Recent Posts by Juergen Kress

Java SE 8 (JDK 8) introduced a fundamentally new way of programming in Java with the introduction of Lambda expressions. Lambda provides a simple way to pass functionality as an argument to another method, such as what action should be taken when someone clicks a button, or how to sort a set of names. Lambda expressions enable you to do this, to treat functionality as a method argument, or code as data. You may have heard about Lambda expressions, and are curious what impact it...

The challenge of integration is certainly not a new one for IT, but the cloud adds a new twist. In today's hybrid computing environments—which must incorporate public and private clouds, on-premises systems, mobile, and IoT — Cloud integration is a much more complex problem. Cloud Integration can be complicated by many factors, including standards and protocols, gateways and firewalls, multi-tenancy, and especially the need for security.Increasingly, companies are rethinking...

Introduction So, do you work with Oracle SOA Suite? that’s great because we also do, every single day since a long time ago. As Oracle professionals, we’ve seen the SOA stack grow, change, incorporating new products and technology with each version, from 10g to 12c. We’re Rolando Carrasco (Oracle ACE) and Arturo Viveros (Oracle ACE Associate), the SOA Myth Busters from Mexico, and as we go with this series we will put to the test a number of questions, myths and urban legends...

With data growing at unprecedented levels, application providers need a robust, scalable and high-performance infrastructure. Oracle Database Appliance is known as a simple, reliable, and complete package of software, server, storage, and networking for ISV applications that can save time and money by helping them streamline deployment, maintenance, and support of application workloads. Oracle WebLogic on ODA evolved Oracle Database Appliance to an ISV solution in a box,...

On March 4th, I presented – together with ADF and Mobile Application Framework expert Luc Bors – a live development demo session at the EMEA Oracle Fusion Middleware Partner Forum in Budapest, Hungary. Luc and I are in the middle of our preparations for this event. And I thought perhaps it would be nice to share some of the background for this session. It all started in the Fall as Jürgen Kress, responsible at Oracle for Fusion Middleware Partner Adoption EMEA, sent out a...

The Oracle Technology Network (OTN) is excited to invite you to the next Virtual Technology Summit, July 14th, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm PT. Learn first hand from Oracle ACEs, Java Champions, and Oracle product experts, as they share their insight and expertise on using Oracle technologies to meet today’s IT challenges. Learn through Hands on Labs and Technical Presentations / Demo’s. Middleware - It's All About Oracle WebLogic!:The Middleware track brings together three experts on...

A Tour of Oracle Stream Explorer This tutorial will give you a tour of the basic concepts, artifacts and features of Oracle Stream Explorer. Integrating Simulated Data as an Input Stream in Oracle Stream Explorer This tutorial will show you how to integrate a CSV file, add data context from a database table, and use this as an input stream in Oracle Stream Explorer. Integrating with HTTP Publish & Subscribe in Oracle Stream Explorer This tutorial will show you how to use a...

Oracle has introduced a new product; API Manager (you can find the official documentation here). API Manager is an important addition to the already impressive Oracle SOA stack. In this article I’ll explain what this new product does and how it helps in managing your API’s. I will focus on the features and benefits you can have of this product and also elaborate a little about my current experiences with it. API Manager What does API Manager do? API Manager is a product which...

Java apps are key to your business, but what if you could enjoy the flexibility of cloud using the same. Easy, rapid and agile deployment of any Java application. Experience full control and flexibility of your application in public cloud. Watch the video here. WebLogic Partner Community For regular information become a member in the WebLogic Partner Community please visit: http://www.oracle.com/partners/goto/wls-emea ( OPN account required). If you need support with your...