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- OAUG News
- Oracle News
- Vendor Product Awareness Sessions
- OAUG eLearning
- OAUG Conference and Event Updates
- User Community News
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OAUG News
President’s Corner
2008 OAUG President Jan Wagner
The OAUG’s visibility continues to grow in international Oracle users groups communities as we strengthen alliances with key partners around the world.
In February, Ray Payne, a 2008 OAUG board member, traveled to Tokyo, Japan, to represent the OAUG at the Oracle Applications Users Group Japan (OAUG-J) Connection Point 2008 TOKYO conference. Ray delivered a keynote presentation covering the top OAUG objectives for 2008, provided guidance on the formation of an OAUG-Japan Customer Support Council, moderated a “Cross Talk” session between OAUG-Japan and Oracle Japan and attended a number of educational sessions.
Just last week, I had the opportunity to join the Israel Oracle Users Group (ilOUG) in Tel Aviv, Israel, in celebration of that group’s tenth anniversary. In my keynote address to the group, I acknowledged how the strength of the ilOUG is instrumental in furthering the delivery of information and solutions to users of Oracle Applications and influencing Oracle on enhancements and future developments. Oracle representatives, Karsten Roigk, vice president EMEA Applications Market Strategy and Sales Support Utilities, and Nadia Bendjedou, director, product strategy, Oracle Applications Development also delivered keynote presentations.
I would like to thank Mr. Akiyoshi Hiraoka, president of OAUG-J, and Doron Simchoni, president of ilOUG, for the hospitality extended to Ray Payne and me at these two great events.
The OAUG remains committed to building the knowledgebase of information and solutions for OAUG members around the world and will continue to embrace partnerships that enable the international users group community to connect with other Oracle Applications users.
— Jan Wagner, OAUG President
Join Oracle’s E-Business Suite Preview of COLLABORATE 08 Sessions via Webcast
At the request of OAUG, Oracle will be hosting an E-Business Suite Preview of sessions that will be held at COLLABORATE 08. Participants will also learn more about the educational and networking opportunities at COLLABORATE 08. This one-hour preview Webcast will be held on March 26, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. EDT.
The preview Webcast will identify key products, customers and discussion points being highlighted at COLLABORATE 08. You’ll see an impressive line up of customer and partner presentations, keynotes and updates from Oracle on the momentum of Release 12. Please join us for this exciting virtual tour of E-Business Suite at COLLABORATE 08 and discover what’s in store!
For more information regarding topics and registration, please log on to Oracle MetaLink and view Note ID: 398884.1.
Please note that you will need a conference key to register for this Webcast. For more information regarding how to register, see Note ID: 398877.1.
Industry Leaders to Explore Fusion Advancements at COLLABORATE 08
Join the Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG), Oracle representatives and Fusion industry leaders for Fusion Applications and Fusion Middleware panel discussions; hands-on lab sessions covering Fusion Middleware and its integration with PeopleSoft, Siebel and E-Business Suite; on-site product usability tests for Fusion Applications and Applications Unlimited; exceptional user-led education sessions and more. Visit the COLLABORATE 08 OAUG Web site for details.
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
Get all the details and register today!
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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 March 3, 2008 edition is now available on the Oracle Web site. Highlights include:
- Web 2.0 for the Enterprise
- Complete Content Management
- Oracle product/services news and announcements
Be sure to check the OAUG Web site often for the latest edition.
Oracle Applications Product Usability Testing — Fusion Applications
As a special addition to COLLABORATE 08, the Oracle Applications User Experience Team will be conducting onsite product usability tests for Fusion Applications and Applications Unlimited. Testing will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday during the conference, at the Hyatt Denver Convention Center Hotel, room Mineral A.
For those new to Oracle’s Global Design Partner Program, usability testing is scheduled ahead of time for the convenience of the participants. If you would like to participate in product usability testing, please sign up on Oracle’s Web site.
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Free Content Management Resource Kit
Develop a strategy for managing unstructured content with the Content Management Resource Kit. This free CD, produced by Oracle, is full of valuable information — customer case studies and interviews, white papers, product demonstrations — and is a must-have for anyone evaluating or interested in content management technologies. Order today!
