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oaug.org June 11, 2008 Volume VIII / Issue 11

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In This Issue

OAUG Knowledge Factory™

The OAUG Knowledge Factory™ is the ultimate online community forum for OAUG members who are “in-the-know” — or want to be. You are the expert and the driving force behind this amazing community that will accelerate the exchange of user knowledge about all things Oracle.

Educate. Network. Influence.

Access the Knowledge Factory from the OAUG home page at oaug.org. Get started now!

OAUG News

President’s Corner

2008 OAUG President Jan Wagner

2008 OAUG President Jan Wagner

During Oracle OpenWorld last year, Oracle announced the recipients of the 2007 Oracle Excellence Award. The award recognized Oracle customers for their success in delivering exceptional business value through the innovative use of Oracle Fusion Middleware and Oracle Applications.

Among the 2007 Oracle Excellence Award recipients were ten OAUG member organizations — an impressive showing for the OAUG and its community of Oracle Applications users.

Nominations for the 2008 Oracle Excellence Awards are now being accepted and can be submitted until Friday, August 8, 2008. Award Recipients will receive a free registration to Oracle OpenWorld 2008, recognition at an awards ceremony at Oracle OpenWorld 2008, opportunities to meet with Oracle executives, media visibility and more.

I encourage OAUG member organizations to submit nominations again this year for this prestigious award, and I look forward to celebrating with the winners at Oracle OpenWorld 2008.

The OAUG member organizations that received the Oracle Excellence Award in 2007 were:

 — Jan Wagner, OAUG President

The OAUG Hyperion SIG Offers New eLearning Sessions

The OAUG Hyperion SIG extends its eLearning Presentation Series specifically for Hyperion users with two new sessions in July and August:

The Hyperion eLearning Series kicked off in January 2008. Previously presented sessions were recorded and can be viewed on the Hyperion SIG Web site.

The OAUG Hyperion SIG was formed to support users and associates that use Hyperion products through education, discussion and networking opportunities. Visit the Hyperion SIG Web site for details.

The OAUG Knowledge Factory™ Grows With Member Participation

Since the launch of the OAUG Knowledge Factory™ just last month, OAUG members have been tapping into and building upon the resources that it contains. Using Web 2.0 technology, the OAUG Knowledge Factory provides OAUG members with a centralized, dynamic platform for user-submitted content and knowledge sharing.

See what members are saying about the OAUG Knowledge Factory:

I have used many community-driven sites/products and what I have found with the Knowledge Factory by OAUG is the simplicity and all encompassing tools. What I have also found with the Knowledge Factory is the built-in user community access to the entire OAUG user membership. This I found very useful, considering the content and questions on this community site are all driven around Oracle software. I will continue to post and respond on the Knowledge Factory and I would encourage others to do so as well.

In an era of knowledge workers, the Knowledge Factory has provided the ideal platform for sharing global Oracle knowledge. Oracle’s online support portal, MetaLink, is by far superior to its enterprise applications competitors. And, the Knowledge Factory provides a user experience even a dimension beyond MetaLink through interactive discussions, blog posts and comments. In a few short weeks, the Knowledge Factory has become a daily go-to site for Oracle professionals. May I recommend the OAUG Knowledge Factory for all Oracle practioners.

Experience the OAUG Knowledge Factory today.

The OAUG Announces 2009 Exhibitor Advisory Council

The 2009 OAUG Exhibitor Advisory Council (EAC) members are:

The Exhibitor Advisory Council (EAC) was established to provide the OAUG’s exhibit management team with industry input, feedback and suggestions on OAUG conferences to enhance the exhibitor and attendee experience at OAUG conferences. The EAC will soon begin planning for the Exhibitor Showcase at COLLABORATE 09: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community.

More information about the OAUG Exhibitor Advisory Council is available on the OAUG 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 June 2, 2008, edition is now available on the Oracle Web site. Highlights include:

Be sure to check the OAUG Web site often for the latest edition.

