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Oracle APEX + AI Database 26ai

Modern ERP alternative built on Oracle APEX

Ukraine banned 27 products from 1C and BAS. Oracle released AI Database 26ai with 300+ new features. APEX 26.1 introduced AI Copilot and DevOps-native low-code. It is time to move to a platform that solves business problems instead of creating risks.

Why now: regulatory pressure is accelerating legacy software phase-outs globally. Organizations that plan their migration now have more options and lower costs than those who wait.
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Deterministic Vibe Coding: Combining AI Agents with Low-Code Platforms

A new approach that combines AI creative power with Oracle APEX discipline

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The Problem with Traditional Vibe Coding

While "vibe coding" (where you describe what you want and an AI agent writes the code) is exciting, it has serious flaws when applied to real production systems.

  • Safety: AI agents have enormous freedom and can accidentally change authorization schemes, authentication settings, or security policies because they lack full understanding of business requirements.
  • Teamwork: Different developers using AI will produce code in dramatically different styles, making it extremely difficult to integrate AI-generated code into large existing projects.

The root cause of both problems is that agents and developers are given unlimited access to code with no guardrails.

The Low-Code Solution

Low-code platforms, like Oracle APEX, have been built over many years specifically to solve these problems for human developers. They provide a programmatic API as an intermediary layer that strictly controls the rules. A developer cannot bypass global security settings; the platform does not allow them to deviate from the application's boundaries. Oracle has been developing this highly deterministic platform for over 20 years.

The Breakthrough: Deterministic Vibe Coding

The breakthrough is giving the AI agent access to the API provided by the low-code platform, rather than directly to the code. Regardless of the agent's style or context, it performs targeted tasks that fully integrate into the system and are production-ready immediately.

A Real-World Demo: Oracle APEX

To demonstrate this concept, an AI agent (Claude Code) was used to add a completely new inventory module to an existing 127-page Oracle APEX application (Customer Tracker). The goal was to build a system that scrapes top-selling products from Amazon, stores them locally, and tracks inventory levels.

  • What was built: The agent successfully built 3 new database tables, a PL/SQL package to sync Amazon data, and 6 new APEX pages (including an inventory dashboard and interactive transaction reports).
  • How it was built: Everything was done through the CLI (SQLcl) using a strict export-patch-import workflow. The agent perfectly matched the existing application's patterns, including ID generation, audit columns, and authorization schemes.
  • Catching Errors: When the AI agent made mistakes (such as using the wrong authorization parameter or placing SQLERRM directly in DML statements), the deterministic platform caught and rejected the errors at import time, preventing the AI from silently breaking the application.

Why This Is Significant

Traditional enterprise development is slow, and traditional vibe coding is dangerous. Deterministic Vibe Coding is both fast and safe. The resulting module is indistinguishable from what a skilled APEX developer would create manually, because the platform's deterministic API enforces all best practices and standards.

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Why Oracle APEX

A platform for businesses outgrowing legacy limitations

Oracle APEX is an enterprise low-code platform that runs on Oracle Database. Not another boxed configuration, but a tool for building systems around your actual business processes.

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Low-code with enterprise depth

Rapid development without losing architectural control. SQL, PL/SQL, REST API — all available without platform constraints.

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Oracle Database-level security

Encryption, access auditing, privilege controls, web vulnerability protection. Enterprise-grade security out of the box.

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AI-ready with Oracle 26ai

AI Vector Search, Select AI, agentic applications. No need to build AI infrastructure separately — it is built into the database.

Questions & Answers

What Oracle APEX offers as a legacy ERP alternative

Practical answers to the key questions: migration strategy, security, costs, integrations, customization, timelines, and risks.

How do you migrate from legacy ERP without disrupting operations?

The recommended approach is phased migration, not a one-shot replacement. Start with an audit of the current landscape, then identify critical modules, integrations, and checkpoints.

  • Parallel system operation — the new system runs alongside the old one, with data verified at each stage.
  • APEX + Oracle Database allow you to build the new layer module by module.
  • REST API and ETL handle integration with banks, POS, CRM, and internal services at every stage.

Why Oracle APEX instead of another boxed ERP product?

Most boxed solutions swap one set of constraints for another. Oracle APEX is a platform, not a rigid configuration. You build the system around your business, not the other way around.

  • Low-code speed — MVP in 2-4 weeks for an individual module.
  • Full flexibility in UI and workflows — custom forms, reports, dashboards, workflows.
  • Oracle Database as the foundation — a reliable base instead of compromise solutions.

Is this only for large enterprises, or does it work for SMBs?

Oracle APEX works for SMBs as well. You do not need to build a full-scale ERP on day one — start with one critical module.

  • Oracle Cloud Free Tier — free start for testing and small projects.
  • MVP in 2-4 weeks — realistic for a focused process.
  • Scaling without rewriting — when the business grows, the architecture holds.

What about security and compliance?

Security is a baseline requirement, not an optional extra. Especially when dealing with sensitive business data, financial records, and personal information.

  • Oracle APEX — built-in protection against SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and other common vulnerabilities.
  • Oracle Database 26ai — quantum-resistant encryption, auditing, access control, Data Safe.
  • Moving away from risky legacy software is both a security and regulatory decision.

What does migration cost and what is the TCO of an Oracle APEX solution?

TCO depends on scope and complexity. But there are key structural differences from boxed products:

  • No license fees for APEX — Oracle APEX is free when using Oracle Database.
  • Oracle Cloud Free Tier — for getting started and testing.
  • Lower cost of changes — low-code means faster, cheaper modifications to business logic.
  • Transparent architecture — no vendor lock-in at the business logic level, everything is SQL/PL/SQL.

How do integrations with banks, POS, and other systems work?

Oracle APEX natively supports REST API, which allows integration with virtually any external service.

  • REST API — bidirectional data exchange with banks, payment systems, CRM.
  • Oracle Integration Cloud — for complex integration scenarios with pre-built connectors.
  • ETL and data pipelines — data migration and synchronization between systems.
  • Webhook support — real-time integrations with external services.

What level of customization is possible with Oracle APEX?

Unlike boxed solutions where customization is limited to settings, Oracle APEX provides full freedom in building.

  • Custom UI — any forms, reports, dashboards, charts without template limitations.
  • Business logic in PL/SQL — complex calculations, validations, automations.
  • Interactive Reports and Grid — powerful analytics tools with drag-and-drop.
  • AI via Select AI — users can query data in natural language.

What are the risks of migration and how do you minimize them?

The main risks are data loss, business downtime, and team resistance. All are minimized with the right strategy.

  • Phased approach — module by module with parallel system operation.
  • Data verification — each migration stage is validated before moving to the next.
  • Team training — Oracle APEX has a low entry barrier for end users.
  • Rollback plan — at every stage, there is an option to return to the previous state.
Market Monitor

What is changing in the ERP market globally

Current events, regulatory changes, and technology announcements shaping the enterprise software landscape. Each case includes an APEXREST commentary and source link.

Oracle APEX

Oracle APEX 26.1: Workflow Operations and Task Management Enhancements — Lifecycle APIs, Authorization Schemes for Group Task Assignment, and Runtime State Portability (June 7, 2026)

What's new: The Oracle APEX Blog published the next post in its post-GA 26.1 series: enhanced workflow and task management capabilities. New public APIs for controlled deletion of workflow and task instances — cleanup without direct SQL access to system tables. Export/import runtime state: a workflow instance can be moved between development, staging, and production without losing execution state. API for updating activity due dates in running workflows — changing deadlines at runtime without modifying the workflow definition. Authorization Schemes for task participants: instead of hardcoded individual users, tasks can be assigned to groups through existing Authorization Schemes. API to exclude specific participants from tasks at runtime and redirect Information Requests to another user when the original assignee is unavailable. Complements Parallel Flow and Generate Text with AI (previous post, June 6) — completing the enterprise-grade workflow automation stack.
APEXREST view: Together with Parallel Flow, Generate Text with AI, and Ad-hoc AI Agents in PL/SQL, these workflow capabilities form a complete enterprise BPM stack in Oracle APEX 26.1 — lifecycle management, AI activities, parallel execution, and runtime state portability without separate middleware. For enterprise teams migrating approval workflows and BPM logic from legacy ERP (1C/BAS): APEX 26.1 Workflow is a complete replacement for the legacy BPM module without rewriting on a separate workflow engine. Technical consultation: [email protected]
Source: Oracle APEX Blog — Oracle APEX 26.1: Enhancements to Workflow Operations and Task Management (June 2026)
Oracle APEX

Oracle APEX Data Reporter: Self-Service Business Analytics Without SQL or App Builder — Administrators Define Trusted Datasets, Business Users Build and Publish Reports Independently (June 7, 2026)

What's new: The Oracle APEX Blog published an overview of Data Reporter — a new APEX 26.1 capability. Architecture: the administrator defines datasets (curated collections of tables/views) at the workspace level; business users can only access those datasets, not the full schema. Self-service flow: select data source → configure columns → apply filters → choose layout — no SQL, no App Builder. APEX Assistant in Data Reporter generates SQL from a natural-language description, including JOINs across multiple tables. Completed reports are published to a Reporting Environment — a separate APEX application for business analytics. Oracle is publishing a 3-part blog series: Part 1 — architecture; Part 2 — setup; Part 3 — Managing, Updating, and Moving the Reporting Environment.
APEXREST view: Data Reporter addresses a core ERP migration requirement: in legacy 1C/BAS, business users could independently configure standard reports — Data Reporter delivers equivalent or better self-service reporting capability in Oracle APEX without developer involvement for each new report. For enterprise teams replacing legacy ERP: Data Reporter reduces time-to-insight for the business and development team load in production. Consultation on APEX 26.1: [email protected]
Source: Oracle APEX Blog — Oracle APEX Data Reporter: Putting Self-Service Reporting Back in the Hands of Business Users (June 2026)
Oracle APEX

Oracle APEX 26.1: Parallel Flow and Generate Text with AI in Workflow — Concurrent Branch Execution and Native OCI GenAI Activities in Enterprise Automation Without Custom PL/SQL Code

What's new: The Oracle APEX Blog published a technical deep-dive on two new Workflow capabilities in APEX 26.1. Parallel Flow: multiple workflow branches execute simultaneously — the runtime processes branches in parallel and advances to the next activity once all branches complete; for enterprise workflows where independent business processes ran sequentially, Parallel Flow reduces elapsed time without redesigning logic. Generate Text with AI: a new workflow activity that directly invokes OCI Generative AI from within the workflow — LLM classification, text generation, or decision-making as part of an automated process without PL/SQL. Runtime enhancements: workflows suspended during an APEX upgrade automatically resume from the point of interruption without manual intervention; multi-tenancy: Tenant ID isolation in Workflow Console and Task List. New public APIs: controlled deletion of workflow/task instances; export/import of runtime instances across environments; updating activity due dates in running workflows. Published as part of the Oracle APEX Blog post-GA enablement series.
APEXREST view: Parallel Flow and Generate Text with AI are practical enterprise workflow automation capabilities for companies migrating business processes from legacy ERP (1C/BAS) to Oracle APEX. Parallel Flow replaces sequential processing of independent processes in legacy ERP; Generate Text with AI embeds AI classification and content generation directly in workflow without separate PL/SQL wrappers. Together with Ad-hoc AI Agents in PL/SQL and OIC Agentic AI, this completes the full AI-native automation stack in Oracle APEX 26.1 — without legacy middleware or custom integration layers. For enterprise teams designing migration architecture from 1C/BAS: workflow automation is the central layer — business logic, approval processes, and automated data flows migrate here. Technical consultation: [email protected]
Source: Oracle APEX Blog — Oracle APEX 26.1: Parallel Flow, Generate Text with AI, and Workflow Runtime Enhancements (June 2026)
Regulatory

Ukraine Draft Law No. 13505: 2% Annual Turnover Fine for Using 1C/BAS — Parliament Committee Approved in First Reading; SSSCIP Ban Already in Effect for Government Bodies and Critical Infrastructure

Situation: DBS and IT Ukraine Association published analysis of Draft Law No. 13505 — 'On the Prohibition of the Use and Distribution of Hostile Software Products and Hostile IT Tools'. Key provisions: a fine of 2% of annual turnover for enterprises that use, service, or distribute prohibited software including 1C and BAS; a phased withdrawal for the private sector with a compliance deadline of 2030; the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Digital Transformation recommended adoption in the first reading (October 2025). Simultaneously: SSSCIP already published an open register of prohibited software on January 9, 2026 (27 products including 1C and BAS) — the ban is already in effect for government bodies, military formations, and critical infrastructure operators. Scale: approximately 75% of Ukrainian companies still use 1C or its derivatives (BAS). Next step: adoption in the first reading at the Verkhovna Rada plenary session will set the official compliance timeline for the private sector.
APEXREST view: Draft Law No. 13505 transforms the ERP decision for 75% of Ukrainian businesses: a 2% annual turnover fine is not an operational cost — it is a balance-sheet risk. For CFOs: on revenue of UAH 100M the fine equals UAH 2M/year, excluding audit and compliance costs. The risk is not hypothetical — the ban for government bodies and critical infrastructure is already in effect; the private sector will receive a compliance deadline upon adoption. Oracle APEX + Oracle AI Database 26ai is the only platform where a business receives a fully custom ERP without functional licensing restrictions alongside the enterprise AI stack (AI Vector Search, SELECT AI, APEX AI Agents) — on an EU-compliant platform with zero dependency on sanctioned vendors or jurisdictions. Migration consultation: [email protected]
Source: Digital Business Services — Up to 2% Turnover Fine: Ukraine Moves to Ban 'Hostile' Software (2026)
Oracle AI

Oracle Integration Enters the Age of AI (Webcast June 18, 2026): OIC Integrations Become AI Tools for APEX AI Agents — Agentic AI, Embedded AI, and AI-Powered RPA in One Enterprise Integration Platform

What's new: Oracle announced that Oracle Integration (OIC) is entering the Age of AI — the June 18, 2026 webcast (8:00 PST / 17:00 CET) will unveil the next generation of AI capabilities: Agentic AI Workflows (OIC integrations as dynamic AI tools callable by AI agents through tool calling), Embedded AI (AI Assistant that generates and updates OIC integrations from natural language prompts without manual coding), AI-powered RPA with self-healing automation, and streamlined B2B partner onboarding. OIC 26.01 already supports Agentic AI: Equinix implemented an Invoice Inquiry Agent — business users receive Oracle Fusion invoice answers through Microsoft Teams in natural language without SQL or portal navigation. Register at go.oracle.com/LP=152224. Speakers: T.K. Anand, Nathan Angstadt, Jürgen Kress.
APEXREST view: Oracle Integration "Age of AI" is a key development for enterprise Oracle APEX teams with OIC integrations: OIC becomes an AI-native orchestration layer where Oracle APEX AI Agents can dynamically invoke any business logic through OIC Tools without custom code. Combined with Oracle APEX AI Agents and Oracle AI Database 26ai, this completes the full AI-native enterprise stack: UI (Oracle APEX) → integration (Oracle Integration) → data (Oracle AI Database 26ai). For companies migrating from legacy ERP: OIC Agentic AI is the enterprise-grade business process automation layer without legacy middleware or custom SQL integrations. Consultation on APEX + OIC AI architecture: [email protected]
Source: Oracle Integration Blog — Oracle Integration Enters the Age of AI, Product Update Webcast June 18th 2026
Event

Ascend 2026 — Oracle Applications Conference in Orlando (June 8–11, 2026): Oracle APEX as Extensibility Layer for Oracle Fusion and EBS — Traust Session Opens in 3 Days

What's new: Ascend 2026 (OATUG + OHUG) takes place June 8–11, 2026 at Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida — opening in 3 days. The conference brings together Oracle EBS, Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, and Oracle HCM communities in North America. Traust (Oracle APEX Platinum Partner): Brock Ray presents a session on extending Oracle ERP systems with Oracle APEX — practical patterns and scenarios using APEX 26.1 + AI Agents over Oracle Fusion and EBS for enterprise Oracle Applications teams. Ascend 2026 is the first major Oracle Applications conference of 2026 following Oracle APEX 26.1 GA (May 15, 2026).
APEXREST view: Ascend 2026 confirms Oracle APEX's strategic positioning as the extensibility and AI layer for Oracle Applications: APEX + AI Agents over Oracle Fusion or EBS — without rebuilding core ERP and without vendor lock-in in custom modules. For companies migrating from legacy ERP to Oracle Fusion or extending an existing ERP platform: Oracle APEX is the native path for customization and AI automation. Alongside KScope26 (June 14–18, Denver), Ascend 2026 forms the North American Oracle enterprise conference calendar for June 2026 — both conferences cover Oracle APEX 26.1 in production enterprise contexts. Consultation: [email protected]
Source: OATUG — Ascend 2026: Oracle Applications Conference, June 8–11, Orlando
Market

Brave CFO Gathering 2026 in Kyiv (June 5–6): ERP Migration from 1C/BAS Is a Board-Level Agenda Item at Ukraine's XXIV CFO Forum — 200+ CFOs and CEOs of Leading Ukrainian Companies

What's new: June 5–6, 2026, Kyiv — Brave CFO Gathering 2026 opened the XXIV Ukrainian CFO Forum season (AmCham Ukraine, CFO Club). Key agenda items: ERP transformation and migration from 1C/BAS to international management platforms; AI and finance function automation; private capital and IFI financing; international business expansion and risk management. Attendees: 200+ CFOs, CEOs, board members, and business owners from NOVA Group, Rozetka-EVO, COMFY, Biosphere Corporation, NIBULON, Agrotrade Group, EBRD, Unicorn Capital, Innoware, IT-Enterprise, and others. Forum position: the 2026 ERP decision defines enterprise architecture for the next 7–10 years; ERP systems are the foundation of organizational resilience in high-uncertainty operating conditions.
APEXREST view: Brave CFO Gathering 2026 confirms that 1C/BAS migration is now a board-level strategic decision — Ukraine's leading CFOs and CEOs are treating ERP transformation as the defining enterprise architecture choice for 2026, not an IT task. Oracle APEX + Oracle AI Database 26ai is the only platform in the enterprise ERP category where the customer receives a fully custom ERP with no functional licensing restrictions alongside the enterprise AI stack (AI Vector Search, SELECT AI, APEX AI Agents) — on an EU-compliant platform with zero dependency on sanctioned vendors or jurisdictions. Migration consultation: [email protected]
Source: AmCham Ukraine — Brave CFO Gathering 2026 (June 2026)
Oracle Cloud

