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COLLABORATE 07: Register Today!

COLLABORATE 07: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community

COLLABORATE 07: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community
April 15-19, 2007
Mandalay Bay Resort and Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada

The Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) invites the family of Oracle Applications users to attend the most comprehensive Oracle education event of year — COLLABORATE 07: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community.

COLLABORATE 07, featuring the OAUG Forum, will give you the best practices and user-driven training that the OAUG offers for Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, Oracle Retail, Siebel and Portal Software applications technology, as well as access to the greater Oracle community.

Registration for COLLABORATE 07 is now available. Register for COLLABORATE 07 before March 16, 2007, and receive the early bird registration rate. That’s a savings of USD $200! Visit the OAUG COLLABORATE 07 registration information page for details on these and other special registration deals.

New this year: Before you can confirm your hotel reservations for COLLABORATE 07, you must be registered for the conference.

Additional conference details are now available on the OAUG COLLABORATE 07 conference Web site.

OAUG News

OAUG Announces 2007 Executive Committee

The OAUG is pleased to present the 2007 Executive Committee:

Demystifying Fusion — OAUG’s Three-Step Fusion Program

As Oracle continues to develop its Fusion Applications, the family of Oracle Applications users is looking to discover additional details regarding Fusion and how it can help make the most of the investment in Oracle Applications.

The OAUG Fusion Council is already working diligently to provide OAUG members with the most up-to-date information regarding Fusion. Learn more about the OAUG’s new Fusion program by attending the OAUG eLearning Community Thursday session, Demystifying Fusion — OAUG’s Three-Step Fusion Program. Session information will be available soon. Keep watch on the OAUG eLearning Community Thursdays schedule for information as it becomes available.

Co-hosted by John Stouffer and Floyd Teter, OAUG Fusion Council chairs, this session is designed to “lift the curtain and show how the magic tricks are performed.” Subjects will include Fusion technology, Oracle’s path to Fusion Applications, building business processes in Fusion and the roadmap to Fusion Applications.

Additionally, Jesper Andersen, Oracle Senior Vice President of Applications Strategy, has provided the OAUG with an update on the Fusion Application Suite. Andersen has also participated in several Q&A sessions with regard to the direction of Fusion, the results of which will be posted to the Fusion Council section of the OAUG Web site as soon as they are finalized. Be sure to check back often for the most recent Fusion updates.

OAUG Vendor Product Awareness Sessions Now Available — Reserve Your Session Today!

The Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) is now accepting applications from the OAUG Associate member community for 2007 OAUG Vendor Product Awareness (VPA) sessions. OAUG VPA sessions afford OAUG Associate members the opportunity to conduct an interactive session (via Webcast) to educate and inform the growing family of Oracle Applications users on complementary products and/or services to Oracle Applications.

Session costs are $2,500 (USD) for one session; $7,000 (USD) for three (3) sessions with a maximum of six (6) sessions (applied and paid for at one time). More information is available on the OAUG VPA provider information page.

This program is extremely popular and the OAUG expects 2007 sessions will sell out quickly. Be sure to take advantage of this exceptional opportunity and submit your application (MS Word file) today!

If you have any questions regarding the OAUG VPA Program or session availability, please contact Rodney Johnson, OAUG director, global alliances and partner programs, at +1 404.760.2810 or rjohnson@oaug.com.

Become a Part of the 2007 OAUG Star Partner Program

Attention OAUG Associate members! Now is the time to secure your involvement in the 2007 OAUG Star Partner Program. The Star Partner Program offers a bundled package for membership, advertising and conference participation. For more information on the OAUG Star Partner Program and how your organization can participate in 2007, please refer to the 2007 OAUG Star Partner Program information packet (PDF file), or contact Rodney Johnson, OAUG director, global alliances and partner programs, by phone at +1 404.240.0897, ext. 2810, or by e-mail at rjohnson@oaug.com.

