Interconnect

Interconnect refers to the collaboration between Oracle Cloud and Microsoft Azure that enables organisations to run workloads across both platforms with low latency, high security, and direct network connectivity. The goal is to simplify operations, integration, and modernisation for businesses that rely on Oracle technologies alongside Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem, particularly in ERP, database, and integration environments.

Interconnect typically includes:

• Direct network connections: Fast and secure links between Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Azure.

• Joint architectural patterns: Reference designs for distributing applications, databases and workflows.

• Unified identity management: Integrated authentication and authorisation.

• Performance optimisation: Low-latency connections for databases, real-time integration and enterprise systems.

The collaboration launched in 2019 in response to customer demand for the combined use of Oracle databases and applications with Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure and productivity tools. It has since expanded to more regions and use cases, including analytics, AI services, and cross-cloud integration patterns.

Azure uses Interconnect to seamlessly link critical systems to Oracle Autonomous Database, Oracle E-Business Suite and other OCI services. The approach is especially useful for organisations adopting hybrid architectures or modernising parts of their landscape without full-scale migration.

Interconnect is a strategic joint offering from Oracle and Microsoft that enables organisations to leverage the strengths of two leading cloud platforms. It provides a scalable, robust, and integrated foundation for complex enterprise workloads and long-term digital transformation.