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oaug.org November 7, 2008 Volume VIII / Issue 21

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Submit your presentation for the COLLABORATE 09 — OAUG Forum! Deadline is today, November 7, 2008!

In This Issue

Make plans to attend COLLABORATE 09, May 3-7 in Orlando, Florida. Take advantage of 1,000 results-oriented education sessions presented by the Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG), the Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) and Quest International Users Group (Quest). Network with a global community of users and experts. Register early and save $400.

COLLABORATE 09: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community

For questions or registration assistance, please contact the OAUG Conference Registration Department Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern (New York) Time.

OAUG News

President’s Corner

2008 OAUG President Jan Wagner

2008 OAUG President Jan Wagner

Oracle OpenWorld 2008 is over. COLLABORATE 09: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community is months away. In the meantime, there are many great opportunities for OAUG members around the world to connect with other users, learn from experts and interact with Oracle representatives by getting involved in the active and vibrant OAUG geographic user group (Geo) and special interest group (SIG) communities.

The OAUG’s Geos and SIGs are member-led groups that serve the grassroots of the Oracle community:

  • Geos provide opportunities for Oracle applications users to engage with others in a defined geographic region. Partnerships with international affiliates continue to expand the OAUG’s ability to support Oracle users around the world. OAUG Geos are located throughout the United States as well as in Canada, AsiaPac, Latin America and Europe.
  • OAUG SIGs serve as forums for users to explore specific issues, needs and areas of interest within a particular family of Oracle Applications products or within a particular industry. SIGs help participants obtain information and resources to assist them in managing their unique implementations and applications environments.

Geo and SIG activities are open to everyone, and we encourage everyone to get involved and stay engaged.

This is a very busy time of year for the OAUG Geo and SIG communities. Please review the list of upcoming Geo/SIG Meetings in the User Community News section of this edition of OAUG eNews to see what meetings, teleconferences or Webinars are scheduled through the end of 2008. Visit the User Communities page on the OAUG Web site for more information about the OAUG’s Geos and SIGs.

 — Jan Wagner, OAUG President

Today is the Last Chance to Submit a Paper for Consideration for COLLABORATE 09!

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to share your knowledge and experience with fellow Oracle users. The call for presentations for the COLLABORATE 09 — OAUG Forum closes today, November 7, 2008. The OAUG seeks presentations on all Oracle Applications, including Oracle E-Business Suite, Hyperion, PeopleSoft, Siebel, Agile, Oracle Retail, Oracle Communications and MetaSolv Software, as well as applications technology.

For more information about featured presentation tracks, functional and technical areas of emphasis and the process for submitting a presentation for consideration, refer to the COLLABORATE 09 — OAUG Forum call for presentations.

New on the OAUG Knowledge Factory™: Oracle Fusion Applications — Applications for the Next-Generation Enterprise

During Oracle OpenWorld 2008, Oracle’s Steve Miranda, senior vice president Fusion Applications, and Chris Leone, group vice president, Applications Strategy, delivered the presentation entitled Oracle Fusion Applications: Applications for the Next-Generation Enterprise on September 24. In the presentation, Miranda and Leone laid out a strategy for companies interested in migrating to Fusion Applications and provided a roadmap to Fusion Applications general availability. Read more and view the presentation slides on the OAUG Knowledge Factory.

The OAUG in the Spotlight in Oracle’s Profit Magazine

A Dedicated Community for Hyperion Users

Oracle’s Profit magazine recently spoke with Jan Wagner, Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) president, and Ed DeLise, the OAUG Hyperion special interest group coordinator, about the integration of Hyperion user groups into the OAUG community. The interview with Wagner and DeLise appears as an article in the November 2008 issue of Profit and on Profit Online, November 2008.

NATO Gets the Most Out of Software Investment Through OAUG Membership

Oracle is a strong advocate of user groups, encouraging customers to align with one or more user group to help expedite learning, implementation, adoption and the return on the investment in Oracle software. In “Oracle User Groups and NATO,” an article by David Baum appearing in the November 2008 issue of Oracle’s Profit magazine, the writer speaks with Jan Wagner about how membership in the Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) has helped NATO get the most out of its investment in Oracle Applications. The article is also available on Profit Online, November 2008.

Jan Wagner works for NATO at the Maritime Component Command Headquarters Northwood and is the president of the OAUG.

