Dear OATUG Members,
I hope this message finds you well and thriving as we wrap up an incredible 2024 and look forward to an even brighter 2025. We’re already ramping up for what promises to be a banner Ascend 2025. This is our last Insight Magazine issue of 2024, with our next quarterly Winter issue coming out after the New Year of 2025. Let’s take a moment to look back on some significant milestones.
To review, here are our impressive numbers for the OATUG + OHUG event, Ascend 2024 conference this past June.
Over 80 Oracle representatives attended, which contributed to many one-on-one opportunities for our members to make solid connections and get their questions answered. Over 200 sessions were delivered, with a broader range of topics covered than ever before.
Now, we’re looking forward to an even more successful Ascend 2025, June 8-11, in Orlando, Florida, at Rosen Shingle Creek Resort. It’s already time to identify your 2025 goals in using Oracle, think of speaker topics you want to deliver or learn from, book your exhibit spot, and make your hotel reservations.
As the real-time evolution of artificial intelligence propels Oracle users in multiple new directions, OATUG provides a community of experts within easy reach of our members in the search for enhanced efficiency and innovative solutions. At OATUG, we recognize this relentless wave of change, and we’re here to ensure you’re supported every step of the way.
To that end, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of two new SIGs in 2024: Enterprise Command Center (ECC) and AI and Gen AI. These groups reflect our commitment to helping you navigate the ever-changing tech landscape and providing deep dives into cutting-edge technologies that will define our future. We continue to expand our Special Interest Groups (SIGs) to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to lead the charge.
Additionally, our GEOs are making a strong comeback after the disruptions caused by the pandemic. Be on the lookout for your local GEO’s next meeting, where you’ll have the chance to reconnect with peers and get insights tailored to your region.
As always, OATUG remains your go-to rescue team in the face of fast-paced changes. Whether it’s through our new SIGs or the revitalization of GEOs, we are committed to keeping you ahead of the curve and helping you succeed.
As I step down as President, I want to thank the entire OATUG community for the privilege of serving through December 2024. It’s now my pleasure to introduce Brian Pellegrin as the incoming President for 2025.
With over 20 years of IT leadership, Brian brings a wealth of expertise from managing projects and IT PMOs to leading support for business-critical applications. As Assistant Vice President of Cloud Application Support at Service Corporation International (SCI), Brian oversees RPA, Business Intelligence, Financial, HR, and Payroll systems. He also led SCI’s successful Oracle ERP Cloud implementation in 2016, exemplifying his dedication to Oracle solutions. Under Brian’s leadership, we are confident that the OATUG community is in excellent hands for a bright 2025!
Thank you for being part of this dynamic community. Let’s celebrate our significant achievements in 2024 and make 2025 our best year yet!