The Great Legacy Sunset: Saying Goodbye to the APIs You Love to Hate

Remember the glory days of the VCR? That satisfying “ka-chunk” as you slammed in your favorite tape. The art of the rewind. The frustration of tracking lines and tangled tape when you were in a hurry to watch the ending. For its time, it was magic—until DVDs, and later streaming, showed us there was a better way.

Hospitality technology has its own “VCR moments.” For years, SOAP-based APIs were our trusty (if clunky) communication workhorses. You learned their quirks, dealt with their lengthy WSDLs, and cursed them when integration time rolled around. They got the job done, but ask anyone today: would you go back to rewinding tapes if you could tap “play” and instantly get what you wanted?

It’s the end of an era—and the beginning of something far better.

 

A Toast to the Old Guard

Let’s give credit where it’s due. Our legacy interfaces have powered untold numbers of bookings, synchronized systems before dawn, and generally performed above and beyond the call of duty (most days). Like fiddling with an old TV antenna to finally get that perfect signal, you could always eventually make a SOAP call work—as long as you held your mouth just right and didn’t mind a bit of static.

But technology doesn’t wait, and neither does the world of hospitality.

 

Streaming Ahead: Welcome to the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP)

Imagine swapping your boxy old TV and rabbit ears for a crystal-clear digital stream—no more snow, more channels, more control, and everything on demand. That’s the leap we’re taking as we sunset these legacy integrations and fully embrace the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP).

OHIP is your all-access pass to the API future, powering OPERA Cloud and beyond. Think of it as the “Netflix of hospitality integrations”—modern, self-serve, and intuitive, designed for the speed and flexibility hospitality leaders need.

But that’s not all—the shift unlocks a world of innovation through the Oracle Cloud Marketplace . Here, our partners and customers can discover new, pre-integrated hospitality applications and services, all built to leverage the latest in REST API technology. The Marketplace makes it easier than ever to connect best-in-class solutions, whether you’re looking for enhanced guest engagement, advanced analytics, or next-generation operational tools.

 

Why OHIP – and the Marketplace?

  • All Your APIs in One Place: OHIP puts a comprehensive suite of REST-based APIs at your fingertips, centralizing integration for OPERA Cloud and letting you innovate with fewer roadblocks.
  • Discover and Connect Effortlessly: With Oracle Cloud Marketplace, you can explore a curated ecosystem of trusted technology partners – ready for quick deployment and seamless interoperability.
  • Developer-First, Self-Service: Forget clunky onboarding. Browse, test, and deploy integrations at your own pace, with clear documentation and swift support.
  • Real-Time, Real Results: Guests expect instant. OHIP-enabled solutions make it possible—from reservations to check-outs, everything is lightning-fast and secure.
  • Future-Proof Flexibility: As hospitality needs evolve, OHIP and the Marketplace ensure you’re always ready for what’s next: new features, scalable integrations, and rapid adoption of innovation.

 

The Adventure Ahead

Change can invite nostalgia—and a bit of apprehension. (Admit it, you still have that one VCR in the closet, “just in case.”) No judgement here, I’ve been lugging around tapes of “The Princess Bride” and “Star Wars” through every residential move for close to 40 years. But with every leap, we unlock new sources of value and potential.

This is just the first step. With OHIP, you’ll experience new capabilities, streamlined onboarding, and seamless connectivity. Our teams are ready to help, with expert resources to make your move painless. The sunset of legacy systems isn’t just the end—it’s your ticket to a smarter, more empowered ecosystem.

Lights, camera, action—the show’s just getting started. Welcome aboard to the future with OHIP and a universe of possibilities in the Oracle Cloud Marketplace.