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- OAUG News
- Oracle News
- Vendor Product Awareness Sessions
- OAUG Conference and Event Updates
- User Community News
- Welcome Hyperion Community
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OAUG News
Join the OAUG SIG Community at Oracle OpenWorld 2008
The OAUG’s dynamic and growing Special Interest Group (SIG) User Community will host more than 45 SIG meetings (PDF file) as part of the Oracle Users Forum on Sunday, September 21, at Oracle OpenWorld 2008.
The Oracle Users Forum is free to all registered attendees, and everyone is invited to attend the OAUG SIG meetings. It’s a great opportunity to learn and network with like-minded individuals from around the world. You need not be a member of a specific SIG or affiliated user group to attend; you just need to have an interest in the focus of the SIG.
Check the full OAUG SIG meeting schedule (PDF file) for specific meetings, times and room locations. Please note that the schedule may change as the conference approaches, so check back often for the latest updates on SIG meetings and other OAUG activities.
More information about OAUG activities at Oracle OpenWorld 2008, including member-led education sessions and the OAUG membership information center in the User Group Pavilion, is available on the OAUG Web site.
OAUG Member Ray Payne Named Oracle ACE
OAUG member Ray Payne has been selected as an Oracle ACE by Oracle Corporation.
Ray has worked with Oracle databases for over 20 years and has over 16 years of experience with the Oracle E-Business Suite. He has been involved in the development and implementation of a wide array of applications, spanning such diverse areas as Navigation Systems, Geographic Information Systems and Facilities Management applications. Ray is currently the senior architect for Oracle Infrastructure at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory where he is responsible for the planning and implementation of a broad array of Oracle technologies to meet the needs of the lab.
Ray has been a very active member of the Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) where he currently serves on the Board of Directors as vice president for transition and global outreach. Ray has traveled around the world speaking at various events regarding the use of Oracle Technologies and has most recently been presenting a series on Enterprise Manager and Grid Control and implementing Oracle RAC.
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.
OAUG Members Invited to Participate in Oracle CAD Security Focus Group
Oracle content management product management is creating a focus group to identify market requirements for securing CAD drawings. In cooperation with the International Oracle Users Group Community (IOUC), the Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) invites interested members to participate in this Oracle CAD Security Focus Group.
Cooperative participation in industry studies and focus groups supports the OAUG’s mission to enable members to influence the direction of enhancement to Oracle Applications. By participating in this program, members can provide information that could affect the design and development of new products.
Information about the CAD Focus Group and criteria for participation are on the IOUC Web site.
The ABCs of Workflow Book is Now Available
The ABCs of Workflow is a compendium of real case studies and contains a detailed explanation of the various components of Workflow. Readers will learn step-by-step how to develop and test custom workflows. Details are available on the Solution Beacon Web site.
The ABCs of Workflow is published by Solution Beacon in partnership with the Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG).
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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 July 7, 2008, edition is now available on the Oracle Web site. Highlights include:
- Oracle Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings
- Oracle Buys Skywire Software
- Oracle product/services news and announcements
Be sure to check the OAUG Web site often for the latest edition.
Oracle University Training Now Available in New Live Virtual Class Format
Oracle University’s online Live Virtual Class (LVC) is an educational experience that is comparable to the traditional in-class training — without the need for expensive travel. With world-class technology, high-quality instructors, cutting-edge curriculum and hands-on labs, Live Virtual Classes offer an exciting combination of traditional content and interactive learning. This flexible option gives you the freedom to learn anywhere while expanding your knowledge of Oracle products.
A series of Oracle 11i E-Business Suite courses is now available in this new training format and addresses topics including workforce sourcing and deployment, financial analysis, collections, project billing, enterprise asset management, enterprise planning and budgeting, HRMS system administration, sales fundamentals, warehouse management, and more.
More information about these courses is available on the Oracle University page on the OAUG Web site.
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, white papers, tutorials, etc.
Free: Oracle Application Express Resource Kit
Learn how Oracle Application Express (APEX) can help you address the manageability, security and scalability challenges associated with using spreadsheets and personal databases to store mission-critical data. Request your free Oracle Application Express Resource Kit containing the latest release of Oracle Application Express and a link to related free packaged applications, as well as analyst reports, white papers and customer testimonials.
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.
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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Managing Revenue Recognition in Concert with Oracle Financials
A Webcast Hosted by Softrax Corporation
July 23, 2008, 1:00 p.m. EDT / 10:00 a.m. PDT / 17:00 UTC
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Accelerate Your Oracle R12 Upgrade
A Webcast Hosted by Hexaware Technologies Limited
August 6, 2008, 11:00 a.m. EDT / 8:00 a.m. PDT / 15:00 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 Conference and Event Updates
OAUG Release 12 Financials Boot Camp
Oracle University Training Centre
Chicago, Illinois
An exclusive educational opportunity only for OAUG members, the OAUG Release 12 Financials Boot Camp is an intensive, hands-on, 10-day training program that will prepare project teams and implementation consultants to advance to the next step in Oracle Release 12 Financial implementation.
For more information and to register, contact Shameeka Ayers at sayers@oaug.com. The registration deadline is August 8, 2008
*Boot camp sessions will not be held over the weekend of Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24.
Oracle OpenWorld 2008
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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.
