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Final Days! COLLABORATE 12 Call for Presentations
Presentation proposals for the COLLABORATE 12 — OAUG Forum will be accepted through October 14, 2011. Submit your presentation abstract today! Selected presenters receive complimentary conference registration. Questions about submitting a presentation? Please contact Regina K. Robuck, director of OAUG education, at rrobuck@oaug.com or +1 404.760.2887. COLLABORATE 12: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, April 22-26, 2012. Save the date! In This Issue
OAUG NewsPresident’s Corner
The OAUG’s ongoing, solid working relationship with Oracle is a very important part of providing value to our membership. With a unified voice, OAUG members have a unique opportunity to share their needs, concerns and ideas with Oracle while receiving information, resources and assistance in return. The relationship between our two entities is maintained at all levels of our organizations. It is a relationship that has been built and nurtured through the innumerable connections made by individuals who see the value in open communication for the betterment of the community. There are many Oracle associates who interact with OAUG members on a regular basis. The OAUG Oracle Ambassador Award recognizes Oracle associates who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to supporting the OAUG and its mission. During Oracle OpenWorld, the 2011 OAUG Oracle Ambassador Award was presented to:
Also during Oracle OpenWorld, the OAUG presented its Lifetime Service Award to two individuals who have provided generous and insightful contributions to the OAUG for many years:
Congratulations to all of our award recipients, and thank you for your countless hours of work and unwavering support of the OAUG. — Mark C. Clark, OAUG President P.S. All OAUG members may submit nominations for the OAUG Oracle Ambassador Awards. If you know an Oracle associate who has gone above and beyond in providing support for an OAUG group, activity or event, make a note in your July 2012 calendar to watch for the call for nominations for next year’s awards. 2012 Board of Directors ElectionsThe Oracle Applications Users Group 2012 Board of Directors elections closed on October 5. Elections results will be posted to the OAUG website on or before October 26. OAUG Highlights from Oracle OpenWorld 2011OAUG Clean Sweep Winners
Bernie Blanchard from HBO is the winner of the OAUG Clean Sweep drawing after joining the OAUG at Oracle OpenWorld 2011! As the drawing winner, Bernie will select the prize of his choice: an iPad 2, $500 AmEx gift card, or XBox 360 Kinect. There are still three more chances to win the prize of your choice. If you or a colleague attended Oracle OpenWorld 2011, visit the OAUG website for details on how to participate in additional drawings. 2011 Oracle Ambassadors and Lifetime Service Award RecipientsThe OAUG Oracle Ambassador Award honors Oracle employees who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the OAUG. For her tireless support of OAUG education at the annual COLLABORATE and Oracle OpenWorld conferences, the OAUG recognizes Lisa Stuart, Oracle Senior Marketing Manager, Corporate Events. For his often behind-the-scenes, yet significant, contributions to the Northern Ohio Oracle Applications Users Group, the OAUG salutes Brian Lawrence, Oracle Principal Sales Consultant, Business Intelligence. The OAUG Lifetime Service Award acknowledges individuals who have worked with the OAUG for many years, generously providing information, facilitating educational sessions and interacting one-on-one with members. For her countless hours and unwavering support, the OAUG applauds Nadia Bendjedou, Oracle Senior Director, Product Strategy. And in appreciation of his generous and insightful contributions, the OAUG recognizes Steven Chan, Senior Director, Technology Adoption Programs Development. The 2011 OAUG Oracle Ambassador Awards and OAUG Lifetime Service Awards were presented at the OAUG Appreciation Reception during Oracle OpenWorld 2011. Congratulations to all of the award recipients, and thank you for your support of the OAUG and its members.