Oracle News

Oracle’s Jesper Andersen Addresses Questions Regarding Fusion

Oracle’s Jesper Andersen, Senior Vice President, Applications Strategy, attended the International Oracle User Council (IOUC) Fusion Council session held during Oracle OpenWorld 2006 and answered a number of pre-submitted questions. Andersen started his response by underlying the importance of user groups and, more specifically, the Product Development Committee of the IOUC. OAUG members may login to read the full text of Andersen’s responses (PDF file).

Daylight Saving Time Changes in 2007 May Affect Oracle Applications

Beginning in 2007, the United States and Canada are extending Daylight Saving Time (DST) by three weeks in the spring and one week in the fall. DST will begin the second Sunday in March and end the first Sunday in November. Previously, DST began the first Sunday in April and ended the last Sunday in October.

This change to DST may affect some Oracle Applications. Oracle Applications experts have reviewed and assessed the new DST requirements with Oracle Applications. Configuration or code changes required to meet the new DST requirements will be (or have already been) announced by product line and released in corresponding support Web sites and/or publications. These updates will address Oracle Applications issues only and will not address third-party systems, such as operating systems, or third-party interfaces. Please be sure that you verify individual DST requirements for all outside vendors associated with your solution. Please review MetaLink Note 399375.1 for more information on Oracle Applications support of the 2007 DST requirements.

Oracle Introduces New Welcome Guide

For almost 30 years, Oracle has been helping customers manage their business systems and information with reliable, secure and integrated technologies. If you are new to Oracle, a returning customer or starting a new installation, the Oracle Welcome Guide will show you how Oracle can make your implementation faster, your team more effective, your marketing more productive and your return on investment higher. If you are a current Oracle customer, please take a moment to get reacquainted with Oracle’s services.

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 January 1, 2007, edition is now available on the Oracle Web site. Highlights include:

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

Better Manage Your Oracle Investment — Exciting New Offers from Oracle

Unlock the full potential of your Oracle Applications with several new offers from Oracle. Learn more today about ways you can optimize efficiency, minimize costs and streamline processes.

Oracle University: Offering OAUG Members Applications Education Solutions

The success of an implementation is measured by how quickly new applications are adopted throughout the organization. Whether it is a new implementation or an upgrade to the latest release, Oracle University offers comprehensive applications education solutions to meet your learning needs.

Visit the Oracle University OAUG training portal for more information and a listing of featured training sessions.

Oracle 11i Supply Chain Certified Professional Consultant Certification Track

Gain control of your supply chain and create a strategic advantage that supports the goals and objectives of your organization. There are two certification paths within the Oracle 11i Supply Chain Certified Professional Consultant Certification track:

Gain a competitive edge and learn more today!

Other Offerings for OAUG Members

PeopleSoft Enterprise 8.48 Tools and Technology — Technical Consultant

Improve productivity and enhance credibility by being a PeopleSoft Certified Technical Consultant. This intensive learning path approach gives the consultant the foundation of knowledge needed to begin working on an implementation project immediately.

Minimize your time away from the office by taking advantage of the different learning formats Oracle University offers. Learn more today!

Oracle Advisor Webcast Program — Support Opportunities for Oracle E-Business Suite Customers

The Oracle Advisor Webcast Program began with PeopleSoft and has recently expanded to include the Oracle E-Business Suite. Advisor Webcasts offer a convenient and cost-effective way for Oracle E-Business Suite customers to interact with professional, technical and application experts regarding topics to help them get the most from their support services. They are delivered by experienced Oracle professionals and include a question and answer session, presentation materials and an archived recording to view once the Webcast is complete. Customers can access information about the Oracle E-Business Suite Advisor Webcast program through MetaLink Document ID 398877.1 or by viewing the latest News and Notes article, which includes information about the Advisor Webcast program, a current schedule of upcoming Webcasts and registration information.

Oracle Advisor Webcast Program — Support Opportunities for PeopleSoft Enterprise, JD Edwards World and EnterpriseOne Customers

Oracle Advisor is a former legacy PeopleSoft Webcast program that was re-introduced under Oracle Support Services. Advisor Webcasts deliver expert knowledge and information about services, products and technologies to your desktop using Oracle Web conferencing.

