technical resources to both build and support their landscape. Instead, company resources are focused on the competencies and abilities required just to keep […]
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN RETAIL: THE FACTS With higher demands in the consumer industry as well as greater technological advancements, going digital has never been more beneficial. In fact, leaders in business industries around the world are addressing this shift towards the digital with exceedingly desirable results. What is it, exactly, that makes digital transformation so […]
If you are looking for a huge boost in functionality and productivity for your business, then an upgrade to Oracle APEX could be the answer. Joel Kallman, Senior Director of Software Development at Oracle tells us that, “Oracle Application Express 5.1 is a great leap forward in end-user productivity.” The great promise of automation for […]
Technical debt refers to the cost of cutting corners when developing software – and we all know that corners are cut so that the software can be ready on time and on budget. But what seems like the right thing to do at the time can become very expensive. Speeding development has its price – […]
Today’s digital world has a dazzling array of connectivity choices, but also comes with economic uncertainties coupled with an increasingly competitive IT environment. Any corporate or organisation working towards planning to positioning itself in the global market must take these factors into consideration when planning a comprehensive business strategy. Predicting the future IT directors need […]
Oracle implementations can be challenging. Oracle technologies are now the life force of so many of the world’s largest and most successful organisations. Their ability to streamline a business and position it to fully benefit from being part of a digital ecosystem has become a business standard. However, to get the best business benefits from […]
Across a variety of industries, companies and organisations struggle with challenges that can be met with the right technology solutions. This is where Oracle specialists come into their own, offering all the tools teams need to perform better and seamlessly on a single integrated platform. Companies face the big challenges of increasing profit, hiring new […]
Has your business grown to the point that you now need to manage, monitor and access a lot of data in order to be competitive in your niche? It’s no longer just about storing data, but rather about leveraging the data you generate in order to make your business tasks more efficient and more profitable. […]
Oracle Developers: Development in today’s corporate sector is the main element to withhold competition faced by the IT industry globally. This helps in sustaining the leadership in the market consistently. Consultancy and outsourcing your major projects is trending in Cape Town due to the outgrowing nature of IT and the need to provide the best […]