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Oracle E-Business Suite vs Oracle Fusion Middleware comparison

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
6.6
Oracle E-Business Suite enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and boosts productivity, providing ROI within two years and a competitive edge.
Sentiment score
6.2
Oracle Fusion Middleware offers significant ROI, with some organizations saving 20% by prioritizing essential security investments and assessments.
I have definitely seen ROI from Oracle E-Business Suite in terms of cost savings and time savings.
Head Of Information Technology at SAISOFT
Oracle Fusion Middleware is a good product that meets ROI expectations.
Assistant Manager Business Applications at NMC Healthcare
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
4.5
Oracle E-Business Suite support is reliable but varies; quality depends on analyst expertise and region, excelling in Europe and US.
Sentiment score
6.0
Oracle Fusion Middleware support is effective but needs process efficiency, faster response for non-critical issues, and improved communication.
Reporting bugs and getting feedback, as well as having engineers work on issues, was very transactional.
Executive Director, Decision Support at Community Health Network
I have communicated with the technical support of Oracle E-Business Suite through our local vendor who connects with us weekly to diagnose our ERP system and provide us with quick solutions for stability management.
Incharge Corporate Accounts & ERP System at General Pharmaceuticals Limited.
I have delivered technical support numerous times for clients, including those in the banking sector, focusing on Oracle Application Framework.
Technical Consultant at AAK
Oracle provides eight-level customer service and support.
Assistant Manager Business Applications at NMC Healthcare
Customer service for Oracle products, including Oracle Fusion Middleware, is rated at nine points out of ten, indicating it is quite satisfactory.
IT Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Oracle E-Business Suite is praised for scalability, customization, and integration, successfully supporting diverse industries and organizational growth.
Sentiment score
7.9
Oracle Fusion Middleware is highly scalable, efficient for large users, with potential complexities in virtual machine reliance and management.
I find Oracle to be much better than other ERPs like SAP or IFS, being easier and more comfortable for everyone.
Incharge Corporate Accounts & ERP System at General Pharmaceuticals Limited.
For scalability, I also rate Oracle E-Business Suite as a ten.
Technical Consultant at AAK
I would say it's fairly easy to scale.
Executive Director, Decision Support at Community Health Network
For on-premises deployment, scalability has to be managed manually.
IT Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
Oracle E-Business Suite is stable and reliable, achieving high ratings when supported by quality infrastructure and timely maintenance.
Sentiment score
7.8
Oracle Fusion Middleware is praised for its stability and improved performance, despite initial deployment challenges and past minor issues.
The system is very stable.
Executive Director, Decision Support at Community Health Network
I assess that Oracle E-Business Suite is stable and reliable, as our full server is in our control, making it totally secure for our organization because it is not cloud-based.
Incharge Corporate Accounts & ERP System at General Pharmaceuticals Limited.
Oracle E-Business Suite is stable and reliable, with a very low chance of data loss.
Technical Consultant at AAK
Overall, Oracle Fusion Middleware's stability is good.
Assistant Manager Business Applications at NMC Healthcare
 

Room For Improvement

Users seek a more flexible, user-friendly Oracle E-Business Suite with improved integration, reporting, support, and mobile compatibility.
Oracle Fusion Middleware needs UI, integration, and documentation improvements, enhanced support, and cost-effectiveness with containerization and customization flexibility.
I should be able to customize the screen or application without needing technical support.
Data Engineer at Systems Limited
We are moving to the cloud and are looking at the cloud version of it for the cost of ownership and a more modernized integrated platform.
Executive Director, Decision Support at Community Health Network
While Oracle has introduced the command center and ECC dashboard, the ECC still has very limited features and functionality.
Oracle Practice Lead GGC Countries at Jaffer Business Systems
Although Oracle provides support, I need the appropriate IT team to adopt these new features.
Assistant Manager Business Applications at NMC Healthcare
The guides often have errors, such as web scripting issues, and can be difficult to follow.
IT Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Setup Cost

Oracle E-Business Suite is costly for small businesses, with complex licensing, and users seek more affordable alternatives.
Oracle Fusion Middleware is costly, suited for large organizations; starting small and expanding recommended due to accumulating annual costs.
For small businesses or those generating low revenue, it is often expensive.
Technical Consultant at AAK
Oracle pricing is comparatively high to other vendors.
Data Engineer at Systems Limited
Each license costs a significant amount.
Head Of Information Technology at SAISOFT
Oracle Fusion Middleware is generally expensive, although I'm not directly involved with the licensing aspects.
IT Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Pricing varies from customer to customer, however, it is reasonable compared to other products in the market.
Assistant Manager Business Applications at NMC Healthcare
 