Webcast sessions are available to all PeopleSoft Enterprise, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and JD Edwards World maintenance customers at no additional cost. They are delivered by experienced Oracle professionals and include a question and answer session, presentation materials and an archived recording to view once the Webcast is complete. Learn more about Advisor Webcasts today! Please note: You will need a Customer Connection login to view the summary information for each 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.

The OAUG is now accepting applications from the OAUG Associate member community for 2007 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 Rodney Johnson, OAUG director, global alliances and partner programs, at +1 404.760.2810 or rjohnson@oaug.com.

OAUG eLearning

Featured OAUG eLearning Session: Demystifying Fusion — OAUG’s Three-Step Fusion Program

Learn more about the OAUG’s new Fusion program by attending the OAUG eLearning Community Thursday session, Demystifying Fusion — OAUG’s Three-Step Fusion Program. Session information will be available soon. Keep watch on the OAUG eLearning Community Thursdays schedule for information as it becomes available.

Co-hosted by John Stouffer and Floyd Teter, OAUG Fusion Council chairs, this session is designed to “lift the curtain and show how the magic tricks are performed.” Subjects will include Fusion technology, Oracle’s path to Fusion Applications, building business processes in Fusion and the roadmap to Fusion Applications.

Submit Your Presentation on the OAUG Web Site

Interested in presenting an eLearning session with the OAUG? You may submit a presentation for consideration on the OAUG Web site.

New! Starting July 2006, each time you present a session with OAUG eLearning you will be automatically entered to win a free registration for COLLABORATE 07: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community or a free OAUG membership renewal! Drawings will take place quarterly. Plus, present a session for OAUG eLearning and have your name and company mentioned in the next issue of OAUG eNews.

Please contact OAUG eLearning at elearning@oaug.com with any questions regarding eLearning session submission.

OAUG eLearning: Special Thanks

The OAUG would like to thank the following OAUG members and eLearning presenters:

Learn more about these scheduled sessions via the “OAUG Training Tuesdays” schedule on the OAUG Web site.

Free Online Education and Training for OAUG Members

The Oracle Applications Users Group is offering free, easy-to-access educational, training and networking opportunities for OAUG members — OAUG eLearning.

OAUG Training Tuesdays cover a broad range of topics and are presented by top-rated OAUG trainers. Choose between four different delivery times for OAUG Training Tuesdays, which feature two course offerings twice daily. Refer to the Training Tuesdays schedule for more information and to register for sessions.

OAUG Community Thursdays highlight the best-of-the-best educational and training sessions, and offer discussion forums as hosted by OAUG geographic (Geos) and special interest groups (SIGs). Refer to the Community Thursdays schedule for more information and to register for sessions.

These sessions are for everyone! Whether you are interested in the look and feel of Oracle’s E-Business Suite or you are a seasoned user looking to expand your skill set, a diverse range of topics and sessions are available. Everyone in the Oracle family of applications (E-Business Suite, Enterprise, EnterpriseOne and Retek) will want to be take advantage of these free training sessions.

Please note that OAUG eLearning sessions are limited to OAUG members only and space is limited. Registration is required for all OAUG eLearning sessions.

OAUG Conference and Event Updates

Applications Unlimited — 5 Releases. 6 Continents. 24 Hours.

Presented by Oracle Corporation
January 31, 2007
Hudson Theater
New York, New York

Join Oracle for an unprecedented event in the history of business software. On January 31 and February 1, 2007, Oracle will launch five new releases of its applications products around the world. You’ll learn how to take advantage of your current investments while preparing for the next generation of business.

Hosted by Charles Phillips, Oracle President, and John Wookey, Oracle Senior Vice President, Applications Development, this event will highlight how Oracle Applications help you work globally, think globally and manage your business globally — so you can make better business decisions, based on better information, with better results. Additional information, including registration and Webcast details, can be found on the Oracle Web site.

Road to Las Vegas Workshops

Road to Las Vegas

Presented by OAUG and Solution Beacon, LLC
Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations

If you can’t make it to COLLABORATE 07: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community in Las Vegas next year, you can still experience the great educational and networking opportunity of the conference by attending one of the Release 11i workshops.