OAUG Member Companies Receive 2008 Oracle Excellence Awards

During Oracle OpenWorld 2008, Oracle announced the recipients of the 2008 Oracle Excellence Award. The award, co-sponsored by the Oracle Applications User group (OAUG) and Quest International Users Group (Quest), recognizes organizations for their success in delivering exceptional business value through their use of Oracle Fusion Middleware and Oracle Applications.

Among the 2008 Oracle Excellence Award recipients are seven OAUG members:

  • Arrow Electronics, Inc.
  • Chick-fil-A
  • Cisco
  • EMC Corporation
  • KPN
  • Pearson
  • Zebra Technologies

OAUG member company Innowave Technology, LLC received a 2008 Oracle Excellence Award within the System Integration category.

The OAUG congratulates these member organizations for this outstanding accomplishment.

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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 October 2008 edition is now available on the Oracle Web site. Highlights include:

  • Oracle Buys Advanced Visual Technology
  • Oracle Launches Oracle Beehive
  • Oracle Unveils Winners of 2008 “Empower the Green Enterprise” Awards During Oracle OpenWorld

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

Oracle Fusion Middleware Tour Focuses on Driving Business Efficiency and Expansion

The Oracle Fusion Middleware Forum is coming to a city near you. This road show targets IT executives and managers and explores the impact of IT planning and execution on corporate strategy. The agenda includes executive keynotes and technical sessions providing strategies and patterns for maximizing operational efficiency and addressing business expansion. Attendees will also hear customer case studies and get in-depth information on the Oracle Fusion Middleware product strategy.

Details are available on the Oracle Web site.

PeopleSoft Rel 9 UPK Courses — Build Cost-Effective and Customized Solutions

The following User Productivity Kit Developer (UPK) courses are designed for course authors, editors and other individuals who are involved in recording and editing content by using the User Productivity Kit Developer.

For more information about the course and its availability in your region, click the name of the respective country next to the course title.

  • UPK Developer Rel 3.1 with PeopleSoft Rel 9 (US, Canada)
  • UPK Developer Upgrade Rel 3.1 with PeopleSoft Rel 9 (US, Canada)

HP/Oracle Podcast: SOA, Application Modernization and High-Performance Computing

Paul Evans, worldwide marketing lead for IT Transformation Solutions at HP, and Lance Knowlton, vice president for modernization at Oracle, discuss how IT infrastructure, systems and software come together in a whole greater than the sum of the parts for enterprises moving toward services oriented architectures (SOA) through the HP/Oracle/Intel application modernization initiative. Listen to the podcast now! (MP3 audio file)

Grid Computing White Paper: Oracle Grid Solutions for the Next-Generation Data Center

This Oracle white paper describes how businesses of all sizes worldwide are using Grid best practices to modernize their IT operations and increase performance, availability, energy efficiency and operational agility. Download now! (PDF file)

Free Oracle Webcast: View Your Web Sites and Applications Through the Eyes of Real Users

In this on-demand Webcast, you will hear Forrester Analyst J.P. Garbani discuss successful strategies and best practices to help you deliver better online experience to your customers.

Register now to view the Webcast!

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.

  • Load and Validate Projects and Budgets Data into Oracle EBS via Excel!
    A Webcast Hosted by More4Apps
    November 10, 2008, 3:00 p.m. EST / 12:00 p.m. PST / 20:00 UTC
    Register now!
  • Archiving for Effective Data Growth Management, Performance, Compliance and Retirement
    A Webcast Hosted by Applimation
    November 12, 2008, 12:30 p.m. EST / 9:30 a.m. PST / 17:30 UTC
    Register now!
  • Validate and Load Projects and Budgets Data into Oracle EBS via Excel!
    A Webcast Hosted by More4Apps
    November 17, 2008, 3:00 p.m. EST / 12:00 p.m. PST / 20:00 UTC
    Register now!
  • Succession Planning Made Simple
    A Webcast Hosted by Aquire
    December 3, 2008, 3:00 p.m. EST / 12:00 p.m. PST / 20:00 UTC
    Register now!
  • What is the Best AP Invoice Automation Technology?
    A Webcast Hosted by 170 Systems
    December 10, 2008, Available on demand all day
    Register now!
  • Lowering Costs Through Oracle Hosting and Managed Services
    A Webcast Hosted by OneNeck IT Services
    December 15, 2008, 1:00 p.m. EST / 10:00 a.m. PST / 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

  • BI Publisher Quick Start Guide — Presentation Templates
    November 18, 2008
    12:00 noon U.S. Eastern (New York) time
    Register now!
  • Ride the Bus in Style: Oracle Service Bus
    December 9, 2008
    12:00 noon U.S. Eastern (New York) time
    Register now!