Geographic (Geo) and Special Interest Group (SIG) MeetingsThe OAUG opened Oracle OpenWorld 2011 by hosting more than 50 OAUG Geographic (Geo) and Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings on Sunday, October 2. Geos and SIGs serve the grassroots of the Oracle community and offer additional educational opportunities and new product enhancements through their interaction with the OAUG and Oracle Corporation. The OAUG Geos and SIGs are active throughout each year. Review the full list of the numerous Geos and SIGs as well as the community meetings calendar on the OAUG website. Education and Special PresentationsThroughout the week, OAUG members who are subject matter experts in Oracle Applications presented more than 30 education sessions featuring compelling solutions and customer-centric case studies. The OAUG thanks the presenters of all OAUG-hosted sessions for sharing their expertise as representatives of the OAUG. New Monthly Member SidebarWe love hearing how you maximized your OAUG membership and improved the way you or your organization uses Oracle Applications. Whether it involves a successful implementation, contains a helpful tip from a fellow member that spared you a costly mistake, or outlines how you became a more efficient and effective Oracle Applications user by taking advantage of the OAUG’s exclusive educational resources, we want to hear your story. As a thank you for sharing those stories, the OAUG is launching a new program in which you, our members, can submit your OAUG success stories and show others how they can maximize their membership too. Each month, one story will be chosen at random and highlighted, and each month’s selected member will win a $100 Amex gift card. The Member Sidebar is now active, so please feel free to submit your 100-word (or less) success story to membership@oaug.com. The first “Member Sidebar” will be featured on the OAUG website on November 1 as well as in the November edition of OAUG eNews. Discover Your OAUG Membership Cost SavingsContact the OAUG to request your personalized Membership Value Estimate and see how top member benefits can help you save. Some organizations mistakenly presume they are saving money by only skimming the surface of the OAUG instead of paying for an annual membership. But OAUG members can save $1,500 per person, per year through exclusive resources and discounts. In addition, the knowledge gained through OAUG education, networking with other users and influence with Oracle may help your organization save time and money in your implementations. Contact membership@oaug.com to request your personalized Membership Value Estimate (PDF file), which outlines the cost savings available through the OAUG. In the meantime, take a look at what you are missing. IOUC SurveyDo you have feedback to provide on the Oracle contracting process? We’d like to hear from you! An International Oracle Users Community (IOUC) committee representing a number of different user groups is working with Oracle to explore opportunities to improve the contracting process? The Contracting Committee’s high-level goals and objectives are:
The Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) has representation on the IOUC Contracting Committee, and we would like to hear from you to ensure that we are representing you accurately. Since contracting is such a broad topic, we would like to start by capturing your feedback via a short survey. Thanks for your input,
Oracle NewsOracle OpenWorld 2011Visit the Oracle OpenWorld 2011 Media Center for announcements, videos, fun facts and more from the event. Webcast: Application Performance Monitoring-Everything Changes NowJoin Oracle, Gartner and Telenet in an interactive Webcast to learn about the changing world of Application Performance Monitoring and best practices for managing critical applications. Don’t miss this informative event on October 19. Register today. Oracle Fusion Applications Coexistence Strategy Drives Increased Business ValueOracle Fusion Applications are designed to augment existing Oracle product lines. With coexistence capabilities, organizations can incrementally add functionality and value by coupling existing solutions with Oracle Fusion Applications, whether on premise or in the cloud. (More…)
Integrating Third-party Solutions with Oracle Applications?With Oracle Validated Integration, customers can be confident that a vendor’s integration has been tested and validated as functionally and technically sound and that the integration operates and performs as documented. Be sure to ask your vendors if they’ve achieved Oracle Validated Integration. View the current listing of Oracle partners that have achieved Oracle Validated Integration. eLearningOAUG eLearning in OctoberOAUG eLearning education in October explores E-Business Suite, Data Management, Projects from Assets and more. Some of the featured titles include:
Check out the OAUG eLearning website for details and to register. The OAUG Educational Series 2011 Continues with Fusion Applications in October and November
OAUG members consistently report that education is the number one reason for being a member. So, as an OAUG member, be sure to take advantage of the continuing OAUG Educational Series 2011. Sessions in October and November feature presentations by Floyd Teter, Oracle ACE Director and member of the OAUG Fusion Council. The seven-session series covers Fusion Applications, starting with A Drive with Fusion and ending with An Overview of Extending the Apps. Attendance is free for OAUG members. There is no limit to your participation, but registration is required. Visit the OAUG website for details and the full OAUG Educational Series 2011 schedule. Recordings from the successful summer OAUG Educational Series 2011 are available for OAUG members. (OAUG member login required.) 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
OAUG Connection Point® NewsThe OAUG comes to you through its regional Connection Point events. Participate in these focused, two-day seminars where leading speakers and top Oracle executives gather with applications users for conversation and practical education.
