3 top reasons to use Oracle APEX as a low-code solution for industrial applications

In today's competitive industrial landscape, companies need technology solutions that deliver results quickly without overburdening IT resources. Oracle Application Express (APEX) has established itself as an outstanding low-code platform that enables industrial organisations to develop powerful enterprise applications in a fraction of the time required by traditional development methods.

How APEX simplifies complex industrial workflows

Industrial processes are notoriously complex, with interconnected workflows spanning multiple departments and systems. Oracle APEX excels in this environment with:

1. Intuitive visual development

APEX enables business users and developers to collaborate effectively through a visual interface that simplifies application creation. Instead of writing thousands of lines of code, your team can design workflows visually, dramatically reducing development time while ensuring applications meet exact business requirements.

One of our manufacturing customers was able to reduce application development time by 65% after switching to APEX, quickly digitising quality control processes that previously relied on paper-based systems.

2 Seamless database integration

Industrial applications often require robust data processing capabilities. APEX's native integration with the Oracle database provides enterprise-level security, performance and reliability without complex configuration. This means your critical operational data remains protected while being accessible to authorised users through intuitive interfaces.

3. Rapid implementation and iteration

In industrial environments, requirements often evolve as processes change. APEX enables teams to quickly implement initial solutions and make adjustments as new requirements arise. This agility is particularly valuable in manufacturing environments where continuous improvement is essential to maintaining competitive advantage.

Why Oracle APEX stands out compared to other low-code platforms

The market for low-code platforms has expanded significantly, yet APEX retains distinct advantages for industrial applications:

Cost efficiency

While many low-code platforms charge per user or per application, APEX is included in the Oracle database at no additional cost. This pricing model makes it particularly attractive for industrial organisations that want to deploy applications across multiple departments without increasing software costs.

Scalability without compromise

Unlike many low-code tools that reach their limits in enterprise-wide deployments, APEX applications can serve thousands of concurrent users without sacrificing performance. This scalability is critical for industrial operations where downtime has a direct impact on production capacity and revenue.

Unrivalled security infrastructure

Industrial applications often process sensitive operational data. APEX inherits Oracle's robust security architecture and provides advanced features such as row-level security, granular access control and comprehensive audit capabilities - essential protections for critical industrial systems.

Examples of industrial applications built with Oracle APEX:

- Oracle's own Covid outbreak monitoring application - built in days - First Principles: Building an app to pandemic scale First Principles: Building an app to pandemic scale

- Several large companies in manufacturing use APEX for key applications such as CRM and production management.

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Conclusion

Oracle APEX offers industrial organisations a unique combination of rapid development capabilities, enterprise-wide performance and cost efficiency that other low-code platforms cannot provide. By enabling both technical and business teams to collaboratively develop applications that address specific operational challenges, APEX helps organisations achieve their digital transformation goals faster and with measurable ROI.

As industrial processes continue to grow in complexity and scale, those organisations that can quickly adapt their technology solutions to changing requirements will be at an advantage. Oracle APEX provides just that capability - allowing your team to focus less on coding and more on creating business value.

At Datasense Consulting, we're all about this. We are happy to help you modernise your legacy applications with Oracle APEX - contact us!