Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) provides adapters as a key feature to facilitate connectivity and integration between various applications, services, and technologies. Adapters are pre-built connectors that allow OIC to interact with different systems, protocols, and data formats, making it easier to integrate and automate business processes.

Here are some of the key points about adapters in Oracle Integration Cloud:

1. Connectivity: Adapters in OIC enable connectivity to a wide range of endpoints, such as SaaS applications (e.g., Oracle Cloud Applications, Salesforce, ServiceNow), on-premises systems (e.g., databases, ERPs), REST and SOAP web services, social media platforms, and more.

2. Integration Capabilities: Each adapter provides specific integration capabilities tailored to the target system it connects to. For example, a Salesforce adapter would offer actions to create, update, or query Salesforce records, while a database adapter would provide operations for executing SQL queries against a database.

3. Pre-built Integration Flows: Oracle Integration Cloud offers pre-built integration flows that use these adapters, enabling users to quickly configure and deploy common integration patterns without having to write extensive custom code.

4. Adapter SDK: For cases where a specific adapter is not available out-of-the-box, Oracle provides an Adapter Software Development Kit (SDK). This allows developers to create custom adapters to connect with their own applications or systems.

5. Cloud and On-Premises Connectivity: OIC supports both cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-on-premises integrations, making it versatile for organizations with hybrid environments.

6. Security and Credentials: Adapters support secure authentication mechanisms and allow users to manage credentials securely, ensuring data protection and compliance.