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Volume XIX | Issue 1

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OAUG Announces Douglas Manning as 2019 President

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On January 1, Douglas Manning became the 2019 president of the OAUG. He has been an active member of the organization since 1998 and has served on its board of directors since 2016. In addition to his work and commitment to the OAUG, Manning is actively devoted to facilitating the development of education, networking and advocacy programs for Oracle Applications customers. (More)

COLLABORATE 19 – Early Bird Rates Ending February 14

COLLABORATE 19 Logos horiz descripApril 7-11, 2019
Henry B. González Convention Center
San Antonio, TX USA
#C19TX

2019 is Here. Are YOU Ready?

Get ahead of the game in 2019 by investing in yourself. One week is all you need! One week in April, one week in San Antonio, one week to equip yourself with the expertise and insight to maximize your investment in Oracle Applications.

  • Have you set your education and training goals for the year?
  • What training could help move your organization’s Oracle initiatives forward?
  • What knowledge is most commonly requested by your leadership or listed in promotions you’ve explored that you don’t currently possess?

Here’s what we’re covering at COLLABORATE 19 – OAUG Forum. Find your education and join us to rock this year together!

So Many Helpful People to Meet

COLLABORATE was created by the communities of real-world Oracle users – IOUG, OAUG and Quest Oracle Community to provide you with a refreshingly unbiased, rewarding experience. You'll benefit from your time at COLLABORATE in countless ways, including an open and helpful environment that encourages interaction and casual networking during and between sessions. We also plan fantastic networking events, some inspired by San Antonio’s cultural traditions, as a pathway for you to connect with your fellow pros. Check them out and start planning your week!

How to Claim a Great Deal on #C19TX? Join the OAUG

The math is quite simple. All OAUG individual members and employees of OAUG member organizations can save up to $415 per person on COLLABORATE registration plus access year-round education and networking benefits. Individual membership starts at just $295, and companies or organizations that are licensed users of Oracle Applications can join for $965 per year, securing discounts and access for all employees. If just three employees from one organization attend COLLABORATE, the membership pays for itself. Join before you register. Register now or contact to verify your membership status.

Beat the Rush – Book Your Hotel and Save

Book your hotel accommodations in an official OAUG conference hotel* prior to registering for the conference to claim a conference admission savings of $200. When registering for the conference, you will be prompted to insert the “Hotel Acknowledgement Number” you received in your hotel confirmation email. The discount can be combined with other registration discounts.

*Beware of Third-Party Housing Offers

Tips, Tricks and Updates from the OAUG Blog

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“If you keep your Oracle Application Express (APEX) applications in a separate schema and a separate tablespace, it's easier to maintain and manage.” Video.

Let’s Talk Localizations
Oracle has made process improvement in several areas related to EBS localizations. Read the latest updates as we continue the conversation. (More)

ERPIs Oracle ERP Cloud a Good Fit for Your Company?
"There are multiple components that make up the total investment picture for an ERP software solution." (More)

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Find the Right Talent

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Welcome New Members

The OAUG would like to welcome the new members who joined in December:

  • Ahmed Alomari
  • Amag Pharmaceuticals Inc
  • Arcosa, Inc.
  • Metaformers
  • Mohammed Alam
  • SAC Wireless
  • TransAct Technologies Incorporated
Not an OAUG Member? Join Today!

Oracle News

New Guide: Moving from Hyperion On-Prem to Oracle EPM Cloud

Happy New Year! Is it time to reimagine your financial processes? This new interactive guide discusses why – and how — to migrate from on-premises Oracle Hyperion to Oracle EPM Cloud. This ebook helps make the business case for change, providing best practices and lessons learned. Make 2019 the year to move to the cloud – Review the ebook today to see how your world could be even better.

Oracle Cloud Day

Oracle Cloud Day is a curated series of talks, hands-on experiences and networking opportunities that will help Oracle customers explore new cloud technologies, best practices and successful use cases.

Registration is free for upcoming events in Atlanta, Boston and Chicago.

EPM Patch Set Updates

Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Patch Set Updates were released in December 2018. (More)

New OA Framework 12.2.6 Update 17 Now Available

Web-based content in Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 runs on the Oracle Application Framework (also known as OA Framework, OAF, or FWK) user interface libraries and infrastructure. The latest OAF update for Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12.2.6 is now available.

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OAUG eLearning

OAUG eLearning provides free live and recorded educational webinars for OAUG members. Members of the OAUG can attend upcoming webinars or access hundreds of recorded eLearning sessions any time through the OAUG eLearning Archive.

OAUG Emerging Leaders

EmergingLeadersThe 2019 Women in Technology Recognition Program application is now open to female junior and senior college students as well as women employed for ten (10) years or less in technology or a related field. The deadline to submit is Friday, February 8, 2019. (More)

User Community News

OAUG Geos and SIGs offer news from Oracle and educational opportunities all year long. To find your Geo or SIG, visit the OAUG’s User Communities pageStay up to date on upcoming educational webinars, conference calls and face-to-face events on the Upcoming Events and Live Webinars page.

Find upcoming educational opportunities, regional and virtual networking events, and special conference events on the Conferences and Events Calendar.