Oracle with 20:20 Foresight — The AUSOUG and OAUG National Conference Series 2008
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Sheraton Perth Hotel
October 6-7, 2008
Conrad Jupiters
October 13-14, 2008
This year’s conference series will provide you with opportunities to increase your knowledge on:
- Database Administration.
- Oracle Developer Technologies.
- Fusion Middleware.
- E-Business Suite best practice usage and administrator.
- Siebel and Hyperion solutions and benefits.
And for management:
- Keep up to date with the trends in your Oracle investment.
- Be aware of the impact to your Oracle technologies.
The Super Early Bird registration discount ends on 25 July, so join your peers and register now to save up to $150 on your registration fee. Excellent Group Registration Rates are also available. Get all the details on the Oracle with 20:20 Foresight Web site.
OAUG LINK 08
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San Diego, California
The OAUG LINK 08 Conference, presented in cooperation with DMUG, PSCARE and PSAP, will be held November 18 - 20, 2008, at the Hilton San Diego Resort on Mission Bay! Save the date — registration opens soon!
Take advantage of this opportunity to share your experiences and ideas with other customers and with Oracle management. Visit the OAUG LINK 08 Web site to find out how you may submit a presentation for consideration.
DOAG 2008 Conference + Exhibition
CCN Congress Center Nuremberg East
Nuremberg, Germany
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.
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COLLABORATE 09: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community
Orlando, Florida, USA
Save the date!
User Community News
New OAUG CRM Connect SIG — EBS/Siebel/PeopleSoft/Fusion
To better serve our members, the OAUG has recently affiliated the new OAUG CRM Connect SIG, which focuses on Oracle E-Business Suite, Siebel, PeopleSoft and Fusion CRM applications. This SIG is your connection for all things Oracle CRM related! The leadership is currently putting the finishing touches on their Web site. Be sure to check the site frequently for updates and information on what is happening in the SIG and in the world of Oracle CRM. For additional information, please contact SIG leaders Nimish Shah at n.shah@ieee.org or Robin Walker at rwalker@caliber-services.com.
Please join the OAUG CRM Connect SIG meeting at Oracle OpenWorld 2008 on Sunday, September 21, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in room 3001.
Upcoming Geo/SIG Meetings
Click on the links for details regarding registration, agendas, presenter and sponsorship opportunities.
- Advance Planning and Collaboration SIG Webcast
MRP — ASCP Comparison Part II
July 22, 2008 - AUSOUG/OAUG
Driving Innovation and ROI with Oracle FMW and Applications
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
July 23, 2008 - Hyperion SIG eLearning Session
Hyperion System 9: Data Integration Options
July 24, 2008 - India OAUG Webcast
Upgrade Issues That Are Worth Planning Ahead
July 24, 2008 - Southwest Regional OAUG
Irvine, CA
July 25, 2008 - AUSOUG/OAUG
Mid-Year Christmas Party: Bowling for Charity
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
July 25, 2008 - Logistics SIG Webcast
July 30, 2008 - OTM SIG Conference
Philadelphia, PA
August 3 - 6, 2008 - AUSOUG/OAUG
Using Enterprise Architect with Oracle
East Perth, Western Australia, Australia
August 6, 2008 - Southern California PeopleSoft OAUG
Long Beach, CA
August 12, 2008 - Demantra SIG Webcast
Segregation of Data and Security Within Demantra
August 13, 2008 - Discrete Manufacturing SIG Teleconference
August 13, 2008 - Oracle Retail Users Group (ORUG) Functional SIG Teleconference
August 14, 2008 - Atlanta Hyperion Users Group Meeting
Atlanta, GA
August 14, 2008 - Atlanta OAUG
August 15, 2008 - North Central OAUG
Oak Brook, IL
August 15, 2008 - Oracle Retail Users Group (ORUG) Technical SIG Teleconference
August 20, 2008 - Hyperion SIG eLearning Session
Consolidate BI and Planning Applications to Cut Costs and Improve User Productivity Using Essbase
August 21, 2008 - Twin Cities Financial OAUG
Bloomington, MN
August 21, 2008 - AUSOUG/OAUG Webcast
Do Your Oracle Reporting in Excel
August 21, 2008 - Consumer Goods SIG Webcast
Conducting High Level Planning — System Requirements
August 21, 2008 - Northwest Oracle Users Group
Portland, OR
August 25, 2008 - Richmond Hyperion Users Group Meeting
Suffolk, VA
August 26, 2008 - AUSOUG/OAUG
Oracle BPA Suite — Business Process Modeling for Applications
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
September 3, 2008 - AUSOUG/OAUG
Business Analytics and Reporting
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
September 4, 2008 - Consumer Goods SIG Webcast
Siebel/Demantra Roadmap
September 18, 2008 - New York City OAUG
September 19, 2008 - Calgary OAUG
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
September 25, 2008
Welcome Hyperion Community
Hyperion Users
The Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) welcomes the Hyperion community of users to the growing Oracle family and is very pleased to be able to provide exceptional resources for learning, innovating, solving problems and connecting with peers and industry experts.
Please visit the Hyperion section of the OAUG Web site for more information.
Hyperion eLearning Webcast Series
- Hyperion System 9: Data Integration Options
July 24, 2008
Presented by Ernie DiSandro, ISA Consulting - Consolidate BI and Planning Applications to Cut Costs and Improve User Productivity Using Essbase
August 21, 2008
Presented by Timothy N. Tow, Applied OLAP, Inc.
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.