Oracle Modernization & APEX Delivery

Your Oracle applications
deserve a future.

Progressive Oracle application modernization with method, predictability and low risk. Oracle APEX as accelerator. Visible results in weeks, not years.

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The Problem

Oracle legacy is holding back
your business.

Your Oracle applications were built to solve real problems, and they did. But the world has changed. Users expect modern interfaces, cloud integration and agility that legacy systems simply cannot offer.

15+
years

Legacy applications without evolution

Oracle Forms, Reports and monolithic PL/SQL that no longer keep up with business demands or user expectations.

70%
of budget

Rising maintenance costs

Most of IT investment goes to keeping old systems running, not creating new value.

0
candidates

Increasingly scarce Oracle talent

The professionals who know your applications are retiring. Recruiting replacements is increasingly difficult and expensive.

High
risk

Big-bang migrations that fail

Total rewrite projects that take years, exceed budgets and end up cancelled. With nothing delivered.

Our Approach

Three paths. One method.

There is no single solution to modernize Oracle. What exists is a method that evaluates each application, each module, each process, and defines the right path for each.

SHORE applies a decision framework that combines technical analysis with business impact. The result is a clear roadmap with incremental deliveries and measurable ROI from the first sprint.

SHORE team planning Oracle modernization

Modernize

Evolve what works

Oracle Forms replatforming to APEX, UI modernization, REST APIs over existing PL/SQL. Preserves business logic, renews the experience.

Oracle APEX REST APIs Modern UI/UX

Replace

Replace what no longer serves

When the legacy application no longer justifies maintenance. Greenfield development with Oracle APEX or cloud-native technologies, with controlled data migration.

Cloud-Native Greenfield Data Migration
Services

Everything you need to modernize Oracle.

From strategy to execution. From migration to ongoing support. One team, one partner, one commitment to results.

Oracle APEX Development

Enterprise application development with Oracle APEX: low-code, high productivity, native Oracle Database integration. Modern, responsive interfaces ready for production.

APEX 24.x Low-Code Responsive UI

Oracle Forms → APEX Migration

Structured Oracle Forms to APEX migration with PL/SQL logic preservation. Automated analysis, assisted conversion and module-by-module functional validation.

Forms to APEX PL/SQL Phased Migration

PL/SQL & Database Modernization

Legacy PL/SQL refactoring, REST API creation, performance optimization and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure preparation. Clean, documented and testable code.

REST APIs Refactoring Performance

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

OCI migration with reference architecture, Autonomous Database, and managed infrastructure. Reduced licensing and operation costs.

OCI Autonomous DB Cloud-Native

Integration & Middleware

Oracle application integration with SAP, Microsoft, Salesforce ecosystems and third-party APIs. Oracle Integration Cloud, REST/SOAP, event-driven architecture.

OIC API Gateway Event-Driven

Support & Continuous Operation

Dedicated Oracle application support teams with L2/L3, incident management, evolutionary maintenance and proactive monitoring. Defined and transparent SLAs.

SLA L2/L3 Monitoring
Execution Model

From assessment to autonomy in 5 phases.

A clear, predictable process designed to deliver value from the first month. No surprises, no overruns, no vague promises.

01

Assessment

1-2 weeks

Technical and functional assessment of the Oracle portfolio. Application inventory, dependencies, complexity and risk.

02

Roadmap

1-2 weeks

Strategy definition per application: Modernize, Replace or Modernize & Replace. Prioritization by business value.

03

Quick Win

4-6 weeks

First modernized module in production. Tangible value demonstration to the business.

04

Scale

2-week sprints

Progressive modernization module by module. Regular sprints with demos, retrospectives and adjustments.

05

Autonomy

Ongoing

Transition to autonomous operation or managed support. The internal team takes control with confidence.

Nearshore em Portugal

A vantagem estratégica
de operar a partir de Portugal.

Portugal consolidou-se como um dos principais hubs nearshore da Europa. A SHORE opera a partir deste ecossistema, combinando talento Oracle especializado com as vantagens competitivas de uma localização estratégica no coração da Europa.

200+ Empresas com centros em Portugal
72k Profissionais no setor nearshore
88% Citam custos competitivos
70% Citam talento qualificado
Equipa SHORE em Portugal
Portugal

"Portugal não é uma localização low-cost — é uma localização de valor-por-dinheiro, onde as empresas podem rentabilizar o seu investimento e transformá-lo em resultados."

— IDC Portugal, Business Service Centres in Portugal

Mesmo fuso horário

Portugal opera no fuso CET/CEST — alinhamento total com a Europa Central. Standups, demos e decisões em tempo real, sem desfasamento.

Custos competitivos

88% das empresas que escolhem Portugal citam custos competitivos como fator #1. Valor-por-dinheiro, não low-cost — talento qualificado a preços sustentáveis.

Talento qualificado

87.000+ graduados/ano, 23% em áreas STEM, 288 universidades. Portugal forma profissionais com competências técnicas e linguísticas de excelência.

Enquadramento UE

Conformidade GDPR nativa, enquadramento jurídico europeu, estabilidade política e regulatória. Sem riscos de jurisdição ou proteção de dados.

Afinidade cultural

Cultura de trabalho europeia, hospitalidade reconhecida, forte proficiência em inglês e multilinguismo. Integração natural com equipas de clientes.

Hub tecnológico em crescimento

200+ empresas com centros de serviços, 72.000+ profissionais no setor nearshore. Um ecossistema maduro que atrai talento de toda a Europa.

Fontes: AICEP/IDC "Business Service Centres in Portugal" · AON/APDC "Nearshore Portugal — Tendências na Gestão de Talento" · Business Service Centre Survey

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

The questions IT and business decision-makers ask us most frequently.

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How long does it take to modernize our Oracle applications?

It depends on complexity and number of applications. A first module can be in production in 6-8 weeks. A complete modernization program typically takes 6-18 months, with incremental deliveries every 2 weeks.

Will we lose the business logic in PL/SQL?

No. Our approach preserves existing PL/SQL logic. Oracle APEX runs natively on Oracle Database, which means all PL/SQL continues to work.

Is Oracle APEX robust enough for enterprise applications?

Yes. Oracle APEX is used by thousands of enterprise organizations worldwide, including banks, insurers and public administration.

What if we want to migrate to cloud at the same time?

APEX modernization and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) migration are complementary. We can do both in parallel or sequentially.

What is the typical investment?

The initial assessment has a fixed and predictable investment. The Quick Win is also delivered at a fixed price. For broader programs, we work with dedicated teams.

How do you ensure knowledge transfer?

Knowledge transfer is an integral part of our model. It includes complete technical documentation, pair programming, training workshops and post-delivery support.

Do you work remotely or need to be on-site?

Our model is nearshore: Portugal-based teams working remotely with on-site sessions when needed.

What guarantees do we have that the project won't fail?

Our progressive approach is designed to eliminate the risk of total failure. We don't do big-bang. Each sprint delivers testable value.