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In This Issue
- OAUG News
- Oracle News
- Vendor Product Awareness Sessions
- OAUG eLearning
- OAUG Conference and Event Updates
- Geographic (Geo) and Special Interest Group (SIG) News
- Oracle Retail Users Group (ORUG) News
COLLABORATE 07: Register Today!
COLLABORATE 07: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community 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. New this year: Before you can confirm your hotel reservations for COLLABORATE 07, you must be registered for the conference. Hotel rooms in Las Vegas are filling up quickly, so you are encouraged to register today to secure your accommodations during the conference. Visit the COLLABORATE 07 OAUG hotel information page for hotel options and rates. COLLABORATE 07, featuring the OAUG Forum, promises to be one event you can’t afford to miss. In fact, the OAUG Forum agenda is bigger and better than ever with over 400 scheduled presentations! COLLABORATE 07 will offer an expert blend of customer-to-customer interaction and insights from technology visionaries and Oracle strategists. 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. Additional conference details are now available on the OAUG COLLABORATE 07 conference Web site. |
OAUG News
President’s Corner
2007 OAUG President Jan Wagner
Hello and happy New Year! I am extremely pleased and proud to serve the OAUG as its president in 2007. This year is already off to an exciting start, as the OAUG is gearing up for several exciting events and initiatives.
The 2007 OAUG Board of Directors will be meeting the week of January 22, 2007, in Redwood Shores, California, to take a strategic look at the upcoming year while identifying ways to grow the OAUG community and enhance the many benefits of OAUG membership. In addition, members of the OAUG Board will also be meeting face to face with key Oracle executives at Oracle headquarters to discuss product strategy and strategic business issues of interest to OAUG members worldwide. We will certainly keep you posted on the outcome of these meetings in upcoming issues of OAUG eNews and on the OAUG Web site.
I would also like to take this opportunity to encourage you to register today for COLLABORATE 07: Oracle Applications and Technology Forum for the Oracle Community, April 15-19, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. COLLABORATE 07, featuring the OAUG Forum, will deliver the best practices and user-driven training that the OAUG offers, as well as access to the greater Oracle community.
I welcome any comments, suggestions and ideas you may have for improving OAUG member benefits throughout the year. Please feel free to e-mail me at jwagner@oaug.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
— Jan Wagner, OAUG President
Demystifying Fusion — XML Publisher
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 — XML Publisher, which will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2007, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard (New York) Time and then again at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard (New York) Time.
As the reporting component for Oracle Fusion Architecture, XML Publisher offers you the most efficient, scalable reporting solution available for complex, distributed environments. The application provides a central architecture for generating and delivering information to employees, customers, and suppliers — both securely and in the right format. The session, hosted by Oracle’s Tim Dexter, presents the latest updates on Oracle XML Publisher for Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 and a case study on how to successfully used Oracle XML Publisher for check printing, purchase orders, and more.
Space is limited! Register today for this must-attend session via OAUG eLearning.
Oracle News
Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Product Demos Now Available
In October 2006, Oracle provided a series of recorded product demonstrations highlighting E-Business Suite R12 (EBS R12) products to user group members who enrolled in the demo program (PDF file).
In response to requests from the user group community, Oracle is making the recorded demonstrations available to all OAUG members. Details and instructions on how to access the demonstrations are available on the OAUG Web site.
Oracle Announces Merchandising Solution for Mid-Market Retailers
Oracle recently announced Oracle Retail Merchandising Standard Edition (SE), a highly scalable merchandising solution that helps lower the cost of entry and speed the time to benefit for retailers of all sizes. Oracle anticipates that this value proposition will be particularly attractive to mid-market retailers, while also appealing to larger retailers with speed and simplicity requirements. (more…)
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).
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:
- New Oracle licensing models
- Upcoming Oracle events, Internet seminars, Webcasts and podcasts
- Oracle product/services news and announcements
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:
- Purchasing: The purchasing path assesses your skills in managing suppliers, creating and maintaining quotations, creating requisitions and purchase orders and managing documents and receipts.
- Order Management: The order management path assesses your skills in process flows, application functionality, and the requirements to manage and control sales order fulfillment.
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.
