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- OAUG News
- Oracle News
- Vendor Product Awareness Sessions
- OAUG eLearning
- OAUG Conference and Event Updates
- User Community News
COLLABORATE 08: Register Today!
COLLABORATE 08: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community COLLABORATE 08, featuring the OAUG Forum, is the place to experience the latest Oracle solutions that will help you stay ahead of the Oracle Technology and Applications curve.
Be sure to plan your travel so that you arrive in time for over 50 SIG Meetings, workshops and other events on Sunday, April 13, 2008! Additional conference information is available on the COLLABORATE 08 OAUG conference Web site. Save $200 USD with early-bird registration. Don’t wait. Register today! COLLABORATE 08 is presented by the OAUG, the Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG) and the Quest International Users Group (Quest). |
OAUG News
President’s Corner
2008 OAUG President Jan Wagner
Did you know that people from 35 different countries participated in the OAUG’s educational sessions, networking receptions and other events at last year’s COLLABORATE conference?
That was a great showing from our members and associates from around the world. We hope to see you again this year at COLLABORATE 08: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community.
Engaging the global Oracle users community in building the knowledgebase of information and solutions for OAUG members continues to be a primary objective for the OAUG. The experiences and best practices that Oracle users have, when harnessed and made available to others, is sure to enhance the capabilities of real Oracle users in their day-to-day use and management of the growing family of Oracle Applications.
The OAUG has formed strong alliances with dynamic Oracle users groups around the world, such as the Australian Oracle User Group (AUSOUG), Japan OAUG (OAUG-J), India OAUG, Israel OUG (ilOUG), LatinOAUG, Netherlands OAUG (OAUG NL), Pakistan OAUG, and others. We have already had the opportunity to participate in a number of educational and networking events with our global partners, and we are exploring additional opportunities for bringing our international members together to connect and learn.
In addition to jointly presented events, the OAUG will be announcing an exciting, contemporary platform for OAUG members to engage with other members around the world. Be sure to join us at the OAUG Annual Meeting of the Members, April 16, 2008, during COLLABORATE 08 for this important announcement.
— Jan Wagner, OAUG President
Fusion Infusion at COLLABORATE 08
Join Fusion industry leaders for the latest in Fusion Applications and news at the Fusion Infusion during COLLABORATE 08 on Monday, April 14, 2008, from 9:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Presentations will include:
- The Path to Fusion, Dr. Paul Dorsey, Dulcian, Inc.
- Fusion Technical Architecture, Duncan Mills, Oracle Corp.
- How Fusion Relates to Oracle Applications (E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, JDE, Siebel), Basheer Khan, Innowave Technology
- Fusion Development in JDeveloper: ADF Business Components, Peter Koletzke, Quovera
- Building Very Rich Portals Using Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g, Eric Marcoux, Fujitsu Consulting
- A Workflow-Driven Approach to ADF Applications Using BPEL (BPEL and ADF Joining Forces), Lucas Jellema, AMIS
Visit the OAUG Web site for more information about the Fusion Infusion at COLLABORATE 08.
PSOUG / OAUG Boot Camps 2008
The OAUG is pleased to announce its first set of training boot camps for 2008. Presented by the OAUG and the Puget Sound Oracle Users Group (PSOUG), these boot camps provide an intensive, hands-on, 10-day learning experience. Classes are taught by Oracle Professionals and offer hands-on experience.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get the training you need at a competitive price that you may only receive by being an active participant in the Oracle user community. You do not have to be an OAUG member to attend the boot camps. In fact, when you register for a boot camp, mention the OAUG and you will automatically become a member!
- DBA Boot Camp
March 24 - April 4, 2008
Seattle, Washington - E-Business Suite Boot Camp
March 3 - 14, 2008
Seattle, Washington
Get all the details and register today!
OAUG Member Ron Batra Named Oracle ACE Director
Formerly an Oracle ACE, OAUG member Ron Batra was recently promoted by Oracle Corporation to Oracle ACE Director, with a focus on Service Oriented Architecture and Oracle Technologies.
For more than 12 years, Ron Batra has worked with Oracle technologies in the areas of custom and packaged applications and solutions with mainframe, client-server, Web and service oriented architectures. He co-authored Using Oracle 8 and has led panels and sessions at IOUG, OAUG and Oracle World conferences. Batra is the OAUG Service Oriented Architecture SIG coordinator.