Valuable Features

Oracle E-Business Suite offers flexible, integrated solutions with advanced features, enhancing efficiency and decision-making across various industries.
Oracle Fusion Middleware offers scalable, flexible integration with advanced AI features, seamless connectivity, and compatibility within Oracle's ecosystem.
Oracle E-Business Suite provides standard APIs for integrating with custom applications.
Data Engineer at Systems Limited
As a core user of both Oracle and IFS ERP, I can visit all the modules at the same time. This helps me synchronize all the data across all modules, enabling me to show management how the organization works, how each module functions, and how people can get the information they need from the right sources.
Incharge Corporate Accounts & ERP System at General Pharmaceuticals Limited.
Oracle E-Business Suite is keeping up with the market and now introducing AI database capabilities.
Technical Consultant at AAK
Oracle recommends moving to Oracle Fusion as they are constantly releasing new AI, modern, web-based, and cloud-based features with updated UI.
Assistant Manager Business Applications at NMC Healthcare
Oracle Fusion Middleware's base installation is ready to use, allowing for quick integration of applications and installation of necessary resources.
IT Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Oracle E-Business Suite
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
157
Ranking in other categories
Field Service Management (1st), ERP (4th), Activity Based Costing Software (1st), Benefits Administration (5th), Enterprise Resource Planning for Manufacturing (1st), Product Configuration and Quoting (2nd)
Oracle Fusion Middleware
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
Application Server (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle Fusion Middleware aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Oracle E-Business Suite is designed for ERP and holds a mindshare of 4.2%, down 4.9% compared to last year.
Oracle Fusion Middleware, on the other hand, focuses on Application Server, holds 5.6% mindshare, up 5.5% since last year.
ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Oracle E-Business Suite4.2%
SAP ERP9.0%
SAP S/4HANA6.2%
Other80.6%
ERP
Application Server Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Oracle Fusion Middleware5.6%
Tomcat13.1%
Oracle WebLogic Server10.2%
Other71.1%
Application Server
 

Featured Reviews

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Technical Consultant at AAK
Smart reporting has transformed financial oversight and supports informed business decisions
I have been working on the technical side of Oracle E-Business Suite, where we provide data to our clients according to their needs, such as in forms and visual BI, in reports, and other formats. People use Oracle E-Business Suite to grow their business and to analyze real profit and losses they see after implementing this system. It is a smart solution that depends on the team implementing it and who provides the reports and all data or BI reports to key persons to show how the direction of their company is going. It also provides predictions for them. A steering committee can take many decisions from their organization's data displayed daily, monthly, or yearly. The system helps people boost their business by identifying existing loopholes and determining what more can be done to overcome problems or disasters. The advanced reporting tools in Oracle E-Business Suite are very smart. I only need to have the company's data and input it into the tools they have provided, including BI. They provide business solutions and reporting analytics, and there are many complex reports as well. The requirement varies by client; for instance, if they seek reports related to SCM or iProcurement, we provide solutions to the market in terms of reporting for their stock. The reports indicate if stock is short, over, or provide predictions. Oracle E-Business Suite is keeping up with the market and now introducing AI database capabilities. It offers a comprehensive solution for businesses, whether joint or small retailers, provided it is properly implemented and guided.
Sai Kri - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistant Manager Business Applications at NMC Healthcare
Migration to a modern interface enhances AI integration and cloud capabilities
Presently, Oracle recommends migrating to Oracle Fusion since it's a hot product now. e-Business Suite may soon be sunsetted and has an outdated UI, with few upgrades. In contrast, Oracle Fusion offers modern features, such as AI, cloud-based applications, and customization options like Redwood features. Oracle Fusion AI chatbots are embedded, benefiting projects.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
10%
Construction Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Performing Arts
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise35
Large Enterprise114
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise11
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle E-Business Suite?
The pricing for Oracle E-Business Suite is varying high, depending on the country. For small businesses or those generating low revenue, it is often expensive. However, for governments or multinati...
What needs improvement with Oracle E-Business Suite?
Oracle E-Business Suite has already provided many solutions and continues to do so for implementers and consultancy firms. They offer many benefits through easy steps, support forums, and communiti...
What is your primary use case for Oracle E-Business Suite?
I am working on an ERP solution that Oracle provides, which is Oracle E-Business Suite. Oracle E-Business Suite contains many modules that cover tax, finance, HR, projects, and many solutions they ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Fusion Middleware?
Oracle Fusion Middleware is generally expensive, although I'm not directly involved with the licensing aspects.
What needs improvement with Oracle Fusion Middleware?
There could be improvements in the installation and integration parts of Oracle Fusion Middleware. The guides often have errors, such as web scripting issues, and can be difficult to follow. With m...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Fusion Middleware?
I use Oracle Fusion Middleware ( /products/oracle-fusion-middleware-reviews ) primarily for installation, business intelligence installations, BPM ( /products/informatica-intelligent-data-managemen...
 

Also Known As

Oracle EBS, OEBS
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Sample Customers

Colab, Portobello, Saudi Telecom Company, DG Khan Cement, Dubai Holding
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