The Knowledge Base

Presenters: Donna Curtis, Jeff Hare, & Lewis Hopkins
Recording Date: August 18, 2020, 2:00 pm
Duration: 60 minutes

Abstract:
In this session, we’ll look at the Security Access model in Oracle’s SaaS Applications. We’ll compare how the setup of Users and Roles compares as you move to these Applications, and discuss the key considerations and lessons learned. We’ll cover the best practices for Role design and the areas that should be avoided to ensure a successful Comparing the Security model from EBS to Cloud Role design best practice. We’ll also look at the Auditing capabilities in the Applications for ensuring compliance on key Configuration changes to processes.

Presented by the OATUG Governance, Risk & Compliance SIG

This recording will cover the insights, tips, and tricks, from OATUG and discuss ways to build your presence, demonstrate your expertise, and develop your pipeline. Viewers will learn how to take advantage of their OATUG membership to its full extent.

Topics include:
- Raising your visibility in The Hub
- Making connections and building your lead list
- Setting up your free listing in The Partner Marketplace

Presenters: Linsey Wisdom & Hannah Hanssens-Reed
Recording Date: August 18, 2020 at 1:00 pm
Duration: 30 minutes

Please feel free to follow up with Linsey, lwisdom@oatug.org, or Hannah, hreed@oatug.org, with any questions about this webinar.

Recording Date: Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 3:00 pm
Duration: 45 minutes

Presenters:
Maz Songerwala, Oracle SVP of Applications Services Excellence
Vivek Puri, OATUG Customer Support Council Chair

Inside Oracle Customer Support - Q&A with Maz Songerwala
Join Vivek Puri, for this first session in a series of interviews with Oracle executives! Maz Songerwala joined Oracle as SVP of Applications Services Excellence last fall. Listen in on a discussion about the vision for Oracle Support and how he is already working to transform the Oracle customer experience. Whether you’re on-prem or in the Cloud, this is a session you won’t want to miss!

Hosted by the OATUG Customer Support Council

Presenter: John Liette, MindStream Analytics

Recording Date: Friday, July 31, 2020, at 12:00 pm ET
Duration: 60 minutes

Abstract:
Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) is a great tool for BI programs at any stage of the development lifecycle. Whether you are evolving from spreadsheets and pivot tables or have already published hundreds of reports for thousands of users, OAC can provide functionality that will benefit everyone in your organization to allow them clearer visualization into the data driving everyday decision making. In this session, we will discuss a completed project that saw us migrate an existing OBIEE and Essbase integration into Oracle Analytics Cloud as well as building new reports and dashboards to fill in gaps of knowledge among our client organization.

Learning Objectives:

• Methods of loading and maintaining data and metadata in EPBCS
• Methods of migrating historical data from on-premise planning to EPBCS
• Tip and Guidance on how to plan these migrations leverage lessons learned from our own projects

Presenter: Marty Rothenberg, Panaya Solution Architect & Oracle Expert
Recording Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 1:00 pm ET
Duration: 1 hour

Abstract:
Oracle has already announced the approaching end of support for EBS R12.1.3.
For EBS customers that are reluctant to forgo their on-prem investment, the only way to benefit from feature innovation is upgrading to R12.2.

This eLearning session, hosted by Marty Rothenberg, will help you learn and think through everything you need to consider before you start, including what to expect and what to be wary of. Marty shares upgrade success stories, insights, and lessons learned.

Learning Objectives:
• How to build your upgrade business case
• Can you avoid the upgrade and what is the cost of inaction?
• How to avoid project risk and inefficiencies
• EBS vs. Oracle Cloud

Learning Tracks: DevOps, Development, & Deploy; and E-Business Suite
#EBS #Upgrades​​​

Presenters:
Sheera Deepak, Solutions Manager, Oracle CoE Practice, Vertex

Recording Date: Friday, July 10, 2020, 1 pm ET
Duration: 60 minutes

Abstract:
In this eLearning, we will examine our experiences in a variety of tax implementations among our customers that have migrated from E-Business Suite to ERP Cloud. We will highlight some of the tax processes that have been streamlined with ERP Cloud and examine the challenges. Customer non-standard data requirement expectations and some of the creative solutions for such scenarios will be explored. If you are reviewing a streamlined tax process with ERP Cloud, navigating the non-standard data requirement for tax determination or have some questions around the migration to Cloud, this webinar is for you.

