Oracle Unified Business Process Management Suite Licensing and Costs:
- Named User Plus (NUP): $1,150 per user, with $253 annual support
- Processor-based licensing: $57,500 per processor, with $12,650 annual support
- Prerequisite: Oracle SOA Suite license required
- Restricted licenses: Oracle WebCenter Portal and Content
Oracle Unified Business Process Management Suite Licensing and Costs
Oracle Unified Business Process Management Suite (BPM Suite) is a comprehensive Oracle middleware software solution that integrates the modeling, execution, management, and monitoring of business processes into a single lifecycle.
It enables organizations to streamline operations, automate processes, and respond quickly to changes, allowing better collaboration between IT and business users.
Oracle Unified BPM Suite is designed to leverage existing IT infrastructure and is optimized for line-of-business users. By using this suite, businesses can improve productivity, enhance visibility, and increase their ability to adapt to market demands efficiently.
Key Components of Oracle Unified Business Process Management Suite
The Oracle Unified BPM Suite includes a variety of components that support the different stages of business process management:
- Oracle BPM Studio: This tool, built on Oracle JDeveloper, provides modeling and simulation capabilities using Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN). It allows for user-friendly process modeling, including key artifacts such as organizational structures, calendars, catalogs, and business objects. Process guides help users navigate their activities, ensuring milestones are met and status is aggregated.
- Oracle BPM Composer: A web-based tool for modeling and customizing BPMN models and business rules, making it easier for non-technical users to engage with process management tasks.
- Oracle BPMN Service Engine and Workflow Extensions: These components provide native execution of BPMN models and offer more advanced workflow capabilities. The Workflow Extensions, particularly designed for approval management, integrate with Oracle SOA Suite and Oracle BPEL Process Manager, adding dynamic approval routing and document-based workflows.
- Oracle BPM Process Spaces: This component delivers specific WebCenter Spaces for BPM, allowing users to collaborate and manage processes within designated spaces. It includes templates and task flows tailored for process management.
- Oracle BPM Process Analytics: This tool enables the definition of business indicators within process models and captures these metrics in a STAR schema. It integrates with Oracle Business Activity Monitoring to provide real-time insights into process performance.
Restricted Use Licenses in Oracle Unified BPM Suite
The Oracle Unified BPM Suite includes several restricted-use licenses, limiting certain functionalities to specific tasks:
- Oracle WebCenter Portal: A restricted-use license allows the Oracle WebCenter Portal to be used to manage Process Portals and Process Spaces within the BPM Suite. It provides capabilities for building portals, composite applications, and collaborative environments.
- Oracle WebCenter Content: This license is restricted to managing documents, web content, and digital assets related to BPM processes. It enables content versioning, indexing, and integration with search functionality, specifically for content within BPM processes.
Prerequisite for Oracle Unified BPM Suite
Users must have a license for Oracle SOA Suite to license and use Oracle Unified BPM Suite. This prerequisite ensures users have the infrastructure to execute and manage business processes effectively within the Oracle ecosystem.
Licensing Costs for Oracle Unified Business Process Management Suite
Oracle Unified BPM Suite is available through two licensing models: Named User Plus (NUP) and Processor-based licensing. These models allow flexibility based on the size and structure of the organization.
- Named User Plus (NUP): $1,150 per user, with an annual support fee of $253.
- Processor-based licensing: $57,500 per processor, with an annual support fee of $12,650.
Considerations for Licensing Oracle Unified BPM Suite
When evaluating the Oracle Unified BPM Suite, organizations should consider:
- The Oracle SOA Suite prerequisite adds to the overall licensing cost.
- Restricted-use licenses for Oracle WebCenter Portal and WebCenter Content limit their use to specific BPM-related tasks.
- Flexibility in the NUP and Processor licensing models to fit organizational needs and budgets.
By understanding these licensing components and restrictions, organizations can make more informed decisions about deploying the Oracle Unified Business Process Management Suite and optimize their investment in business process automation.
FAQ for Oracle Unified Business Process Management Suite Licensing and Costs
What is Oracle Unified Business Process Management Suite?
It’s a platform for managing the full lifecycle of business processes, integrating modeling, execution, monitoring, and optimization to improve efficiency and agility.
What are the components of Oracle Unified BPM Suite?
It includes Oracle BPM Studio, BPM Composer, BPMN Service Engine, Workflow Extensions, BPM Process Spaces, and BPM Process Analytics.
How is Oracle Unified BPM Suite licensed?
It can be licensed on a Named User Plus basis ($1,150 per user) or a Processor-based model ($57,500 per processor).
What are the annual support fees for Oracle Unified BPM Suite?
The support fees are $253 annually per Named User and $12,650 annually per processor.
Is Oracle SOA Suite required to use Oracle Unified BPM Suite?
Oracle SOA Suite is a prerequisite for licensing and using Oracle Unified BPM Suite.
What does the restricted-use license for the Oracle WebCenter Portal cover?
It allows the Oracle WebCenter Portal to be used specifically for managing Process Portals and process Spaces within the Oracle BPM Suite.
What functionality does Oracle WebCenter Content provide?
It handles document management, web content management (WCM), and digital asset management (DAM) for content within BPM process instances and artifacts.
What is Oracle BPM Composer?
A web-based tool for modeling and customizing BPMN models and business rules within the BPM Suite.
How does Oracle BPM Process Analytics work?
It captures business indicators and metrics from BPM process models and integrates with Oracle Business Activity Monitoring for better business insights.
Can I use Oracle Unified BPM Suite without Oracle SOA Suite?
No, Oracle SOA Suite is a prerequisite to using Oracle Unified BPM Suite.
What restricted-use licenses are included with Oracle Unified BPM Suite?
It includes restricted-use licenses for the Oracle WebCenter Portal and Oracle WebCenter Content for specific uses within the BPM environment.
What is Oracle BPMN Service Engine?
The component allows native execution of BPMN models and includes workflow extensions for more advanced business process capabilities.
Does Oracle Unified BPM Suite include support for Business Activity Monitoring?
It integrates seamlessly with Oracle Business Activity Monitoring to track business process metrics.
What are the benefits of Oracle BPM Studio?
Oracle BPM Studio provides an interface for BPMN modeling, simulation, and business-friendly modeling of supporting artifacts.
How can I reduce costs with Oracle Unified BPM Suite?
Selecting the appropriate licensing model (NUP or Processor-based) and understanding restricted-use licenses can reduce costs by avoiding unnecessary purchases.
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