Oracle 30,000 Layoffs Enter Final Phase by June 15, 2026: Largest-Ever Workforce Reduction Frees $8–10B/Year for GPU Infrastructure, OCI, and Stargate Partnership with OpenAI

What's new: On June 1, 2026, Oracle confirmed the final phase of the largest workforce reduction in its 49-year corporate history: ~30,000 employees (~18% of the 190,000 global headcount) received separation notices on March 31, 2026; affected employees are signing agreements with a deadline of June 15, 2026. Co-CEO Safra Catz: "a generational reallocation of capital from people-intensive consulting toward GPU-intensive AI infrastructure"; Larry Ellison: "We are choosing the chips." The layoffs free $8–10B per year for GPU capacity — part of $50B capex FY2026. Oracle is the primary cloud partner in Stargate (OpenAI + SoftBank, ~10 GW AI compute, contracted through 2032). Simultaneously: Q3 FY2026 revenue $17.2B (+22% YoY), cloud +44%, RPO backlog $553B (+325% YoY) — record growth.
APEXREST view: Oracle's 30,000 layoffs are a structural capital reallocation, not a sign of vendor instability — Oracle is trading headcount for GPU capacity while reporting record revenue growth and a $553B backlog. For enterprise CTOs evaluating Oracle APEX + OCI on a multi-year horizon: vendor stability is determined by RPO backlog ($553B, primarily AI contracts through 2030+) and infrastructure investment pace ($50B capex), not by headcount. Scaling compute capital while reducing people-intensive operations is the defining AI-era strategy of hyperscale cloud operators. Consultation: [email protected]
Source: TechTimes — Oracle's 30,000 Layoffs Enter Final Phase (June 2026)
Oracle APEX

Oracle AI Database@Azure and SQLcl Native MCP at Microsoft Build 2026 (June 2–3): GitHub Copilot Connects to Oracle Database Natively — Enterprise AI Developer Workflows for APEX Teams in Azure

What's new: Oracle presented at Microsoft Build 2026 (June 2–3, 2026, San Francisco and online) with three sessions on Oracle AI Database@Azure and AI developer integrations. SQLcl 26.1 native MCP support: GitHub Copilot in VS Code gains governed SQL access to Oracle Database through SQLcl MCP — natural-language queries execute through validated SQL without LLM-generated raw SQL; SQL Developer for VS Code automatically configures the SQLcl MCP Server for Copilot without manual setup. Three Oracle sessions at Build 2026: 'Build AI Apps with Oracle AI Database@Azure, MCP, and GitHub Copilot' (June 3, 2:30 PM PDT); 'Improve analytic models with Oracle Data Science Agent and Azure OpenAI' (June 2); 'Move from data to intelligence with Oracle MCP and Microsoft IQ' (on-demand). Oracle MCP + Microsoft Foundry and Microsoft IQ: AI agents, Copilot, and Cursor connect to Oracle AI Database 26ai through OCI Managed MCP Service or SQLcl MCP without custom middleware. Oracle AI Database@Azure is available in 28 Azure regions, functionally identical to OCI-native: APEX 26.1, AI Vector Search, SELECT AI, RAC, Zero Data Loss.
APEXREST view: Microsoft Build 2026 confirms the Microsoft+Oracle multicloud developer stack at the toolchain level: GitHub Copilot, Claude, and Cursor now have native Oracle Database access through SQLcl MCP or OCI Managed MCP Service without custom middleware. For Oracle APEX teams in Azure environments: developers analyze the APEX schema and Oracle data directly in VS Code through Copilot without switching context or opening App Builder. For CTOs evaluating Oracle APEX@Azure vs. Azure-native solutions: Enterprise APEX@Azure in 28 regions closes the Azure-ecosystem requirement without cloud migration. For enterprises migrating from legacy ERP in Azure infrastructure: Oracle APEX@Azure is the practical path to enterprise ERP replacement without changing cloud providers. Consultation: [email protected]
Source: Oracle Developers Blog — Build AI Apps with Oracle AI Database@Azure at Microsoft Build 2026 (June 2026)
Oracle Cloud

Oracle Q4 FY2026 Earnings: June 10, 2026 After Market Close — First Results Post-APEX 26.1 GA and AI Database 26ai, OCI Infrastructure +84% in Q3, $553B RPO Backlog

What's new: Oracle confirmed on June 1, 2026 that Q4 FY2026 earnings will be released on Wednesday, June 10, after NYSE market close, with a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET. Q3 FY2026 context: total revenue $17.2B (+22% YoY); OCI Cloud Infrastructure revenue $4.9B (+84% YoY — record growth rate for the infrastructure segment); Remaining Performance Obligations $553B (+325% YoY) — approximately 8× annualized revenue, driven primarily by large-scale AI contracts; FY2027 revenue guidance raised to $90B. Q4 guidance: cloud revenue +44–48%, total revenue +18–20%. Q4 FY2026 (April–May 2026) is the first full quarter with Oracle AI Database 26ai and Oracle APEX 26.1 in GA status.
APEXREST view: Oracle's Q4 FY2026 report on June 10 is a strategic reference point for enterprise CTOs evaluating Oracle APEX + OCI — confirming cloud +44–48% and a $553B RPO backlog finalizes Oracle's hyperscale trajectory without visible slowdown. With $50B in FY2026 capex, Oracle's infrastructure investment pace matches the top hyperscalers. For enterprises committing to Oracle APEX + OCI as a long-term ERP platform: Oracle demonstrates the financial base to sustain APEX and AI Database 26ai without vendor instability or strategic pivot risk. Consultation: [email protected]
Source: Oracle Investor Relations — Oracle Sets Q4 FY2026 Earnings Date (June 2026)
Oracle AI

OCI Generative AI API Deprecation: June 26, 2026 Deadline — GenerateText and SummarizeText APIs Retiring, 24 Days to Migrate Oracle APEX PL/SQL Integrations to Chat API

What's new: Oracle has set a final deadline: from June 26, 2026, the legacy GenerateText (POST /actions/generateText) and SummarizeText (POST /actions/summarizeText) inference APIs in OCI Generative AI will be fully unavailable. All OCI GenAI pretrained foundational models in on-demand serving mode that supported these endpoints are being retired. Deadline: 24 days from today. At risk: custom PL/SQL web service calls or APEX REST Data Sources written before APEX 26.1 GA or before updating APEX AI Configurations. Replacement: Chat API (POST /actions/chat) — supported by all current and future OCI GenAI models without functional limitations.
APEXREST view: The June 26 deadline is an operational risk for APEX teams with legacy OCI GenAI integrations — the GenerateText/SummarizeText deprecation is a breaking change for production APEX applications using these endpoints. Recommended: audit OCI GenAI endpoint usage in all production APEX applications now, before KScope26 (June 14–18). The Chat API is a full functional replacement without architectural changes. Technical consultation and migration audit: [email protected]
Source: OCI Release Notes — Deprecated APIs in OCI Generative AI (June 2026)
Oracle AI

OCI Managed MCP Service Now GA: Claude, Copilot, and Cursor Connect to Oracle AI Database 26ai via HTTPS — Governed SQL Reports as MCP Tools, Full OCI Audit Trail, No LLM-Generated SQL

What's new: Oracle announced GA of OCI Managed MCP Service — native managed MCP Servers as part of OCI Database Tools Service: AI agents (Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, and other MCP clients) connect to Oracle AI Database 26ai and Oracle Database 19c via the standard MCP protocol over HTTPS with OCI Identity authorization, without custom middleware. Governed SQL Reports as MCP Tools: administrators publish validated SQL queries as named tools — AI agents execute them on request without LLM-generated SQL (eliminating SQL injection risk). Works with Oracle Database across any OCI environment: OCI-native, Oracle AI Database@AWS, @Azure, @Google Cloud. OAuth 2.0 plus federation with Microsoft Entra ID and Okta. Every MCP tool execution is logged through OCI Audit. No additional cost within OCI Database Tools Service.
APEXREST view: OCI Managed MCP Service is a practical enterprise AI enabler for Oracle APEX teams — Claude and other MCP clients now natively connect to Oracle APEX backends through OCI without custom middleware or API gateways. Governed SQL Reports are the key enterprise feature: AI agents execute administrator-validated queries rather than generating SQL from scratch, providing predictable and auditable access to Oracle data. For enterprise APEX applications with critical financial or HR data: the OCI Audit trail of every MCP tool execution ensures compliance and AI interaction accountability. For companies migrating from legacy ERP: OCI Managed MCP Service is the practical path for integrating corporate AI assistants into Oracle APEX without architectural changes or security risks. Consultation: [email protected]
Source: Oracle Database Blog — Managed MCP Servers in OCI for AI Agents (June 2026)
Oracle AI

Cohere Rerank 4 Now in OCI Generative AI: Enterprise Re-Ranking for Oracle APEX AI Agent RAG Pipelines — 32,000-Token Context Window, Rerank 4 Pro and Fast for AI Vector Search Accuracy

What's new: Oracle added support for Cohere Rerank 4 in OCI Generative AI — an enterprise re-ranking model for RAG pipelines and agentic AI systems. Rerank 4 evaluates and reorders documents retrieved by Vector Search by relevance before passing them to the LLM — improving Oracle APEX AI Agent response quality without changes to the embedding or vector search pipeline. Technical details: 32,000-token context window (4× larger than Rerank 3.5); Rerank 4 Pro — higher precision for complex enterprise tasks (finance, healthcare, manufacturing, legal); Rerank 4 Fast — lower latency for high-throughput workloads; self-learning support to adapt reranking to corporate terminology without annotated training data. Available on-demand and through Dedicated AI Clusters in OCI Enterprise AI.
APEXREST view: Cohere Rerank 4 in OCI is a practical accuracy upgrade for Oracle APEX AI Agents — the re-ranking layer between Oracle AI Database 26ai Vector Search and LLM generation resolves document flooding in large corporate knowledge bases, where top-k embedding results dilute relevant documents with topically similar but low-relevance matches. For enterprise APEX applications with contract archives, regulatory documents, or technical documentation: Rerank 4 Pro improves citation accuracy without reworking an already-deployed vector search pipeline. For teams building RAG agents on documents migrated from legacy ERP: re-ranking reduces hallucination rate for queries over accounting and legal documentation. Consultation on AI architecture: [email protected]
Source: OCI Release Notes — Cohere Rerank 4 in OCI Generative AI (June 2026)
Oracle AI

Meta Llama 4 Scout and Maverick + Cohere Embed 4 on OCI Generative AI: Multimodal AI Models for Document Analysis and Vector Search — Practical AI Upgrade for Oracle APEX Without Code Changes

What's new: Oracle added support for Meta Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick (multimodal LLMs on Mixture of Experts architecture, 200 languages) and Cohere Embed 4 (Cohere's first multimodal embedding model — text and images in a single payload) to OCI Generative AI Service. Meta Llama 4: natively multimodal — process text and images in a single API call without separate vision endpoints; optimized for agentic AI systems, coding, tool-calling, and multilingual enterprise tasks; available for APEX SELECT AI and APEX AI Agents through APEX AI Configurations without architectural changes to existing applications. Cohere Embed 4: generates vector embeddings from text, images, or a combination of both in a single payload for Oracle AI Database 26ai Vector Search; four output dimensions (256/512/1024/1536, Matryoshka); knowledge base search now covers both textual and visual content without maintaining separate indices.
APEXREST view: Llama 4 and Cohere Embed 4 on OCI is a practical AI upgrade for enterprise APEX applications without code changes — native multimodal analysis of images and text in a single API call simplifies architecture and eliminates the need for separate vision APIs. For enterprises migrating a document archive from legacy ERP to Oracle APEX + OCI: native multimodal vector search makes the entire corpus of primary business documents (invoices, delivery notes, contracts) available to AI agents in a single vector index without a separate OCR pipeline. Consultation on APEX AI architecture: [email protected]
Source: Oracle AI & Data Science Blog — Announcing Meta Llama 4 model support on OCI Generative AI (May 2026)
Event

KScope26 and AOUG 2026: The Largest US Oracle APEX Conference (June 14–18, Denver) and Austrian Oracle 'Digital Sovereignty' Conference (June 15–16, Vienna) — Global Enterprise APEX Consensus Forming Now

What's new: ODTUG KScope26 — the largest annual Oracle APEX conference in the United States — takes place June 14–18, 2026 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort, Aurora (Denver metro), Colorado: 250+ technical sessions across six tracks (APEX, AI Database, OCI, EPM, NetSuite, Database/PL/SQL); the first US conference post-GA for Oracle APEX 26.1 where Simon Hunt (Head of PM, Oracle APEX) and Chaitanya Koratamaddi (Director of PM) present production-ready APEXlang and AI Agents to the North American enterprise community. In parallel: AOUG Anwenderkonferenz 2026 'Digitale Souveränität gestalten' — June 15–16 in Vienna, Austrian Oracle User Group: digital sovereignty, data sovereignty, AI, and OCI in European regulated industries.
APEXREST view: KScope26 is the key ecosystem signal — the global production consensus on Oracle APEX 26.1 is shaped here; conference materials (sessions, Oracle PM presentations, hands-on labs) represent the most detailed public source of production experience with new platform capabilities post-GA. The AOUG 'Digitale Souveränität' theme directly mirrors the challenge facing enterprises replacing legacy ERP: the European Oracle community is choosing Oracle APEX + OCI as its answer to the need for digital sovereignty — vendor independence, data sovereignty, EU-compliant cloud platform. Consultation: [email protected]
Source: ODTUG — KScope26, June 14–18, 2026, Denver CO (registration open)
Market

DBS: Comparative Analysis of ERP Systems in Ukraine 2026 — the Post-1C/BAS Market Comparing SAP, Dynamics 365, Odoo, and Oracle APEX for a 7–10 Year Strategic Decision

Situation: Digital Business Services (DBS) published a "Comparative Analysis of ERP Systems in Ukraine (2026)" — a detailed review of replacement platforms for 1C/BAS under NSDC sanctions and SSSCIP prohibitions. What the market is seeking: an enterprise solution with full Ukraine-specific localization (primary documents, VAT, payroll, statutory reporting under Ukrainian standards and IFRS), functional coverage of core business processes (HR, accounting, warehouse, CRM, manufacturing), a sanctions-compliant vendor, and manageable TCO. Key platforms evaluated by DBS: SAP Business One — structured and internationally established, but high implementation cost; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central — ERP within the Microsoft ecosystem, subscription model; Odoo ERP — open-source with a low entry threshold, limited enterprise-specific coverage; Oracle APEX — fully custom ERP on Oracle AI Database 26ai with no functional licensing restrictions. 2026 market trend: the Ukrainian market is shifting from individual "accounting tools" to a unified enterprise management ecosystem — the 2026 decision shapes a company's IT architecture for the next 7–10 years. Market context: over 70% of Ukrainian companies have not yet migrated (IT Ukraine Association), with deadlines of September 1, 2026 for the state sector and December 1, 2026 for critical infrastructure.
APEXREST view: The DBS analysis confirms the market is no longer looking for "a similar 1C alternative at a similar price" — it is choosing a strategic ERP platform for the next decade. Oracle APEX versus SAP, Dynamics, and Odoo has a fundamental difference: Oracle APEX + AI Database 26ai is the only platform where the customer receives a fully custom ERP without functional licensing restrictions and simultaneously the complete enterprise AI stack — AI Vector Search, SELECT AI, APEX AI Agents — at no additional licensing cost. SAP, Dynamics, and Odoo offer packaged solutions with customization layers. Oracle APEX offers a platform for building your own ERP precisely matched to your business processes. For enterprises with unique requirements in manufacturing, logistics, or finance: Oracle APEX closes the gap without the compromise of "not included in this edition." Strategic consultation: [email protected]
Source: Digital Business Services — Comparative Analysis of ERP Systems in Ukraine (2026, May 2026)
Oracle Cloud

Cloudflare@OCI: Oracle and Cloudflare Launch Native Edge Integration on OCI — CDN, WAF, DDoS Protection, and Zero Trust Controls for Oracle APEX Applications

What's new: Oracle and Cloudflare announced the Cloudflare@OCI strategic partnership — a native integration of the Cloudflare connectivity cloud directly on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to accelerate and secure applications and AI workloads. Key capabilities: CDN for global edge content delivery of Oracle APEX applications; WAF (Web Application Firewall) protecting against OWASP Top 10 and advanced web attacks without architectural changes; DDoS protection with automatic large-scale attack mitigation at the network edge; bot mitigation against credential stuffing, scraping, and automated abuse; Zero Trust controls for isolating network access to APEX applications handling sensitive enterprise data. Technical detail: Cloudflare@OCI is available directly through the OCI Console — no separate Cloudflare account required, no DNS or routing reconfiguration needed; unified billing through Oracle Universal Credits. The partnership extends the prior Cloudflare–Oracle Bandwidth Alliance (which eliminated egress charges between Cloudflare and OCI) with a full native edge security integration layer on top of OCI.
APEXREST view: Cloudflare@OCI is a practical security stack upgrade for Oracle APEX applications on OCI without changing application architecture — WAF, DDoS protection, and Zero Trust controls available through the OCI Console, with no separate edge vendor. For enterprise APEX applications with public-facing access or sensitive business data: Cloudflare WAF closes the enterprise edge security layer from day one of production APEX deployment. For enterprises migrating from legacy ERP to Oracle APEX + OCI: Cloudflare@OCI is part of the production-ready deployment stack, not a separate project. Consultation on APEX security architecture: [email protected]
Source: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Blog — Introducing Cloudflare@Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (May 2026)
Oracle Cloud

OCI GoldenGate Now GA on Oracle AI Database@Google Cloud: Provision Managed Replication from Google Cloud Console — Real-Time Data Pipelines for Migration and AI Analytics