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 Conference and Event Updates

OAUG LINK 08 Conference for PeopleSoft Enterprise

OAUG LINK 08
November 18 - 20, 2008
Hilton San Diego Resort
San Diego, California

LINK 08 is less than a month away! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to network with fellow PeopleSoft Users, hear about the latest technology applications and visit with Oracle’s PeopleSoft representatives. Below are important upcoming deadlines as well as some conference related dates.

Date Time Event
November 11 5:00 p.m. EST Advance Registration Closes
November 17 3:00 p.m. -
6:00 p.m. PST		 Registration Begins — Conference Sign-In, Folder and Badge pickup, and One-on-One Signup
November 18 7:00 a.m. -
8:00 a.m. PST		 Breakfast is Served
November 18 8:00 a.m. PST Welcome by the participating User Groups and Keynote Address by Paco Aubrejuan, GM PeopleSoft Enterprise

Please refer to the LINK 08 Web site for conference and agenda details.

We look forward to seeing you there!

DOAG 2008 Conference + Exhibition

December 1-3, 2008
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. The expanded DOAG 2008 Conference + Exhibition focuses on Siebel and E-Business Suite users, providing attendees many opportunities to discuss with other users and Oracle associates the challenges, best practices and trends associated with these applications.

The DOAG 2008 Conference program features tracks on:

See the complete DOAG 2008 Conference Program for details.

For more information, including additional post-conference educational events, registration discounts, and more, visit the DOAG 2008 Conference + Exhibition Web site.

UKOUG2008 Conference & Exhibition

December 1-5, 2008
ICC Birmingham UK

More information about the UKOUG2008 Conference & Exhibition is available on the conference Web site.

COLLABORATE 09: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community

COLLABORATE 09: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community

May 3-7, 2009
Orlando, Florida, USA

Registration for COLLABORATE 09: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community is now open. Visit the Web site often for conference news and updates!

Partners and Exhibitors

Exhibit booth space is still available! Plan to maximize your organization’s exposure and promote your services by participating as an OAUG exhibitor and/or sponsor at COLLABORATE 09. See the October COLLABORATE 09 OAUG Exhibitor Newsletter for all the details. Sign up today! Please contact Erick Harrell, OAUG exhibit hall manager, at eharrell@oaug.com or +1 404.760.4255 if you have any questions.

OAUG Star Partners

The OAUG Star Partner Program is well under way for COLLABORATE 09. The OAUG Star Partner Program provides Associate Members an active, integrated way to participate in the OAUG Community. The program combines membership, advertising, sponsorships and conference benefits into a value-priced, year-long package that delivers recognition, premium advertising opportunities and outstanding conference visibility. Details about the OAUG Star Partner program are available on the OAUG Web site.

Conference Presenters

Today is your last chance to submit a paper for consideration for COLLABORATE 09! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to share your knowledge and experience with fellow Oracle users. The call for presentations for the COLLABORATE 09 — OAUG Forum closes today, November 7, 2008. The OAUG seeks presentations on all Oracle Applications, including Oracle E-Business Suite, Hyperion, PeopleSoft, Siebel, Agile, Oracle Retail, Oracle Communications and MetaSolv Software, as well as applications technology. For more information, refer to the COLLABORATE 09 — OAUG Forum call for presentations.

COLLABORATE 09: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community is presented by the Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG), the Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) and Quest International Users Group (Quest). Save the date!

User Community News

Oracle Diagnostics Webinar Hosted by OAUG Change Management SIG

The OAUG Change Management SIG is launching a series of informative Webinar sessions in conjunction with Oracle. These sessions will be a mix of existing technology, upgrade case stories and future product direction to help us all navigate the dynamics existing in our technical infrastructure today. The first presentation on Oracle Diagnostics will remind us of tools and technology that currently exist and might be underused because of misunderstandings about the true capabilities. The session is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2008, at 1 p.m. EST.

For more information, please visit the Change Management SIG Web site or contact Greg Tate at gtate@gmtconsultingservices.com.

Upcoming Geo/SIG Meetings

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

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