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- OAUG News
- Oracle News
- Vendor Product Awareness Sessions
- OAUG eLearning
- OAUG Conference and Event Updates
- User Community News
- Oracle Retail Users Group (ORUG) Update
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OAUG News
President’s Corner
2007 OAUG President Jan Wagner
Preparations for COLLABORATE 08: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community are well underway. And, one of the most important aspects of planning and implementing a conference as relevant and valuable as COLLABORATE is generating the participation of the greater user community.
So, with that, I would like to remind you that the COLLABORATE 08 — OAUG Forum Call for Presentations is still open. I encourage anyone who has experience or expertise that he or she can share with others to submit a presentation for consideration. The call for presentations deadline for submission is October 28, 2007, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
We are seeking presentations on all Oracle Applications, including Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, Siebel, Oracle Retail, Oracle Communications, Hyperion and MetaSolv Software, as well as applications technology. The COLLABORATE 08 — OAUG Forum will feature a number of different presentation tracks. Within each track, there will be specific industry or product areas of emphasis or focus.
In addition, new this year, all presenters submitting papers by the October 28, 2007, submission deadline will be entered into the Presenter Incentive Program drawing to win round-trip air travel to Denver, Colorado, and accommodations in a deluxe hotel suite during COLLABORATE 08. Second and third place prizes will also be awarded.
Our user community’s vast knowledge, relevant experience and admiral willingness to network and learn with others is the foundation of the success the OAUG and of the COLLABORATE conferences. Find out how you can join the OAUG as a presenter for COLLABORATE 08 and enjoy all the benefits of being part of this great event.
— Jan Wagner, OAUG President
P.S. Registration for the COLLABORATE 08 conference will open at the beginning of November, 2007. Watch the OAUG conference Web site for updates and details.
OAUG Member Floyd Teter Receives Oracle ACE Award
Floyd Teter, systems engineer for Institutional Business Systems at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., was recently named an Oracle ACE by Oracle. The Oracle ACE Program recognizes and rewards members of the Oracle Technology and Applications communities for their technical proficiency and willingness to share their knowledge and experiences. Oracle ACE recipients are chosen based on their significant contributions to and activity in their respective communities.
Within the OAUG, Teter is co-chair of the OAUG Fusion Council, an active participant in the OAUG’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Customer Support Council, and a regular conference presenter.
Oracle is accepting nominations for the Oracle ACE Program. For more information about the Oracle ACE Program and instructions on how to nominate a potential Oracle ACE award candidate, visit Oracle’s Web site.
OAUG Fusion Council Updates and Upcoming Activities
The recent OAUG Fusion Council call was held on Tuesday, October 9, 2007. The meeting notes from the call (PDF file) are available on the Fusion Council Web site.
OAUG Fusion Council Panel During Oracle OpenWorld 2007
Don’t miss the OAUG Fusion Council Panel on Sunday, November 11, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. during Oracle OpenWorld 2007, in San Francisco, California. During this panel discussion, you will get up-to-date information about the status of Fusion Applications and hear from industry experts during the Q&A session.
Oracle OpenWorld 2007 — Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind?
Get the latest on all of the Fusion activities at Oracle OpenWorld as reported by OAUG’s “man on the street,” Fusion Council Chair and Oracle ACE Floyd Teter. If you are looking to get the scoop from the source, then check this article out today! Panels, sessions, executive presentations and more — it’s all here.
The OAUG Seeks Assistance in Developing New Member Service
An OAUG member task force is currently working to develop The OAUG Knowledge Factory — a contemporary and dynamic platform for subject matter experts to share knowledge with other users.
The OAUG Knowledge Factory will contain a broad range of content — from short tips and techniques to comprehensive white papers — and will provide real-world knowledge for installation, set-up, configuration, extension, customization, integration, testing, diagnostics, tuning, patching and change management.