Call for Nominations: 2008 Oracle Excellence Awards

Do you consider yourself a pioneer in using Oracle Fusion Middleware to extend the business value of Oracle Applications (E-Business Suite, Siebel, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards) in innovative, exciting ways? Submit your nomination for the 2008 Oracle Excellence Awards and get a chance to win free registration to Oracle OpenWorld 08 in San Francisco, Calif., and meet Oracle executives. Last year, 10 OAUG members received the Oracle Excellence Award.

The deadline for nominations is August 8, 2008.

Get Started with Oracle on Windows DVD

Learn how Oracle gives you the power to grow by providing a scalable, easy-to-use platform for running your business at a price you can afford. Request your free copy of this DVD, containing Oracle Database 11g software, whitepapers, tutorials, etc.

Oracle Webcast — Utility Computing Made Simple: Automated Provisioning and Patching Solutions for Oracle Grid Computing

Register today to view an Oracle Webcast featuring Noel Yuhanna, Principle Analyst at Forrester Research. Along with a reality check on the status of utility and grid computing, you’ll discover how to maximize your investment in these technologies by spending less time managing them.

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.

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!

Apex IT

Could Siebel be the right sales force automation (SFA) system for your sales organization?

To find out, join Apex IT on Thursday, June 26, 2008, at 1 p.m. CDT for a complimentary, 60-minute Siebel On Premise for SFA Product Demo and Best Practices Webinar. Register now.

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 Conference and Event Updates

Global Oracle HCM (OHUG) 2008 Conference

June 22-25, 2008
The Mirage Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada

For additional information about the annual OHUG Conference and to register, please visit the OHUG Web site.

Oracle OpenWorld 2008

September 21-25, 2008
Moscone Center
San Francisco, California

Oracle OpenWorld 2008 will be held early this year — September 21-25, 2008 — in San Francisco, California. The OAUG is already working with Oracle to help create a compelling educational event that will give attendees the opportunity to learn more about Oracle’s vision and future strategy. Registration is now open and details about Oracle OpenWorld 2008 are on the Oracle Web site.

DOAG 2008 Conference + Exhibition

December 1-3, 2008
CCN Congress Center Nuremberg East
Nuremberg, Germany

The call for papers for the DOAG 2008 Conference + Exhibition is now open. Presenters are invited to submit abstracts and proposals for the conference program. The deadline for submissions is July 6, 2008.

For more than 20 years, the DOAG annual conference has been the most important event of the German-speaking Oracle Community. Visit the DOAG Web site for more information about the DOAG 2008 Conference + Exhibition.

User Community News

Hyperion Users

Hyperion eLearning Webcast Series

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 have been 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.

The Oracle Retail Users Group Announces Board of Directors

Call for Volunteers

Geographic user groups (Geos) and special interest groups (SIGs) serve the grassroots of the Oracle community and offer additional educational opportunities and new product enhancements through their links with the OAUG and Oracle Corporation. The Geo/SIG community is looking for volunteers to work with the New York OAUG and the Aerospace & Defense SIG.

New York OAUG — Geo Coordinator and board members

Geo members reside within a defined geographic region and meet to facilitate networking among local and regional application users. Members discuss and share ideas concerning many diverse topics. They also provide an opportunity to network with other Oracle Applications users in a local region and around the globe.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Laura Cox, Geo/SIG Coordinator, at lcox@oaug.com.

Aerospace & Defense SIG — SIG Coordinator and board members

SIG members share a common interest concerning specific Oracle Applications products, as well as a specific industry. SIG members may be geographically dispersed and typically meet at OAUG conferences and Oracle OpenWorld.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Aaronica Bell, Geo/SIG Coordinator, at abell@oaug.com.

Upcoming Geo/SIG Meetings

Click on the links for details regarding registration, agendas, presenter and sponsorship opportunities.

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