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APEX AI Factory

Transform a Forms, Access, or Excel application into an AI-powered APEX web application that’s secure on OCI and ready for production in 6 weeks.

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Your Situation Today

Modernize without undertaking a disproportionately large project

Over time, even essential applications can become difficult to maintain, secure, and update. Teams then compensate for these limitations by resorting to manual processes, parallel files, or email exchanges—at the risk of compromising processes and data reliability.

Do any of these situations sound familiar to you?

  • 01 – Applications that are difficult to upgrade
    , Forms, shared Access and Excel files, and aging custom applications.
  • 02 – Dependence on a Few People
    Only one or two people still have control over the current situation.
  • 03 – Business processes with limited support
    Some activities are still managed manually or via email.
  • 04 – Disproportionate ERP Project
    The cost and timeline of an ERP project are not aligned with the business needs.
  • 05 – Insufficient security and auditability
    Office tools do not meet the expected requirements.

These situations don’t always require a large-scale project. A clearly defined, priority business scope can be modernized quickly with APEX AI Factory.

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Is APEX AI Factory right for your project?

APEX AI Factory is designed for projects in which a priority application or business process has already been identified. The scope must be sufficiently well-defined to allow for rapid implementation, with the involvement of a business product owner and users who are available to participate in short workshops.

The solution can be built on an existing Oracle database, whether hosted on-premises or on OCI. The data can also be hosted on the Oracle Autonomous AI Database.

The goal is to establish, right from the start, the conditions necessary to prototype, test, and roll out the application within 6 weeks.

The Scope

From an idea to a ready-to-use app

Business Context

Functional scope definition with users and an AI-generated functional prototype by the end of Week 1

APEX Application

An APEX application covering a business process, up to 10 pages or screens

Data included

An existing Oracle data source or an Excel or Access file

Built-in Security

SSO Authentication with Microsoft Entra ID or OCI IAM and Role Management

OCI Environments

Two environments on the Oracle Autonomous AI Database—acceptance testing and production—with an application versioned in Git

Supported Go-Live

Assisted implementation, go-live, half-day training for key users, and two weeks of post-launch support

Deliverable Submitted

  • Scope document and approved prototype
  • APEX application in production on OCI, versioned definition in APEXlang or Git export
  • Documented Data Model
  • User Guide and Training Materials
  • Operating Manual

Supplements

  • TMA APEX (annual subscription, service commitments)
  • OCI Landing Zone
  • OIC Integrations with ERP or HRIS Systems (“Fusion and Third-Party Applications Integration” package)
  • Oracle Fusion or E-Business Suite extension (the “Extend Oracle Apps” package)
  • Phase 2: Additional Processes, OAC Reporting
  • AI features in the app: natural language search (Select AI), chatbot, document summarization
  • RGAA Accessibility Audit

These needs may be addressed through a scoping process or an additional service.

A well-managed schedule

From workshop to go-live in 6 weeks

The go-live is followed by two weeks of post-launch support. The schedule is based on the product owner being available for two half-days per week and on access to the source data starting in Week 1.

Week 1
Launch and Scope Definition
  • Kickoff Meeting
  • 2 to 3 user workshops
  • Generating an Interactive Mockup Using AI
  • Review and approval with the Product Owner
Week 1
Implementation of the technical foundation
  • Populating the Autonomous AI Database
  • Implementation of SSO
  • Creating Test and Production Environments
  • Setting Up the Git Repository
Weeks 2 through 4
Development
  • Short iterations on the prototype
  • Refinement of Management Rules
  • Test Generation and Execution
  • Weekly Demonstrations
Weeks 5–6
Recipe and Validation
  • Assisted billing
  • Corrections and Adjustments
  • Data Import and Validation
Week 6
Go-Live
  • Application Deployment
  • Training for Key Users
Weeks 7–8
Hypercare and Transition to TMA
  • Tracking Initial Usage
  • Minor adjustments
  • User Support
  • Entry into TMA

AI in APEX

AI is gaining momentum; our experts confirm this

In the SQORUS delivery

From concept to code: assisted and controlled production

  • AI-generated mockups based on user workshops.
  • Prototypes created using the APEX AI Application Generator or other AI services.
  • Automated generation of PL/SQL code, business rules, and queries.
  • Creating test suites and documentation, and assisting with code reviews.

Each generated element is reviewed and approved by a senior developer before integration.

Dans la solution

Simpler interactions with data and documents

  • Querying data using natural language with APEX Assistant and Select AI.
  • Natural language search directly within the business application.
  • A chatbot tailored to the process supported by the application.
  • Summarizing or classifying documents using OCI Generative AI.

These AI features are offered as options depending on the intended use of the application.

OCI Services and Oracle Products Deployed

The Oracle Ecosystem at the Heart of APEX AI Factory

The platform provides the Oracle services needed for development, hosting, security, backups, and AI capabilities.

Oracle APEX 26.1 APEX AI Application Generator APEXlang Oracle Autonomous AI Database – Transaction Processing Select AI OCI Generative AI OCI IAM – Identity Domains OCI Object Storage – Backups OCI Vault Oracle REST Data Services

The SQORUS Choice

Business and Oracle Experts

Dual Expertise

Workshops led by consultants who understand HR, Finance, and EPM processes.

Continuity After the Build

Ability to handle the TMA with a team based in France and offshore.

UX and Accessibility

An integrated approach starting with the scoping phase.

Industrialized AI Method

Interactive prototype, code, and definitions reviewed by a senior developer, versioned, and tested.

Single Point of Contact

Support covering APEX, OCI, integration, and data.

APEX References

APEX applications in production at major clients.

SQORUS expertise

A full team to ensure a smooth production rollout

Aurélien DINH, IT Business Unit Director at SQORUS, leads the APEX AI Factory offering and coordinates the expertise brought to bear on the project.

This organizational structure makes it possible to combine, within a single support package, an understanding of business processes, Oracle APEX development, user experience, and OCI architecture.

Aurélien DINH

Aurélien DINH

IT Business Unit Director

Let’s talk about your APEX project

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