Oracle has mapped out the next part of its service
oriented architecture strategy, with an upgrade path for users of
its retail software.
Oracle has certified its Retail Merchandising System for use
with Oracle Fusion Middleware 10g. This means that Oracle retail
users will be assured of an upgrade path, and will be able to
integrate the applications, said the company.
The initiative is part of Oracle’s plan to move users of its
software onto a modular services-based platform that uses
standards-based technologies and allows other suppliers’
applications to integrate more easily with Oracle systems.
The Oracle Retail Merchandising System includes Oracle Retail,
Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft and JD Edwards EnterpriseOne.
The software is being used by 30,000 companies worldwide, according
to Oracle.
“Middleware is playing an increasingly important role in retail
applications and applications development,” said Oracle retail
vice-president Thomas Madigan.
Duncan Angove, general manager for Oracle’s retail global
business unit, said, “Oracle’s retail customers have a significant
need to integrate their diverse IT environments.”