Oracle Workflow Vs Microsoft SharePoint Workflow

Question

Hi All,
We are in a process of deciding technology required for implementing Workflow System in our application.
we have two option 1) Oracle Workflow 2) Microsoft Sharepoint's workflow.
I know how oracle workflow work and how to implement that in our system but have no idea how Microsoft sharepoint's workflow works and what are the advantage of using one over another.
I would like to request u all who knows about this to let me know with all the information you have on this topic.
Thanks.

Answer 1

Not heard much about share point.
Having gone through a similar process I chose Workflow over a MS solution for the following reasons, I however compared with Biz Talk :
Workflow is free (given that you are using Oracle already). Further it works with the standard editions so my pricing can be scaled to that of my client. If they are small they can use standard One if they are bigger Standard, Huge Enterprise.
Microsoft, although I love .NET, for things like collaboration tend to have a 'bite me' approach to comunicating with other systems. I like Workflow and AQ intergration because I can intergrate to anything without having to buy adaptors (well more or less).
It cuts down on disperate systems, I was keen to avoid having Presentation, ETL, Workflow etc etc managed by different systems. My solution is MS Presntation and Oracle Business Logic( ie PL\SQL and Workflow)
If I have a unix box it is the same as having an NT box for running Oracle including workflow. Gives my clients options.
Cost was the big factor for me. Whatever I have to pay in licences is passed onto my clients which reduces the strenght of my product offering.
Workflow however misses the mark in hiding complexity from the end user. With training and procedures I am sure we can counter this however I dare say that the MS Solution will allow you a great flexibity over the client VBA ect.
Helped or missed the mark?
Cheer
Rich
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