What's new: Oracle announced the general availability of OCI GoldenGate as part of Oracle AI Database@Google Cloud — the managed GoldenGate service is now provisionable directly from the Google Cloud Console, billed through Google Cloud commitment. Functionally identical to OCI-native GoldenGate: all data connectors, CDC, real-time replication; Google Cloud native support: BigQuery, AlloyDB, Cloud SQL, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub; third-party support: Snowflake, Databricks, Confluent Kafka. Use cases: online migrations of Oracle and non-Oracle databases to Oracle AI Database@Google Cloud with minimal downtime; streaming Oracle transactional changes to Google BigQuery for AI-ready analytics; synchronizing Oracle AI Database with Google Cloud native services in real time. In parallel, Oracle and Google Cloud expanded the Gemini Enterprise + Oracle AI Database integration: the Oracle AI Database Agent for Gemini Enterprise allows business users to query Oracle data in plain language through Gemini without SQL. Available in 8 Google Cloud regions (expansion to 15+ including Milan, Iowa, Tokyo, Sydney, Mumbai).
APEXREST view: OCI GoldenGate GA on Google Cloud is the practical path for APEX teams with a Google Cloud infrastructure footprint — Oracle data replicated to Google Cloud native services without changing cloud providers or refactoring APEX applications. For companies migrating from legacy ERP with an existing Google Cloud footprint: GoldenGate@Google Cloud keeps the legacy source database and Oracle AI Database@Google Cloud synchronized throughout the migration project without disrupting business operations. For APEX teams with analytics requirements: streaming Oracle transactional data to Google BigQuery in real time eliminates batch ETL overhead. Consultation on data architecture and migration: [email protected]
Source: Oracle Data Integration Blog — Announcing OCI GoldenGate on Oracle Database@Google Cloud (May 2026)
Oracle Cloud

Oracle Database@AWS Now in 12 AWS Regions — Frankfurt, Tokyo, Ohio Added: Oracle APEX Natively Available Across Major Global AWS Locations Without Changing Cloud Provider

What's new: Oracle expanded Oracle Database@AWS to 12 AWS regions: Frankfurt (eu-central-1), Tokyo (ap-northeast-1), and Ohio (us-east-2) were added in April 2026. Full list: US East (N. Virginia), US West (Oregon), Ohio, Canada Central, Frankfurt, Dublin, London, Tokyo, Sydney, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Seoul. Oracle Database@AWS enables running Oracle AI Database 26ai — including AI Vector Search, SELECT AI, and APEX 26.1 — directly within the customer's chosen AWS region without moving data outside the AWS network; capabilities are identical to OCI: RAC, Zero Data Loss Autonomous Recovery, Terraform support, Zero ETL Analytics, billed through Oracle Universal Credits. Additionally, Oracle and AWS announced a new OCI–AWS Interconnect — a direct high-performance managed connection (launching in us-east-1, available later in 2026): APEX teams can run applications on AWS while consuming OCI GenAI and OCI AI Accelerator Packs with minimal inter-cloud latency. Oracle Database@Azure in 28 regions, @Google Cloud in 8 regions, @AWS in 12 regions — the broadest multicloud footprint in Oracle history.
APEXREST view: Oracle APEX available in 12 AWS regions is the key argument for enterprise APEX teams whose current infrastructure is AWS-native: Oracle APEX + Oracle AI Database 26ai are now accessible without changing cloud providers. For enterprises migrating from legacy ERP with an existing AWS footprint: Oracle APEX@AWS is the practical path to enterprise ERP replacement without cloud migration overhead. For CTOs: Oracle's multicloud strategy confirms that an APEX investment is fully portable — the application runs wherever Oracle Database runs, regardless of cloud provider. Consultation: [email protected]
Source: Oracle Multicloud Blog — What's New: Oracle Database@AWS (April–May 2026)
Oracle Cloud

IBM and Oracle Expand Their 40-Year Partnership: RHEL Natively on OCI, IBM watsonx Orchestrate AI Agents for Oracle Fusion, IBM Guardium for Exadata — New Enterprise AI Depth

What's new: IBM and Oracle announced a major expansion of their 40-year strategic partnership. Key additions: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) on OCI — customers will soon purchase and run RHEL directly within OCI through the Oracle Marketplace and Oracle Universal Credits, without Bring Your Own Subscription; IBM Guardium extends support to Oracle Exadata Database Service on Dedicated Infrastructure (ExaDB-D) on OCI — centralized data security and compliance monitoring for Oracle AI Database 26ai workloads without additional agents or middleware; IBM watsonx Orchestrate AI Agents for HR, Learning and Development, and Talent Acquisition now operate across Oracle Fusion Applications and third-party systems; IBM Turbonomic verified for OCI — real-time optimization of compute, storage, and network resources; IBM Envizi launching as a SaaS offering on OCI for ESG reporting alongside operational and financial data; IBM Consulting expanding Maximo on OCI managed service and AI-driven workload modernization through IBM Txture.
APEXREST view: The IBM–Oracle partnership expansion confirms OCI's enterprise-grade positioning — key IBM security (Guardium) and AI (watsonx) products now have native Oracle environment support. For enterprise APEX teams on OCI: IBM Guardium for Exadata delivers centralized security monitoring without additional middleware — a ready compliance audit trail for regulated industries (banking, critical infrastructure). For CTOs: IBM watsonx Orchestrate AI Agents for Oracle Fusion extends agentic AI across the full Oracle enterprise stack, not just APEX. Strategic signal: leading IBM enterprise AI and security platforms now natively support Oracle infrastructure. Consultation: [email protected]
Source: IBM Newsroom — IBM and Oracle Expand Partnership to Help Organizations Modernize with AI and Cloud (May 2026)
Oracle APEX

Oracle APEX @University Initiative: Oracle Launches University Program to Build the Next Generation of Enterprise Low-Code Developers

What's new: Oracle announced the Oracle APEX @University Initiative — a collaborative strategic program led by the Oracle APEX Product Management team, Oracle Academy, and Database Learning teams to integrate Oracle APEX with AI into university curricula. The program is free for universities: faculty training delivered directly by Oracle teams; ready-to-use teaching resources and curriculum support; students gain access to enterprise-grade Oracle APEX tools and real-world projects; institutions can modernize internal systems using APEX. Structured around three pillars: student support (enterprise-grade tool access and career readiness), faculty support (Oracle-led training, curriculum resources, and community), and institutional support (curriculum integration and internal system modernization). The initiative responds to growing labor market demand for Oracle APEX developers with AI skills — demand that is accelerating with the enterprise rollout of APEX 26.1.
APEXREST view: Oracle APEX @University is a long-term strategic investment signal: the platform vendor is building its developer talent pipeline on a 5–10 year horizon, confirming Oracle APEX as the enterprise low-code stack of the next decade. For CTOs and architects: a growing university-trained APEX developer pool confirms Oracle's long-term commitment to APEX as a strategic platform. For companies planning migration from legacy ERP: a growing supply of enterprise-trained Oracle APEX developers directly supports large-scale implementation projects. Consultation: [email protected]
Source: Oracle APEX Blog — Introducing The Oracle APEX @University Initiative (May 2026)
Oracle AI

Oracle Launches OCI AI Accelerator Packs: Enterprise Knowledge Agent (PaaS Edition) — Production-Ready Citation-Aware RAG on OCI Generative AI + Oracle AI Database 26ai

What's new: Oracle announced OCI AI Accelerator Packs — pre-packaged, ready-to-deploy AI solution architectures for OCI that close the gap between AI pilots and production. Enterprise Knowledge Agent (PaaS Edition): OCI Generative AI + Oracle AI Database 26ai Vector Search + OCI Document Understanding in a pre-built architecture; users ask questions in plain language → agent searches a vector knowledge base → responds with citations linking to source documents; typical response time 1.6–2.5 seconds under 10+ concurrent users; model flexibility: Cohere, Google Gemini, Meta Llama — no application logic changes needed. Fully pre-configured: identity management, vector search, generation, evaluation, and OCI security controls included without becoming an AI platform team. Built-in evaluation harness for measuring RAG response quality in production.
APEXREST view: OCI AI Accelerator Packs reduce the path from AI concept to production system for Oracle APEX teams — instead of configuring each AI component from scratch, teams start with a tested, pre-integrated OCI architecture. For enterprise APEX applications with large corporate knowledge bases, contracts, or regulatory documentation: the Enterprise Knowledge Agent is a production-ready RAG foundation without building an embedding pipeline from zero. For companies migrating from legacy ERP: natural-language knowledge search is an immediate practical AI benefit on Oracle APEX + OCI. Consultation: [email protected]
Source: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Blog — Announcing OCI AI Accelerator Packs (May 2026)
Oracle APEX

APEXlang in Practice: Oracle Publishes Step-by-Step Export → Edit → Validate → Import Guide — Complete CI/CD-Compatible DevOps Cycle for Oracle APEX 26.1

What's new: Oracle published 'APEXlang in Practice: Export, Edit, Validate, and Import Oracle APEX Applications' — the first official step-by-step guide for the complete APEXlang developer workflow, by Chaitanya Koratamaddi and Ashwin Rao (Oracle APEX Product Management). The workflow: Export via SQLcl `apex export --split`, producing a .zip with .apx files (app.apx root + pages/ + shared/); Edit in VS Code SQL Developer extension or any text editor; Validate via SQLcl `apex validate` for syntax checking; Import via `apex import --file`. Key technical requirement: Static IDs are mandatory for stable git diffs — without Static IDs, auto-generated IDs change on every export, making meaningful PR reviews impossible. Companion post: 'Introducing APEXlang: The Future of Generative Application Development with Oracle APEX' — an overview of APEXlang as an open specification language that Claude, Codex, and other LLMs can read and generate directly without intermediaries.
APEXREST view: Oracle's official APEXlang in Practice guide finalizes the production-ready DevOps workflow for APEX 26.1 — export → edit → validate → import is a complete, CI/CD-compatible cycle without mandatory App Builder GUI involvement. For enterprise APEX teams building ERP replacements: the APEXlang workflow is ready for production pipelines today. For DevOps leads: adding Static IDs to existing components is the practical first step before rolling out APEXlang — it unlocks meaningful PR reviews at the component level. Consultation: [email protected]
Source: Oracle APEX Blog — APEXlang in Practice: Export, Edit, Validate, and Import Oracle APEX Applications (May 2026)
Regulation

Three Regulatory Layers of the 1C/BAS Ban in Ukraine: NSDC Sanctions, SSSCIP List, and Draft Law 13505 — Legal Status for Private Businesses as of May 2026

Situation: The legal status of the 1C/BAS prohibition operates across three parallel regulatory layers: 1) NSDC sanctions (active since 2022 for 1C, since September 2024 for BAS) — directly prohibit use and new procurement; unconditionally apply to the state sector and critical infrastructure; 2) Open SSSCIP register (January 9, 2026) — 27+ prohibited products covering the full 1C and BAS product lines, applying to actual operational use, not only procurement; 3) Draft Law No. 13505 — transition period for private business until 2030, up to 2% turnover fine, not yet enacted. Critical practical point: NSDC sanctions and the SSSCIP list are already active law — individually sufficient to create compliance risk during routine inspections, without Draft Law 13505. Approximately 75% of Ukrainian companies continue using 1C or BAS; BAS franchisees confirmed the effective suspension of new license sales to the state sector from April 2026.
APEXREST view: The three-layer regulatory system means private businesses already face real compliance risk today — independent of Draft Law 13505 status. Migrating now means a planned, controlled transition before the December 1, 2026 critical infrastructure deadline, rather than a forced emergency migration under pressure. Oracle APEX with Oracle AI Database 26ai is an EU-compliant enterprise stack with zero dependency on sanctioned vendors. Migration consultation: [email protected]
Source: 7eminar.ua — Prohibited Software List: Is BAS Actually Banned? (May 2026)
Oracle APEX

AI Agent for Oracle Forms-to-APEX Modernization: Oracle Publishes Structured APEXlang Migration Workflow in VS Code — from Forms XML Analysis to Traceability Matrix and .apx Artifacts

What's new: Oracle published 'Transforming Oracle Forms to Oracle APEX in the AI Era: AI Agent' — a structured agent workflow for automating key Oracle Forms modernization steps in APEX 26.1. The agent (oracle-forms-migration.agent.md in VS Code, using Claude, Codex, or another LLM) performs: Forms XML analysis → business logic and trigger identification → database dependency validation in the target schema → reusable logic extraction → APEXlang .apx artifact generation → traceability_matrix.md. The Traceability Matrix maps Forms logic, business intent, database objects, and APEX implementation targets in a single document. The agent is repeatable: it lives in the project repository alongside artifacts and runs independently for each Forms module without reconstructing prompts from scratch. Oracle also published 'MCP + AI: Helping You Modernize Your Oracle Forms Apps to Oracle APEX' — an MCP-connected AI assistant for Forms application analysis directly from the IDE. Both tools address different Forms analysis scenarios within the same modernization strategy.
APEXREST view: The Oracle Forms AI Agent workflow is the first structured, repeatable approach to automated Forms repository analysis. For APEX teams with large Forms codebases: the agent compresses the analysis and migration artifact preparation phase significantly. For enterprises with an inherited Forms layer alongside legacy ERP: AI-driven Forms XML analysis produces a complete legacy logic inventory without manually reviewing each module. Oracle now provides AI tooling for both modernization directions: Forms → APEX via APEXlang agent, and Forms → APEX via MCP+AI. Migration strategy consultation: [email protected]
Source: Oracle APEX Blog — Transforming Oracle Forms to Oracle APEX in the AI Era: AI Agent (May 2026)
Oracle Cloud

Oracle + NVIDIA GTC 2026: Next-Generation OCI Supercluster on Vera Rubin Platform — 17 ZetaFLOPS and Oracle as the First Hyperscale Cloud with Vera CPU

What's new: At NVIDIA GTC 2026, Oracle and NVIDIA announced the next-generation OCI Supercluster on the NVIDIA Vera Rubin Platform: NVIDIA Rubin GPUs, Vera CPUs, BlueField-4 DPUs, sixth-generation NVLink; peak performance over 17 ZetaFLOPS; up to 131 Pb/s front-end throughput; RDMA 2.1 Eb/s with sub-10 microsecond latency. Oracle is the first hyperscale cloud provider with Vera CPU: OCI plans to deploy hundreds of thousands of NVIDIA Vera CPUs in 2026. Oracle AI Database 26ai vector acceleration via NVIDIA cuVS: embedding generation and vector index creation are significantly faster — directly improving APEX AI Vector Search and SELECT AI performance without code changes. 160+ AI tools and 100+ NVIDIA NIM microservices natively available in the OCI Console. DOE partnership: Oracle and NVIDIA will build the Solstice system — the largest DOE US AI supercomputer with 100,000 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs.
APEXREST view: OCI Supercluster on Vera Rubin and cuVS-accelerated Oracle AI Database 26ai are the architectural foundation for next-generation enterprise APEX AI applications at scale. For APEX teams on OCI: Oracle's expanding AI infrastructure improves APEX AI Agents and SELECT AI performance automatically — no application code changes required. Oracle as the first hyperscale Vera CPU cloud confirms its long-term AI investment on a 3–5 year horizon — a key strategic signal for enterprises making Oracle platform decisions. APEX on OCI consultation: [email protected]
Source: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Blog — Oracle Expands AI Collaboration with NVIDIA at GTC 2026 (March 2026)
Oracle APEX

Oracle CSPU May 28, 2026: First Monthly Critical Security Patch Update — 4 Days for On-Premises Oracle APEX and Oracle Database Teams to Prepare

What's new: Oracle launches its first monthly Critical Security Patch Update (CSPU) on May 28, 2026 — a new monthly security update cadence supplementing the quarterly CPU release cycle. Schedule: May 28 → June 16 → August 18. On OCI (Autonomous Database, APEX Service): CSPUs are applied automatically with zero downtime and no IT team involvement. For on-premises Oracle Database and Oracle APEX: each CSPU requires a manual test-and-apply cycle with DBA and APEX administrator involvement. Root cause: Oracle introduced CSPUs in response to growing AI-detected vulnerability volumes — AI agents are automating exploit development against known Oracle weaknesses, compressing the attack window significantly. For enterprises evaluating platform security: monthly CSPU cadence is an important operational compliance factor for on-premises Oracle APEX deployments.
APEXREST view: The May 28 CSPU is the practical deadline for on-premises APEX teams — a patching test plan must be in place by end of this week. For OCI teams: CSPUs are automatic and free — zero-overhead security maintenance as a standard Autonomous Database benefit. For enterprises migrating from legacy ERP to Oracle APEX: OCI deployment automatically eliminates all manual security maintenance at no additional cost. Architecture consultation: [email protected]
Source: Oracle Security Blog — Monthly Critical Security Patch Updates Begin May 28, 2026
Oracle AI

OCI Generative AI in Abu Dhabi (UAE): Oracle Deploys Sovereign AI Cloud in the Middle East — Stargate UAE 1 GW and APEX SELECT AI in a New Region

What's new: Oracle announced the availability of OCI Generative AI Service in the UAE Central region (Abu Dhabi) — a new regional endpoint for AI workloads in the Middle East. In parallel, Oracle, G42, and OpenAI are building Stargate UAE — the largest AI data center outside the US: 1 GW compute capacity in Abu Dhabi, first phase of 200 MW brought online in 2026. Oracle deployed the region's first NVIDIA Blackwell AI supercluster (4,000+ NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs) to support UAE's sovereign AI goals — with Abu Dhabi targeting the status of the world's first fully AI-native government by 2027. Practical significance for Oracle APEX: OCI Generative AI UAE Central is available as an AI provider for APEX SELECT AI and APEX AI Agents through APEX AI Configurations without application architecture changes — an AI endpoint within UAE jurisdiction for data residency requirements.
APEXREST view: OCI Generative AI UAE and Stargate UAE confirm Oracle's global AI infrastructure strategy — APEX teams in regions outside the EU and US gain localized OCI GenAI endpoints with built-in regional data residency compliance. Oracle's sovereign cloud architecture (Alloy, Dedicated Regions) confirms that the full Oracle APEX + AI Database 26ai + OCI GenAI stack can be deployed within any jurisdiction without data leaving the region. Consultation: [email protected]
Source: OCI Release Notes — OCI Generative AI is now available in UAE Central (Abu Dhabi, May 2026)
Event

Oracle APEX Iberian Tour 2026: Málaga Opens May 25 — APEXlang Deep Dive by Sonja Meyer and Live APEX 26.1 Demos by Simon Hunt for the Iberian APEX Community