The OAUG Knowledge Factory task force is looking for development and implementation assistance in building this program, including:
- Implementation Team: volunteers who would like to assist with various aspects of implementation of the OAUG Knowledge Factory
- Advisory Team: individuals to review and provide input and advice on OAUG Knowledge Factory decisions
- Early Adopters: those responsible for assisting with soliciting, generating and managing initial OAUG Knowledge Factory content
For more information and to find out how you can be part of the OAUG Knowledge Factory project, contact Laura Cox at +1 404-760-8126 or lcox@oaug.com.
Siebel Optimization Best Practices Series
Join Apex IT and the OAUG this fall and winter for a great series on Siebel Optimization Best Practices. Comprising four 60-minute Webinars, this series aims to educate Siebel customers on how they can maximize the potential of their current Siebel instance and achieve a true return on their Siebel investment. These sessions are entirely complimentary — sign up today!
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Oracle News
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 October 1, 2007, edition is now available on the Oracle Web site. Highlights include:
- Oracle OpenWorld 2007, Community Style
- Oracle Donates $1 Million To Junior Achievement Worldwide
- Oracle product/services news and announcements
Be sure to check the OAUG Web site often for the latest edition.
Free Live Applications Unlimited Webcast
On Thursday, October 25, 2007, join Oracle for a free live Applications Unlimited Webcast: Corporate Software Strategies: Maximizing Value, Mitigating Risk and get a free exclusive whitepaper from Economist Intelligence Unit on corporate software strategies. Register Now!
E-Business Suite Release 12 Financials Courses
The Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 Financials applications enhance business intelligence in the organization through creating a unified data model of all financial information. The applications help to automate and streamline financial business processes, thereby improving operations and reducing costs.
Find out how courses for Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 Financials can help you get the most from your application. Visit the Oracle University Web site for more information.
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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Five Steps to Stop Wasting Time on Segregation of Duties
A Webcast hosted by LogicalApps
October 24, 2007, 2:00 p.m. EDT / 11:00 a.m. PDT / 18:00 UTC
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Automate and Streamline Oracle Project Accounting
A Webcast Hosted by Appworx Corporation
October 29, 2007, 1:00 p.m. EDT / 10:00 a.m. PDT / 17:00 UTC
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So You Have Decided to Upgrade Your Oracle Applications to Release 12 — Now What?
A Webcast Hosted by Zanett Commercial Solutions / DataRoad
October 31, 2007, 2:00 p.m. EDT / 11:00 a.m. PDT / 18:00 UTC
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Improving Oracle Performance with Database Archiving (Part 2)
A Webcast hosted by Solix Technologies, Inc.
November 5, 2007, 1:00 p.m. EST / 10:00 a.m. PST / 18:00 UTC
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How Not to Improve AP Quality
A Webcast hosted by 170 Systems
November 7, 2007, 11:00 a.m. EST / 8:00 a.m. PST / 16:00 UTC
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If You Can’t See It, You Can’t Use It: Visualizing and Reporting Your Oracle Data
A Webcast Hosted by Aquire
November 19, 2007, 3:00 p.m. EST / 12:00 p.m. PST / 20:00 UTC
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Best Practices in Siebel Performance Management: Monitor, Measure and Manage the End-User Experience
A Webcast hosted by Knoa Software
December 3, 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 Erin Kirshtein, OAUG member services coordinator, at +1 404.760.8173 or ekirshtein@oaug.com.
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OAUG eLearning
The OAUG eLearning program delivers educational content to members every week via OAUG Training Tuesdays, OAUG Training Wednesdays and OAUG Community Thursdays.
All OAUG eLearning sessions are free to members, but registration is required and seating is limited, so we encourage you to review the schedule of eLearning offerings and register today!
Interested in Presenting an eLearning Session with the OAUG?
