In April 2026, Oracle Integration released version 3 26.04, introducing numerous new and updated features, including new service metrics, integration recipes, and enhanced agentic AI functionalities. Key updates include support for various models and improved adapters for seamless connectivity. This release marks Oracle's second of the year in its quarterly cycle.
Oracle PL/SQL: LOOPs Explained
This post explains the various types of loops in Oracle PL/SQL, including Basic, While, For, and Cursor For loops. Each type is described with syntax and examples. Understanding the correct use of these loops enhances code efficiency and maintainability, providing developers with essential tools for executing repeated operations.
NEW FEATURES in Oracle Integration 3! (26.01)
In January 2026, Oracle Integration 3 v26.1 was released, introducing numerous new features. Key additions include enhanced disaster recovery, new integration capabilities with AI, and upgraded agents. The release also features new and updated connectivity adapters to improve functionality and support advanced use cases.
NEW FEATURES in Oracle Integration 3! (25.10)
In October 2025, Oracle Integration 3 v25.10 introduced new features, including enhanced disaster recovery, AI-driven project creation, and improved adapters. This release marks Oracle's 1st ever quarterly release for Oracle integration . Key enhancements involve expanded regional availability, better monitoring, and streamlined integrations, contributing to a more robust user experience.
Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) Fundamentals: Service Roles
The blog post is part of my Oracle Integration Cloud fundamentals series. It focuses on OIC Service Roles, detailing the predefined roles available for users, each with distinct permissions affecting their access to features and functions crucial for effective integration management.
Oracle Integration – Moving to a quarterly release cycle!
Oracle Integration will shift to a quarterly release cycle starting January 2026, skipping the 25.08 release to include its features in the 25.10 release. This predictable schedule aims to improve demand planning, reduce risks, enhance governance, and align with enterprise cycles, ultimately reflecting the maturation of Oracle's cloud integration services.
Oracle Integration Cloud has native RPA – WHAT?!
Oracle Integration 3 now includes native RPA - marking a full-circle moment in my journey from UKOUG TECH18 to today. This post explores why RPA still matters, when to use it, and how Oracle’s evolving tools fit into modern integration strategies. Sentimental, practical, and forward-looking - RPA is back (selectively)!
NEW FEATURES in Oracle Integration 3! (25.06)
In June 2025, Oracle Integration 3 v25.06 was released, introducing numerous new features including enhanced disaster recovery, and various integration recipes. The update also incorporates an array of AI capabilities along with new and improved out of the box adapters
Starting as I mean to go on…
The past 2 years have been particularly busy in my professional life. I've not found as many opportunities to blog as I might otherwise had liked and this year, I'm going to look to change that. (If you're unfamiliar with the Oracle ACE program, the year begins on the 1st June (which clearly will feel … Continue reading Starting as I mean to go on…
Oracle Integration Cloud: Using the AI Document Understanding Action
The post discusses the new native action, AI Document Understanding, in Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) version 25.04, allowing users to extract data from invoices and other documents for integration workflows. It outlines prerequisites, steps for using OCI Document Understanding, uploading files, creating an integration, and testing the functionality.
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