Oracle AIA update

The AIA framework should be available for general use in the next couple of weeks. In the interim the Communication pack is the most recent preview of an implemented PIP based on the AIA framework. Some of the existing PIP's such as the Siebel to Order Management PIP is mostly BPEL based and does not really leverage the AIA framework.

Install Oracle with your nose

To counter claims by IBM that Oracle database is hard to install and takes over 50 hours, this inspired individual installed the Oracle database in 2 hours, using only his NOSE.

I would recommend seeing only the first and last minute of the video.

PeopleSoft CRM integration with Customer Hub

Interesting announcement by Oracle about a BPEL based integration between PeopleSoft CRM 9.0 and Customer Data Hub. This makes PeopleSoft an attractive option for existing PeopleSoft customers who are considering CRM options. How this will play out w.r.t to Siebel CRM is to be seen. The article can be viewed here.

It would not be surprising if an AIA based integration between Siebel and PeopleSoft were to be announced soon.