What's new: The Oracle APEX Iberian Tour 2026 opens May 25 in Málaga, Spain — the first of four cities in a dedicated Oracle APEX-only tour following APEX 26.1 GA. A key newly confirmed addition to the Málaga program: an APEXlang Deep Dive session by Sonja Meyer (Consulting Member of Technical Staff, Oracle APEX Development Team) — the first public hands-on walkthrough of .apx file structure, SQLcl workflows, and CI/CD pipeline construction for APEX 26.1, delivered by a member of the team that built APEXlang. Simon Hunt (Head of Product Management, Oracle APEX) and Monica Godoy (Senior Principal Product Manager) will deliver live demonstrations of APEXlang, AI Agents, AI Interactive Reports, and Data Reporter — the first dedicated post-GA demos for the Iberian APEX community. Remaining stops: May 27 (Barcelona) → May 28 (Madrid) → May 29 (Lisbon). Registration is free; seats are limited.
APEXREST view: Sonja Meyer's APEXlang Deep Dive in Málaga is the first public technical session from a member of the Oracle team that built APEXlang, delivered post-APEX 26.1 GA. For APEX teams building CI/CD pipelines: this session validates APEXlang production readiness from Oracle's own engineers. Oracle's pattern of running dedicated APEX community tours post-GA across major European markets — UK, Ireland, Iberia — confirms an active enterprise rollout of APEX 26.1 across the continent in 2026. On-demand recordings are typically made available after community tour events.
Source: Oracle APEX Blog — Oracle APEX Iberian Tour 2026 is coming to a city near you! (May 2026)
Market

IT Ukraine Association: Over 70% of Ukrainian Companies Still on 1C/BAS — Most of the Market Has Not Yet Migrated, Planned Migration Window Is Closing

Situation: IT Ukraine Association estimates that more than 70% of Ukrainian companies still use 1C or BAS. The majority of the market has not started migration to sanction-compliant alternatives. Deadlines in force: September 1, 2026 — government and state-sector institutions; December 1, 2026 — critical infrastructure (banking, energy, transport). NSDC sanctions are already blocking new 1C/BAS license purchases and official support. Draft Law No. 13505 includes a transition period for private businesses until 2030, but existing NSDC sanctions already create compliance inspection risk. Enterprises deferring the decision to Q4 2026 face a materially higher risk of emergency migration — data migration gaps, process errors, and compliance exposure during the transition.
APEXREST view: 70% market coverage is not a niche — it is the mainstream. Most companies are navigating the same challenge: finding an enterprise alternative that covers industry-specific business processes without the compromises of a packaged product. Oracle APEX with Oracle AI Database 26ai is the custom ERP platform with zero dependency on sanctioned vendors and no functional licensing restrictions. Enterprises starting now have a window for a planned, controlled migration before the December 2026 deadline. Migration consultation: [email protected]
Source: IT Ukraine Association — How Ukrainian Businesses Can Abandon 1C/BAS (May 2026)
Oracle APEX

Oracle APEX 26.1 AI Agents in Practice: First Official CRM Tutorial — Agent Analyzes Deals, Gets Confirmation, and Takes Action in a Single Conversation

What's new: Oracle published its first complete CRM tutorial for AI Agents in APEX 26.1, authored by Chaitanya Koratamaddi and Toufiq Mohammed (Oracle APEX Product Management). Scenario: a sales manager asks "Which of my deals needs attention this week?" — the AI Agent (any configured LLM: Claude, GPT, or other) queries CRM tables, identifies stalled deals, proposes specific next steps, requests user confirmation, and executes the approved action in the database with a full audit trail — all within a single conversation. The tutorial covers all four APEX AI Tool types: data retrieval, user confirmation, database write, and reporting. Governance: the agent executes only explicitly permitted Tools, with no access to data or actions outside the APEX application boundary.
APEXREST view: This tutorial demonstrates the fundamental difference between APEX 26.1 AI Agents and conventional chatbots: the agent doesn't just respond with text — it executes real database operations with confirmation and a full audit trail, remaining fully under developer control and Oracle APEX governance. For enterprises migrating from legacy ERP: the same agent architecture applies to document approval workflows, purchase order processing, and automated reporting — without separate BPM tools and without the risk of unauthorized changes. Start a conversation: [email protected]
Source: Oracle APEX Blog — Build a CRM AI Agent with Oracle APEX (May 2026)
Oracle APEX

Oracle APEX AI Application Generator: AI Agents Generate Production APEX Applications via APEXlang — SQLcl 26.1.2 with Skills Sync and GitHub APEXlang Skills

What's new: Oracle launched Oracle APEX AI Application Generator — a purpose-built platform for generating Oracle APEX applications using AI agents (Claude, Codex, and others) through APEXlang specifications. SQLcl 26.1.2: the new `skills sync` command fetches official APEXlang Skills from Oracle's GitHub — the AI agent understands .apx file format, APIs, and Oracle APEX best practices directly from the authoritative source; `apex validate` checks .apx file syntax in command line and CI/CD pipelines. Practical AI workflow: developer describes a page or component in natural language → AI agent (Claude Desktop, GitHub Copilot, VS Code Copilot) generates an APEXlang .apx file → SQLcl validate → import into APEX without using the GUI. Oracle's description: APEXlang is an open specification language enabling developers and AI agents to generate secure, scalable, modern APEX applications. Oracle publishes official APEXlang Skills in a public GitHub repository for direct AI agent integration.
APEXREST view: Oracle APEX AI Application Generator is the first production-ready tool where an AI agent generates not arbitrary code, but an application specification in a standardized Oracle format with full governance and git-based code review. For enterprise APEX teams: APEXlang combined with the AI generator reduces the path from requirement to working prototype from weeks to hours. For companies planning migration from legacy ERP: the accelerated delivery model means AI can generate a portion of screens and reports directly while retaining full quality control. Technical consultation: [email protected]
Source: Oracle APEX AI Application Generator (May 2026)
Regulation

Under 100 Days to the State Sector Deadline: September 1, 2026 — Final Enforcement Date for Removing 1C/BAS from Ukrainian Government Institutions

Situation: As of May 21, 2026, fewer than 100 days remain until September 1, 2026 — the official deadline for Ukrainian state-sector institutions to complete the removal of prohibited software including 1C and BAS. Current legal status: NSDC sanctions against 1C have been in force since 2022; SSSCIP published a prohibition list covering 27+ products (1C, BAS, UA-Budget, and others); Draft Law No. 13505 (up to 2% annual turnover fine) is under final Verkhovna Rada deliberation. Enforcement deadlines: September 1, 2026 — government and public sector; December 1, 2026 — critical infrastructure enterprises (banks, energy, transport). Market reality: BAS franchisees confirmed the effective suspension of active new license sales to the state sector from April 2026; the commercial sector faces regulatory risk in dealings with state-sector clients or during compliance inspections.
APEXREST view: The window for a planned migration is narrowing — enterprises starting a migration project now have sufficient time before the December 1, 2026 deadline to deploy a production MVP on Oracle APEX. Oracle APEX with Oracle AI Database 26ai delivers enterprise-grade infrastructure with zero dependency on sanctioned vendors. A structured migration started today is far preferable to a forced transition under deadline pressure. Migration planning consultation: [email protected]
Source: SSSCIP Ukraine — List of Prohibited Software (May 2026)
Event

APEX Connect 2026 Closes Today: On-Demand Recordings Now Available — 66 Sessions, APEXlang Workshops, Connor McDonald '26ai 100% Demo', Simon Hunt Official Roadmap

Situation: May 20, 2026 — the third and final day of APEX Connect 2026 (Heide Park Soltau, Lower Saxony, Germany). The first large Oracle APEX community conference following Oracle APEX 26.1 GA has wrapped: 66 sessions across three days including APEXlang hands-on workshops by Scott Spendolini, AI Agents demonstrations, Data Reporter previews, and Workflow Parallel Execution deep dives. DOAG confirmed: on-demand video access to all sessions becomes available after conference close and remains accessible for at least one year. Priority recordings for enterprise teams: Carsten Czarski keynote 'Low-code with APEX 2026: The State of Play'; Connor McDonald 'The Innovation Continues: More 26ai features, More 100% demo, Zero Slides' (Day 2, May 19); Simon Hunt (Oracle APEX Head of Product Management) — official post-26.1 roadmap and team priorities for 2026–2027; Karen Cannell 'Seriously SELECT AI'. APEX Connect 2026 co-located with DOAG Datenbank + Cloud Infrastructure and CloudLand 2026 (May 18–22, same venue).
APEXREST view: APEX Connect 2026 on-demand recordings arrive at the optimal moment: the OCI rollout of APEX 26.1 is actively progressing to all 50 Oracle Cloud regions, and APEX teams can review new capabilities while preparing for the automatic cloud update. Simon Hunt's roadmap session will serve as the definitive public reference for CTOs and architects planning Oracle APEX projects on a 2026–2028 horizon. The confirmed on-demand format requires no conference registration — making all content accessible to any team that missed the event in person. APEX consultation: [email protected]
Source: DOAG APEX Connect 2026 on demand (May 2026)
Regulation

EU 20th Sanctions Package Against Russia: New Ban on Cybersecurity Services to Russian Entities, 120 New Listings — Elevated Compliance Risk for Companies Still on 1C/BAS

Situation: The EU Council adopted its 20th package of sanctions against Russia on April 23, 2026 — the largest by individual listings in two years (120 new designations). Key technology-related measures: a new explicit prohibition on providing cybersecurity services to the Russian government or legal entities registered in Russia; tightened export restrictions on dual-use technology; 60 new entities on the military-industrial complex support list, including 28 in China, Hong Kong, Türkiye, Thailand, and the UAE. Leading law firms (Skadden, Global Trade & Sanctions Law) published compliance analysis in April–May 2026: companies providing IT services using software or supply chains connected to Russia face material compliance exposure under the 20th package. For businesses in Ukraine: the EU sanctions framework now directly complements domestic 1C/BAS prohibitions (NSDC sanctions, SSSCIP list, Draft Law No. 13505), creating a multi-layered regulatory environment.
APEXREST view: The EU's 20th sanctions package confirms a clear trend — each successive package adds technology and cybersecurity service prohibitions, progressively narrowing the space for companies with any Russian-linked dependencies. The compliance risk stack for enterprises still on 1C/BAS now combines EU sanctions, Ukrainian domestic legislation, and executive personal liability. Oracle APEX with Oracle AI Database 26ai is a fully EU-compliant enterprise stack with zero dependency on sanctioned jurisdictions or vendors. Migration consultation: [email protected]
Source: EU Council — 20th Package of Sanctions Against Russia (April 2026)
Oracle AI

Oracle Deep Data Security Now GA in Oracle AI Database 26ai: Identity-Aware Database-Level Protection for AI Agents — Row/Column Access Control Against Prompt Injection

What's new: Oracle announced the general availability of Oracle Deep Data Security — a new security subsystem in Oracle AI Database 26ai delivering identity-aware, context-aware access control at the database layer for agentic AI applications. The problem it solves: an AI agent acting on behalf of a user can, through prompt injection or misconfiguration, attempt to access data belonging to other users. Deep Data Security eliminates this via declarative SQL policies enforced inside the database engine itself: user identity and execution context are propagated to the database at runtime; policies define what data is visible at row, column, or cell level for a given request regardless of whether the query comes from an application, an agent, or a human; an agent cannot retrieve unauthorized data even if it generates incorrect or adversarial SQL. Enforcement happens inside Oracle Database — not in middleware or the application layer — eliminating the need to duplicate filtering logic across every application and agent. Availability: included in the current Release Update of Oracle AI Database 26ai, both on-premises and on OCI.
APEXREST view: Oracle Deep Data Security is a foundational requirement for moving Oracle APEX AI Agents from pilot to production in regulated environments. The governance-first architecture of APEX 26.1 is now backed by database-level enforcement: the LLM generates SQL → Oracle Database enforces the policy → the agent receives only authorized data, regardless of what was asked. For enterprises replacing legacy ERP: database-level security enforcement meets data protection requirements for financial and personal data without additional middleware and without trusting the LLM as the security boundary. For CTOs and CISOs: Deep Data Security removes the key enterprise objection against agentic AI — 'we cannot trust an AI agent with financial data'. Now you can. Architecture consultation for APEX AI Agents: [email protected]
Source: Oracle Database Blog — Oracle Deep Data Security Is Now Available in Oracle AI Database 26ai (May 2026)
Event

APEX Connect 2026 Opens May 18: Carsten Czarski Keynote, Connor McDonald '26ai 100% Demo', and Oracle's Official APEX Roadmap from Simon Hunt — Live Today

Situation: APEX Connect 2026 opened on May 18, 2026 at Heide Park Soltau (Lower Saxony, Germany) — the first large Oracle APEX community conference with Oracle APEX 26.1 already generally available. Day 1 program: Carsten Czarski (Oracle APEX Development Team, Architect) — keynote 'Low-code with APEX 2026: The State of Play', the first public walkthrough of GA features including APEXlang and AI Agents for the wider APEX community; Connor McDonald — '26ai features, 100% demo, Zero Slides' — a fully hands-on live demonstration of Oracle AI Database 26ai capabilities with no slides; Karen Cannell (Oracle ACE Director, CTO) — 'Seriously SELECT AI' with real-world enterprise use cases; Simon Hunt (Oracle APEX Head of Product Management) — official post-26.1 roadmap and team priorities for 2026–2027. The conference co-locates with DOAG Datenbank + Cloud Infrastructure and CloudLand 2026 (May 18–22, same venue). On-demand video access to all sessions confirmed by DOAG — recordings and slides available after May 20.
APEXREST view: APEX Connect 2026 is the first large public event where Oracle demonstrates released APEX 26.1 to the broader community. The Czarski keynote and Simon Hunt's roadmap session will become the definitive public reference for CTOs and enterprise architects making Oracle APEX platform decisions in 2026–2027. For teams that cannot attend in person: on-demand recordings will be available after May 20 without requiring conference registration. APEX Connect 2026 confirms Oracle's commitment to the platform — active development, a public roadmap, and a growing global community. Technical consultation: [email protected]
Source: DOAG APEX Connect 2026 (May 2026)
Regulation

Ukraine Draft Law No. 13505: Up to 2% Annual Turnover Fine for Using 1C/BAS — IT Ukraine Association Officially Endorses the Bill

Situation: The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is deliberating on draft law No. 13505 'On the Prohibition of the Use and Distribution of Hostile Software Products and Hostile Information Technology Tools'. Key provisions: statutory definition of 'hostile software' — products from companies registered in aggressor states or included on sanctions lists (1C and BAS are explicitly covered); financial penalty of up to 2% of annual turnover for companies found using prohibited software; exclusion from public procurement through Prozorro for non-compliant companies; the law targets actual operational use, not only procurement. The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Digital Transformation recommended adoption in October 2025. IT Ukraine Association formally endorsed the bill and called for accelerated passage. Existing NSDC sanctions against 1C/BAS and the SSSCIP prohibited software list are already in force.
APEXREST view: Draft Law No. 13505 moves the 1C/BAS question from regulatory recommendation to direct financial risk — a 2% annual turnover fine is material for any enterprise. Critically: even before the law is enacted, active NSDC sanctions and the SSSCIP prohibited software list already expose non-compliant companies to risk during inspections starting September 2026. Oracle APEX with Oracle AI Database 26ai delivers enterprise-grade infrastructure with zero dependency on sanctioned vendors. For enterprises still delaying migration: the window for a planned, orderly transition is closing. Migration consultation: [email protected]
Source: Digital Business Services — Up to 2% Turnover Fine: Ukraine Moves to Ban Hostile Software (2026)
Oracle AI

OCI Managed MCP Service for Oracle AI Database: Agentic Access to Oracle Data Through Any MCP Client — Zero Additional Cost, Full Governance

What's new: Oracle announced OCI Managed MCP Service for Oracle AI Database — a cloud-native, HTTPS-based solution for connecting AI agents (Claude Desktop, VS Code Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, etc.) to Oracle AI Database 26ai and Oracle Database 19c on OCI and multicloud environments (@AWS, @Azure, @Google Cloud). Architecture: AI agents authenticate through OCI Identity (OAuth 2.0, federation with Microsoft Entra ID); access restricted to approved toolsets only; SQL Reports deliver governed, parameterized SQL as reusable MCP tools for business users; full audit trail via V$SESSION + DBTOOLS$MCP_LOG. Zero additional cost: included in OCI Database Tools. Distinction from SQLcl MCP Server: the previous implementation was client-side for developers; this is an OCI-level managed enterprise service for business users.
APEXREST view: OCI Managed MCP Service enables AI-agent access to Oracle business data for end users through any MCP-compatible client — with full Oracle APEX and Oracle Database governance preserved. For enterprise APEX applications: a business user asks a question in Claude Desktop or Copilot and receives a validated answer grounded in Oracle data, with no SQL knowledge and no schema exposure. The agent sees only approved SQL Reports and authorized toolsets. For enterprises replacing legacy ERP: MCP + APEX opens a class of AI tools where business data remains in the Oracle ecosystem with full control. Technical consultation: [email protected]
Source: Oracle Database Blog — Gain Agentic Access to Oracle Database with Managed MCP Servers in OCI (May 2026)
Oracle APEX

Oracle APEX in Oracle's Multicloud Strategy 2026: APEX@Azure, APEX@AWS, and APEX@Google Cloud — Same Code, Same AI Capabilities, Any Cloud Provider

What's new: Oracle published a detailed overview of Oracle APEX deployment as part of its 2026 multicloud strategy. Key facts: Oracle APEX runs natively on Oracle Database without code changes regardless of environment — OCI, Oracle Database@Azure, @AWS, or @Google Cloud; no additional licensing cost — if you have Oracle Database, you have APEX; accelerated 2026 regional expansion covers all three major cloud providers with zero-ETL analytics and unified billing. APEX 26.1 GA (May 15, 2026): APEXlang and AI Agents function identically across all Oracle multicloud environments. Oracle APEX is available in 39 Oracle cloud regions across 21 countries.
APEXREST view: Oracle's multicloud strategy removes a key barrier for enterprises with heterogeneous IT infrastructure: an APEX application lives wherever Oracle Database lives — on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or OCI — with no refactoring required. For companies replacing legacy ERP with hybrid cloud stacks: choosing Oracle APEX does not lock you into OCI — the architecture transfers between clouds as strategy evolves. APEXlang and the CI/CD DevOps stack work identically across all Oracle multicloud environments. Technical consultation on multicloud APEX architecture: [email protected]
Source: Oracle APEX Blog — Oracle APEX in Oracle's Multicloud Database Strategy (May 2026)
Oracle Cloud