If you would like to present an eLearning session, login to the OAUG Web site and submit a presentation under your OAUG membership profile! 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:
- November 2007: Melissa Sider, DARC Corporation; Chris Sauer, Cyrulean; Wolfgang Breitling, Centrex Consulting Corporation; Asif Hussain, Innowave Technology; Karen Brownfield, Solution Beacon, LL.; Paul Mansour, Berlin Packaging; Tripti Goenka, Hexaware Technologies, Inc.; Faun deHenry, FMT Systems Inc.
Learn more about these scheduled sessions via the OAUG Training Tuesdays, OAUG Training Wednesdays and OAUG Community Thursdays schedules on the OAUG Web site.
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
Oracle OpenWorld 2007
Moscone Center
San Francisco, California
The OAUG at Oracle OpenWorld 2007
The OAUG has been working closely with Oracle to help develop a compelling educational and networking program for Oracle OpenWorld 2007. Be sure to join the OAUG at Oracle OpenWorld 2007!
- The OAUG will present more than 35 member-led educational sessions, which will highlight ideas, best practices and innovations for users of Oracle Applications.
- The OAUG’s Special Interest Group (SIG) User Community will host more than 55 SIG meetings (PDF file) during the 6th Annual Oracle Users Forum on Sunday, November 11, 2007.
- The OAUG Fusion Council will present an OAUG Fusion Council Panel discussion and Q&A session beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, November, 11, 2007.
- The OAUG will have representatives on site in the membership information center in the User Group Pavilion in Moscone West, Lobby Level Two, to provide information about new and exciting membership benefits and programs.
PeopleSoft Solutions at Oracle OpenWorld 2007
Listen to the October 16, 2007, PeopleSoft Enterprise AppCast with Oracle’s Doris Wong (MP3 file), vice president and general manager, PeopleSoft Enterprise, to find out about some key product sessions and other opportunities for PeopleSoft customers to learn more about their products at Oracle OpenWorld 2007.
For more information about Oracle OpenWorld and to register, visit the Oracle OpenWorld 2007 Web site.
Oracle With 20:20 Foresight
November 20-21, 2007
Perth, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
AUSOUG and the OAUG have attracted a number of high profile speakers, including Ian White, Roland Slee, John Stouffer, Cory Loehr, Ray Payne and Steve Lemme, as well as high calibre speakers like Connor McDonald from Oaktable and Penny Cookson from Sage Computing Services, and many more. But it doesn’t stop there. For the first time at an Australian conference, AUSOUG and the OAUG will be providing a series of quality e-training sessions direct from the USA. Plus, a one-day workshop for applications users will be presented on the day before the Perth Conference and on the day after the Melbourne Conference.
Visit the conference Web site for details, and register today.
COLLABORATE 08: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community
April 13-17, 2008
Colorado Convention Center
Denver, Colorado, USA
Save the date for COLLABORATE 08: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community, which will be held April 13-17, 2007, in Denver, Colorado, USA. This annual user group conference will again be co-presented by the Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG), the Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) and Quest International Users Group (Quest). Registration will open in November. Watch for conference details to be posted soon on the COLLABORATE 08 OAUG conference Web site.
The call for presentations for the COLLABORATE 08 — OAUG Forum is open until October 28, 2007. The OAUG seeks presentations on all Oracle Applications, including Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, Siebel, Hyperion, Oracle Retail, Communications Billing and Revenue Management and MetaSolv Software, as well as applications technology.
For more information about featured presentation tracks, functional and technical areas of emphasis, and the process for submitting a presentation for consideration, refer to the COLLABORATE 08 — OAUG Forum call for presentations.
Maximize your exposure by exhibiting at COLLABORATE 08! Booth selection for COLLABORATE 08 began on Monday, October 22, 2007, and the show floor is starting to fill up! Ensure your place at the event by submitting your contract today. Great sponsorship opportunities are also still available, as well as new ways to earn a higher booth selection ranking through the OAUG Rewards° Program. If you are interested in exhibit or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ashley Murray, OAUG exhibit hall manager, at amurray@oaug.com or +1 404.760.4240. You may also visit Exhibitor Information on the COLLABORATE 08 OAUG Web site for additional information.