The Oracle ACE Program recognizes and rewards members of the Oracle Technology and Applications communities for their technical proficiency and willingness to share their knowledge and experiences. For more information about the Oracle ACE Program, visit Oracle’s Web site.
Oracle News
Monday News — Oracle Updates for the OAUG Community
Monday News is a collection of Oracle news items of interest to the OAUG community and is published the first Monday of every month. The January 7, 2008, edition is now available on the Oracle Web site. Highlights include:
- Oracle Reports GAAP EPS Up 36 Percent to 25 Cents, Non-GAAP EPS Up 40 Percent to 31 Cents
- Upgrade Innovation iSeminar
- Oracle product/services news and announcements
Be sure to check the OAUG Web site often for the latest edition.
Oracle to Acquire BEA
On January 16, 2008, Oracle announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire BEA Systems, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise application infrastructure solutions. The proposed transaction is subject to closing conditions, including regulatory, shareholder and other approvals. Until the deal closes, each company will continue to operate independently, and it is business as usual.
Free Prize Drawing for an Oracle OpenWorld 2007 DVD/CD Kit Worth $150 USD
Join the Oracle e-mail community and enter the drawing to win a unique set of conference video keynotes, session presentations and white papers. Get all the details and find out how to enter.
Announcing Oracle’s New OTN Best Practice Center for Siebel and Fusion Middleware
Oracle’s new OTN Best Practice Center for Siebel and Fusion Middleware features:
- how-to tutorials
- blog contributions from experts
- access to podcasts and webcasts
- related links
Visit the OTN Best Practice Center for Siebel and Fusion Middleware on Oracle’s Web site.
OAUG members are invited to provide feedback on this site. Is this the type of content that OAUG members are looking for? What is missing? How can it be improved? Send feedback via e-mail directly to markus.zirn@oracle.com.
Oracle Web Seminar: The Promise of Enterprise 2.0: Make it Real
Join Oracle and Andrew McAfee, Associate Professor, Harvard Business School, to learn how your organization can successfully deploy Enterprise 2.0 capabilities, and bridge the gap between structured and unstructured data. Register now!
You Can Now Get Certified For Your Skills with the Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Applications
Oracle University announces new R12 Certifications for all the Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Applications. The R12 Certifications are available in areas of Supply Chain Management, Financials and Applications Database Administrator. The Oracle R12 EBS Supply Chain and Financials certifications are the newest additions to the Oracle Certified Expert (OCE) Program, while the Applications DBA remains an Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification. Visit the Oracle University Web site to learn more about Oracle Certifications.
Vendor Product Awareness Sessions
A learning opportunity for OAUG members! Participate in these free educational sessions that are held several times each month. The interactive teleconference or Webcast sessions provide information about a variety of products and services that complement Oracle Applications. Upcoming sessions are listed below. Session abstracts are available on the OAUG Web site.
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Automated E-mail and Fax Document Distribution from Oracle E-Business Suite with XML Publisher Integration
A Webcast Hosted by STR Software
January 30, 2008, 2:00 p.m. EST / 11:00 a.m. PST / 19:00 UTC
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Preventing Procure-to-Pay Fraud — 5 Vulnerable Processes
A Webcast hosted by 170 Systems
February 6, 2008, 11:00 a.m. EST / 8:00 a.m. PST / 16:00 UTC
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Automated E-mail and Fax Document Distribution from Oracle E-Business Suite with XML Publisher Integration
A Webcast Hosted by STR Software
February 20, 2008, 2:00 p.m. EST / 11:00 a.m. PST / 19:00 UTC
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Achieving Financial Integrity with Real Time GL and Project Inquiry
A Webcast Hosted by The GL Company
April 7, 2008, 2:00 p.m. EDT / 11:00 a.m. PDT / 18:00 UTC
Register now!
The OAUG is now accepting applications from the OAUG Associate member community for 2008 OAUG Vendor Product Awareness (VPA) sessions. If your company is interested in hosting a VPA session, please refer to the OAUG VPA provider information page or contact Denise Quashie, OAUG director, strategic relations, at +1 404.760.8159 or dquashie@oaug.com.
OAUG eLearning
The OAUG eLearning program delivers educational content to members every week via OAUG Training Tuesdays, OAUG Training Wednesdays and OAUG Community Thursdays.
All OAUG eLearning sessions are free to members, but registration is required and seating is limited, so we encourage you to review the schedule of eLearning offerings and register today!
Interested in Presenting an eLearning Session with the OAUG?