OCI Compute with NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell: Now Generally Available for Enterprise Multimodal AI — 8 GPUs × 96 GB GDDR7, 3 TB RAM, $4.50/GPU-hr

What's new: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure announced general availability of the new OCI Compute shape with NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs and Intel Xeon 6. Specifications: 8 GPUs × 96 GB GDDR7 = 768 GB GPU memory; 3 TB system RAM (up to 2× more than competing hyperscaler offerings); 61.44 TB NVMe storage (up to 4× greater); 400 Gbps front-end + 1600 Gbps RDMA back-end networking. Pricing: $4.50/GPU-hour. The first OCI shape for true multimodal AI workloads — text, images, video, and audio in a single system. Oracle Acceleron SmartNIC provides line-rate encryption, zero-downtime patching, and NVMe storage acceleration at the NIC layer.
APEXREST view: OCI RTX PRO unlocks multimodal AI for enterprise Oracle APEX applications — document analysis with images, video analytics, OCR, and audio together with Oracle business data, without leaving OCI infrastructure. For organizations building complex AI-driven APEX applications with multimodal compute requirements: RTX PRO on OCI eliminates the need for additional cloud providers or separate ML platforms. Technical consultation: [email protected]
Source: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Blog — Announcing GA of OCI Compute with RTX PRO (May 2026)
Event

APEX Connect 2026 Opens Tomorrow: Connor McDonald '26ai, 100% Demo, Zero Slides' and Official APEX Roadmap from Simon Hunt — May 18–20, Heide Park Soltau

Situation: APEX Connect 2026 opens tomorrow, May 18 — the first major APEX community conference with Oracle APEX 26.1 already generally available. Confirmed sessions: Carsten Czarski — keynote 'Low-code with APEX 2026: AI, APEXlang and the State of the Platform'; Connor McDonald — '26ai features, 100% demo, Zero Slides' — a fully hands-on demonstration session of Oracle AI Database 26ai with no slides or theory; Karen Cannell (Oracle ACE Director, CTO) — 'Seriously SELECT AI' with real-world business use cases; Simon Hunt (Oracle Product Management) — official Oracle APEX roadmap for 2026–2027. On-demand video access confirmed by DOAG after the conference. The event co-locates with DOAG Datenbank and CloudLand 2026 (May 18–22, Heide Park Soltau).
APEXREST view: APEX Connect 2026 is the first public forum where Oracle openly demonstrates capabilities of released APEX 26.1 and 26ai. Connor McDonald's '100% demo' session is traditionally the most practical deep-dive into new Oracle Database capabilities — no slides, all live. The on-demand recording of the keynote and Simon Hunt's roadmap session will be essential material for CTOs and architects making Oracle APEX platform decisions for 2026–2027. Technical consultation: [email protected]
Source: DOAG APEX Connect 2026 — Agenda (May 2026)
Oracle APEX

Oracle APEX 26.1 Is Now Generally Available: APEXlang, AI Agents, and AI Interactive Reports — The Largest Platform Release of 2026, Three Days Before APEX Connect

What's new: Oracle announced the general availability of Oracle APEX 26.1. Three major new capabilities: APEXlang is now officially GA — an open, declarative, human-readable specification language for APEX applications expressed as structured .apx text files, supporting human-readable git diffs, SQLcl validation, VS Code integration, and APEXlang View in Page Designer; AI Agents with AI Tools — native agentic AI architecture in APEX applications: the AI Agent manages the conversation, AI Tools define what the agent is authorized to do, execution stays within the APEX application boundary with full governance and audit trail; AI Interactive Reports — conversational BI built into standard APEX, users query reports in natural language ('European customers grouped by industry', 'highlight top customers') without SQL. APEX 26.1 also includes significant enhancements to workflow automation, security, translation management, maps, and Universal Theme. Available today for on-premises (Exadata, Linux, Windows); OCI rollout planned for the coming weeks. Released three days before APEX Connect 2026 (May 18–20, Heide Park Soltau, Lower Saxony, Germany).
APEXREST view: Oracle APEX 26.1 GA marks the shift from AI as a feature to AI as a native component of the platform. APEXlang resolves the DevOps gap for enterprise APEX teams: git workflow, code review, and CI/CD become native — no workarounds required. AI Agents with a governance-first architecture directly address the key enterprise objection against AI automation: 'we cannot trust AI with our business data' — the agent acts only within explicitly authorized AI Tools. For organizations evaluating Oracle APEX as a replacement for legacy ERP: APEX 26.1 with APEXlang and AI Agents delivers enterprise low-code with production-ready AI automation and a full DevOps stack in a single product. Technical consultation: [email protected]
Source: Oracle APEX Blog (Announcing Oracle APEX 26.1 General Availability, May 15, 2026)
Oracle APEX

APEXlang Now in Production: APEXlang View in Page Designer, SQLcl Validation, Oracle SQL Developer for VS Code — Oracle APEX Gets an Official Enterprise DevOps Stack

What's new: With APEX 26.1 GA, APEXlang moves from Early Adopter preview to a fully supported GA feature with an official toolchain. Available for developers: APEXlang View in Page Designer — real-time page metadata inspection without leaving App Builder; Static IDs for meaningful git diffs — stable component identifiers that make version comparisons human-readable; SQLcl validation of APEXlang source before import — integrates into CI/CD pipelines via command line; Oracle SQL Developer for VS Code — full APEXlang support in the IDE, enabling AI agents to generate and modify .apx files directly. Michael Hichwa (SVP Oracle Software Development): APEXlang is 'capture of intent, not implementation' — a structured format both humans and AI agents understand. APEXlang transforms Oracle APEX from a GUI-only tool into a platform with a complete code-first developer workflow.
APEXREST view: APEXlang GA solves a real problem for enterprise APEX teams: code review, git-based workflows, and AI-assisted development previously required workarounds for binary XML exports. Git, CI/CD, PR review, and AI code generation are now native to Oracle APEX. For teams building ERP replacement projects: new projects start with a DevOps-ready architecture from day one — no unreadable XML exports, no additional tooling. For CTOs and tech leads: APEXlang GA is Oracle APEX with a developer experience matching any code-first platform. Technical consultation on APEX DevOps: [email protected]
Source: Oracle APEX — What's New in Oracle APEX 26.1 (May 2026)
Oracle Cloud

IBM and Oracle Expand 40-Year Partnership: IBM watsonx Orchestrate Coming to OCI in July 2026, Red Hat RHEL on OCI, AI Agents for Enterprise Oracle APEX

What's new: IBM and Oracle announced an expansion of their 40-year strategic partnership in May 2026. IBM watsonx Orchestrate — IBM's flagship AI agent portfolio — will be available on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure in July 2026, enabling multi-agent AI automation for the Oracle ecosystem without changing cloud providers. Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) can now be purchased directly within OCI using Oracle Universal Credits, eliminating separate licensing contracts. IBM Consulting is extending managed services for Oracle customers: a new managed service for Maximo on OCI and support for migrating Maximo workloads to Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP. IBM Envizi (ESG reporting and environmental data management) launches as SaaS on OCI. IBM Turbonomic has been verified for OCI resource optimization. IBM frames the expansion as a response to enterprise demand for combining IBM AI capabilities with the Oracle ecosystem on a single cloud platform.
APEXREST view: The IBM-Oracle partnership confirms OCI as an open enterprise platform where Oracle APEX coexists with watsonx Orchestrate, RHEL, and IBM Consulting managed services in a single ecosystem. For enterprises building ERP replacements on Oracle APEX: IT infrastructure you already rely on (RHEL, IBM Maximo, IBM Turbonomic) is now natively available in the same cloud environment as your APEX application. Strategic value: watsonx Orchestrate on OCI will enable AI agent orchestration for APEX applications via a unified API — the next level of automation beyond SELECT AI. Architecture consultation for Oracle APEX + watsonx integration: [email protected]
Source: IBM Newsroom (IBM and Oracle Expand Partnership to Help Organizations Modernize with AI and Cloud, May 2026)
Oracle Cloud

Oracle OCI Cleared for US DoD Classified AI Networks (IL6/IL7) — Defense-Grade Security Confirmed for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure: No Higher Certification Exists

What's new: In early May 2026, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure joined eight technology companies cleared to deploy AI capabilities on classified U.S. Department of Defense networks. Impact Level 6 (IL6) covers secret networks; IL7 is the highest classification level in the US. Oracle joins AWS, Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA, OpenAI, SpaceX, and Reflection on the cleared list. The agreement enables OCI AI capabilities for intelligence analysis, classified data processing, and decision support in closed defense environments. Oracle's long-standing relationships with US defense and intelligence agencies underpinned its inclusion. Notable context: Anthropic was excluded for insisting on safety guardrails for military AI use — Oracle passed this filter. The agreement encompasses FIPS 140-2, DoD IL6/IL7, DORA, NIS2, and ISO 27001/17/18.
APEXREST view: DoD IL7 clearance is the highest confirmed security certification for any cloud platform worldwide. For enterprises evaluating OCI as an Oracle APEX hosting platform: OCI is certified at the level where US state secrets are stored in the cloud — a fundamentally different security tier compared to any sanctioned legacy ERP vendor. For regulated industries (banking, insurance, critical infrastructure): Oracle OCI as the Oracle APEX hosting platform is the technically and regulatory-sound choice. Oracle OCI combines the world's highest security clearance with a full AI stack — a strong foundation for CISO and legal teams making platform architecture decisions. Security architecture consultation: [email protected]
Source: Oracle News (Agreement with the Department of War — AI on Classified Cloud Networks, May 2026)
Oracle APEX

APEXlang Ahead of APEX Connect 2026: Community Technical Analyses Published — Specification-Driven Development as the New Oracle APEX Standard

What's new: Ahead of APEX Connect 2026 (May 18, Heide Park Soltau), the Oracle APEX community is publishing technical analyses of APEXlang — the new APEX application specification language. Traust published a detailed breakdown: APEXlang is a text-based format (.apx files) replacing the monolithic SQL export; supports human-readable git diff, AI generation, and specification-driven development; Michael Hichwa (SVP Oracle Software Development) defined the core concept: capturing intent rather than raw implementation code; APEXlang compiler preview is available in APEX 26.1 Early Adopter; simultaneous App Builder and text editor editing is supported. MaxAPEX and Into The Oracle Verse confirm: APEXlang enables bulk changes via search/replace in a text file — something fundamentally impossible with binary SQL exports. Carsten Czarski will present APEXlang as the central feature in his APEX Connect 2026 keynote on May 18. Oracle APEX 26.1 GA is expected in 2026.
APEXREST view: APEXlang solves a real problem for enterprise APEX teams: code review, git workflows, and AI-assisted development previously required workarounds for binary XML exports. DevOps practices are now native to Oracle APEX. For teams building ERP migration projects on Oracle APEX: new projects can be architected with Git, CI/CD, and code review from day one — without additional tooling. For CTOs and tech leads making 3–5 year platform decisions: APEX 26.1 + APEXlang is Oracle APEX with modern developer experience, backed by a transparent public roadmap. Technical consultation on APEXlang adoption: [email protected]
Source: Traust (APEXlang: How Oracle Is Rebuilding APEX for Gen AI, May 2026)
Oracle AI

OCI Enterprise AI: xAI Grok 4.3 and NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Nano Omni — Multimodal AI Models Now Available for Oracle APEX SELECT AI and AI Assistant

What's new: In May 2026, Oracle launched OCI Enterprise AI and announced the availability of two new models. xAI Grok 4.3 — a reasoning model with strong performance in logic, mathematics, coding, and multi-step analysis — is now available on OCI Generative AI. NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Nano Omni — a fully open-source multimodal model that reasons across video, audio, images, and text in a single system — is the first model of this class on OCI Enterprise AI. Oracle positions OCI Enterprise AI as the platform for moving from AI experimentation to production deployments. Both models are available as AI providers for Oracle APEX SELECT AI and APEX AI Assistant without changes to existing APEX application architecture.
APEXREST view: Grok 4.3 and Nemotron 3 Nano Omni on OCI expand Oracle APEX's AI capabilities without requiring application architecture changes. The multimodal Nemotron 3 Nano Omni opens new business automation scenarios: document analysis with images, audio note processing, video report extraction — all directly in an APEX application via SELECT AI or APEX AI Assistant. For enterprises building an ERP replacement on Oracle APEX: choosing an AI model no longer means changing the platform — OCI Enterprise AI provides access to multiple model classes through a single API. Architecture consultation: [email protected]
Source: Oracle AI & Data Science Blog (What's New in AI: May 2026)
Oracle APEX

Oracle APEX 23.2 End of Support on May 31, 2026 — 21 Days Left for Teams Still Running Legacy APEX Versions

Situation: Oracle has confirmed: support for Oracle APEX 23.2 ends on May 31, 2026. The support period had already been extended once — from November 2025 to May 2026 — to accommodate the delayed releases of APEX 24.1 and 24.2. No further extensions are planned. After May 31, Oracle will not provide security patches, bug fixes, or official support for APEX 23.2. Current release landscape: APEX 24.2 — primary supported release (through July 31, 2027); APEX 24.1 — supported through December 31, 2026; APEX 26.1 — Early Adopter available now, GA expected in 2026. Teams on Oracle Cloud (OCI Autonomous Database) receive updates automatically through the planned OCI update cycle. On-premises APEX instances require a manual upgrade before the deadline.
APEXREST view: The APEX 23.2 end-of-support deadline is not just an administrative milestone. After May 31, vulnerabilities in APEX 23.2 will not receive security patches — a direct risk for systems handling sensitive business data. APEX 24.2 is the right target release: it includes AI Interactive Reports, SELECT AI without additional configuration on OCI Autonomous Database, and an improved AI Assistant in App Builder. Upgrading from 23.2 to 24.2 is a standard procedure that does not require refactoring existing business logic. If your team has not yet started upgrade planning, 21 days is sufficient — provided you begin now. APEX upgrade planning consultation: [email protected]
Source: endoflife.date — Oracle APEX Support Policy (APEX 23.2 EoS: May 31, 2026)
Event

APEX Connect 2026 — 9 Days to Go: APEXlang Preview, SELECT AI in Practice, and the Official Oracle APEX Roadmap

Situation: May 18–20, 2026, Heide Park Soltau (Lower Saxony, Germany) hosts APEX Connect 2026 by DOAG — the largest annual Oracle APEX community conference. Featured keynote: Carsten Czarski "Low-code with APEX 2026 — AI, APEXlang, new components, and the state of the platform" — the first extended public preview of APEXlang and Oracle APEX 26.1. Karen Cannell will present "Seriously SELECT AI" — practical SELECT AI applications in Oracle AI Database 26ai for natural language business data queries. Simon Hunt (Oracle APEX Product Management) delivers the official product roadmap update with team priorities. The event co-locates with DOAG Datenbank + Cloud Infrastructure and CloudLand 2026 on the same venue (May 18–22). Over 1,000 attendees are expected from across Europe and globally.
APEXREST view: APEX Connect 2026 is where the Oracle APEX team publicly details APEXlang and APEX 26.1 for the first time. For teams evaluating low-code platforms, the conference materials will be a practical reference point for 2026–2027 decision-making. For organizations assessing Oracle APEX as a replacement for legacy ERP: the Carsten Czarski keynote will answer "where will Oracle APEX be in a year" — a question no regional alternative can match with comparable community depth or roadmap transparency. We track conference materials in real time: [email protected]
Source: DOAG APEX Connect 2026 (official conference site, May 2026)
Regulation

Ukraine's 1C/BAS Ban Formalized: 27 Prohibited Titles, Fines up to 13.4M UAH — Enterprise Migration Accelerates

Situation: Since January 2026, the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine (Derzhspetszviazok) has published the official open register of software prohibited from use, enacted under Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 1335 of October 22, 2025. The register covers 27 products: all versions of 1C:Enterprise, 1C:Accounting, 1C:Trade and Warehouse, 1C:Payroll and HR, BAS ERP, BAS Holding Management, BAS Trade Management, BAS Document Management CORP, BAS Accounting CORP, UA-Budget, and related products. Scope: government agencies and critical infrastructure operators face a full prohibition; for private businesses — purchasing new licenses, applying updates, or making payments to sanctioned vendors is prohibited, even for previously acquired software. Fines: from 1,000 to 2,000 minimum wages — equivalent to 6.7 to 13.4 million hryvnias — depending on the type and recurrence of the violation. Combined with the EU's 20th sanctions package (effective May 14, 2026), a dual regulatory pressure point is forming for any organization still running 1C/BAS.
APEXREST view: The detailed prohibited list with specific fine amounts moves the conversation from "why migrate?" to "when and how?" Fines of 6.7–13.4 million UAH are a concrete, quantified sanction for delayed action — not a theoretical risk. Oracle APEX and Oracle AI Database 26ai carry zero sanctions exposure. APEXREST provides practical compliance audits of accounting systems against the Derzhspetszviazok register and a clear migration roadmap from 1C/BAS to Oracle APEX. Free initial consultation: [email protected]
Source: European Business Association Ukraine (Derzhspetszviazok prohibits 1C/BAS use, January 2026)
Oracle Cloud

OCI Compute with NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Now GA: 8 GPUs × 96 GB GDDR7, $4.50/GPU-Hour — Multimodal AI in the Same OCI Ecosystem as Oracle APEX

What's new: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure announced the general availability of OCI Compute with NVIDIA RTX PRO — bare metal instances featuring 8× NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs with 96 GB GDDR7 memory per GPU, 3 TB of system memory (2× more than competing hyperscalers), 61.44 TB NVMe storage (4× more), at $4.50 per GPU-hour. The Blackwell architecture has received NVIDIA Exemplar Cloud Validation on OCI. OCI RTX PRO is purpose-built for next-generation multimodal AI workloads: applications combining text, image, video, and simulation data — now available as production infrastructure within OCI. Oracle and NVIDIA confirmed the expansion of AI computing scale within a single cloud platform.
APEXREST view: OCI RTX PRO confirms Oracle's strategic direction: AI compute and Oracle APEX low-code development within a single AI-native infrastructure. For organizations choosing Oracle APEX as a migration platform from legacy ERP: AI automation of business processes — analytics, agents, NLP, SELECT AI — is available directly within the same OCI ecosystem that hosts your APEX application, without separate GPU cloud providers or additional architectural complexity. Architecture consultation: [email protected]
Source: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Blog (Announcing General Availability of OCI Compute with RTX PRO, May 2026)
Oracle AI