User Community News
Hyperion Users
OAUG Hyperion SIG Meeting & Reception at Oracle OpenWorld 2007
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(reception immediately following, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Moscone West
Room 3024
Join us at Oracle OpenWorld to learn more about the Hyperion SIG, provide your input, suggestions and ideas on topics of interest for future meetings, hear updates from Oracle representatives and interact with other Hyperion users.
The OAUG Hyperion SIG meeting will be followed by a reception from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres while socializing and networking with Oracle representatives, OAUG Board members, SIG leaders and fellow members of the Hyperion user community. The first 50 attendees will receive a special OAUG/Hyperion SIG logo polo shirt!
Please RSVP to Jena Kyle, jkyle@oaug.com, if you plan to attend the SIG meeting and/or SIG reception (not required, but will assist us in planning).
Join the OAUG Hyperion SIG
The OAUG encourages you to join the recently formed OAUG Hyperion SIG! The strength of all OAUG SIGs, and especially the new Hyperion SIG, is the knowledge, energy and commitment of our members. As a member you have multiple opportunities for:
- Influence on product enhancements, usability, quality, pricing and support
- Education on tools, techniques and best practices
- Networking with Oracle, peers, industry experts, third-party software firms, and other Oracle applications specialists
Membership in the Hyperion SIG is free. Join via our Web site and be added to our distribution list for future updates and information. We also encourage you to volunteer for the Hyperion SIG leadership team; if you are interested, please contact Ed DeLise, SIG coordinator, at edelise@oaug.com.
Hyperion Track at COLLABORATE 08
The OAUG is allocating a number of sessions for Hyperion presentations at the upcoming COLLABORATE 08 conference, April 13-15, 2008, in Denver, Colorado. The OAUG Hyperion SIG will participate in the selection of the sessions for the conference. We encourage you to submit your presentations for consideration today!
All presenters submitting papers to the OAUG by the October 28, 2007, submission deadline will be entered into our Presenter Incentive Program drawing to win round-trip air travel to Denver, Colorado, and accommodations in a deluxe hotel suite during COLLABORATE 08. Second and third place prizes will also be awarded. In addition, accepted presenters will receive a complimentary conference registration!
Complete the OAUG Hyperion User Survey
Is your company a Hyperion user? The OAUG recently formed a Hyperion SIG to provide knowledge, education and networking specifically for Hyperion users. Take our quick Hyperion User Survey to help us serve you better. For additional information and to join the OAUG Hyperion SIG, please visit the Hyperion SIG Web site, or contact Ed DeLise, SIG coordinator, via e-mail at edelise@oaug.com.
Update your OAUG Profile
The OAUG recently added Hyperion products to the OAUG member contact profile system. If you are a Hyperion user, we encourage you to update your OAUG profile to indicate the Hyperion products you are using. This allows OAUG members to search within our database to network and connect with other members using the same products. It also allows the OAUG to be sure you are receiving Hyperion-specific communications. To update your profile:
- Click “my oaug profile” near the top-right of any page on the OAUG Web site.
- Login with your e-mail address and password.
- Click “Update my Profile.”
- Select “Continue” at the bottom of the page.
- Select the Hyperion Applications that you use in the “Applications Used” field.
While you are updating your profile, please check to make sure all your other contact/profile information is current. If you have any questions about updating your OAUG profile, please contact OAUG Member Services at membership@oaug.com.
PeopleSoft General Ledger SIG to Coordinate Community
Are you interested in connecting with people who use the PeopleSoft General Ledger application on a daily basis to share issues and ideas? If so, the OAUG and the PeopleSoft Credit and Accounts Receivable SIG (PSCARE) would like to hear from you to determine the level of interest in forming a PeopleSoft G/L SIG. Please contact SIG coordinators Don Greenfield, at don.greenfield@trane.com, or Rich Harvey, at richharvey@bc.com, for additional information.
