Larry Ellison: First Fusion apps to arrive early in 2008

He announced that the first Fusion applications would come out early in 2008, focusing on salesforce automation, with pre-built integration packs for Oracle’s E-Business Suite ERP. Instead of creating massive applications, such as a full CRM or HR suites, Oracle is starting with focused modules, based on Fusion Middleware, that integrate with existing applications. During a Q&A Ellison was asked specifically when a full HR suite would be delivered. He danced around with his answer, saying he needed more information about the specific application and that the date of sometime in 2008 is the date. “Fusion applications will come out an application at a time,” Ellison said. Earlier, during his presentation, Ellison said, “I can’t press a button and have them all be Fusion apps. It has to be a gradual, evolutionary process.” Later during the Q&A he said that ultimately Oracle will rewrite all of its applications and have a Fusion version for every functional area, he said. Indeed, the full Fusion suites will take years to surface. Ellison was asked what comes after Fusion. “We rewrite our applications every 10 or 15 years. We can’t deliver modern applications on technology that was around 15 years ago. I’m not… Read full this story

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