Join the OAUG and Solution Beacon for a free, one-day event featuring multiple technical and functional presentations, delivered by some of the foremost experts in the Oracle community. The Road to Las Vegas tour will conclude with a final day of presentations, which will be delivered at COLLABORATE 07.

Additional details, including workshop dates and locations, can be found on the Road to Las Vegas Workshops Web site.

COLLABORATE 07: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community

COLLABORATE 07: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community

April 15-19, 2007
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada

Mark your calendars today for COLLABORATE 07, April 15-19, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG), the Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) and Quest International Users Group (Quest) will once again host a collaborative annual user group conference.

Exhibit and sponsorship opportunities are now available. Maximize your organization’s exposure and promote your services by participating as an OAUG exhibitor or sponsor at COLLABORATE 07. Your audience at COLLABORATE 07 will include Oracle users, solution providers, consultants, developers and representatives from Oracle Corporation. Booth selection is now open. Reserve your exhibit space or sponsorship today (PDF file)!

Registration for COLLABORATE 07 is now available. Register for COLLABORATE 07 before March 16, 2007, and receive the early bird registration rate. That’s a savings of USD $200! OAUG members who have attended the last two OAUG conferences are also eligible for the Alumni Discount of USD $200! OAUG non-member organizations receive a year of OAUG membership with their first paid non-member, full-conference registration. Visit the OAUG COLLABORATE 07 registration information page for details on these and other special registration deals.

New this year: Before you can confirm your hotel reservations for COLLABORATE 07, you must be registered for the conference.

Additional conference details are now available on the OAUG COLLABORATE 07 conference Web site.

Geographic (Geo) and Special Interest Group (SIG) News

OAUG Accounts Receivable SIG Renamed

The OAUG Accounts Receivable SIG recently expanded their focus to include Oracle Credit Management and Advanced Collections. As a result, the SIG has been renamed the OAUG Accounts Receivable, Credit and Collections SIG. The SIG Board members include Cathy Cakebread, SIG chair, M.A. Haseeb, Chris Schap and Judy Vales. We would like to invite you to join the SIG, volunteer to assist with various SIG operations and also to offer suggestions regarding specific topic areas that you would be interested in seeing covered by the SIG. For additional information, please contact Cathy Cakebread at cathyc@cathycakebread.com.

The OAUG Welcomes Newest Affiliated SIGs

The OAUG Treasury and Cash Management SIG recently affiliated with the OAUG in December 2006. For more information on joining or participating in the SIG, please contact Vikas Mahajan at vikas.mahajan@gmail.com.

The OAUG Communications Billing and OSS SIG (formerly the Portal Software SIG) recently affiliated with the OAUG. At this time, the SIG is looking to fill the following positions on its Board of Directors: Vice President - Europe; Vice President - Asia; Vice President - South America; Treasurer; Program Director(s). For more information on joining or participating in the SIG, please visit the OAUG Communications Billing and OSS SIG Web site or contact Derek Peterson, SIG coordinator, at ddapeterson@netzero.net.

Siebel Integration Update — Geos and SIGs

The Siebel community of users will be integrated into the existing OAUG geographic user groups (Geos) and special interest groups (SIGs) model. If you are interested in being part of the Siebel community of users, please contact Gail Peterson, OAUG executive director, global user group programs, at gpeterson@oaug.com, +1 404.923.8102 or +1 650.577.0526.

Siebel Presentations at COLLABORATE 07: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community

Eighteen Siebel sessions are planned for COLLABORATE 07, including a VP session by Ed Abbo, senior vice president, CRM Products, Oracle Corporation.

OAUG Siebel CRM SIG

The OAUG Siebel CRM SIG is actively looking for people interested in participating in leadership roles. For more information on joining or participating in the SIG, please contact gpeterson@oaug.com.

In addition, the OAUG is working with Oracle’s CRM team to develop a Web conference program called Special Siebel Edition. The program will feature a series of Web conferences sponsored by Oracle and will be held during OAUG Community Thursdays. The series of Web conferences will feature deep dives into various Siebel topics.