OAUG SIGs to Meet at Oracle OpenWorld 2007
More than fifty-five OAUG SIGs will be hosting meetings at Oracle OpenWorld 2007 on Sunday, November 11, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Several of OAUG’s newest affiliates, including the Hyperion SIG, the Oracle Business Intelligence SIG and the PeopleSoft Upgrade SIG, will be hosting their inaugural meetings during this time. The complete listing and schedule of OAUG SIG meetings (PDF file) is available on the OAUG Web site.
Puget Sound OUG Applications SIG Organizational Meeting
The Puget Sound OUG Applications SIG will hold its organizational meeting on Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at Oracle’s offices at 500 108th Ave NE, 2nd floor, Bellevue, WA, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to approve the SIG’s bylaws, elect the initial Board of Directors and determine the type of programs that will be offered by the group to support the region’s Oracle Applications base.
All area Oracle Applications users, managers, technical specialists and any other interested party are encouraged to attend if you have an interest in leadership for this group. Please watch the PSOUG home page for a link to more information about this important event and a copy of the proposed bylaws.
Upcoming Geo/SIG Meetings
Click on the links for details regarding registration, agendas, presenter and sponsorship opportunities.
- Puget Sound OUG
Bellevue, WA
October 24, 2007 - New England OAUG
Worcester, MA
October 29, 2007 - Twin Cities Financial OAUG
Bloomington, MN
November 15, 2007 - AUSOUG/OAUG
AUSOUG and OAUG National Conference Series
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
November 20 - 21, 2007 - AUSOUG/OAUG
AUSOUG and OAUG National Conference Series
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
November 26 - 27, 2007 - Michigan OAUG
Plymouth, MI
November 29, 2007 - Pittsburgh OAUG
Wexford, PA
November 30, 2007
Oracle Retail Users Group (ORUG) Update
COLLABORATE 08 — OAUG Forum Speakers Needed
Please join us as a speaker at the COLLABORATE 08 — OAUG Forum this spring in the beautiful Rocky Mountains! The Oracle Retail User Group would like to invite you to speak and share your experience and industry best practices.
Session Abstracts are due October 28, 2007.
Benefits:
- Share best practices and implementation strategies in the retail community
- Complimentary registration fee for speakers from ORUG
With a focus on Oracle’s retail-specific solutions, including merchandising, store system, pricing, assortment, allocation and related applications, the COLLABORATE 08 — OAUG Forum retail track provides the insight and networking to help project managers, IT leaders and strategists accelerate deployment, reduce risk and maximize the impact of their investment in Oracle Retail solutions.
Conference Overview
COLLABORATE is the annual user conference for Oracle’s independent user group organizations, including the Oracle Retail User Group (ORUG).
The ORUG-sponsored track and sessions at COLLABORATE provide technical, IT and business liaison leaders with a forum to present case studies, explore Oracle technology roadmap and vision, and exchange best practices.
Format: Case Study
- 40-45 minutes of Case Study
- 10-15 minutes for Question and Answer from the audience
Timeline of Deliverables
- October 28, 2007: Session Abstract Submission
- January 1, 2008: Confirmation from OAUG of session acceptance
Find out how to submit your presentation today.
Oracle Retail Users Group 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
More information is available on the OAUG Web site.
Oracle Retail Users Group Technical SIG
Meeting Schedule and Agenda
Meetings are regularly scheduled for the third Wednesday of every other month.
If you have any agenda requests, please send an e-mail 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
ORUG Listserver
ORUG offers a listserver so users can exchange questions and comments via e-mail.
To subscribe to the listserver, e-mail ArMand Nelson at armand.nelson@gandermountain.com with the following information:
- your name
- your company
- your e-mail address
When your e-mail address is subscribed to the list you will receive an e-mail confirmation.
To post a question or comment send an e-mail to orug@aqslists.com.