Oracle AI Database 26ai: Platinum Failover Under 30 Seconds, Diamond Under 3 Seconds, and Post-Quantum NIST ML-KEM Encryption

What's new: Oracle confirmed new availability tiers for Oracle AI Database 26ai on Exadata and Autonomous Database. Platinum-tier: disaster failover typically under 30 seconds for high-throughput multi-node clusters — up to 4× faster than Oracle Database 19c — without application changes or performance tradeoffs. Diamond-tier (Oracle Distributed AI Database + Oracle GoldenGate): failover typically under 3 seconds, designed for real-time payments, telecommunications, and global trading platforms. Post-Quantum Security: support for NIST-standard quantum-resistant algorithms (ML-KEM) and hybrid key exchange (ECDHE + ML-KEM) is included. Independent analysts Futurum, IDC, and Constellation Research confirm Oracle AI Database 26ai is redefining mission-critical availability for AI workloads. Features are available in Autonomous Database and Exadata on OCI.
APEXREST view: For organizations migrating from legacy ERP, the new availability tiers are a practical answer to the question "what happens when the server goes down?": failover in 30 seconds or even 3 seconds without changing application code. This is a level of availability that is structurally impossible to achieve on legacy ERP architectures where any update required a maintenance window. Post-Quantum Security is another reason to begin migration now: data protection that exceeds current regulatory requirements and already prepares for the quantum future. Technical migration assessment: [email protected]
Source: Oracle Database Blog (Raising the Standard for Mission-Critical Availability and Security in the Age of AI, April 2026)
Oracle AI

IBM and Oracle: watsonx AI Agents Directly Inside Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP — New Enterprise Agentic AI Model on OCI

What's new: IBM and Oracle announced an expansion of their 40-year strategic partnership, focused on agentic AI and hybrid cloud. IBM watsonx Orchestrate launches specialized AI agents for Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP: Learning & Development and Talent Acquisition agents operate directly inside Oracle HCM without leaving the OCI ecosystem. IBM Consulting is deploying a managed service for IBM Maximo (EAM) on OCI — enabling industrial enterprises to run EAM and ERP in a single Oracle cloud environment. IBM watsonx.ai, including Granite models, is now certified to run on OCI. Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is becoming available for purchase directly via Oracle Cloud universal credits — removing a key barrier for IBM customers accustomed to RHEL infrastructure. IBM Envizi ESG Suite is available on OCI for enterprise sustainability reporting. IBM and Oracle jointly presented at Oracle AI World 2026 in Las Vegas.
APEXREST view: The IBM + Oracle partnership is a practical answer to the question "what comes after migrating from legacy ERP?" Oracle APEX as a low-code platform sits within the same OCI ecosystem that now provides IBM watsonx AI agents, IBM Maximo EAM, and IBM Consulting managed services. For industrial enterprises seeking an enterprise-grade 1C replacement with full production accounting and AI automation: Oracle APEX + OCI + IBM Maximo is a proven enterprise stack, backed by IBM Consulting. Customers gain not just an ERP migration, but access to a global AI infrastructure with zero dependence on sanctioned vendors. Enterprise architecture consultation: [email protected]
Source: IBM Newsroom (IBM and Oracle Expand Partnership to Help Organizations Modernize with AI and Cloud, May 2026)
Regulation

EU 20th Russia Sanctions Package — Cybersecurity Services Ban and New Banking Restrictions from May 14, 2026: Two Layers of Compliance Pressure on 1C/BAS Users

What's new: On April 23, 2026, the EU adopted its 20th package of sanctions against Russia. New measures directly affecting enterprises still running 1C/BAS: a ban on providing cybersecurity services to Russian companies; a transaction ban targeting 20 additional Russian banks, effective May 14, 2026 — in eight days. Together, these close the last remaining legal channels for renewing 1C/BAS licenses or receiving vendor support: neither cybersecurity services nor banking transactions with sanctioned vendors remain viable. Combined with Ukraine's domestic Law 13505 — which already prohibits new license purchases and mandates migration by 2030 — a dual regulatory trap is forming: Law 13505 from Ukrainian legislation, EU sanctions from international frameworks. Companies that still carry 1C in their asset registry now face not just the 2% turnover fine under Law 13505, but also potential blocking of payment transactions with EU-regulated partners.
APEXREST view: The EU's 20th sanctions package is not abstract geopolitics — from May 14, 2026, enterprises with 1C/BAS in their asset registry face practical blocking of payment channels to sanctioned vendors, on top of Law 13505's existing prohibitions. Oracle APEX and Oracle AI Database 26ai carry zero sanctions risk: Oracle Corporation is a US company in full compliance with EU regulations, Law 13505, and all applicable jurisdictions. For CFOs and legal teams: delayed migration is no longer merely an operational and regulatory risk — it is a potential sanctions exposure. Technical migration assessment and roadmap: [email protected]
Source: EU Council (20th Package of EU Sanctions against Russia, April 23, 2026)
Market

Ukraine 1C/BAS Replacement Market 2026: SMB Solutions Dominate Media Coverage — Enterprise Segment Remains Unaddressed

Situation: New analytical overviews of the Ukrainian 1C/BAS replacement market (cityhost.ua, ontargit.com) reveal a structural gap: public media coverage is filled with SMB-oriented solutions — MASTER, Dilovod, Odoo ERP, and their derivatives. These products cover accounting, trade, and basic document management for small businesses. The enterprise segment — companies with 200+ users, complex production accounting, industry-specific requirements, custom integrations, and AI automation — is virtually absent from public market reviews. Enterprise solutions are not positioned through 'what to replace 1C with' overview articles — they require a separate enterprise sales motion and technical assessment. A significant portion of mid-market and enterprise companies selects an SMB replacement not because of technical fit, but because an enterprise-grade alternative is not visible in the media landscape — and quickly hits scaling and customization limits.
APEXREST view: Oracle APEX is the platform built for precisely the enterprise segment where SMB solutions reach their limits: scaling, custom document management, complex ERP integrations, AI automation, and enterprise security compliance. Unlike box-product accounting replacements, Oracle APEX with Oracle AI Database 26ai enables building a fully customized enterprise system tailored to a specific business model — without migrating to yet another box with the same constraints. If your organization has already gone through one '1C replacement' and hit its limits, a technical assessment with APEXREST starts with a conversation: [email protected]
Source: cityhost.ua (What to Replace 1C and BAS With: Full Overview and Comparison of Alternatives, 2026)
Regulation

75% of Ukrainian Enterprises Still on Banned Software: Law 13505 in Active Enforcement Phase — Mandatory Migration Deadlines Through 2030

Situation: Market analysts estimate approximately 75% of Ukrainian enterprises across all economic sectors continue to use Russian-origin software — over 40 products, including 27 officially listed in the State Special Communications Service's prohibited software registry (January 8, 2026). This affects not only private businesses, but also state-owned and municipal enterprises and educational institutions. Law 13505 (adopted July 18, 2025) establishes a phased mandatory exit from banned software with a final deadline of 2030. Mandatory compliance is already in force for critical infrastructure operators, government systems, and systems handling classified or official information. For private businesses: purchasing new licenses and paying support to sanctioned vendors is already prohibited. Fines of up to 2% of annual turnover apply for violations of migration deadlines.
APEXREST view: 75% non-compliance is not a reason to wait — it is the starting point of active regulatory enforcement, not its conclusion. Financial institutions and investors already have legal grounds to deny financing to companies that retain banned software. Oracle APEX with Oracle AI Database 26ai is not a box-replacement for 1C — it is a scalable, AI-ready enterprise architecture platform. The optimal moment to begin a technical assessment is now, before regulatory pressure escalates to direct sanctions on private businesses. Contact us: [email protected]
Source: ain.ua (1C banned in Ukraine: Law 13505 — details and business impact)
Oracle AI

Oracle Deep Data Security GA in Oracle AI Database 26ai: Identity-Aware Protection Against Unauthorized AI Agent Access to Corporate Data

What's new: Oracle confirmed GA of Oracle Deep Data Security in Oracle AI Database 26ai — the first database-native authorization mechanism that addresses the core AI agent security challenge. Traditional AI agents operate under highly privileged service accounts with excessive access to corporate data, regardless of who the actual authorized user is. Oracle Deep Data Security enforces the real end-user's authorization model directly in the database engine using declarative SQL policies: row-level (agents see only authorized rows), column-level (hide entire columns based on identity), and cell-level — new in 26ai — masking individual cells to NULL based on clearance level, resistant to inference attacks. OAuth2 token propagation sends the real end-user identity through Microsoft Entra ID or OCI IAM to the database — the AI agent gets access only to what the authorized user can see. Full audit trail captures all agent actions with user identity context. Included at no additional cost in Oracle Autonomous Database.
APEXREST view: Oracle Deep Data Security is the technical answer to one of the most significant enterprise objections to AI agents: "we cannot allow an AI agent unrestricted access to our business data." With Deep Data Security, an agent operates within exactly the same permissions as the real authorized user — and every action is captured in a full audit trail with identity context. For organizations migrating from legacy ERP to Oracle APEX and planning AI automation of business processes: this is the foundational security mechanism for building trusted AI architecture on corporate data — without external data exposure, without duplicating access control logic across every application and agent. Oracle includes Deep Data Security in Autonomous Database at no extra cost, confirming that enterprise-grade AI agent security is a platform baseline, not a premium feature.
Source: Oracle Database Blog (Oracle Deep Data Security Is Now Available in Oracle AI Database 26ai, May 1, 2026)
Oracle Cloud

Oracle Joins Pentagon's AI Initiative: DoD Signs Deals with 8 Tech Firms to Deploy AI on Classified Networks (IL6/IL7) — ORCL +7%

What's new: On May 1, the U.S. Department of Defense announced agreements with eight technology companies — Oracle, Amazon Web Services, Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, SpaceX, NVIDIA, and Reflection — to deploy their AI systems on DoD's classified networks at Impact Level 6 and Impact Level 7. These networks are used for classified and top-secret information. AI will be applied to data synthesis, situational awareness, and decision support in complex operational environments. Kim Lynch (EVP, Oracle Government, Defense & Intelligence) confirmed the agreement: "This reflects a shared commitment between the Department of War and Oracle to ensure the United States leads decisively in AI as a matter of national security and global leadership." Notably, Anthropic was excluded — the Pentagon identified the company as a supply-chain risk. Oracle shares (ORCL) rose 6.5–7% to $171.83 on May 1, 2026.
APEXREST view: for enterprise customers and public sector organizations: Oracle is the platform the Pentagon trusts with AI at the IL6/IL7 classified network level. This is a structural fact confirmed by a formal DoD agreement — not a marketing claim. Combined with the $300 billion Oracle+OpenAI contract (starting 2027) and the Stargate program, this positions Oracle as a foundational AI infrastructure provider at the highest strategic level. For organizations in Ukraine and CEE choosing a migration platform from legacy ERP: Oracle is not just a database and low-code development platform — it is AI infrastructure whose reliability has been validated where the requirements are most demanding.
Source: DefenseScoop (DoD expands classified AI work with 8 companies — excluding Anthropic, May 1, 2026)
Oracle Cloud

Oracle Launches Monthly CSPU — Critical Security Patch Update Starting May 2026: Faster Critical Fixes Between Quarterly CPUs

What's new: Oracle announced the introduction of a monthly Critical Security Patch Update (CSPU) — a targeted security patch format that complements the existing quarterly Critical Patch Update (CPU). CSPUs contain only fixes for the most critical vulnerabilities, are smaller and more focused than a full CPU, and allow customers to address high-priority issues without waiting up to 90 days for the next quarterly cycle. Quarterly CPUs remain in place and will include all fixes from prior CSPUs in cumulative format. In OCI-managed cloud environments, patches are applied automatically. The first CSPU is planned for May 2026.
APEXREST view: CSPU + quarterly CPU = a complete, predictable Oracle security maintenance cycle for Oracle Database and APEX. For organizations migrating from 1C/BAS: the CSPU program is a concrete demonstration that Oracle continuously raises both the speed and frequency of its security response. The Oracle centralized security update system (CPU + CSPU) is a baseline enterprise compliance requirement — and a fundamental contrast to banned legacy ERP systems, where any vendor-managed centralized security patching has effectively ceased to exist since the Ukrainian ban.
Source: Oracle Security Blog (Accelerating Vulnerability Detection and Response at Oracle, May 2026)
Event

APEX Connect 2026 at Heide Park Soltau: Three DOAG Conferences in One Week — Oracle APEX, Database, and CloudLand, May 18–22

What's new: May 18–22, 2026 at Heide Park Soltau (Lower Saxony, Germany), three major DOAG conferences run in parallel: APEX Connect 2026 (May 18–20) — the flagship annual Oracle APEX, PL/SQL, and Low-Code conference; DOAG Database with Cloud Infrastructure (May 18–19) — Oracle Database and OCI; and CloudLand 2026 (May 19–22) — the Cloud Native Festival covering DevOps, Architecture, AI, and Security. APEX Connect 2026 keynote: Carsten Czarski — 'Low-Code mit APEX 2026,' covering AI, APEXlang, and new platform components. APEX Connect is the largest dedicated Oracle APEX conference in the DACH region, organized by DOAG (Deutsche Oracle Anwender Gruppe). Three conferences at one location in one week is the highest concentration of Oracle ecosystem content in Central Europe in 2026. Post-conference session recordings are published publicly via DOAG on-demand.
APEXREST view: three major DOAG conferences at one venue is not just an event — it is the central gathering point of the Oracle ecosystem in Central Europe for 2026. For teams in CEE evaluating or actively executing a migration from legacy ERP to Oracle APEX: APEX Connect materials published post-conference provide practical Oracle APEX content at a depth unavailable in vendor webinars. DOAG Database running in parallel covers Oracle Database and OCI — together the two conferences deliver the full technical picture of the migration platform. The growing concentration of Oracle events in the DACH and CEE region directly improves the quality of the regional partner and consultant network, and the accessibility of technical expertise for enterprise customers in the transition to Oracle APEX.
Source: DOAG (APEX Connect 2026 — Official Event Page, May 2026)
Oracle APEX

Oracle APEX 23.2 End of Support: May 31, 2026 — 30-Day Deadline to Upgrade to 24.2

Situation: Oracle APEX 23.2 reaches end of support on May 31, 2026. Oracle officially extended support for APEX versions 23.2 through 24.2 from 18 months to 2 years under the Lifetime Support Policy, acknowledging the delayed availability of versions 24.1 and 24.2. Current status: APEX 24.2 — current supported release, support through July 31, 2027; APEX 24.1 — support through December 31, 2026; APEX 23.2 — support ends May 31, 2026. After May 31, APEX 23.2 receives no security patches or bug fixes from Oracle. APEX 26.1 is planned for 2026. Oracle APEX upgrades are performed without downtime to existing business applications.
APEXREST view: for organizations running APEX 23.2 approaching the support deadline: upgrading is far less risky than continuing on an unsupported version — particularly in enterprise environments with security compliance requirements. For teams migrating from legacy ERP and targeting Oracle APEX as the destination platform: plan for APEX 24.2 immediately (supported through July 2027), or target APEX 26.1 when released. The contrast with legacy ERP is instructive: Oracle APEX has a clear, publicly published version and support schedule — a concept that ceased to exist for 1C/BAS after the Ukrainian ban. Choosing Oracle means choosing a platform with a predictable, vendor-managed support lifecycle.
Source: endoflife.date / Oracle APEX (Oracle APEX End of Life & Support Dates, 2026)
Oracle APEX

Oracle APEX Comes to Romania: CEE Ecosystem Expansion Signals a Growing Regional Platform Footprint

What's new: Oracle announced the first-ever Oracle APEX Day and Gen AI Bootcamp in Romania (Bucharest, May 6–7, 2026, co-organized with RoOUG). Oracle APEX Day (May 6) is a dedicated conference for Oracle APEX practitioners; Gen AI Bootcamp (May 7) is a hands-on day focused on Generative AI in APEX 26.1. This extends Oracle APEX Product Management's active April–May 2026 regional series: Ljubljana (April 17), Toronto (April 28), Minneapolis (April 30), Bucharest (May 6–7), Chicago (May 7), APEX Connect Heide Park (May 18–20), and KScope26 Denver (June 14–18). The geographic coverage spans Central Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, and Latin America — confirming global ecosystem momentum in 2026.
APEXREST view: where Oracle APEX Product Management shows up in person, a technical community forms: local practitioners gain direct platform access, the regional consultant pool grows, and the enterprise adoption barrier falls. The expansion into Romania is a clear signal for the entire CEE region, where legacy ERP replacement is among the most pressing business modernization challenges. For organizations across CEE evaluating Oracle APEX as a replacement for banned or outdated ERP systems, this regional engagement pattern confirms Oracle is treating the region as a strategic market — not an afterthought. In-person Oracle APEX Bootcamps from Product Management represent the fastest path to practical platform evaluation, with direct access to the development team and roadmap sessions. Post-event materials for all these events are published publicly.
Source: Oracle APEX Blog (Oracle APEX is coming to Romania!, April 2026)
Oracle AI

Oracle Developer Event April 29: 'Next-Level OCI' — CI Compose, OCDK and VS Code for AI Database Developers

