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May, 2011
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OAUG NewsPresident’s Corner
Most recently, during the COLLABORATE conference in April, as well as throughout my nineteen-year involvement with the OAUG, I’ve heard a recurring theme from some of our most active members: the more you engage with the OAUG, the higher the payoff. I totally agree with this sentiment. With every conference session I’ve presented, geographic (Geo) or special interest group (SIG) meeting I’ve attended, OAUG committee I’ve served, or casual conversation I’ve enjoyed, my professional and personal lives have been enriched. The opportunity to share and interact with other volunteers is invaluable. If your organization is a member of the OAUG and you or your colleagues are not taking advantage of the great learning and networking opportunities at your disposal, please look for a way to get involved and better leverage your membership. Other OAUG members will also benefit from the unique experience and perspectives that you bring to the table. Please consider volunteering for an OAUG committee or council. Become a leader or increase your participation in a Geo or SIG. Submit a presentation abstract for an OAUG conference, or even one of the local Geo events. You can control the extent of your involvement, but do get involved. The rewards in the form of contacts, friendships and shared experiences far outweigh the investment. — Mark C. Clark, OAUG President P.S. There is still time to submit presentation abstracts for the upcoming OAUG Connection Point® — Release 12.1 and OAUG Connection Point® — EPM/BI conferences. The call for papers closes on Sunday, May 15, 2011. OAUG Connection Point® Series Continues with Events Dedicated to R12.1 and EPM/BI
Call for Papers Open Until May 15, 2011OAUG Connection Point® events feature in-depth, two-day regional forums. Customers and users are invited to attend, collaborate and obtain training with top executives. Presentation proposals for the R12.1 conference in Chicago and EPM/BI conference in Seattle will be accepted through Sunday, May 15, 2011. Registration is now open for these events as well; register early to receive advance discounts. Please refer to the individual event websites for more information.
The COLLABORATE 11 — OAUG ForumUser-Developed Educational Program = Unparalleled Learning
More than 5500 attendees met at COLLABORATE 11, intent on enhancing their knowledge and capabilities to help them gain greater value from investments in Oracle Technology and Applications. The COLLABORATE 11 — OAUG Forum featured more than 500 sessions in 20 education tracks. In addition, presentations and demonstrations by Oracle executives and associates, high-energy OAUG Geographic (Geo) and Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings throughout the week, the exhilarating Exhibitor Showcase, and countless other special presentations or break-out sessions made COLLABORATE 11 an information-packed event. The OAUG also celebrated the accomplishments of those who have served to build and sustain the OAUG over the years and continue to apply their talents to making this group a relevant and influential force in the greater Oracle users community. Read the full conference wrap-up story for details. Even if you did not attend COLLABORATE 11, the OAUG is making it possible for COLLABORATE 11 to come to you. Hundreds of informative papers from the COLLABORATE 11 — OAUG Forum will soon be available in the OAUG Conference Paper Database — free to all OAUG members! Watch for announcements about the availability of the COLLABORATE 11 conference papers. The winner of the iPad 2 from the drawing at the OAUG Membership Booth in the Exhibitor Showcase is Kathy Eisenhart from member company Plantronics. Widely regarded as the foremost user-focused, user-led event for Oracle technology and applications customers, the annual COLLABORATE conferences are co-presented by the IOUG, OAUG and Quest. Tips, Tricks and Info. to KnowWhat is an Upgrade Advisor?Upgrade advisors are specially crafted, dynamic documents intended to guide you through an upgrade lifecycle using step-by-step instructions. These are created by incorporating information from various sources and best practices collected over numerous upgrades. Each upgrade advisor is specific to a particular upgrade path of a product or suite between specific versions. Benefits of Using Upgrade Advisors:
Upgrade Advisors are available from My Oracle Support, Doc 250.1. There are several EBS-specific Advisors, including Upgrade Advisor: E-Business Suite Technology Stack Upgrade from 11.5.10.2 to 12.1.3, Doc 269.1.
Oracle NewsNew Website Offers Oracle OBIEE Design PatternsCustomers now have direct access to the design patterns behind dashboards for OBIEE, Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition. Read about how the Oracle Applications User Experience team developed a new website to provide the actual Oracle guidelines, pattern, and decision-support tools that its own designers have used, which is linked from Usable Apps. Then visit the new site, where you’ll find information on the design process as well as a how-to for Oracle’s design patterns and guidelines. Customer Input from Around Globe Guides Software Design for Pharmaceutical SalesThe Applications User Experience (UX) team tapped into Oracle’s global customer base for the design of CRM On Demand Offline Client for Life Sciences, a tablet-based enterprise application tailored for pharmaceutical sales representatives. Employees from the top pharmaceutical companies took part in several rounds of user experience research for Offline Client for Life Sciences and helped drive the requirements. The result is a tool that can fundamentally change the way pharmaceutical sales representatives do their job. Learn more about how this new user experience in CRM On Demand can help pharmaceutical representatives be more productive and efficient, and see for yourself the commitment Oracle has to researching and developing an innovative user experience for mobile applications. Visit Usable Apps. Managing Oracle Exadata with Oracle Enterprise Manager 11gPlease join us for an interactive Webcast where you can ask our Oracle experts questions and learn firsthand how to efficiently manage all stages of Oracle Exadata’s lifecycle, from testing to deployment. Register today for this live Webcast on May 12, 2011. Webcast: The Ultimate Oracle Enterprise Application Consolidation: Oracle Exalogic Elastic CloudAccess this Webcast, originally broadcast on April 28, 2011, and learn how to simplify your application infrastructure with Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud, the industry’s first engineered enterprise application consolidation platform designed to remove the need for infrastructure silos and multiple vendors. Register now.
