Oracle’s webinar in late 2024, “Oracle Forms 14c News and Updates”, was a fantastic reminder of why Forms continues to be a critical and evolving platform for so many organizations. The session starred Mike Ferrante, Oracle Forms Product Manager, who walked us through the latest advancements in the upcoming 14c release, including many modernization opportunities for Forms.
What’s New in Oracle Forms 14c?
Mike Ferrante kicked things off with an in-depth look at the exciting features and functionality included in Oracle Forms 14c. He emphasized that Oracle is on track to release this version by the end of 2024, and the updates promise to deliver significant enhancements for developers and end users alike.
Some featured updates include:
– Improved User Interface Options: Updated, customizable UI gives Forms applications a more modern and appealing look.
– Performance Enhancements: Quicker and more reliable data retrieval.
– Integration Possibilities: Easier ways to connect Forms with other systems, ensuring seamless workflows in today’s interconnected environments.
Slides from a recent webinar showing new features for Oracle Forms 14c
Mike explained that modernization is about acquiring a mindset that seeks to do more with what’s available. He pointed out that there is SO much that can be done with Forms (even from Forms 12) – you might just not realize it can be done! You can make an old outdated look and feel in HTML5 and JavaScript as well.
If you’re curious to explore opportunities for your Forms environment, reach out to us, and one of our experts can walk you through some before-and-after use cases.
Modernizing Oracle Forms: Opportunities and Challenges
The second half of the webinar, presented by Frank Hoffmann, focused on Forms modernization—a topic on many organizations’ minds as they seek to balance leveraging existing investments with embracing new technologies.
Frank shared insights into the various paths that companies can take to modernize their Forms applications. While the presentation was packed with useful solutions to extend Forms, one MAJOR player was notably absent: AuraPlayer!
AuraPlayer should be on the list
For nearly two decades, AuraPlayer has been a pioneer in Oracle Forms modernization. Our approach enables organizations to enhance their Forms applications without undergoing costly or disruptive re-platforming projects. We have delivered solutions in all areas of digitization and enhancement of Oracle Forms, including :
– Oracle Forms extended to Portal: Seamlessly connecting Forms with other Portals to extend dashboard functionality and visibility of enterprise data.
– Automation/Automated Testing: Speed up operations and/or quality assurance processes with tools designed specifically for Oracle Forms environments.
– Oracle Forms to Mobile: Transforming traditional Forms applications into modern, mobile-friendly, responsible interfaces without touching the underlying code.
– Monitoring: Performing Oracle end user monitoring.
– Integration: Easily integrate Oracle Forms systems with cloud-based technologies or 3rd party solutions (for OIC, AI chatbots and more).
All our solutions are available while preserving the integrity of the existing system, ensuring that critical business processes remain stable and uninterrupted.
Why Modernize Oracle Forms?
Modernization doesn’t mean abandoning what works; it means building on your stable foundation to meet new demands. Oracle Forms offers unmatched reliability for many organizations, but business needs and user expectations have evolved. Today’s employees and customers expect mobile access, intuitive interfaces, and seamless integration with other systems. And there is no question that AuraPlayer specializes in helping organizations bridge that gap to maximize the ROI from their mission-critical systems.
The key to Oracle Forms modernization — including those options that Frank Hoffmann mentioned — is the ability to modernize specific portions of the system while seamlessly integrating them back into the existing application. This agile approach enables phased migration to next-generation capabilities without compromising the stability, reliability, or processing power of your existing Oracle Forms system.
Many organizations hesitate to modernize Oracle Forms, fearing it’s approaching end-of-life and viewing it as a poor investment—”putting good money on bad.” However, the growing interest in modernization proves that this strategy is a perfect solution. By modernizing portions of the system with elements that can be reusable in a future cloud-based architecture, organizations achieve system modernization while benefiting from a microservices architecture. This approach integrates newer system components to legacy systems via services, enabling a gradual, low-cost, and low-risk move to next-generation technology and functionality. At the same time, it preserves the robust capabilities of Oracle Forms, which, thanks to experts like Mike Ferrante, will maintain its value into the future.
Final Thoughts
No matter what, there is one thing we can all agree on: Oracle Forms is far from obsolete. With the upcoming 14c release and continued innovation in modernization tools, it’s clear that Forms remains a vital platform for organizations around the world.
As we look forward to the release of Oracle Forms 14c at the end of 2024, we encourage businesses to explore all the possibilities—both in leveraging new features and modernizing existing systems. If you’re considering modernization, don’t leave AuraPlayer off your list. After all, we’ve been redefining what’s possible with Oracle Forms for nearly 20 years!
Contact us to discuss your own Forms modernization strategy or download our free e-book on how to take a phased approach to Forms modernization.
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