Thursday, June 25th 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Presented by: Daya Haddock, President TIA
                        Nathan Diamond, Business Analyst, Ajinomoto

This engaging session shares the Ajinomoto USA upgrade story how they approached end-user adoption, and created sticky learning that changed behaviors & business processes!  Walk away with new fresh relevant ideas that are showcased in the analytics.This engaging session shares the Ajinomoto USA upgrade story how they approached end-user adoption, and created sticky learning that changed behaviors & business processes!  Walk away with new fresh relevant ideas that are showcased in the analytics.
Every Project has two facets, a technical side and a human side. As Technologists we often focus on ensuring all the technical elements are addressed, tested, and implemented.  Nevertheless, projects that address the human side elements: training, change management, and communication are so much more successful. Hear lessons learned from a recent client case study that was billed as a “Technical ERP Upgrade”.  Using a change management roadmap see how this project integrated diverse communications and fresh learning solutions for a successful ERP upgrade project. Come learn about the key insights into how to prepare end-users for change from this  Case Study and walk away with new, innovative ideas for your next ERP upgrade. 1. Let’s talk about ERP upgrades and impacts to end users – hear what changed and how it was managed.2. See how a change management roadmap provided the framework.3. We will share best trends and results from a recent case study – what worked and what did not.  Let's learn together about what is best in the digital workplace today.   Our Co-Presenters are Nathan Diamond, Business Analyst, Ajinomoto and Daya Haddock, President, TIA

Presenters:
Hemal Parikh, NexInfo Solutions Inc., Sr. Solutions Architect
Sandeep Sindol, Systems Applications Manager, Sakura Finetek USA, Inc.

Recording Date: Monday, June 29, 2020 at 1:00 pm ET
Duration: 60 minutes

Learning Tracks: #E-Business Suite, #ERP Cloud, #PeopleSoft

Abstract:
The Success of Cloud implementation depends on the journey and outcomes desired. Hear from the financial organization Sakura Finetek USA as they discuss the benefits of their Oracle Cloud implementation Journey. Learn about key transformation initiatives taken to get the best out of Cloud application. We will show you step by step process, with a day-in-the-life scenario encompassing the typical challenges and constraints faced. Plus, we will discuss ways to overcome them using a templatized approach.

Learning Objectives:

• Hear from Sakura Finetek on their objectives set and the initiatives that were taken to make this implementation
• Discuss the key considerations that any finance organization should make for a successful ERP Cloud implementation
• Get to know typical (business + system) challenges and best practices to address them
• How can a 3-step check-point process help in simplifying Cut-over process for Go-Live

Presenters:
Marc A. Duclos - Global Director - Oracle|NetSuite Partnership, Vertex
Robert Westgate - Specialist Leader, Deloitte
Anne Nunn - Senior Manager, Procure to Pay, Arcadis

Recording Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2020, 1:00 pm ET
Duration: 60 minutes

Abstract:
In this session, thought leaders from Vertex and Deloitte will demonstrate how they transformed Arcadis’ Accounts Payable and Purchasing processes by implementing Vertex's solution for Oracle ERP Cloud. In addition, Arcadis, a leading global design & consultancy firm, will share how they were able to eliminate tedious, time-consuming, and repetitive processes that allowed their staff to focus on higher-value work.

Learning Objectives:
Attendees will learn how an automated tax solution can give their organization scalability and flexibility while ensuring accurate sales, use, and value-added tax calculations on every transaction, ultimately reducing your audit risk. Executives will be on-hand for a Live Q & A session to follow.

#EBS
#E-Business Suite
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June 22, 2020  - 12:00pm EDT

Presented by:  Rich Wilkie, VP, EPM Product Management - Oracle

 Join the OATUG EPM / Hyperion SIG and Rich Wilkie, (Vice President, EPM Product Management) as we provide the latest update for both on-premises and the cloud.  Rich will discuss the support policy for 11.1.2 and give the latest and greatest update on 11.2 which was released in December 2019.  With the rapid pace of innovation in the cloud, Rich will also discuss the current state of Oracle Cloud EPM focusing on Financial Close.  This webcast will provide all the information you need to determine the right next step for your organization – upgrade to 11.2 or make the journey to the cloud.  Bring your questions and let’s leverage Rich’s expertise in this exciting webinar.