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Oracle on the BlackBerry Platform … It’s Real Today
Free your teams from their desks to interact more with customers and improve productivity and downtime using the BlackBerry® wireless application platform, Siebel Sales and On Demand for BlackBerry, and other Oracle applications for the BlackBerry solution.
Extend Oracle applications with the BlackBerry platform using the comprehensive selection of information and development resources described below.
NEW! Overview of Oracle on the BlackBerry platform
Get the all the information you require to start creating your own Oracle applications on BlackBerry smartphones in our new whitepaper. This document will provide you with a solid foundation on the BlackBerry development platform and show you how it can integrate with various Oracle technologies. Download the Extending Oracle Applications on BlackBerry white paper (PDF)Application Development Options
There are a variety of options for developing wireless applications that connect to your Oracle applications.
Siebel
Siebel Wireless
Siebel Wireless provides instant access to live Siebel Customer Relationship Management (CRM) data with BlackBerry smartphones through the BlackBerry® Browser. BlackBerry users can leverage Siebel Wireless to access CRM application functionality and data wherever there is cell network or Wi-Fi® coverage. It provides an easy-to-use user interface that is optimized for the mobile user experience. Learn more about Siebel Wireless
Siebel PDA Assistant
Siebel Sales Mobile Assistant is a simple, user-focused, collaborative, task-based productivity tool for the BlackBerry smartphone. Designed for mobile sales representatives, it gives you the ability to check on customers, find an address, get directions, modify appointments, note to-do’s and many other frequently completed tasks while away from your desk, while still keeping in touch with the office. Simple, intuitive, task-focused.
BlackBerry MDS Studio and Siebel Web Services
Use BlackBerry® MDS Studio, the powerful visual application design and assembly tool, to quickly create rich-client applications that interact with Siebel Web Services using a component drag and drop approach.
JD Edwards
JD Edwards EnterpriseOne is an integrated applications suite of comprehensive ERP software. Since all JD Edwards screens are browser-based, using JD Edwards design tools provides you with support for the various screens sizes found on BlackBerry smartphones. With the release of Tool 8.97, you now have access to native web services/SOAP interfaces.
PeopleSoft Enterprise Applications
Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise applications are designed to address the most complex business requirements. They provide comprehensive business and industry solutions, enabling organizations to significantly improve performance.
Customize your PeopleSoft Enterprise applications web interface for the BlackBerry Browser, or use PeopleSoft Tools, which include support for web services/SOAP, to create a rich client on your BlackBerry smartphone.
Oracle E-Business Suite
Oracle E-Business Suite is a comprehensive suite of integrated, global business applications. From Business Intelligence to HR, you can customize your user interface for the BlackBerry Browser. You can also use web services/SOAP to easily create a thick client interface to solve your mobile business needs.
BlackBerry Platform
BlackBerry Browser-based Solutions
Using the BlackBerry Browser, you can design websites that leverage the unique, secure, fast and efficient BlackBerry® Infrastructure. Use your existing Oracle application web development skills to extend web applications from the desktop to the BlackBerry smartphone and take advantage of the BlackBerry Browser's unique features:
- Offline Forms Queuing
- Web Feed Support (RSS)
- Bookmark Auto Sync
- Home Screen Bookmarks
- Push-based Alerts and Content Distribution
Get more information on the BlackBerry Browser's unique features:
- View the Content Developer Guide
- Download the Optimizing Content for the BlackBerry Browser PDF (PDF)
BlackBerry MDS Studio and Oracle Web Services
Use BlackBerry MDS Studio to quickly create rich-client applications that interact with Oracle Web Services using a component drag and drop approach.
Using the BlackBerry Java Development Environment to Connect to Oracle Applications
The BlackBerry® Java® Development Environment (BlackBerry JDE) is a fully integrated development environment and simulation tool that can be used to connect to Oracle applications.
BlackBerry Partner Solutions
BlackBerry Alliance partners offer a large number of third-party applications and services for the BlackBerry solution. Leverage everything from out-of-the-box solutions that integrate with Oracle Applications, middleware solutions and consulting services. Get a complete list of applications from BlackBerry Alliance Members or visit the websites of the featured partners below.