Oracle with 20:20 Foresight3-4 November, 2011 AUSOUG, OAUG and ODTUG invite you to join your Oracle colleagues at their premier Western Australia Oracle Conference being held at the Burswood Entertainment Centre, Perth Western Australia, 3-4 November, 2011. The conference theme is “Innovate, Educate and Connect.” The Perth conference provides an educational forum for Oracle practitioners to gather together and share their skills and experiences. This is an excellent opportunity to meet, network with and learn from acknowledged experts in the field. It will provide education, networking and product information from an exhibition of vendors. There is no better place to meet and hear from users and experts, helping you to maximize your current and future software investments. For all the details visit the Oracle with 20:20 Foresight website. Oracle OpenWorld 2011
October 2-6, 2011 The OAUG hosted numerous member-led education sessions and OAUG geographic (Geo) and special interest group (SIG) meetings during Oracle OpenWorld 2011. Review the report of the highlights. Final Days! COLLABORATE 12 Call for Papers
April 22-26, 2012
Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada, USA COLLABORATE 12: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community delivers the full spectrum of Oracle Technology and Applications education that you need to boost results and drive efficiency all year long. COLLABORATE 12 is designed for and by users like you. The top-quality content is driven by your experiences and insights. We invite you to propose a session through the call for papers, open now through October 14. Selected speakers receive complimentary registration. Get the details and submit your proposal today. Exhibit at COLLABORATE 12Reserve your exhibit booth space online today for COLLABORATE 12 and don’t miss out on some great exhibiting opportunities in Las Vegas. For more information or questions, please contact Katie Pereira at kpereira@oaug.com or +1 404.760.2807. User Community NewsThe OAUG’s User Group Communities provide opportunities for Oracle Applications users to receive relevant content and to network. Please visit the User Communities Announcements and News page for the latest information on user groups’ activities and events. COLLABORATE 12 — Primavera Call for Papers Now OpenCOLLABORATE 12: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community is designed for and by users like you and features a week-long track dedicated to Primavera content. The Primavera call for papers is open now through midnight October 31, 2011, and welcomes high-quality, objective presentations exploring the Primavera product line. Submit your presentation today to share valuable information, best practices and demonstrations to like-minded attendees. Selected speakers receive complimentary conference registration. Save the date now! Make plans to attend COLLABORATE 12, April 22-26, 2012, at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. 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 September:
Not an OAUG member? Join today! Did You Know?OAUG Support in FocusThe quarterly OAUG Support in Focus newsletter, published by the OAUG Customer Support Council, contains information that can help you plan your upgrade or reimplementation and make the most of Oracle Support-related resources. Access the September 2011 issue of OAUG Support in Focus with your OAUG member login. The 2011 OAUG Buyer’s Guide Goes VirtualThe OAUG Buyer’s Guide is online, searchable and updated regularly with product announcements and news. Let the OAUG help you find products and services that can enhance the use and management of Oracle products in your organization.
IT Convergence is one of the service providers featured in the 2011 OAUG Buyer’s Guide. Read ITC’s article on page 10 and see their company listing on page 25 in the print and electronic editions or on the IT Convergence website. Special ThanksThe OAUG would like to thank its 2011 Star Partners for their continued support and dedication. Five-Star PartnersFour-Star PartnersThree-Star PartnersTwo-Star Elite Partners
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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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