What's new: on April 29, Oracle hosted a live Developer Coaching event 'Next-Level OCI: Enhancing Developer Productivity with CI Compose, OCDK, and VS Code' — featuring Kris Rice (SVP, Software Development, Oracle AI Database) and Jeff Smith (Distinguished Product Manager, Oracle AI Database). CI Compose provides declarative multi-service DevOps pipeline definitions inside OCI; OCDK (Oracle Cloud Development Kit) enables Infrastructure as Code for OCI services without manual configuration; and the VS Code Extension delivers direct Oracle AI Database 26ai interaction inside the IDE without switching between tools. The event followed the April 28 release of RU 23.26.2, confirming Oracle's sustained development velocity in DevOps tooling for AI Database.
APEXREST view: CI Compose, OCDK, and the VS Code Extension address a critical DevOps gap that enterprises face when migrating from monolithic legacy ERP to Oracle APEX and AI Database 26ai. Teams moving off legacy systems consistently ask: "how will we support, patch, and deploy the new system without complex manual processes?" Oracle's answer: declarative pipelines (CI Compose), Infrastructure as Code (OCDK), and IDE-native development (VS Code) — standard enterprise DevOps from day one. For technical teams planning an Oracle APEX migration project, familiarizing with these tools is a necessary preparation step before the project starts.
Source: Oracle Developer Events (Next-Level OCI: Enhancing Developer Productivity with CI Compose, OCDK, and VS Code, April 29, 2026)
Oracle Cloud

Oracle FY2026 Q3: Cloud Revenue +44%, RPO $553B — Financial Stability as a Migration Platform Criterion

What's new: on March 10, Oracle announced Q3 FY2026 results: total revenue $17.2 billion (+22% year-over-year), cloud revenue $8.9 billion (+44%). Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO): $553 billion (+325% YoY), driven largely by large-scale AI contracts including the $300 billion OpenAI deal starting 2027. First quarter in 15+ years where organic revenue and Non-GAAP EPS both grew 20%+ simultaneously. FY2027 guidance raised to $90 billion revenue with $50 billion in CapEx. Oracle is actively transforming from legacy software vendor to foundational AI infrastructure provider at global scale.
APEXREST view: platform financial stability is a frequently overlooked but critical criterion when migrating from legacy ERP systems. RPO of $553 billion means Oracle is contracted years into the future, with clear commitments to institutional investors at scale. For enterprises choosing Oracle APEX and AI Database 26ai as the foundation of their new business platform, this confirms the platform will not be discontinued, acquired and redirected, or stall on R&D. The risk of "choosing the wrong long-term platform" is structurally low for Oracle customers precisely because of the scale of these long-term contractual obligations.
Source: Oracle Investor Relations (Oracle Announces Fiscal Year 2026 Third Quarter Financial Results, March 10, 2026)
Oracle AI

Oracle AI Database 26ai RU 23.26.2 Ships April 28 — Quarterly Patch Cycle Confirms Enterprise SLA

What's new: on April 28, 2026, Oracle released RU 23.26.2 for Oracle AI Database 26ai and RU 19.31 for Oracle Database 19c on Linux — on the revised schedule following the delay announced April 23. This is the fourth quarterly Release Update for AI Database 26ai since the October 2025 GA. Each RU incorporates patches from the quarterly Critical Patch Update plus bug fixes. Oracle publicly tracks the release schedule in MOS Note 742060.1; Oracle DBA Mike Dietrich provides technical analysis for each RU on his widely followed blog. Remaining dates: OJVM RU on April 30, Windows on May 12, 2026.
APEXREST view: for businesses comparing Oracle against banned legacy ERP systems, the regularity of Oracle's patch cycle is not a technical footnote — it is a vendor maturity criterion. Companies still running 1C or BAS after the Ukrainian ban receive no centralized security updates: new CVEs remain permanently open with no fix timeline. Oracle AI Database 26ai: four Release Updates in 6 months since GA plus out-of-band Security Alerts for critical vulnerabilities. Migrating to Oracle means moving from "permanently vulnerable legacy" to "regularly patched enterprise-grade infrastructure" with a predictable public schedule and auditable patch history.
Source: Mike Dietrich — Upgrade your Database NOW! (April 2026 Release Updates 19.31 and 23.26.2, April 2026)
Oracle AI

Oracle RAC + AI Database 26ai: Horizontal AI Workload Scaling to 100,000+ Vector Queries/Second Without Code Changes

What's new: Oracle published a technical overview of Oracle AI Database 26ai scalability with RAC for enterprise-grade AI workloads. With RAC's share-everything architecture, vector similarity search scales linearly: over 100,000 vector distance queries per second under GloVe workload across four nodes — without any application code changes. AI inference, similarity search, and AI-native workloads scale transparently as RAC nodes are added. Active-active replication via OCI GoldenGate 26ai delivers sub-3-second failover with zero data loss for agentic workloads. RAC supports incremental capacity growth: teams add nodes as demand grows without rearchitecting the application or the AI layer.
APEXREST view: one of the central questions in any legacy ERP migration discussion is "how does your solution scale as AI query volumes grow?" Oracle RAC + AI Database 26ai delivers a definitive answer: linearly, without code rewrites, and without degradation to AI capabilities. For enterprise customers building Oracle APEX solutions with AI analytics, this means business growth translates to adding RAC nodes — not redesigning the architecture. This is a structural contrast to monolithic legacy ERP, where vertical scaling has hard ceilings and AI integration requires separate external infrastructure that adds complexity and cost.
Source: Oracle MAA Blog (Scaling Enterprise AI Workloads with Oracle AI Database 26ai and RAC, 2026)
Oracle AI

Oracle AI Database 26ai On-Premises: GA Available for Linux x86-64, Windows and AIX Planned for 2026

What's new: Oracle confirmed the on-premises deployment roadmap for Oracle AI Database 26ai outside the Autonomous Cloud. GA for Linux x86-64 was released in January 2026 (RU 23.26.1) as Enterprise Edition with the full AI feature set: AI Vector Search, SQL FILTER operator, OML4Py/OML4SQL API v2, Private Agent Factory, and True Cache. Releases for Windows and AIX are planned for later in calendar year 2026, as confirmed in MOS Note 742060.1 (Release Schedule of Current Database Releases). Oracle is systematically covering all three major server platforms where legacy ERP environments commonly still run in enterprise settings.
APEXREST view: one of the most frequent objections in legacy ERP migration conversations is "we need an on-premises version for our Windows servers." Oracle is systematically closing this gap: Linux GA is already available with the full AI capability set, Windows and AIX are next in 2026. For enterprises migrating from legacy systems with Windows-based server infrastructure, Oracle AI Database 26ai will become available without requiring an immediate cloud migration. This removes the key "we're not cloud-ready" objection and opens the full AI stack — vector search, Select AI, Private Agent Factory, and AI Agent Memory — on existing server infrastructure.
Source: Oracle Database Blog (GA of Oracle AI Database 26ai for Linux x86-64 On-Premises Platforms, 2026)
Oracle Cloud

$16 Billion Oracle Michigan Data Center Financing Closes — Stargate AI Infrastructure Accelerates

What's new: on April 25, 2026, Related Digital announced the successful closing of $16 billion in financing for a large-scale data center campus in Saline Township, Michigan — purpose-built for Oracle as part of the Stargate project. The deal includes equity from Related Digital and Blackstone-affiliated funds, fixed-rate long-term debt anchored by PIMCO-managed accounts, and advisory from Bank of America (structuring agent), Goldman Sachs, and Wells Fargo. The 'Barn' campus will comprise three facilities with over 1 gigawatt of combined capacity, closed-loop cooling, and LEED certification — construction is already underway. The project creates 2,500+ union construction jobs and 450+ permanent on-site positions. Oracle is executing its $45–50 billion capital raise, with $30 billion already secured; the full program is anchored by its $300 billion OpenAI partnership starting 2027.
APEXREST view: the closing of $16 billion in financing is further confirmation that Oracle has moved well beyond software and is now a foundational AI infrastructure player at global scale. For enterprise customers migrating to OCI, it means the platform they are adopting is the backbone of global AI infrastructure — backed by long-term capital commitments from major institutional investors. The scale of physical investment in data centers, GPU clusters, and networking directly determines the reliability and performance of cloud services including Oracle APEX and AI Database 26ai.
Source: PR Newswire (Related Digital Announces Financing for $16 Billion Oracle Data Center Project, April 25, 2026)
Oracle Cloud

Wedbush Initiates Oracle 'Outperform' at $225: Market Underestimates AI Infrastructure Transformation

What's new: on April 24, Wedbush Securities initiated coverage of Oracle (ORCL) with an 'Outperform' rating and a 12-month price target of $225 — implying roughly 30% upside from current levels. Senior analyst Dan Ives argues the market is 'fundamentally misinterpreting' Oracle's massive capital expenditures as a gamble rather than a strategic necessity for capturing the AI infrastructure market. ORCL shares are down roughly 24% in 2026 amid broader concerns about CapEx intensity in tech. Wedbush notes that Oracle has already raised $30 billion of its planned $45–50 billion capital raise through investment-grade bonds and mandatory convertible preferred stock; its $300 billion OpenAI contract (starting 2027) provides long-term revenue visibility. Oracle is transitioning from a legacy software vendor into a foundational AI infrastructure provider essential to the AI era.
APEXREST view: the Wedbush analysis reinforces the strategic narrative relevant to Oracle's enterprise customers: the massive capital deployment is not overhead — it is the foundation for capturing the AI market for the next decade. For organizations choosing between Oracle and alternatives for ERP modernization, this is a meaningful signal: Oracle is building long-term infrastructure, not just iterating on current products. As a customer or partner on the Oracle platform, you benefit directly from that investment through performance, reliability, and continuously expanding AI capabilities.
Source: CNBC (Oracle is down big in 2026. Dan Ives says buy the dip, April 24, 2026)
Oracle AI

Oracle Autonomous AI Database: Online Upgrade from 19c to 26ai — Migration Barrier Removed

What's new: Oracle published the full process for online upgrade of Autonomous AI Database from Oracle Database 19c to Oracle AI Database 26ai. For read-only workloads — analytics and reporting — the upgrade runs with minimal disruption: approximately 15 minutes in read-only mode instead of a lengthy maintenance window. The underlying architecture makes it possible: compute and storage are decoupled in Autonomous Database, so Oracle switches to a pre-provisioned compute stack already running the 26ai engine instead of traditional in-place binary patching. For read-write workloads, a GoldenGate replication-based upgrade path is available with near-zero downtime. The entire process is a single click in the OCI Console. An alternative refreshable clone-based upgrade is also available for parallel testing of applications on 26ai with continuous data sync from the 19c primary without stopping the production system.
APEXREST view: one of the most common objections to database upgrades is the length and risk of required maintenance windows. Oracle is systematically removing this barrier: an online upgrade to AI Database 26ai is now a realistic option even for business-critical analytical workloads without prolonged service interruptions. For enterprises migrating from legacy ERP and planning to activate the AI capabilities in Oracle AI Database 26ai — vector search, Select AI, Private Agent Factory, and AI Agent Memory — the improved upgrade procedure significantly reduces operational risk and shortens the transition timeline from planning to production.
Source: Oracle Autonomous AI Database Blog (Online Upgrade your Autonomous AI Database from 19c to 26ai, April 2026)
Oracle AI

Oracle AI Database Agent for Gemini Enterprise (Preview): Query Oracle Data in Natural Language — Google Cloud Next 2026

What's new: at Google Cloud Next 2026 on April 22, Oracle announced the Oracle AI Database Agent for Gemini Enterprise — now available in preview on Google Cloud Marketplace. Enterprise users can ask natural language questions against Oracle AI Database through Gemini Enterprise without writing SQL: ask "Which products are most at risk of stockouts next quarter and what are the revenue implications?" — Gemini Enterprise routes the request to the Oracle AI Database Agent, which applies semantic understanding and governance guardrails and returns an answer grounded in live Oracle data without extracting it externally. Full Agent-to-Agent (A2A) compatibility via Google's Agent Development Kit (ADK) enables automated multi-step business workflows on Oracle data. Oracle AI Database@Google Cloud is also adding OCI GoldenGate Service (preview) for near real-time Oracle data replication to Google BigQuery, with the service expanding to 20 regions.
APEXREST view: Oracle AI Database Agent for Gemini Enterprise is a practical demonstration of Oracle's strategy: enterprise data stays in Oracle, while AI queries arrive through any leading interface — Gemini, GPT, or purpose-built agents — without extracting data. For organizations migrating from legacy ERP to Oracle APEX and AI Database 26ai, this means all corporate analytics become accessible through natural language — no SQL training, no separate AI infrastructure. The GoldenGate-powered BigQuery replication further opens Google analytics tooling to Oracle data without architectural changes. Oracle is systematically closing the most cited functional gap of legacy systems: "we can't easily get the data we need."
Source: Oracle News (Oracle Expands Powerful AI Capabilities in Oracle AI Database@Google Cloud, April 22, 2026 — Google Cloud Next 2026)
Oracle Cloud

Oracle AI Database@Google Cloud at Google Cloud Next 2026: 15 Regions and Gemini Integration

What's new: at Google Cloud Next 2026 (April 22–24, Las Vegas), Oracle announced Oracle AI Database@Google Cloud now spans 15 regions (20 sites) globally — adding 7 new regions across Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and Latin America. The session "Talk to your data with Gemini Enterprise" (April 22) previews an upcoming integration connecting Google Gemini with Oracle AI Database for enterprise data querying. New restore capabilities for Autonomous AI Database provide enhanced control over data recovery from loss or corruption with reduced operational risk. Oracle AI Database@Google Cloud is a jointly managed service deploying Oracle Database natively in Google Cloud data centers without requiring data to leave the secured perimeter.
APEXREST view: Oracle AI Database@Google Cloud expanding to 15 regions and the forthcoming Gemini integration confirm Oracle's multicloud model: enterprise data stays under control while access to leading AI models (Gemini, GPT, Claude) happens without exporting data externally. For businesses on Oracle APEX, this means broader geographic reach and AI-powered queries against Oracle enterprise data through Gemini without additional integration architecture. Oracle is systematically removing barriers between its AI Database and leading AI platforms — Google, AWS, Microsoft.
Source: Oracle Blog (Oracle AI Database@Google Cloud: Expanding Services and Regions, Google Cloud Next 2026, April 22, 2026)
Oracle Cloud

Oracle CPU April 2026: 483 Security Patches — Oracle Gets Patched, Legacy ERP Does Not

What is new: on April 21, 2026, Oracle released its quarterly Critical Patch Update (CPU) for April 2026 — 483 new security patches across a wide range of products. Oracle Database (versions 19c, 21c, and AI Database 26ai) received 8 patches, 4 of which address vulnerabilities remotely exploitable without authentication. Oracle REST Data Services: 2 patches (both remote, CVSS 7.5). Oracle GoldenGate: 10 patches, 7 remote. Quarterly CPUs are released on a stable schedule — January, April, July, and October — as part of Oracle's support SLA.
APEXREST view: regular security patching is not just a technical detail — it is a platform selection criterion. Enterprises still running 1C or BAS after the ban have no centralized security updates: those systems are no longer vendor-supported, and new vulnerabilities remain open indefinitely. Oracle AI Database 26ai and Oracle APEX receive quarterly CPUs, LTS updates, and out-of-band Security Alerts — this is the enterprise standard that did not exist in 1C even before the ban. Migrating to Oracle is not just a functional replacement; it is a fundamentally different level of security hygiene.
Source: Oracle Security Alerts (Critical Patch Update Advisory, April 2026)
Oracle APEX

APEX AI Interactive Reports: Millions of Existing IRs Become AI-Ready After Upgrading to APEX 26.1

What is new: Oracle published "Talk to Your Data, Trust the Result. Introducing APEX AI Interactive Reports." The key APEX 26.1 advantage: any existing Interactive Report becomes AI-enabled after a platform upgrade — no application code changes required. An LLM converts natural language questions into SQL filters and aggregates that users can see and edit directly for full transparency. A built-in chat mode is also available within the IR component itself.
APEXREST view: this is a turning point for Oracle APEX as an enterprise platform. Companies migrating from legacy ERP systems get not just a modern replacement, but a platform where all business analytics instantly acquire AI capabilities. The same report a manager used to build manually now answers natural language questions on demand — with zero reprogramming required.
Source: Oracle APEX Blog (Introducing APEX AI Interactive Reports, April 2026)
Oracle AI

Oracle Private Agent Factory: No-Code Platform for Enterprise AI Agents on Oracle AI Database 26ai Corporate Data

What is new: on March 24, Oracle introduced Private Agent Factory — a no-code component of Oracle AI Database 26ai for building and deploying trusted AI agents. Agents are built on private corporate data with full audit trail and security controls, without extracting data externally. External REST APIs and MCP servers are supported. Finished agents deploy as portable containers and integrate with Oracle AI Agent Memory — a persistent agent memory layer built directly into the database.
APEXREST view: Oracle closes the key gap between enterprise data and AI automation — without extracting data externally and without vendor lock-in on separate AI services. For businesses that have migrated from legacy ERP, Oracle APEX + Private Agent Factory is the shortest path from "we have data" to "we have AI agents" executing real business workflows at scale.
Source: Oracle Blog (Private Agent Factory, March 24, 2026)
Oracle Cloud

Oracle + Bloom Energy: 2.8 GW Fuel Cell Deal for AI Data Centers — Grid-Independent OCI Infrastructure

What's new: on April 14, 2026, Bloom Energy and Oracle announced an expanded strategic partnership: Oracle will procure up to 2.8 gigawatts of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) systems to power its AI data centers in the US. An initial 1.2 GW is already contracted and being deployed. Bloom delivered the first system to Oracle in 55 days — 35 days ahead of the expected 90-day schedule. The fuel cells operate independently of the electrical grid, support high-density AI workloads, and align with the emerging 800V DC standard for next-generation server hardware. Market reaction: Bloom Energy stock surged 22% in a single day.
APEXREST view: Oracle is solving AI infrastructure scaling not just at the software level, but at the physical level too. For enterprise customers on OCI, this means a more resilient, grid-independent cloud platform. Organizations migrating from legacy ERP to Oracle Cloud are choosing a platform that invests in long-term reliability — from the database layer down to data center power supply.
Source: Bloom Energy (Oracle + Bloom Energy Strategic Partnership, April 14, 2026)
Oracle Cloud

Oracle Database@AWS Reaches 12 Global Regions — Oracle Migration Without Being Locked Into OCI