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Oracle University announces two new, comprehensive courses that help you master key aspects of the PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 Campus Solutions. Get in-depth training on academic advisement and financial aid packaging from these two courses.
Academic Advisement Fundamentals Rel 9
Learn to organize the academic requirements process and automate it to function with maximum efficiency. This course provides complete knowledge of the academic requirements procedure, from an institution’s academic structure, catalog offerings, to the institution’s degree requirements.
Financial Aid Advanced Packaging
Gain insight into financial aid packaging for students. This course covers advanced topics such as multi-career packaging, Mass Packaging using Population Selection, disbursement protection and education resources.
More information about these courses is available on the Oracle University page on the OAUG Web site.
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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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Case Studies in Database Application Archiving
A Webcast hosted by Solix Technologies
March 24, 2008, 2:00 p.m. EDT / 11:00 a.m. PDT / 18:00 UTC
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Learn How to Create Smaller Copies of Production and Enable Enterprise Data Privacy
A Webcast Hosted by Applimation
March 26, 2008, 11:30 a.m. EDT / 8:30 a.m. PDT / 15:30 UTC
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Managing Revenue Recognition in Concert with Oracle Financials
A Webcast Hosted by Softrax Corporation
March 31, 2008, 1:00 p.m. EDT / 10:00 a.m. PDT / 17:00 UTC
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Herding Cats — Aligning AP Automation Technologies
A Webcast Hosted by 170 Systems, Inc.
April 2, 2008, 11:00 a.m. EDT / 8:00 a.m. PDT / 15:00 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, 12:00 p.m. EDT / 9:00 a.m. PDT / 16:00 UTC
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Alleviate Tax Processes in Oracle E-Business Suite with Vertex O Series Solutions
A Webcast Hosted by Vertex, Inc.
April 9, 2008, 2:00 p.m. EDT / 11:00 a.m. PDT / 18:00 UTC
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Revolutionizing Spreadsheet Automation: Enhance Your Oracle® Application Using Global Software, Inc.’s Microsoft® Excel-based Automation Tools Spreadsheet Server and Executive DASH™
A Webcast Hosted by Global Software
April 21, 2008, 2:00 p.m. EDT / 11:00 a.m. PDT / 18:00 UTC
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The Latest Approach to End User Learning Development and Collaboration for any Oracle® System! (Oracle, PeopleSoft® and JD Edwards®)
A Webcast Hosted by RWD Technologies
April 23, 2008, 2:00 p.m. EDT / 11:00 a.m. PDT / 18:00 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
Monday, April 28, 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!
OAUG / Apex IT Webinar Series
The OAUG, in conjunction with Apex IT, is pleased to offer the following Webinar series. All Webinars are free, but you must register to reserve your seat.
- Oracle iStore Series
- Oracle iStore — Products Features and Benefits Overview (repeat): Wednesday, April 9, 2008
- Oracle iStore Customer Case Study Review: Wednesday, May 7, 2008
- Oracle Accelerators Series
- Oracle Accelerators 101 — An Introduction to Accelerators (repeat): Wednesday, March 26, 2008
- Oracle Accelerators Virtual Roundtable Discussion with Apex IT: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
- User Productivity Kit (UPK) Series
- Training Best Practices Through UPK — Making UPK Work!: Tuesday, March 25, 2008
- UPK Customer Roundtable Discussion: Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Visit the OAUG Web site for details and to register.
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:
- March 2008: Ted Paetkau, DARC Corporation; Mayura Deshmukh, Hexaware Technologies, Inc.; Nancy R. Peterman, DeKalb County Georgia; Eric P. Fuhrman, DARC Corporation; Bonnie J. Adam, Oracle; Thomas A. Colbert, CSS; Mohan Dutt, Oracle; Yogesh K. Bhayana, Fujitsu Consulting; Cecilia Aceti, IT Convergence; Edward Roske, interRel Consulting
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
Road to the RockiesSM Workshop Series
Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations
As we journey across the country presenting the latest information concerning Oracle E-Business Suite Applications, you are invited to attend any of The Road to the Rockies workshops.
