Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Customization & Extensions using APEX
Maximize Your Oracle EBS with Modern Extensions
Many enterprises rely on Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) as their operational backbone, especially with Oracle
extending
Premier Support for EBS 12.2 through at least 2036. However, the digital world demands modern web
interfaces,
interactive dashboards, and mobile access, where traditional EBS forms can fall short.
Why Modernize to Oracle APEX?
Using APEX as an extension tool offers the best of both worlds robust EBS data power and a
flexible modern app platform.
Oracle APEX runs within the Oracle Database and interfaces directly with EBS schemas, operating
independently of EBS
application code.
APEX extensions remain intact during EBS patches/upgrades if supported integration methods are used. Oracle has even provided enhancements to embed APEX apps within EBS 12.2's framework,
allowing shared session info and launch from EBS menus.
Common use cases for APEX extensions to EBS include
Custom Data Entry Screens
We thoroughly scan your existing Forms and Reports modules, identifying forms, reports, PL/SQL
units,
and dependencies.
Interactive Reports & Dashboards
Our Oracle APEX specialists redesign and rebuild your application in APEX, improving UI/UX,
streamlining
workflows,
and eliminating old pain points.
Mobile Applications
We migrate existing data to the new APEX application's schema, ensuring full data integrity and
validation.
Portals and Self- Service
We deploy the new APEX application either on-premise or on Oracle Cloud, often recommending OCI or
Autonomous Database for scalability and easier maintenance.
Abacasys EBS-APEX Services
Abacasys brings extensive Oracle knowledge to harmonize your EBS and APEX environments112. Our
services
include:
EBS-APEX Integration Architecture
We design optimal extension architecture—APEX on the same or separate DB as EBS—configure SSO,
set up ORDS, and enforce
EBS security context. Our approach follows Oracle best practices for full support.
Performance and Scalability
We optimize APEX extensions for large EBS databases through SQL tuning, efficient API use, and
data volume planning.
APEX scales for enterprise use and, running in-database, often delivers faster reports than
external tools.
Custom Extension Development
Our Oracle-certified EBS experts and APEX developers build custom functionality where EBS falls
short. We use EBS public
APIs to ensure safe data updates, develop quickly with APEX low-code tools, and rigorously test
for full compatibility
with EBS processes.
Maintenance and Support
Abacasys provides continuous support for your APEX extensions alongside EBS. We assist with EBS
patch/update reviews and
testing for compatibility. We act as your long-term partners for maximizing EBS without costly
overhauls.
Why Abacasys for EBS Extensions?
Domain Expertise: Abacasys's team includes Oracle EBS veterans and APEX lowcode experts. This crucial
combination means
we understand EBS tables, workflows, and APIs, ensuring robust and maintainable system extensions. We
avoid bypassing
EBS logic or creating data inconsistency, ensuring sound extensions.
Rapid Results, Low Risk: Using APEX, we deliver EBS extensions much faster than traditional Oracle tools
or Java. This
means quick wins and lower cost. Low-code APEX makes changes easier, allowing adaptation as needs
evolve. We mitigate
risk using Oracle-supported integration methods and thorough testing with actual EBS data.
Real-world Success: Abacasys has helped clients enrich EBS via APEX. For example, we built an APEX
application for a
public sector client for online permit submissions that fed directly into EBS, reducing manual entry.
For a retail
company, we delivered APEX interactive reports for ad-hoc inventory queries, providing answers in
seconds.
By choosing Abacasys, your Oracle EBS investment continues to yield returns in today's digital age. We
help you avoid
costly full migrations by bridging the gap with APEX, providing modern capabilities while retaining EBS
stability. When
eventually moving to Oracle Fusion, improvements made through these extensions ease the future
transition.
Want to see Oracle APEX in action with EBS?
Contact us for a demo or to discuss your specific needs. We offer a free workshop/assessment to identify
high
impact
areas for APEX extensions. Unlock EBS's full potential let Abacasys show you how.