If you would like to present an eLearning session, login to the OAUG Web site and submit a presentation under your OAUG membership profile! Please contact OAUG eLearning at elearning@oaug.com with any questions regarding eLearning session submission.
OAUG eLearning: Special Thanks
The OAUG would like to thank the following OAUG members and eLearning presenters:
- January 2008: Mary Hammes, Marquette University; Usha Raghavan, Ubex Corporation; Glenn Gesell, OSI Consulting; Krishnan Sundaresan, Fujitsu Consulting; Dana Witthar, Burns & McDonnell; Stephen Kost, Integrigy Corporation; Sean Bernhoit, Hitachi Consulting
- February 2008: Dave Hebden, Protege Software Services; Chiranjib Sarkar, Quantum Corporation; Traci Miller, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority; Eric Guether, Opnext, Inc.; Christine Rivera, Los Alamos National Lab; Andy Pang, Solbourne; Edward Petro, GEP Business Solutions; Robert Fritts, Bottomline Technologies; John Bryce, Abt Associate, Inc.
Learn more about these scheduled sessions via the OAUG Training Tuesdays, OAUG Training Wednesdays and OAUG Community Thursdays schedules on the OAUG Web site.
Please note that OAUG eLearning sessions are limited to OAUG members only and space is limited. Registration is required for all OAUG eLearning sessions.
OAUG Conference and Event Updates
COLLABORATE 08: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community
Presented by IOUG, OAUG and Quest
April 13-17, 2008
Colorado Convention Center
Denver, Colorado, USA
COLLABORATE 08, featuring the OAUG Forum, will be packed with the user-driven education, networking and informational sessions that can help you stay ahead of the curve. Among the highlights that you can expect are:
- COLLABORATE 08 Opening Keynote by Oracle President Charles Phillips
- Strategies and updates from a host of Oracle executives
- One-on-one meeting opportunities with Oracle executives
- More than 130 Oracle-hosted sessions (including separate Hyperion tracks) and access to more than 900 user-driven education sessions led by Oracle users and recognized experts in the Oracle community
- Access and interaction with more than 200 product and service providers in the COLLABORATE 08 exhibit hall, including the extensive Oracle booth featuring 40+ demos and one-on-one consultations with Oracle Services representatives
- Networking opportunities with more than 6,000 peers using Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, Siebel, Oracle Retail, Oracle Communications and Hyperion applications
- Hands-on best practices training with applications and technology
Be sure to plan your travel so that you arrive in time for over 50 SIG Meetings, workshops and other events on Sunday, April 13, 2008!
New at COLLABORATE 08!
The OAUG and Oracle will present Hands-on SOA with E-Business Suite/PeopleSoft/Siebel labs. You can learn how to service enable E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft and/or Siebel applications. Oracle representatives will be on site to provide a set of step-by-step exercises that show how to use the Oracle Applications Adapters and SOA Suite to pull information for E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft and Siebel.
Details on how to register and the full agenda will be posted soon. Keep watch on the COLLABORATE 08 OAUG Web site for updates.
Register Today!
Save $200 USD with early-bird registration. Don’t wait. Register today!
And, keep watch on the COLLABORATE 08 OAUG conference Web site for agenda updates and conference details.
COLLABORATE 08: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community will be held April 13-17, 2008, in Denver, Colorado, USA. This annual user group conference is co-presented by the Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG), the Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) and Quest International Users Group (Quest).
Maximize Your Exposure by Exhibiting at COLLABORATE 08!
Have you been trying to find a new way to reach your audience? Don’t forget about COLLABORATE 08: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community! Our packed show floor is the perfect outlet for educating your customers on the products and services that you can provide. The show floor is expected to sell out — reserve your spot today.
The OAUG wants to make the Exhibit registration process as easy for you as possible. We now offer two convenient ways to secure the perfect exhibit space or sponsorship opportunity for COLLABORATE 08.
Or, download a copy of the COLLABORATE 08 exhibitor application and contract form (PDF file)and fax it to:
Ashley Murray, Exhibit Hall Manager
E-mail: amurray@oaug.com
Fax: +1 404.240.0998
Phone: +1 404.760.4240
Submitting your exhibitor contract will also allow you to register your staff for the conference and reserve your hotel rooms. As always, hotel rooms are limited, so it is important to sign up early. Please visit the COLLABORATE 08 OAUG conference Web site for more information about exhibiting at the conference, or contact Ashley Murray, OAUG exhibit hall manager, at amurray@oaug.com or +1 404.760.4240.
