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OAUG Community Outreach and Featured Sessions at Oracle OpenWorld 2006Back to the Oracle OpenWorld main page on OAUG. All sessions will take place on Sunday, October 22, 2006. Business IntelligenceYou’re Fired! Getting the IT Department Out of the Reporting BusinessMarcia Livingston, Srisys, Inc. Continental Parlor 9 3:30 p.m. This is a case study on how one company chose to determine the correct user-reporting tool for them. This steps through the process of looking at Discoverer, other Oracle products and other third-party tools, the user requirements for the present and the future, and the successes and quandaries that were encountered. Customer Data IntelligenceBeyond Compliance: Business Benefits Emerge from New Processes — Part 1Tom Wilson, Unisphere Media, LLC Taylor A/B 2:00 p.m. Many organizations see improved relationships between departments and better business intelligence tools as important by-products of their compliance investments. This session will present the results of the recent OAUG “Beyond Compliance” survey of members, benchmarking current member practices in compiling and managing data for compliance, the tools currently used and the areas where the investment in compliance is delivering return as a by-product. In this session, you will be able to quickly establish how your organization’s current compliance effort and benefits compare to those of the OAUG membership as a whole. Beyond Compliance: Business Benefits Emerge from New Processes — Part 2Tom Wilson, Unisphere Media, LLC Taylor A/B 3:30 p.m. Following a detailed review of OAUG research as outlined previously, attendees will be asked to complete a survey that will revisit questions asked with regard to regulatory compliance in OAUG surveys conducted in 2005 and being completed in mid-2006. Survey results will be tabluated via manual survey and distributed via e-mail to the respondents. The goal will be to conduct ongoing tracking while also honing in on “best practices” associated with compliance practices. ManufacturingOracle/WMS in a Publishing CompanyLuis Marciano, Editoria Abril Continental Parlor 9 2:00 p.m. This session will illustrate all of the steps from the selection and implementation of a WMS solution, as well the obtained benefits after complete process stabilization. Public SectorUsing Federal Data Reference Model (FRM) in a Service-Oriented ArchitectureGreg Lomow, BearingPoint, Inc. Yosemite C 3:30 p.m. Agencies need effective solutions that ensure seamless integration with legacy systems and emerging technologies for improved data collection capabilities. BearingPoint’s FRM solution, based on leading Oracle technology, provides standardized business processes. User GroupPortal Software — Creating the Customer Pathway to Special Interest Group (SIG) CreationPatricia Dues, President, OAUG Van Ness 2:00 p.m. The Portal Software Special Interest Group (SIG) is a product-specific user group comprised of users of Portal Software applications and is one of the newest SIGs affiliated with the Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG). The OAUG works closely with the Portal Software SIG and its members to share product information and best practices, while offering unmatched access to the greater Oracle community. Join us for our inaugural meeting and learn how the OAUG and the Portal Software SIG are developing educational, advocacy, networking and training programs for the Portal Software user community, as well as information on how you can participate. OAUG and the PeopleSoft Community — A Partnership for SuccessSteven Hughes, OAUG Continental Parlor 7/8 2:00 p.m. This session will outline the value of the partnership, services, benefits and resources the Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) is providing its affiliated PeopleSoft communities and how the OAUG is assisting in their continued success. Hear from OAUG President Patricia Dues and OAUG Executive Director Steven Hughes, as well as the presidents of several PeopleSoft-affiliated user groups. Learn how the OAUG and its affiliated user communities are developing educational, advocacy, networking and training programs for all PeopleSoft users. OAUG and the Oracle Retail Community — Access, Influence, ConnectivityArMand Nelson, Oracle Retail Users Group (ORUG) Lombard Room 2:00 p.m. The Oracle Retail Users Group (ORUG) is a product-specific user group comprised of users of Retek, 360Commerce and ProfitLogic software applications and one of the newest groups affiliated with the Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG). The OAUG works closely with ORUG and its members to share product information and best practices to increase the performance of the Oracle Retail environment, while offering unmatched access to the greater Oracle and Retek community. Hear from ORUG President ArMand Nelson and learn how the OAUG and ORUG are developing educational, advocacy, networking and training programs for all Oracle Retail users. How OAUG is Working for the Siebel Community — Your Step by Step Toolkit for Integration Into the OAUG Community of UsersGail Peterson, OAUG Continental Parlor 7/8 3:30 p.m. Join your fellow Siebel users for an overview of the Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) services toolkit, which enables user networking and information sharing. Obtain the insight and advice you need to effectively implement, manage, upgrade and integrate your Siebel CRM solutions. The OAUG understands the real issues you face every day in building business around customers. Learn how to access best practices and lessons learned, and participate in user networking and information sharing through geographic and special interest group user communities. Discover how to participate in OAUG leadership councils, which are vehicles for customer input regarding Oracle product direction, enhancements, support and pricing. This is your opportunity to take an active part in creating the Siebel Community — you can make a difference! |
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