AT&T Powers IoT Connectivity for the Oracle Enterprise Communications Platform
Rhea-AI Summary
Oracle has announced the integration of AT&T IoT connectivity and network APIs into its Enterprise Communications Platform (ECP). This collaboration enables Oracle's industry cloud application customers to manage IoT devices on the AT&T network within a single platform. The integration, available across OCI regions in the U.S., offers:
1. IoT edge application management
2. High-performing, reliable connectivity
3. Real-time data intelligence
Notably, FirstNet®, Built with AT&T, and ECP are providing the foundation for Oracle's Public Safety suite, delivering secure communications for critical components like dispatch command centers and near real-time camera feeds for first responders.
Positive
- Integration of AT&T IoT connectivity and network APIs into Oracle's ECP
- Simplified management of IoT devices on AT&T network for Oracle's customers
- Collaboration with FirstNet for Oracle's Public Safety suite
- Expansion of Oracle's industry-specific cloud applications
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- None.
Insights
This partnership between AT&T and Oracle marks a significant advancement in IoT connectivity and cloud-based communications. The integration of AT&T's IoT connectivity and network APIs into Oracle's Enterprise Communications Platform (ECP) creates a unified ecosystem for managing IoT devices and real-time communications.
The key innovation here is the simplification of complex integrations and network contracts for customers. This "all-in-one" approach could potentially reduce operational costs and accelerate deployment of IoT solutions across various industries. The inclusion of FirstNet for public safety applications adds another layer of critical infrastructure support.
However, it's important to note that while this partnership offers significant benefits, it also creates a vendor lock-in scenario. Customers adopting this solution will be deeply integrated into both Oracle's and AT&T's ecosystems, which could limit flexibility in the future.
This collaboration between Oracle and AT&T has the potential to reshape the IoT and cloud communications market. By offering a unified platform that integrates connectivity, cloud infrastructure and industry-specific applications, they're positioning themselves as a one-stop solution for enterprise IoT needs.
The market impact could be substantial, particularly in sectors like public safety, healthcare and utilities. The ability to rapidly deploy and manage IoT solutions without complex integrations could accelerate adoption rates and potentially increase Oracle's market share in the cloud and IoT space.
However, competitors like AWS, Microsoft and Google will likely respond with similar integrated offerings. The success of this initiative will depend on Oracle's ability to demonstrate clear ROI and performance advantages over existing solutions.
This strategic partnership could have positive financial implications for both Oracle and AT&T. For Oracle, it enhances the value proposition of its cloud offerings, potentially driving increased adoption of its industry cloud applications and OCI. This could lead to higher recurring revenue and improved customer retention.
AT&T stands to benefit from expanded IoT connectivity services and increased utilization of its network APIs. The integration into Oracle's platform could drive significant growth in connected devices on AT&T's network, translating to increased data consumption and revenue.
Investors should monitor key metrics such as new customer acquisitions, IoT device growth on AT&T's network and revenue per customer for Oracle's industry cloud applications. While the partnership shows promise, its financial impact may take several quarters to materialize fully.
Critical IoT connectivity supports Oracle industry applications, enabling reliable, secure communications
FirstNet®, Built with AT&T and ECP provide the connectivity foundation for Oracle's Public Safety Suite
Supported by AT&T, ECP is delivering IoT connectivity and near real-time communications to Oracle's suite of industry cloud applications. With integrated capabilities such as IoT edge application management, this all-in-one offering removes the customer burden of managing complex integrations and network contracts. Built on the high performance and security of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), the unified communication and edge architecture gives businesses the connectivity and real-time data intelligence they need to power critical new services and experiences. The integration with AT&T IoT connectivity and network API's is available across OCI regions in the
ECP supported by AT&T, is providing a foundation for new industry applications – from consumer to industrial business – delivering high-performing, reliable connectivity enabling innovation and new services, such as a turnkey, communications-enabled restaurant operation, automated utility grid management, or enriched telehealth capabilities.
For example, FirstNet®, Built with AT&T—America's Public Safety Network—and ECP are providing the foundation for Oracle's Public Safety suite, helping to deliver secure communications enabling critical components such as dispatch command centers and near real-time camera feeds for first responders actively engaging in incidents.
"Our mission has always been to help improve the way the world communicates, and with ECP supported by AT&T and FirstNet, we're taking a massive step toward that vision," said Andrew Morawski, executive vice president and general manager, Oracle Communications. "Together, we can help organizations across industries benefit from the full potential of 5G, by building a new generation of vertical applications offering endless opportunities to innovate."
"AT&T is committed to empowering our ecosystem partners to build solutions that integrate AT&T programmable connectivity, whether using our IoT API's or our emerging network API's." said Sarita Rao, senior vice president, AT&T Partner Solutions. "By teaming with Oracle to incorporate IoT connectivity and programmable API's into Oracle industry applications, we are providing businesses and organizations a tighter level of integration between the network and application, driving performance and reliability gains while also eliminating integration requirements and separate contracting events. It's co-creation at its best."
Learn more about ECP here and the broader Oracle Communications portfolio by visiting: https://www.oracle.com/communications or LinkedIn.
FirstNet and the FirstNet logo are registered trademarks and service marks of the First Responder Network Authority. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
Learn more about AT&T and FirstNet's support of Oracle Enterprise Communications Platform in the session Positioning Service Providers to Embrace the Enterprise Opportunity at Oracle CloudWorld, September 9-12, 2024.
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