Can E1 Orchestrator replace WebServices?

Key Features of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Orchestrator

1. Form Services: invoke any series of JDE applications; with Orchestrator you can include multiple applications calls in the same Form Service.
2. Data Service: query data from any table or business view; aggregate data from any table or business view
3. Connectors: the ability to call any external RESTful endpoint
4. Watchlist Service: Orchestrator allows you to run any watchlist remotely
5. Notification Service: send emails using JDE email configuration
6. Scripting: uses Groovy scripts to extend the Orchestrator functions

Business Benefits of EnterpriseOne Orchestrator

• IoT: An interface between IoT devices and JD Edwards EnterpriseOne applications
• REST Integration: An inbound/outbound, REST-based integration platform to Oracle Cloud services and third-party systems
• Data Integrity: A guardian over your data for accuracy, currency, and consistency
• Bot: A “bot” for automating tedious, error-prone processes
• Notifications: A notification engine that ensures you never miss important updates

With all those awesome features, E1 Orchestrator is ready to be part of your integration projects. The real question is could it replace SOAP WebServices and become the main interface between JD Edwards and third-party applications, such as Cloud, Mobile & IoT? Though we can see it happening soon, it’s not likely today.

The WebServices call business functions directly & hence are faster than Form Services and support more workload. However, that's not the end of it; what if the orchestrations could be scheduled? Send notifications to users directly through the JDE Web UI? Connect to other databases? The possibilities are endless!