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Volume XIX | Issue 3

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Countdown to COLLABORATE 19!

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

Direct Access to Those Who Can Help You Succeed

c19AnswersWe love a good webinar, but Oracle Applications users make the case for the in-person experience to get all your questions answered in real time at the COLLABORATE 19 – OAUG Forum.

Oracle EBS Programming Highlights

With nearly 300 sessions dedicated to EBS 12.2 training, what’s next on the EBS continuous innovation roadmap, evaluating cloud options and readiness, and all the latest in E-Business Suite knowledge is available at COLLABORATE 19.

Oracle EPM/Hyperion Programming Highlights

On-Prem EPM/Hyperion and EPM Cloud users can come to COLLABORATE to hear real world examples and scenarios for choosing the right cloud platform, learn the difference between Infrastructure as a Service, Software as a Service, Platform as a Service, public vs private clouds and how all of these relate to Oracle EPM/Hyperion/BI from a pros and cons standpoint. (More)

Education Tracks

Created by and for users, COLLABORATE 19 – OAUG Forum provides a personalized experience so you can invest your time in wisely, exploring only the most relevant topics to you and your organization.

Find your most relevant sessions in these tracks programmed by the OAUG. Log in to build and save your personalized agenda:

Government Early-Bird Extended

To ease challenges associated with the recent partial government shutdown, early-bird rates have been extended to government registrants through the duration of the conference. (More)

Earn CPE Credits

COLLABORATE 19 – OAUG Forum offers NASBA-accredited Continuing Professional Education (CPE) education sessions. Explore the opportunities to earn CPE credit in San Antonio within the E-Business Suite Financials, ERP Cloud, EPM Cloud and Personal Growth tracks.

Detailed Education Agenda

Explore the detailed COLLABORATE agenda, featuring 1,000+ sessions curated by Oracle users like you to deliver the most relevant insights for your current Oracle Applications and to enhance your decisions about the future. No matter where you are in your technology journey – supporting your product on premises, operating in a hybrid-cloud model, considering a move to the cloud or already 100% virtual – a wealth of sessions is offered for you at the COLLABORATE 19 -- OAUG Forum.

Search for sessions and start building your agenda today.

This is BIG

Have you secured your booth at COLLABORATE 19? Our attendees want to meet with product and service providers who offer new features, simple solutions and ways to enhance their current Oracle products and YOU have what our attendees want! Secure your booth today!

The Secret to Employee Retention

PROFIT logo rgb"With the lifespan of the average ERP system being five to ten years, the typical organization is losing at least one and possibly two of its top people before system end-of-life." ~ OAUG President Douglas Manning. In the latest Oracle Profit magazine article, Doug shares ideas for building and retaining an ERP tech team.

OAUG Insight Magazine

JPGS oaug promo ads spring 2019 300x250In This Issue:

  • Moving the Needle Through Change Management
  • Taking Off to Oracle Analytics Cloud
  • DBA Access for Oracle Value Chain Planning (VCP) Analyzer
  • Oracle Projects Close Out Process
  • OAUG Collegiate Forum
  • COLLABORATE 19 – OAUG Forum
  • Members’ Corner: Work Smarter, Not Harder.

Preview the spring edition of OAUG Insight magazine. Use your member login to read the full articles.

Top 5 Ways to Use Your OAUG Membership Benefits This Month

  1. Save $400 when you register for COLLABORATE
  2. Read the spring issue of OAUG Insight magazine
  3. Browse the Conference Presentation Database to find case studies and solutions
  4. Register for Best Practices for Billing that can Enable Top Line Growth webinar on March 27
  5. Save 30% when you post your open positions in the OAUG Career Center

Not a member yet? Join today! oaug.org/membership.

Smarter not Harder2

Recent Headlines from the OAUG Blog

EngstromScreenshot2Diagnostics + Automation = Enhanced Oracle Support Experience
"On average, when you are using these tools [Analyzer Diagnostics and automation], your SRs can be worked and closed about 30% faster." Video.

Mentoring: Closing Skill Gaps, Opening Doors, Developing Leaders
There are advantages to participating in a mentor / mentee relationship – for both the mentor and the mentee. (More)

Keyboard Shortcuts in Oracle Applications
As a user of Oracle E-Business Suite 11i and R12, you probably spend much of your day heads down with the Oracle Forms. However, built into the Oracle system are some clever little shortcuts you may not have discovered – these can help you use the forms more efficiently with fewer keystrokes and better accuracy. (More)

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Post a Job. Find A Job.

Looking for new talent to join your team? Are you a job seeker hoping to start or revitalize your career? The OAUG Career Center allows Oracle customer organizations to post jobs, search résumés and review applications. Job seekers can create a professional profile, set up job search agents, post a résumé and apply for jobs. (More)

Get the Inside Information

OAUG Insider is a weekly source of aggregate news from all over the Internet. Receive news stories, including headlines relating to Oracle, business, technology and industry. If you’re not receiving OAUG Insider every Tuesday, read the current issue and subscribe today.

Welcome New Members


The OAUG would like to welcome the new members who joined in February:
  • ASP, LLC
  • American Tire Distributors
  • Banner Engineering
  • Barry Smithv
  • Brenda Guihurt
  • Carl Watson
  • Copyright Clearance Center, Inc.
  • Debbie Arnold
  • DELL
  • Emilia Bruchental
  • Eric Guerin
  • George Washington University
  • Irvine Ranch Water District
  • Jack Engel
  • K Ballava Dash
  • Lara Joy
  • Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
  • Narasimha Emani
  • Robert Lempicki
  • Sensata Technologies, Inc.
  • Servco Pacific Inc
  • Southwestern Energy
  • Sparton Corporation
  • Stillwater Designs
  • The Hackett Group
  • TOMAS ROBINETTE
  • Tony Willis
  • TSC IT
  • USANA HEALTH SCIENCES
  • VeriFone, Inc.
Not an OAUG Member? Join Today!

Oracle News

Help Celebrate Oracle EPM Cloud’s 5th Birthday!

Oracle EPM Cloud turns five this year. Share in the celebration by taking a survey. We will share the results!

Concurrent Processing RUP1 Patchset for EBS 12.2 Update

In February 2019, Oracle released Concurrent Processing RUP1 patch 25452805:R12.FND.C for Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12.2. This patch is recommended for all EBS customers. (More)

Join Oracle Cloud Customer Connect Community

Learn more about EPM from your peers and product management. It’s free and fast to join. (More)

Upcoming EPM Webcasts

  • March 21: EPM Cloud - Process Management and More for Financial Consolidation and Close
  • March 28: Best Practices: Moving Oracle Hyperion Financial Management to the EPM

OAUG eLearning

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

Vendor Awareness Sessions

Interactive Vendor Awareness Session webcasts provide information about a variety of products and services that complement Oracle Applications. We are now accepting applications for 2019. If your company is interested in hosting a session, please contact Ally Zarcone .

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.