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Ending the Paper Chase: An Oracle Customer and Their Unique Solution to the Paper Document Dilemma
A Webcast Hosted by ImageNow by Perceptive Software
January 24, 2007, 11:00 a.m. EST / 8:00 a.m. PST / 16:00 UTC
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Anatomy of a Siebel Archiving Project
A Webcast Hosted by Princeton Softech
January 31, 2007, 2:00 p.m. EST / 11:00 a.m. PST / 19:00 UTC
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Preventing Procure-to-Pay Fraud — 5 Vulnerable Processes
A Webcast Hosted by 170 Systems
February 7, 2007, 11:00 a.m. EST / 8:00 a.m. PST / 16:00 UTC
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Secure Your Enterprise Application Data: Look Beyond Firewalls and Encryption
A Webcast Hosted by Hexaware Technologies
February 12, 2007, 11:00 a.m. EST / 8:00 a.m. PST / 16:00 UTC
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Anatomy of a PeopleSoft EnterpriseOne Archiving Project
A Webcast Hosted by Princeton Softech
February 14, 2007, 12:00 p.m. EST / 9:00 a.m. PST / 17:00 UTC
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Taking the Pain Out of Going Paperless: Outsourced Invoice Data Capture for Oracle Financials
A Webcast Hosted by Bottomline Technologies
February 28, 2007, 2:00 p.m. EST / 11:00 a.m. PST / 19:00 UTC
Register now!
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 — XML Publisher
Learn more about the OAUG’s new Fusion program by attending the OAUG eLearning Community Thursday session, Demystifying Fusion — XML Publisher, which will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2007, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard (New York) Time and then again at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard (New York) Time.
As the reporting component for Oracle Fusion Architecture, XML Publisher offers you the most efficient, scalable reporting solution available for complex, distributed environments. The application provides a central architecture for generating and delivering information to employees, customers, and suppliers — both securely and in the right format. The session, hosted by Oracle’s Tim Dexter, presents the latest updates on Oracle XML Publisher for Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 and a case study on how to successfully used Oracle XML Publisher for check printing, purchase orders, and more.
Space is limited! Register today for this must-attend session via OAUG eLearning.
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:
- January 2007: Rosemary Amato, Deloitte Consulting; Lisa Palermo, People ROA, Inc.; Stephen Kost, Integrigy Corporation; Floyd Teter, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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.
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. Phillips and Wookey will also participate in a live Q&A to answer all your questions regarding Oracle’s overall application strategy and to discuss in depth what each new release delivers.
Additional information, including registration and Webcast details, can be found on the Oracle Web site.
Road to Las Vegas Workshops
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
Mandalay Bay Resort and Convention Center
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. 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. Hotel rooms in Las Vegas are filling up quickly, so you are encouraged to register today to secure your accommodations during the conference. Visit the COLLABORATE 07 OAUG hotel information page for hotel options and rates.
Additional conference details are now available on the OAUG COLLABORATE 07 conference Web site. Be sure to keep an eye out for a complete list of scheduled OAUG presentations, speakers and presentation abstracts, which will be available the week of January 22, 2007.
Oracle With 20:20 Foresight
November 20-21, 2007
Perth, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Additional conference and registration information will be available soon on the AUSOUG 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 New Demantra SIG
The OAUG is pleased to announce the formation of the Demantra SIG. This SIG will focus on topics and issues of interest to the Demantra user community. The SIG leaders include Jim Wilson with Innowave Technology, Kedar Kulkarni with VTech Communications and Donna Rosentrater with Welch Foods.
The SIG is working on developing a Web site and coordinating their inaugural face-to-face meeting at COLLABORATE 07. If you are interested in joining the leadership team for the Demantra SIG or becoming a member, please contact Jim Wilson at jwilson@innowavetech.com.
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.
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.
SCOAUG Siebel SIG
The SCOAUG Siebel SIG hosted a well-received Webinar on performance monitoring on January 18, 2007.
SIG Call for Volunteers
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.
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OAUG Japan Conference
Tokyo, Japan
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Nevada OAUG
Las Vegas, NV
January 25, 2007 -
Ohio Valley OAUG
Cincinnati, OH
January 26, 2007
Oracle Retail Users Group (ORUG) News
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
- Wednesday, February 21, 2007 9:00 UTC and 16:00 UTC
- Wednesday, April 18, 2007: This call will not occur since this falls during the COLLABORATE 07 conference in Las Vegas, where a face-to-face meeting of the ORUG SIG will be held. A call will be held on the Wednesday the following week at the usual times if there is a demand or important issues to discuss.
- Wednesday, June 20, 2007 8:00 UTC and 15:00 UTC
- Wednesday, August 15, 2007 8:00 UTC and 15:00 UTC
- Wednesday, October 18, 2007 8:00 UTC and 15:00 UTC
- Wednesday, December 19, 2007 9:00 UTC and 16:00 UTC