Join the OAUG and Solution Beacon for these free, one-day workshops featuring multiple technical and functional presentations, delivered by some of the foremost experts in the Oracle community. The Road to the Rockies Workshop Series will conclude with a final day of presentations, which will be delivered at COLLABORATE 08: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community in Denver, Colorado.
Additional details, including workshop dates and locations, can be found on the Road to the Rockies Workshop Series Web site.
COLLABORATE 08: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community
April 13-17, 2008
Colorado Convention Center
Denver, Colorado, USA
The Oracle landscape continues to change.
Make sure you’re prepared to navigate the twists and turns.
Stay ahead of the Oracle Technology and Applications curve. COLLABORATE.
Join us for COLLABORATE 08, featuring the OAUG Forum, and boost your Oracle technologies and applications expertise and your professional network mile-high with these exciting offerings:
- A keynote presentation by Oracle President Charles Phillips, plus one-on-one interaction with top Oracle executives
- Over 550 quality education sessions hosted by the OAUG — access to 900 sessions in total
- Opportunities to get hands-on with Oracle through sessions for E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft and Siebel Users and Oracle Applications Usability Testing for Fusion Applications and Applications Unlimited
- Exciting special programs to expand your network and fast-track your professional development, including workshops with noted executive coach Erick Burton
- The OAUG Annual Meeting of the Members, featuring an update on OAUG initiatives, awards presentations and tantalizing giveaways
- 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
- Opportunities to exchange ideas and best practices with peers using Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, Siebel, Oracle Retail, Oracle Communications and Hyperion applications
Welcome Hyperion Users — COLLABORATE with the Greater Oracle Community!
COLLABORATE 08 is the 2008 event for Hyperion customers that you just can’t miss! COLLABORATE is held the same time of year as previous Hyperion customer events, but with a more robust program and greater access to industry experts and solution providers.
- Learn from more than 80 Hyperion-focused education sessions (PDF file) and select from hundreds of other education sessions covering Oracle technology and applications.
- Gain insight into Oracle’s strategy and direction for Hyperion products.
- Access more than 200 IT solution providers in the Exhibitor Showcase.
- Attend the OAUG Hyperion SIG meeting Sunday, April 13, 2008, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. in room 407.
- Share best practices with the greater Oracle community with more than 7,500 COLLABORATE 08 attendees.
Be sure to catch the Hyperion Keynote Presentation by John Kopcke, Oracle senior vice president, Enterprise Performance Management Global Business Unit, on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at 9:45 a.m.
Agile Users, COLLABORATE is the Place for You
The OAUG is pleased to welcome Agile users to COLLABORATE 08! Be sure to take full advantage of these offerings, designed with you in mind:
- Education sessions devoted to Product Lifecycle Management provide access to PLM specialists
- The OAUG PLM/PIM SIG meeting on Sunday, April 13, 2008, at 9:45 a.m.
- The OAUG Annual Meeting of the Members and You Are the “U” in User Group session will provide insight to how OAUG serves the entire family of Oracle Applications users.
Register Today!
Register today! Keep watch on the COLLABORATE 08 OAUG conference Web site for agenda updates and conference details.
Hotel rooms are filling up, so make your reservations now. And, be sure to plan your travel so that you arrive in time for SIG Meetings, workshops and other events beginning on Sunday, April 13, 2008!
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!
We’re almost out of booth space, so register now to secure your spot on the show floor! The exhibit hall is the perfect outlet for educating your customers on the products and services that you can provide. Attractions such as the OAUG Mini-Theater, THEgame and the new OAUG Relaxation Lounge are certain to drive traffic directly to the OAUG exhibit hall. Don’t miss out, reserve your booth 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
Hyperion eLearning Webcast Series
The OAUG and the OAUG Hyperion SIG are pleased to announce the continuation of the Hyperion eLearning Webcast Series that was launched in January of this year. Upcoming Hyperion eLearning Webcast presentations include:
- How Essbase Thinks
March 27, 2008, 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EDT (presented twice) - Migration from OFA to EPB
May 1, 2008, 12:00 p.m. EDT - Implementing HFM for External and Internal Reporting
May 22, 2008, 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. EDT (presented twice)
The Hyperion eLearning Webcast Series presentations are free to OAUG members, but registration is required and seating is limited. So don’t wait, register now!