OAUG Consumer Goods SIG

Following the OAUG Consumer Goods SIG meeting in Chicago on December 8, 2007, SIG members are providing enhancement feedback to Carey Wong, director, product management, Siebel Consumer Goods. Carey presented 10 top enhancements that are scheduled to be in the next release of the product and asked for input from the Consumer Goods SIG membership. Three-person committees have been formed to provide feedback for each enhancement. For additional information, please visit the Consumer Goods SIG Web site.

Siebel Star Partner Program

A number of partners have expressed interested in the Siebel Star Partner Program (MS Word file). Rodney Johnson, OAUG director, global alliances and partner programs, will be working on the marketing plans with these companies to evolve a strategy that is beneficial to the Siebel community. If you are interested in joining the Siebel Star Partner Program, please contact Rodney Johnson at rjohnson@oaug.com.

SCOUG Siebel SIG

The next meeting of the SCOUG Siebel SIG will be on January 18, 2007, featuring a Webinar on performance monitoring. Web conference access is available on the Oracle Web site. Additional conference details:

Northern California OAUG Training Day

There will be a Siebel track during the training day on January 17, 2007. Additional information regarding the event can be found on the Northern California OAUG Web site.

SIG Call for Volunteers

The OAUG is in the process of forming a SIG for the Demantra user community. If you are interested in volunteering to assist with the formation and leadership of this SIG, please contact Lynne Weil at lweil@oaug.com.

The OAUG Financial Services Industry SIG focuses on providing networking and educational opportunities for Oracle Applications users in the financial services industry, including banking, credit cards, insurance, mortgage and capital markets. If you are interested in volunteering to assist in the leadership and operations of this SIG, please contact Subhojit Roye, SIG coordinator, at subhojit.roye@wipro.com.

The CRM SIG is recruiting volunteers to assist in the leadership and further growth of this group. Please contact Lynne Weil at lweil@oaug.com for additional information about volunteering or participating in the SIG.

Upcoming Geo/SIG Meetings

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

Oracle Retail Users Group (ORUG) News

Oracle Retail User Group

Mark your calendars today for COLLABORATE 07: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community, April 15-19, 2007, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The OAUG and ORUG are already in the planning process for this event and registration is now open. New this year: Before you can confirm your hotel reservations for COLLABORATE 07, you must be registered for the conference.

If you have any questions about COLLABORATE 07, call or e-mail ArMand Nelson at +1 651.325.4454 or armand.nelson@gandermountain.com.

ORUG SIG Meetings

The ORUG Board of Directors made the decision to combine all the special interest groups (SIGs) into two categories, one for technical information and the other for functional information. Please check the ORUG Web site for frequent updates. Below is the current meeting schedule:

Oracle Retail Functional SIG

Coordinator: Armand Nelson, Gander Mountain

Meets the second Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. CT and at 4:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. CT / 1:00 p.m. PT.

Toll-free (US): 1.866.915.6284
Direct: +1 617.801.9600
Participant Code: 30281301

Starting in January 2007 through July, the Oracle Retail Functional SIG calls will highlight versions 11 and 12. There are a number of customers who are in the process of upgrading to version 11 or 12 and many more are considering an upgrade. All are invited to attend the calls, specially invite retailers working with version 11 or 12 in testing or production to share their experiences.

More information is available on the OAUG Web site.

Oracle Retail Technology (RTech) SIG

Coordinator: Miles Thomas, Tesco

Meetings are regularly scheduled for the third Wednesday of every other month. Please visit the RTech SIG page on the OAUG Web site for agenda/minutes.

If you have any agenda requests, please send an email to Miles.Thomas@uk.tesco.com two to three weeks prior to the call. Additionally, if you would like to receive call reminders and minutes directly, please also e-mail Miles.Thomas@uk.tesco.com to be added to the distribution list.

Toll-free (US): 1.866.915.6284
Direct Dial: +1 617.801.9600
Participant Code: 65199619

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