Oracle Validated Integration: Providing Partner Value and Customer ConfidenceDoes your company develop and sell a complementary solution that integrates with Oracle Applications? If so, Oracle Validated Integration can help maximize visibility of your integrated solution. In addition to gaining access to integration enablement resources and best practices, your company can accelerate sales opportunities and attract new customers by leveraging exclusive Oracle Validated Integration go-to-market benefits. For more information please contact Oracle at partnerintegration_us@oracle.com. eLearningCheck out new offerings for May and JuneTraining on Oracle Applications is not limited to OAUG conferences and events. OAUG eLearning brings educational opportunities right to your desk. Regardless of your geographic location, you can sign into a WebEx session and learn from live presenters. Users of the entire family of Oracle Applications will want to take advantage of this valuable training resource. Whether you are just beginning to explore the capabilities of Oracle products or are a seasoned user looking to expand your skill set, you can find topics relevant to your needs and interests. Registration is required for all OAUG eLearning sessions, and space may be limited. All sessions begin at 2:00 p.m. EDT unless otherwise indicated. On the day of the session, you will receive a reminder along with the dial-in number and any further information for the session. Vendor Awareness SessionsA 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 2011 OAUG Vendor Awareness sessions. If your company is interested in hosting a session, please refer to the OAUG Vendor Awareness Session provider information page or contact Kay Eckstein at keckstein@oaug.com. OAUG Conference and Event Updates
COLLABORATE 11: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle CommunityApril 10-14, 2011
Orlando, Florida, USA Energy and purpose define a week of targeted learning and networking for Oracle Technology and Applications users. COLLABORATE 11: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community presented rich, meaningful education and networking opportunities developed to help attendees gain practical insights and techniques for improving performance in their Oracle environments. With an intense focus on solving day-to-day challenges and preparing for future projects, attendees participated enthusiastically throughout the week. Watch for announcements about the availability of the COLLABORATE 11 conference papers in the OAUG Conference Paper Database, coming soon. During COLLABORATE 11, the OAUG recognized exceptional member contributions and accomplishments. Get all the details in this summary of happenings at COLLABORATE 11. The winner of the iPad 2 from the drawing at the OAUG Membership Booth in the Exhibitor Showcase is Kathy Eisenhart from member company Plantronics. COLLABORATE 11: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community is presented by Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG), the Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) and Quest International Users Group (Quest). Save the date! COLLABORATE 12 will be held April 22-26, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
OAUG Connection Point® Events
InSync1116-17 August, 2011 This year’s conference will be the one-stop-shop to hear about the latest trends from industry experts, not just in application, database, technology and business software but also some hardware, including mobile technology, the latest in telecommunications and the impact this evolving technology will have on your business. Information is available on the InSync11 website. User Community NewsThe OAUG and the Geo/SIG Committee Congratulate the 2011 Certificate of Distinction RecipientsOAUG and the Geo/SIG Committee would like to congratulate the 29 Geo and SIG recipients of the 2011 Certificate of Distinction. To view a complete list of the recipients, please visit the conference wrap-up page. COLLABORATE 11 Primavera Content Now AvailableCOLLABORATE 11 welcomed Primavera to the educational lineup. If you missed the informative sessions, please visit the Oracle Primavera SIG (OPSIG) website to download and review the content. Content is free to members and nonmembers of the OPSIG. Upcoming Geo/SIG MeetingsAttend an upcoming Geo meeting or SIG webinar. Attendance is open to all! Click on the links for details regarding registration, agendas, presenter and sponsorship opportunities. For a complete list of the Geo and SIG activities for 2011, please visit the User Community Calendar.
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Connect with the OAUG
Welcome!The OAUG would like to welcome its new members who joined in April:
Not an OAUG member? Join today! Did You Know?OAUG Member Orientation SessionsNew to the OAUG? Wondering how to access relevant tools and resources? OAUG member orientation sessions are held on the second Tuesday of every month. Join a 30-minute webinar to explore OAUG educational offerings, numerous networking and volunteer opportunities, key events, and other membership resources. Questions are welcome and invited! Special ThanksThe OAUG would like to thank its 2011 Star Partners for their continued support and dedication. Five-Star PartnersFour-Star PartnersThree-Star Partners
Two-Star Elite Partners
Two-Star Partners
Rising Star PartnersThe OAUG Star Partner Program provides OAUG Associate members with an active, integrated way to participate in the OAUG community. Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Retail, PeopleSoft, Siebel, Oracle Communications, Hyperion and other acquired Oracle Applications users benefit from easy access to a knowledgebase of solutions provided through the OAUG Star Partner Program. Interested in becoming an OAUG Star Partner? Please contact Christine Hilgert at chilgert@oaug.com. |
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