Following news of Oracle integrating AT&T’s IoT connectivity into its platform, Eleanor Hecks, Editor of Designerly Magazine looks into wider implications of this partnership
Oracle and AT&T have joined forces to enhance enterprise cloud connectivity and improve businesses’ management of IoT devices. This collaboration offers a streamlined, all-in-one solution that enhances many aspects of a company’s operations. As connectivity grows, this partnership will help businesses thrive in an increasingly digital world.
Oracle and AT&T’s Partnership
Oracle and AT&T joined forces last week, adding AT&T’s IoT connectivity and network APIs into Oracle’s Enterprise Communications Platform (ECP). This partnership aims to streamline how Oracle’s customers manage their IoT devices and communication systems.
At the centre of this collaboration is its ECP, a platform designed to support various industry Cloud applications. Incorporating AT&T’s IoT connectivity enables the ECP to offer a new way to handle IoT devices without needing multiple network contracts or complex integrations. This all-in-one platform will ensure high performance and secure communication through the use of 5G.
Together, this partnership aligns both companies toward a common goal — enhancing the functionality and reach of its vertical applications. The two organisations are setting the stage for the next generation of industry applications and providing the essential connectivity that powers these applications.
With Oracle and AT&T working together, firms can leverage endless possibilities from this innovation. 5G technology and IoT will meet businesses’ various needs, creating a significant step forward in enterprise cloud services.
What businesses can expect from this partnership
Integrating AT&T’s IoT connectivity and Oracle’s ECP provides several advantages businesses can expect. One of the most immediate is accessing near real-time communications across IoT devices. This feature allows companies to maintain seamless communication channels, which is essential for operations requiring instantaneous data exchange and response.
This capability can provide several opportunities for industries such as public safety, health care and utilities. Enterprises can make faster decisions and respond effectively to critical situations.
Furthermore, the unified platform will enhance data intelligence with more efficient data management tools. With AT&T’s network infrastructure supporting Oracle’s cloud applications, businesses can act on data more quickly and accurately. They will be able to optimise their operations and predict trends that drive growth and success.
Moreover, businesses today face increasing competition. Approximately 332,000 new businesses entered the market in the second quarter of 2023 alone, highlighting how crowded the marketplace currently is. Organisations can differentiate themselves in this crowded marketplace with superior communication and streamlined operations. With an enhanced ECP, establishments can respond faster to market changes, better meet customer needs and stay ahead.
Benefits of the partnership
This collaboration offers several benefits for enterprises, such as cost savings. By allowing businesses to consolidate their network and device management needs into a single platform, they can increase cost efficiency.
Without the need for multiple vendors and separate contracts, companies can lower administrative costs and simplify operations. Additionally, the streamlined integration means they can eliminate several processes in managing IoT networks, leading to overall cost savings.
This partnership will also enable firms to scale from the Cloud infrastructure’s $50 standard plan to gain access to more features. As they grow and their IoT needs to expand, the ECP can easily scale to accommodate more devices and applications. In industries where demand for connected devices and data management increases, this scalability will be crucial in responding to market changes more quickly.
Lastly, organisations will gain access to the latest technologies for their operations. Enhancing this infrastructure enables them to leverage technologies that can help them develop new services and improve customer experiences.
For example, Oracle’s ECP can provide secure communications between dispatch command centres. First responders will be able to receive camera feeds in real-time and engage more quickly in public safety incidents, providing them an edge in their operations.
Future implications for IoT
The partnership between AT&T and Oracle will have a major impact on IoT technologies. With enhanced connectivity, companies can expect to see more advanced and reliable IoT applications. It will likely speed up the use of 5G technology, making data transfer faster and more dependable.
As more businesses rely on IoT, the ECP’s latest addition will help them adopt these technologies more easily. It will also encourage them to take advantage of smarter data use and play a key role in providing a tighter level of integration between the applications and their network.
Facilitating a more connected future
Oracle and AT&T’s collaboration marks a giant leap forward in enterprise cloud connectivity. For companies looking to integrate and grow, it will offer a clear path to maximising the full potential of connected devices and data intelligence. As more industries adopt these technologies, organisations see a path forward in delivering quality services and meeting customer expectations.
Author: Eleanor Hecks, Editor of Designerly Magazine
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