Apex and Oracle workFlow.

Hi ,
Can anybody tell me how to integrate the Oracle Workflow in APex.
I m not looking only for Oracle workflow.
Except creating the PLSQL workflow from scratch anything which will surve the purpose will help.
Eagerly wiating for replies .... :)
Regards,
Nandini Thakur.

Hi,
Were you able to find some pointers on integrating oracle workflow with apex? If so, would you please share here.
We have a similar requirement at our company too and looking for some help. Not much help found with google.
Thanks
H

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