Real Results with APEX: 8 Applications, 5 Clients, 1 Powerful Low-Code Story
Presented by Jonathan Coreil, Vice President – Enterprise Applications, Datavail
In this session, explore how APEX was used to develop eight powerful applications across five diverse clients, each designed to solve unique, niche problems that traditional systems could not address. Through these real-world stories, you’ll see how APEX accelerates the delivery of robust, secure, and scalable enterprise applications with minimal code and maximum impact.
We’ll dive into:
- The business challenges tackled
- The design and development approaches used
- The outcomes achieved
Whether it’s automating legacy processes, bridging system gaps, or enabling smarter decisions through custom dashboards, these applications showcase the versatility and potential of APEX in action. Walk away inspired with practical insights, design ideas, and strategies you can apply to your own APEX journey—no matter how niche the challenge.
Key Takeaways
- Low-Code Speed with Enterprise Strength – APEX enables rapid design and deployment while maintaining security, scalability, and governance.
- Purpose-Built Apps for “Niche” Problems – Ideal for filling functional gaps where commercial software falls short.
- Seamless Integration Across Oracle Ecosystems – APEX apps connected smoothly with Oracle Database, OCI, ERP systems, and external APIs.
- Real Measurable Impact – Organizations reduced manual effort, eliminated data silos, automated workflows, and improved decision-making with custom dashboards.
- A Scalable Framework for Continuous Improvement – APEX applications can evolve quickly over time—supporting iterative updates without heavy redevelopment.
FAQ: APEX Applications & Case Studies
What types of challenges were solved using APEX in the case studies?
The applications addressed legacy workflows, manual approvals, data silos, departmental process gaps, audit/compliance requirements, asset tracking, dashboard insights, and custom reporting needs.
Why choose Oracle APEX over off-the-shelf solutions?
Because APEX enables rapid, low-code development of purpose-built apps that fit the business exactly—without heavy customization, expensive licenses, or long build cycles.
How scalable are APEX applications built in these examples?
All eight applications were designed with enterprise security, role-based access, optimized data architecture, and seamless scalability on Oracle Database and OCI.
Can APEX apps integrate with other systems?
Yes. They were integrated using REST APIs, Oracle Database objects, custom data pipelines, and extensions that connected to ERP, CRM, operational systems, and cloud apps.
Were the applications focused only on IT teams?
No. The solutions supported operations, finance, supply chain, HR, field teams, compliance groups, and leadership—each with their own dashboards and workflows.
How long does it take to build an app like this in APEX?
Most of the applications shared were built within weeks—achieving faster time-to-value compared to traditional development.