Previous presentations in the Hyperion eLearning Webcast Series included Design/Best Practices around Oracle Hyperion Planning and Loading Data into Hyperion Applications with Financial Data Quality Management. Both of these presentations were recorded and can be viewed on the Hyperion SIG Web site.
If you are interested in becoming a presenter with the Hyperion eLearning Webcast Series, please contact Ed Delise at edelise@finitsolutions.com.
Hyperion Program at COLLABORATE 08
In addition to the over 80 Hyperion sessions scheduled at COLLABORATE 08, be sure to attend the OAUG Hyperion SIG meeting for product updates, information on SIG activities and an opportunity to network with other Hyperion users.
1:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Room 407
For additional information about the Hyperion SIG and to join, please visit the Web site, or contact Ed DeLise, SIG coordinator, at edelise@finitsolutions.com.
Geo/SIG Meetings at COLLABORATE 08
More than 75 OAUG Geos and SIGs will participate at COLLABORATE 08, with SIG sessions beginning on Sunday, April 13, at 8:30 a.m. Be sure to arrive in time to attend these informative sessions! Refer to Geo/SIG Participation on the OAUG COLLABORATE 08 Web site for a complete listing of Geo and SIG meetings and networking opportunities.
Upcoming Geo/SIG Meetings
Click on the links for details regarding registration, agendas, presenter and sponsorship opportunities.
- AUSOUG/OAUG
The Value of Fusion Middleware for Oracle E-Business Suite Customers
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
March 26, 2008 - Hyperion SIG eLearning Session
How Essbase Thinks
March 27, 2008 - Southern Ontario OAUG
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
March 27, 2008 - Central States OAUG
Oracle Middleware Exposition
St. Louis, MO
April 3, 2008 - Northwest OUG
Bellevue, WA
April 7, 2008 - Oracle Retail Users Group (ORUG) Functional SIG Teleconference
April 10, 2008 - AUSOUG/OAUG
R12 Update and Directions
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
April 17, 2008 - Hyperion SIG eLearning Session
Migration from OFA to EPB
May 1, 2008 - AUSOUG/OAUG
Fusion Middleware Boot Camp
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
May 5 - 16, 2008 - AUSOUG/OAUG
Release 12 Financials Boot Camp
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
May 5 - 16, 2008 - Advance Planning and Collaboration SIG Web Conference
May 6, 2008 - Southern California PeopleSoft OAUG
Long Beach, CA
May 6, 2008 - Oracle Retail Users Group (ORUG) Functional SIG Teleconference
May 8, 2008 - New Jersey OAUG
Somerset, NJ
May 9, 2008 - Twin Cities Financial OAUG
Bloomington, MN
May 15, 2008 - Atlanta OAUG
May 16, 2008 - Advance Planning and Collaboration SIG Web Conference
May 21, 2008 - Hyperion SIG eLearning Session
Implementing HFM for External & Internal Reporting
May 22, 2008 - Healthcare Industry User Group
Interact 2008
Orlando, FL
June 1 - 4, 2008 - Southern Ontario OAUG
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
June 5, 2008 - New England OAUG
Worcester, MA
June 9, 2008 - Oracle Retail Users Group (ORUG) Functional SIG Teleconference
June 12, 2008 - Oracle Retail Users Group (ORUG) Technical SIG Teleconference
June 18, 2008 - AUSOUG/OAUG
Identity Management from an Apps Perspective
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
June 19, 2008 - Ohio Valley OAUG Summer Conference
Cincinnati, OH
June 20, 2008 - Oracle HCM Users Group (OHUG) Conference
Las Vegas, NV
June 22 - 25, 2008