Blockchain technology is reshaping industries by enabling real-time, tamper-proof, secure, and transparent, transactions through distributed ledger without the need for intermediaries.
We’re excited to share some news in the world of enterprise blockchain solutions with the introduction of Oracle Blockchain Platform Enterprise Edition (OBP EE) support for various popular Kubernetes distributions, and it’s set to transform how organizations leverage and deploy blockchain technology.
A New Era of Enterprise Blockchain
OBP EE is a customer-managed, permissioned blockchain solution that’s been architected for enterprise-grade deployments. Whether you’re operating in commerical, government, financial services, or any industry that demands secure and scalable blockchain solutions with data privacy and sovereignty needs, OBP EE can quickly empower your organization to build trusted networks and drive innovation with few simple clicks.
Unparalleled Deployment Flexibility
One of the standout features of OBP EE is its deployment flexibility. The platform supports leading Kubernetes distributions, including Red Hat OpenShift, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Minikube, and OCI Container Engine for Kubernetes (OKE) via OCI Cloud Marketplace. This means you can seamlessly integrate OBP EE into multicloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments, giving you full control over your blockchain infrastructure.
Enterprise-Grade Performance
Built on Hyperledger Fabric 2.5 LTS, an open-source project from the Linux Foundataion, OBP EE is enhanced with Oracle’s enterprise capabilities for resiliency, security, scalability, and auditability. It offers dynamic scaling and high availability, ensuring it can meet the demands of variety of most mission-critical applications across industries.
Government and Public Sector Focus
OBP EE has been tailored to meet enhance security needs of sovereign cloud requirements, with integration into on-premises Hardware Security Modules (HSMs). For government agencies, procurement has been simplified through streamlined acquisition via OCI Marketplace with both license included and bring-your-own- license consumption-based pricing.
Enhanced Interoperability
In today’s interconnected world, interoperability is key. OBP EE enables hybrid blockchain networks by connecting with Oracle Blockchain Platform Cloud Service nodes, third-party Hyperledger Fabric nodes, and Ethereum/EVM networks. It also facilitates cross-chain asset portability and enterprise system integration through built-in APIs and event gateways.
Key Benefits for Enterprises
- Infrastructure Control: With OBP EE, you can deploy on existing or new Kubernetes clusters, enjoying fine-grained management of configurations and customizable topologies. Read our technical blog on deployment architecture.
- Rapid Time to Market: The platform is available as a set of pre-built container images that are fully pre-assembled with Blockchain Platform Manager, Operations Console, REST API Gateway and APIs for easy node management and blockchain network governance.
- Low-Code Development: The platform includes the Blockchain App Builder, a low-code tool designed for rapid application development, accelerating smart contract development, testing and deployment.
- Security and Compliance: OBP EE offers tamper-proof ledgers, advanced cryptography, and compliance-ready features tailored for industries like government and financial services.
- Scalable Licensing Models: Whether you’re deploying on-premises, through OCI Marketplace, or on third-party clouds, OBP EE offers flexible licensing options to suit your needs.
Transforming Business with Blockchain
It’s not just about technology; it’s about transforming how businesses operate and interact. Since 2018, Oracle Blockchain Platform has been at the forefront of transforming customer businesses. If you’re curious about the impact it’s had, take a look at our comprehensive E-Book detailing these transformations.
The future of blockchain in enterprise is here, and Oracle Blockchain Platform give you the choice of building and managing blockchain network with you in complete control with Oracle Blockchain Platform Enterprise Edition (OBP EE) or let Oracle CloudOps manage and update underlying infrastucture including patching, upgarding, monitoring, troubleshooting networks in a fully managed Oracle Blockchain Platform Cloud Service.
Whethere you’re just starting your blockchain journey or looking to expand your exisiting capabiltes, Oracle Blockchain Platform provides the tools and components to support your goals. Are you ready to be part of this transformation? If so, you can sign up and create an enterprise blockchain network on Oracle Cloud today or download Kubernetes based distribution here.