For many years, Oracle SOA Suite and Oracle Service Bus have been the backbone of application integration for many businesses. Now we are seeing a clear shift: more and more companies are moving towards cloud-based platforms such as Oracle Integration Cloud or adopting services in Microsoft Azure.
But this journey rarely happens overnight. During a transition period, both the established, mature platform and the new, forward-looking solution must work side by side. As a partner with extensive experience of both Oracle and Microsoft technology, Cegal helps customers through this phase - focusing on security, stability and compliance until the new platform is fully in place.
For customers currently running SOA Suite 12.2.1.4, upgrading to 14.1.2 is a critical step to keep the integration platform secure and future-proof:
After this, there will be no security updates, bug fixes or technical support from Oracle.
14.1.2 is the latest fully supported release, launching in December 2024, with support for Java SE 17 and 21, Jakarta EE 8 and the latest Oracle JDBC drivers.
Modern functionality and performance
Future-proofing and compatibility
Adapted to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and provides seamless interaction with Oracle Integration Cloud and other cloud services.
The risks of staying on 12.2.1.4
Upgrading to a new version of SOA Suite isn't just about installing software - it requires experience, structure and the right tools. We stand out in several areas:
1. Documented experience
We've delivered demanding upgrades from older versions such as 12.1.3 and 12.2.x to the latest versions - both through in-place and migration-based approaches. Our experience provides peace of mind that integrations, performance and security are handled correctly.
2. IntegrationLister - full control of integrations
Our IntegrationLister tool provides a detailed overview of all integrations in your current SOA environment. This enables precise planning, identifies dependencies and reduces manual effort - which in turn lowers risk and costs.
3. Automated operations with WDT and IaC
We have strong expertise in Oracle WebLogic Deploy Tooling (WDT) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC ) with tools such as Terraform and Ansible. This provides an automated and scalable approach to both provisioning and operations - both on-prem and in the cloud.
An example is our work with Apotek1 and the Elhub project, where we automated the deployment of SOA environments in OCI.
4. Interdisciplinary team and reusable modules
Cegal provides specialists in architecture, security, networks and databases. We have developed a toolbox of reusable automations and components, resulting in faster deliveries, lower risk and a robust solution that can be operated and managed over time.
Upgrading to Oracle SOA Suite 14.1.2 is an important step to ensure your business is well prepared for the transition to cloud-based integration platforms.
We combine tools, expertise and experience to make this journey safe, efficient and future-proof.