What's new: Oracle Database@AWS expanded to 12 AWS regions worldwide. New regions include Frankfurt (EU-Central-1), Tokyo (AP-Northeast-1), Ohio (US-East-2), London (EU-West-2), Mumbai (AP-South-1), Hyderabad (AP-South-2), Seoul (AP-Northeast-2), and others. The service lets customers run Oracle Exadata and Oracle RAC natively inside AWS — without moving data to OCI and without needing a separate Oracle Cloud account. Organizations in Europe and Asia Pacific with in-region data residency requirements now have full support.
APEXREST view: Oracle Database@AWS removes the most common objection to Oracle adoption: "we're already on AWS." For businesses migrating from legacy ERP, it means adopting Oracle APEX and AI Database 26ai while staying in familiar AWS infrastructure. The choice between AWS and Oracle is no longer mutually exclusive — Oracle is building a multicloud enterprise without compromise.
Source: AWS (Oracle Database@AWS Available in 12 Regions, April 2026)
Oracle Cloud

Oracle and AWS: Private Multicloud Bridge Between OCI and AWS — Enterprise Without Compromise

What's new: on April 16, Oracle and AWS announced an expansion of their multicloud networking collaboration. Customers will gain a fast, private, managed connection between OCI and AWS — via Oracle Interconnect and AWS Interconnect — without purchasing physical network infrastructure or managing multiple network providers. Full-stack and split-stack multicloud deployments are supported. First region: AWS US East (N. Virginia), planned for launch later this year. OCI is already interconnected with 26 partner cloud regions.
APEXREST view: for enterprise customers evaluating cloud migration from legacy ERP, this removes a key technical barrier — the ability to combine Oracle APEX on OCI with AWS services in a single secure network. Businesses no longer face an "OCI or AWS" choice: Oracle is building infrastructure that bridges both. This increases architectural flexibility when planning migration and hybrid cloud strategies.
Source: Oracle (Oracle and AWS Collaborate to Expand Multicloud Networking, April 16, 2026)
Oracle AI

Oracle Data Deep Dive NYC: AI Database as the Center of Agentic AI — A New Architectural Paradigm

What's new: on April 15, Oracle held Oracle Data Deep Dive NYC in New York — an event positioning AI Database as the core layer for enterprise agentic AI. Oracle bets on convergence: vector search, graph, JSON, relational, and agent memory all within a single engine, without purpose-built AI silos. Exadata Exascale uses Raft replication for sub-3-second zero-data-loss failover specifically designed for agentic workloads. Oracle challenges the "orchestration above data" paradigm: agent logic should execute as close to the data as possible, not above fragmented data stores. SiliconAngle published three analytical pieces from the event.
APEXREST view: Oracle is establishing a new enterprise AI architecture paradigm — not external AI services layered over fragmented data, but AI capabilities embedded directly into the database. For businesses on Oracle APEX, this reinforces a core advantage: Select AI, vector search, and AI agents are available without complex external AI infrastructure. They are part of the same platform that stores the business data — significantly simplifying architecture and improving security.
Source: SiliconAngle (Oracle Data Deep Dive NYC, April 15, 2026)
Oracle Cloud

Oracle EPM April 2026: Fusion AI Planning Agent — From Quarterly Cycles to Event-Driven FP&A

What is new: Oracle's April 2026 Fusion Cloud EPM update (26.04) integrates Fusion AI Agents into financial planning workflows. The Planning Agent enables FP&A teams to move from quarterly cycles to event-driven planning: real-time variance and trend analysis via natural language, what-if simulations on Fusion ERP/EPM data, and automated narrative reporting. New REST APIs enable programmatic agentic AI interaction with EPM Cloud. Predictive Cash Forecasting — previously available only in beta — is now open to all Oracle EPM customers.
APEXREST view: Oracle is methodically shifting ERP and EPM from manual transactions to an AI-agent model. For companies evaluating alternatives to legacy ERP, this is a key signal: migrating to Oracle is not just replacing an outdated platform — it opens access to AI-native financial planning with no additional tooling required. Quarterly FP&A cycles becoming event-driven represents a fundamental change in the financial operations model.
Source: Oracle Docs (EPM April 2026 What's New)
Oracle AI

Oracle Financial Services: AI Agents for Corporate Banking — Loans, Guarantees & Supply Chain Finance

What's new: On April 14 at the Oracle Financial Services Summit, Oracle expanded its agentic AI platform to corporate banking. New pre-built AI agents cover the full cycle: Loan Data Extraction Agent processes lengthy credit agreements, Financial Data Validation Agent verifies financial inputs, Application Validator Agent handles bank guarantee applications, and SCF Program Creation Agent launches supply chain finance programs. All agents are built with human-in-the-loop governance — bankers retain control over critical decisions. Oracle plans 100+ corporate and retail banking agents within 12 months.
APEXREST view: Banking is one of the key industries where legacy ERP systems continue to hold back operational efficiency. Oracle is methodically building a full AI stack across all layers of banking — from loan processing to compliance. For financial institutions looking for a modern alternative to outdated platforms, Oracle now offers ready-made AI agents: not just an ERP replacement, but a next-generation automation platform with built-in governance.
Source: PR Newswire (Oracle Financial Services Summit, April 14, 2026)
Oracle Cloud

Oracle Primavera Unifier Gets AI Agents for Capital Projects — Oracle Stock Surges +6.5%

What's new: On April 14, Oracle announced an AI overhaul for Primavera Unifier, its leading capital project management platform. New capabilities: AI workflow summaries (automated project status snapshots), no-code/low-code process automation via Oracle Integration, real-time adapters and triggers, improved reporting dashboards, and audit-ready compliance for project reviews. Oracle Integration gives AI agents secure, fully documented access to enterprise data. Market reaction: Oracle stock jumped 6.5% on April 14, 2026.
APEXREST view: Capital project management is a common pain point for organizations migrating from legacy ERP — manual tracking and fragmented systems are often the biggest hidden costs. Oracle Primavera with AI agents shows that moving to a modern platform is not just a tool swap, but a step-change in automation quality. The market reaction (+6.5%) confirms that investors see real value in enterprise AI deployments, not just product announcements.
Source: PR Newswire (Oracle AI Enables Capital Projects, April 14, 2026)
Oracle AI

OCI Enterprise AI Goes GA: Oracle Unifies AI Models, Agents, and Governance in One Platform

What is new: on March 26, 2026, Oracle announced the general availability of OCI Enterprise AI — a three-layer service: OCI Enterprise AI Models (access to frontier models in a single interface), OCI Enterprise AI Agents (build and deploy agentic workloads using managed tools, standard protocols, and open-source frameworks with hosted deployment), and OCI Enterprise AI Governance (enterprise-grade security, compliance, and access controls). OpenAI Responses API compatibility ensures existing code continues to work. On April 15, Oracle hosts the webinar "Build, deploy, govern: Accelerate AI agents with OCI Enterprise AI."
APEXREST view: OCI Enterprise AI closes a key enterprise AI development challenge — fragmentation between models, agents, and security. For businesses building intelligent solutions on Oracle APEX and 26ai, this means one vendor, one console, and a complete AI control plane. Low entry barrier (both low-code and pro-code) lets teams of any skill level build production-ready AI agents.
Source: Oracle Blog (OCI Enterprise AI GA)
Regulation

Ukraine Bill 13505: Up to 2% Revenue Fine for Continued Use of 1C and BAS

Situation: Ukraine's draft law No. 13505 includes a specific enforcement mechanism — a fine of up to 2% of annual revenue for companies that do not complete migration from "hostile software" within set deadlines. Over 300,000 Ukrainian companies still use 1C or BAS. An additional risk: banks and investors already have legal grounds to deny financing if a company's internal documentation reflects continued use of such software. Bill 13505 has not yet been adopted, but the trend toward mandatory migration is clear.
APEXREST view: the scale of financial risk changes the calculation: the cost of migration now is far lower than the potential fine or loss of financing. Oracle APEX enables a phased migration — no disruptive cutover, with gradual module-by-module transition to the new architecture while keeping current operations running.
Source: cityhost.ua
Oracle APEX

Spring 2026 APEX Conference Wave: Alpe Adria, Connect & Bootcamps Signal Growing Market Momentum

What is new: the Oracle APEX community is gathering at multiple venues in April–May 2026: APEX Alpe Adria (April 16–17, Ljubljana, Slovenia), Oracle APEX Bootcamps across five North American cities (April 1 – May 7: Boston / Reston / Minneapolis / Chicago / Guadalajara), and APEX Connect 2026 (May 18, Heide Park Soltau, Germany). Central topics: APEX 26.1, APEXlang, and AI Copilot.
APEXREST view: the growing number and geographic spread of APEX events reflects real market demand for the platform. APEXlang and AI Copilot make APEX 26.1 a qualitative leap in low-code development — an important signal for businesses choosing a long-term technology platform.
Source: aaapeks.info (APEX Alpe Adria 2026)
Oracle Cloud

Fusion Agentic Applications for Finance & SCM: AI Agents Replace Manual Financial Operations

What is new: on April 9, Oracle announced 12 new AI-agent applications across Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and SCM. Claims Settlement Workspace automates claim resolution and improves financial accuracy; other agents cover supply chain management and manufacturing. Agents access unified enterprise data, workflows, approval hierarchies, and transactional context — without manual switching between systems.
APEXREST view: Oracle is redefining ERP — replacing manual transactions with AI agents that execute business processes autonomously. Finance and supply chain are precisely the areas where legacy 1C and ERP systems fall behind. Oracle now offers not just a replacement, but a next-generation platform with built-in AI for the same tasks.
Source: PR Newswire
Oracle AI

OCI Generative AI: NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super & Qwen 3 Models Available for Enterprise

What is new: OCI Generative AI added support for importing open-weights models: NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super 120B (high-performance reasoning for enterprise AI) and Qwen 3 Embedding (text embedding and reranking for RAG scenarios). Models deploy within a customer's own OCI tenancy — no data sent to third-party services.
APEXREST view: expanding the OCI model catalog means Oracle APEX developers can build RAG applications and AI Copilot interfaces on leading open models, directly in the same cloud infrastructure where their data lives. This significantly simplifies the architecture and improves data security.
Source: Oracle Docs
Oracle AI

Oracle AI Database 26ai: Platinum & Diamond Availability Tiers for Mission-Critical Systems

What is new: at Oracle AI World Tour in New York on April 9, Oracle introduced two new availability tiers for 26ai. Platinum provides sub-30-second disaster failover with no application changes required (Exadata + RAC). Diamond enables active-active geo-distributed clusters via GoldenGate 26ai with 0–3 second recovery for ultra-critical workloads. Post-quantum cryptography added via NIST-approved hybrid key exchange algorithms.
APEXREST view: the new availability tiers confirm Oracle 26ai as a platform for mission-critical enterprise systems. For businesses migrating from legacy ERP, this means continuity guarantees at a level unmatched by most alternatives.
Source: PR Newswire
Oracle Cloud

Fusion Agentic Applications for CX: AI Agents in Sales, Service & Marketing

What is new: at Oracle AI World Tour in New York, Oracle announced Fusion Agentic Applications for Customer Experience — AI agent teams embedded directly into Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications. Agents operate autonomously across sales, service, and marketing with access to unified enterprise data, workflows, approval hierarchies, and transactional context.
APEXREST view: Oracle is consistently moving toward a fully agentic enterprise. For companies choosing between legacy ERP and a modern platform, this is a strong argument: Oracle offers an end-to-end AI-native stack from database to business applications.
Source: PR Newswire
Oracle Cloud

OCI Database Migration: Automated Assessment for Database Migrations

What is new: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Database Migration service added an Assessment feature — automatic recommendations for optimal migration methods, database readiness checks, identification of incompatible objects between source and target, and automated fixups for common issues.
APEXREST view: for clients migrating from legacy systems, this tool significantly accelerates the audit and planning phase. Automated readiness checks reduce risk and shorten database migration timelines to Oracle Cloud.
Source: Oracle Docs
Oracle AI

Oracle Analytics Cloud Introduces AI Data Agents for Business Analytics

Situation: Oracle Analytics Cloud March 2026 update introduces AI Data Agents — purpose-built AI assistants for specific datasets with contextual document support. Analysts can use semantic filtering instead of exact keyword matching.
APEXREST view: Oracle continues embedding AI directly into its enterprise tools. For businesses on Oracle APEX, this means even more AI capabilities without external integrations — from analytics to operational processes.
Source: Oracle Analytics Blog
Oracle AI + NVIDIA

Oracle + NVIDIA at GTC 2026: GPU-accelerated vector search in Oracle AI Database 26ai

What is new: at NVIDIA GTC 2026 (March 18), Oracle unveiled GPU-accelerated vector index generation in Oracle AI Database 26ai using NVIDIA cuVS. Also demonstrated: NeMo Agent Toolkit integration with Oracle DB for enterprise AI agents that optimize quality, latency, and cost.
APEXREST view: GPU-accelerated vector search means significantly faster semantic search across enterprise data. Combined with Oracle APEX, this opens new possibilities for AI-powered analytics and intelligent applications without complex infrastructure.
Source: Oracle Database Blog
Oracle AI

Oracle Private Agent Factory: no-code AI agent platform for 26ai

What is new: Oracle announced Private Agent Factory — a no-code AI agent builder for Oracle AI Database 26ai. Business analysts can build and securely deploy data-driven agents without third-party services. Runs as a container in any cloud or on-premises environment.
APEXREST view: Private Agent Factory lowers the barrier to AI automation to the business analyst level. Combined with Oracle APEX and 26ai, this provides a complete stack for building intelligent enterprise applications without dependency on external AI providers.
Source: Oracle Database Blog
Regulation

Ukraine bans 27 products from 1C and BAS — legacy software phase-out accelerates

Situation: in January 2026, Ukraine's State Service for Special Communications added 27 products from 1C and BAS to the official banned software list. The ban applies to government agencies, institutions, and critical infrastructure, based on Presidential Decree No. 601/2024.
APEXREST view: for many organizations, the question of whether to migrate is already answered. The remaining question is how to do it in a controlled manner. Oracle APEX enables building a new system step by step, without a disruptive cutover.
Source: thepage.ua
Legislation

Bill No. 13505: phased ban on hostile software by 2030

Situation: Bill No. 13505, registered in July 2025, proposes a phased ban on Russian-linked software across all sectors by 2030. While currently advisory for private businesses, the trend toward a complete ban is clear.
APEXREST view: the earlier migration starts, the lower the risk and cost. A phased transition to Oracle APEX can be planned to avoid disrupting current operations.
Source: ain.ua
Community

Active industry discussions on replacing legacy ERP

Situation: developer communities are actively discussing practical approaches to replacing legacy ERP systems. Businesses and developers share migration experiences, compare alternatives, and discuss common pitfalls.
APEXREST view: Oracle APEX is one of the alternatives that provides full control over business logic without creating a new vendor lock-in. The platform is especially strong where customization for unique processes is needed.
Source: DOU.ua
Technology

Oracle AI Database 26ai: 300+ new features and AI-native architecture

What is new: Oracle released AI Database 26ai — a next-generation database with AI Vector Search, Select AI (natural language to SQL), JSON Relational Duality, AI Agent Management, and quantum-resistant encryption. Available for Linux x86-64 on-premises since January 2026.
APEXREST view: Oracle 26ai enables embedding AI directly into business processes without separate infrastructure. Select AI allows users to query data in natural language, significantly lowering the analytics adoption barrier.
Source: oracle.com
Oracle AI

22 new Fusion Agentic Applications: AI agents in finance, HR, and supply chain

What is new: at Oracle AI World in London on March 24, 2026, Oracle unveiled 22 new Fusion Agentic Applications — enterprise apps driven by coordinated teams of specialized AI agents. Agentic Applications Builder enables creating AI agents without programming.
APEXREST view: Oracle is clearly moving toward AI-native enterprise. AI Agent Studio is free for Fusion Applications customers. This confirms the strategic direction: automation through AI agents is becoming the standard.
Source: oracle.com/news
Event

APEX World 2026: 16th conference in the Netherlands

Event: the 16th APEX World conference took place March 24-25, 2026 at ReeHorst, Ede, Netherlands. Four parallel tracks with keynotes from Marc Sewtz, Monica Godoy, Menno Hoogendijk, and Connor McDonald. Featured demos of APEX 26.1 and APEXLang.
APEXREST view: APEX World is the flagship event for the Oracle APEX community. APEXLang (.apx format) and AI Copilot fundamentally change the development approach, making APEX even more DevOps-friendly.
Source: nloug.nl
Market

Growing demand for legacy ERP alternatives across emerging markets

Situation: after regulatory restrictions on Russian software, the market for alternatives is rapidly developing. Popular options include local low-code ERPs, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Odoo (open-source), and custom-built solutions on platforms like Oracle APEX.
APEXREST view: each solution has its niche. Oracle APEX wins where deep customization, Oracle Database integration, and full architectural control are needed. Boxed solutions work for standard processes.
Source: vchasno.ua
SMB Support

Voucher program for SMBs: EU donor-backed digitalization support

Situation: Ukraine has an active voucher program supporting small and medium businesses in transitioning to modern software. The program is funded with support from European donors. Application deadline: February 28, 2026. Vouchers help offset part of the costs for digitalization and migration from legacy systems.
APEXREST view: for SMBs, the transition may be more affordable than expected. Oracle Cloud Free Tier combined with voucher support enables starting with minimal investment. It is important to watch for new waves of similar programs.
Source: buhplatforma.com.ua

Current wave deadline: February 28, 2026. We recommend watching for announcements of new program rounds.

APEXREST Solutions

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Oracle APEX Development

Building business applications on Oracle APEX: from individual modules to full enterprise systems.

  • Custom ERP modules — accounting, finance, logistics, HR
  • Dashboards and analytics — Interactive Reports, Charts, AI-powered reports
  • Portals and internal systems — CRM, document management, workflows
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AI Integration & Automation

Deploying Oracle 26ai AI capabilities into business processes.

  • Select AI — data queries in natural language
  • AI Vector Search — semantic search across enterprise data
  • AI Agents — automation of routine processes
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Legacy ERP Migration

Phased transition from 1C, BAS, and other legacy systems to Oracle APEX.

  • Current system audit — analysis of modules, data, integrations
  • Phased strategy — parallel system operation, minimal risk
  • Data migration — ETL, verification, testing
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Technical support and ongoing evolution of Oracle APEX solutions post-launch.

  • Monitoring and optimization — performance, security, updates
  • New modules and features — system growth alongside the business
  • Consulting — architectural recommendations, best practices
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