User Community News
Hyperion Users
Special OAUG/Hyperion SIG eLearning session for Hyperion Users!
Design/Best Practices around Oracle Hyperion Planning
Presenter: Sean Bernhoit, Hitachi Consulting
Presented twice:
This session will focus on best practices on design within the Budgeting and Planning Application Suite for Oracle Hyperion Planning.
Topics include:
- Key Functional Requirements
- Design Considerations
- Leveraging the System 9 Workspace to its fullest potential for Optimal Design
- Planning/Consolidation within one Application
Register now as space is limited!
Hyperion Track at COLLABORATE 08
The OAUG Hyperion SIG is participating in the selection of presentations for the Hyperion Track at the upcoming COLLABORATE 08: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community conference, April 13-17, 2008, in Denver, Colorado. The SIG will also host a meeting on Sunday, April 13, during the conference. Registration is now open — please visit the COLLABORATE 08 OAUG Web site for additional information and to register.
Join the OAUG Hyperion SIG
Membership in the Hyperion SIG is free. Join via our Web site and be added to our distribution list for future updates and information.
Register Now for the Oracle CRM Community 2008 Spring Conference
Scottsdale, Arizona
Designed specifically for Oracle CRM customers, Oracle CRM Community 2008 Spring Conference will provide insight and information about CRM products, technology and services. The Oracle CRM community includes all Oracle CRM product suites: PeopleSoft, Siebel, E-Business Suite and Fusion. Come join us, and be part of the group that will shape the future of CRM and all the Oracle CRM products.
You may download the conference agenda (MS Word) from the Oracle CRM Community Web site.
Help make this conference a success — tell us your CRM story! Send us your CRM story and if your presentation is accepted and you agree to be a presenter, you will receive a $100 discount off your registration fee. We are looking for presenters in all Oracle CRM Product areas. Abstracts should be sent to board@fusioncrm.org and crmpug@yahoo.com for consideration.
Join us in Scottsdale, Arizona, February 24-27, 2008, for the Oracle CRM Community 2008 Spring Conference. Registration is now open.
Oracle Communications Billing and Revenue Management (BRM) Webcast Series
The OAUG Communications BRM SIG and Oracle Communications are hosting a series of Webcasts, designed to educate you on existing features as well as new features in the most recent product release, specifically for users of Oracle Communications Billing and Revenue Management.
The sessions will be presented on a monthly basis, beginning in January 2008 and continuing through March 2008.
Upcoming Webcast Schedule and Access Information
Toll-free (US): 1.866.337.9977
Direct: +1 706.634.9613
International toll-free numbers
Web conference login
- Oracle Communications Billing and Revenue Management: What’s New in Pricing
February 21, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PST
Presenter: Helen Wiant, Sr. Principal Product Manager, CGBU
Dial-in Passcode: 48816
Web Conference ID: 97880016
Conference Key: 48816 - Oracle Communications Billing and Revenue Management: Systems Management Using Oracle Enterprise Manager
March 20, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. PDT
Presenter: Dinesh Sardana, Principal Product Manager, CGBU
Dial-in Passcode: 48817
Web Conference ID: 97879920
Conference Key: 48817
Upcoming Geo/SIG Meetings
Click on the links for details regarding registration, agendas, presenter and sponsorship opportunities.
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OBI SIG
OBIEE Tips and Tricks Web Conference
January 23, 2008 -
Twin Cities Financial OAUG
Bloomington, MN
February 5, 2008 - Japan OAUG
Connection Point
Tokyo
February 8, 2008 - Demantra SIG
Demantra 7.2 Release Briefing Web Conference
February 13, 2008 - Ohio Valley OAUG
Road to the Rockies via Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
February 15, 2008 -
Communications BRM SIG
Oracle Communications Billing and Revenue Management: What’s New in Pricing Web Conference
February 21, 2008 - North Central OAUG Training Day
Oak Brook, IL
February 22, 2008 - Order Management SIG 1st Quarter Web Conference
February 22, 2008 - Oracle CRM Community Conference
Scottsdale, AZ
February 24-27, 2008 - Pittsburgh OAUG
Wexford, PA
February 29, 2008 - Southwest Regional OAUG
Costa Mesa, CA
February 29, 2008 - OBI SIG Webcast
OBI EE Semanitic Model
March 5, 2008 -
Communications BRM SIG
Oracle Communications and Billing Management Webcast
March 20, 2008 -
Atlanta OAUG
March 21, 2008 - Southern Ontario OAUG
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
March 27, 2008