Learn the Terminology

Is a business automation platform the same as an iPaaS? What is the difference between automation and integration? Learn more about the terminology of Oracle Integration.

 

AI Automation Platform and iPaaS: Understanding the Differences

Oracle Integration is an AI automation platform that is built on the strong foundation of an iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service).

• An AI automation platform combines artificial intelligence (AI) with automation tools to connect anything, anywhere; automate effectively; and make your AI vision a reality.

• An iPaaS is a cloud-based platform that lets you integrate applications, data, and processes.

 

Automation and Integration: How They're Related

In Oracle Integration, you create automation that include integrations.

• Automation is the process of arranging for tasks or activities to be carried out with minimal human involvement. Automation is used to streamline tasks and workflows and typically includes a number of technologies and features, including integrations.

• An integration is a technology that moves data from one application to another.

 

Technologies and Features: Key Distinctions

Technologies and features are both parts of your automation solution:

• A technology is a tool that you use to automate business processes. Every automation solution contains at least one technology: an integration. Many automation solutions contain multiple technologies. See Explore the Technologies.

• A feature provides robust capabilities that complement a technology, automation solution, or Oracle Integration service instance. Most features are optional but invaluable. See Explore the Features.

 

Application Integration and Data Integration Platform: When to Use Each

Oracle Integration offers application integration as well as some features of a data integration platform. See Explore Options for Data Integration.