Starlink to Provide Reliable High-Speed Connectivity to the Oracle Enterprise Communications Platform
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Oracle has partnered with Starlink to enhance its Enterprise Communications Platform (ECP) with high-speed satellite connectivity. The integration enables Oracle ECP customers to access real-time video and audio streaming capabilities in remote locations across more than 100 countries and territories.
Built on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, ECP unifies fixed, mobile, and Starlink networks to manage cloud application delivery securely. The platform's edge component, Oracle Cloud Connector, can remotely host and manage applications with redundant backhaul connectivity to maximize uptime.
The collaboration aims to support various industries including healthcare, construction, utilities, hospitality, and public sector. Key applications include enabling hospital systems to access clinical applications in remote areas and helping public safety agencies maintain connectivity for first responders in areas with mobile coverage.
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- Expansion of service coverage to 100+ countries and territories
- Enhanced connectivity capabilities for remote locations
- Increased service reliability through redundant backhaul connectivity
- Potential market expansion in healthcare, utilities, and public sector
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The strategic partnership between Oracle and Starlink marks a pivotal advancement in enterprise cloud connectivity, introducing a game-changing solution for organizations operating in remote or underserved locations. This integration significantly enhances Oracle's competitive position against major cloud providers like AWS and Microsoft Azure, who currently lack similar comprehensive satellite connectivity solutions.
The partnership's value proposition extends beyond mere connectivity. By integrating Starlink's network with Oracle ECP, the company addresses several critical market needs:
- Enables real-time data processing and IoT applications in remote locations, opening new revenue streams in industries like mining, oil & gas and agriculture
- Provides redundant connectivity options for mission-critical applications, enhancing Oracle's appeal to enterprise customers with strict uptime requirements
- Expands Oracle's addressable market to include previously unreachable customers in over 100 countries and territories
- Strengthens Oracle's position in key verticals like healthcare and public safety, where reliable connectivity is essential for operations
The technical architecture, combining Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's edge computing capabilities with Starlink's low-latency satellite network, creates a robust platform for real-time applications. This positions Oracle to capture market share in emerging areas like remote healthcare delivery, disaster response and distributed IoT networks.
The timing of this partnership is particularly strategic, as industries increasingly demand reliable cloud connectivity for digital transformation initiatives. While the immediate revenue impact may be modest, the long-term strategic value lies in positioning Oracle as an innovative solution provider for enterprise customers with complex connectivity requirements.
"Starlink provides reliable high-speed connectivity for those in areas where it has been historically difficult due to lack of infrastructure or natural obstacles," said Jason Fritch, SpaceX's Vice President of Starlink Enterprise Sales. "Providing fast and secure broadband to all corners of the world will help Oracle expand the reach of cloud technology and real-time information for its customers in invaluable ways."
Oracle ECP unifies fixed, mobile, and the Starlink networks to securely manage and ensure cloud application delivery in remote or previously poorly connected areas. With the integration of Starlink's network on Oracle ECP, Oracle industry applications customers can leverage satellite connectivity in a rapidly growing list of more than 100 countries and territories.
Real-time connectivity around the world
Built on the high performance and security of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Oracle ECP delivers real-time information for connected devices, IoT endpoints, and mobile applications. It also secures and monitors the equipment against misuse or failures. With its edge component, Oracle Cloud Connector, Oracle ECP can remotely host and manage video and audio applications to address a variety of industry use cases. Its redundant backhaul connectivity enables Oracle industry applications customers to maximize application uptime—even during an outage on the primary connection.
Real-time connectivity is essential in supporting some of the biggest challenges in industries such as healthcare, construction and engineering, utilities, hospitality, and the public sector. For example, hospital systems could use Starlink and Oracle ECP to gain reliable access to Oracle's clinical applications in metro hospitals through to suburban and rural clinics in desert or mountainous areas. Similarly, public safety agencies can leverage capabilities that help keep first responders connected and safe, even in areas with limited or no mobile coverage.
"By adding Starlink's proven performance and expansive network to our established network relationships, we're powering ubiquitous IoT connectivity, safeguarding mission-critical operations, and protecting data integrity during emergencies," said Andrew Morawski, executive vice president and general manager, Oracle Communications. "Together, we're creating the intelligent communications foundation that will accelerate business transformation across industries around the world."
To learn more about Oracle ECP at Mobile World Congress, visit Oracle at Hall 2, Stand 2I30, and Starlink at Hall 3, Stand OA3B.20. You can also learn about Oracle ECP here and the broader Oracle Communications portfolio by visiting: https://www.oracle.com/communications or LinkedIn. Click here to find out more about Starlink for Businesses.
About Starlink by SpaceX
Starlink delivers high-speed, low-latency internet to users all over the world. As the world's first and largest satellite constellation using a low Earth orbit, Starlink delivers broadband internet capable of supporting streaming, online gaming, video calls and more. Starlink is engineered and operated by SpaceX. As the world's leading provider of launch services, SpaceX is leveraging its deep experience with both spacecraft and on-orbit operations to deploy the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Learn more at www.starlink.com Follow Starlink on X https://x.com/Starlink
About Oracle Communications
Oracle Communications provides integrated communications and cloud solutions for Service Providers and Enterprises to accelerate their digital transformation journey in a communications-driven world from network evolution to digital business to customer experience. www.oracle.com/communications
About Oracle
Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at oracle.com.
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