COLLABORATE 20 — OATUG Forum
April 19-23, 2020
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
Las Vegas, NV USA
#C20LV
The Call for Presentations is Open!
We’re ready to hear the experiences, tips and solutions that drive your best strategies and use of Oracle On-Prem Applications, Cloud and Technology. Submit your proposal to present your ideas at COLLABORATE 20: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community, April 19-23 in Las Vegas.
New this year: Unleash your technical talent through the OATUG! Whether you are moving to the cloud or staying on-prem, understanding Oracle’s technology is important so you can be more efficient in executing patches, upgrades or implementations. Be sure to share this message with your technology team! COLLABORATE 20 will also focus on Oracle APEX, so if you are currently using APEX or want to learn more, please apply!
Learn more, and submit a presentation proposal by Friday, October 11, 2019. (More)
You Determine the Agenda. VOTE!
This fall, the OATUG will be seeking members to participate in voting for the presentation proposals submitted during the COLLABORATE 20 — OATUG Forum Call for Presentations. If you are interested in participating in the COLLABORATE 20 — OATUG Forum voting process, we want to hear from you. As a voter, you will be reading titles and abstracts and giving your opinion on the quality and relevance of the submissions. The votes on each paper form the basis on which the selection teams slate papers in each education track.
The deadline for voter applications is October 10, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Applicants will be notified of their accepted tracks by October 14. Voting will occur between October 14 and October 23, 2019. (More)
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2020 OATUG Board of Directors Call for Candidates
The call for candidates for the 2020 Board of Directors is open until Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Directors serve two-year terms. Half of the Board positions are up for re-election in any given year; thus, members will be filling seven Board seats in this election. Please review the FAQ for candidate requirements.
Get details about the election process and submission guidelines. (More)
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Recent Headlines from the OATUG Blogs
Embracing Oracle EPM (Hyperion) 11.2 Continuous Innovation
“The continuous innovation model for Oracle EPM (Hyperion) 11.2 delivers ongoing applications and underlying technology stack updates without a major upgrade. This tells Oracle customers that the 11.2 version will access new functionality and uptake later versions of the underlying technology for years to come.” (More)
New Name, New Website & New Ways to Connect
“The rebrand was an important milestone on a larger transformation journey for the organization. The name change was accompanied by the launch of a new website that created an all-new online member experience.” (More)
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Oracle OpenWorld 2019
Oracle Open World 2019 is a few weeks away and OATUG will be present in various ways! During the September 16-19 event, our members and users group friends will lead education and networking sessions to represent the interests and success stories of our vibrant community of people powering progress. Also, OATUG staff members will be on hand to answer your questions and connect (The User Group Pavilion - Moscone West, 3rd Floor Lobby).
Plus, register in-person at the OATUG kiosk or online for a chance to win the biggest prize we’ve ever offered – one that will help you relax and celebrate the next big win you create with insights from your OATUG peers. (More)
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Why Join OATUG? Hear from Your Peers
In this short video, several OATUG members explain how their membership helps them succeed.
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Get the Inside Information
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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 OATUG 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)
Welcome New Members
The OATUG would like to welcome the new members who joined in July:
- Armig Lorenzana
- Yogesh Shetty
- SoftArt Solutions Inc
News from Oracle
On-Premises Applications? We've Got You Covered at Oracle OpenWorld
Oracle OpenWorld 2019 Program Guides for On-Premises Customers:
OATUG members can register now with code “VIP” and save $400 off the current Oracle Open World rate!
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Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2.9 Now Available
Oracle recently announced the availability of Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2.9. The 12.2.9 release combines new features and enhancements with error corrections and statutory and regulatory updates in a consolidated, suite-wide patch set. (More)
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Survey Says…The Value of the EPM Cloud is Substantial
After researching more than 500 decision-makers, we now have some great metrics to share on the value of moving to the cloud. See why so many companies are moving to the Oracle EPM Cloud and what benefits they are actually receiving. (More)
Coming Soon: EBS on OCI SIG
For over 25 years, Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) continues to deliver the most comprehensive suite of integrated, global business applications that enable organizations to make better decisions, reduce costs, and increase performance.
The purpose of this brand-new SIG is to provide an understanding of how EBS can be deployed in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), as well as other cloud providers. Additionally, members will be able to combine the traditional benefits of EBS with the agility, availability, and cost-effectiveness of OCI from an IaaS and PaaS perspective.
Topics
Different strategies and tools like "lift-and-shift", "platform-migration", "Oracle Cloud Manager”, will be discussed to benefit EBS customers and provide a road-map for EBS on OCI.
- Running EBS on OCI – Why, What, How?
- Benefits of Oracle Cloud Manager
- Managing EBS on OCI and On-Premise
- EBS Roadmaps on OCI
- Integration Options for EBS on Oracle Cloud
- Cloud @ Customer for EBS
- EBS on OCI Security
- Platform Migrations of EBS from Hosted Providers/On-Premise
Register now to stay-up-to-date on EBS OCI SIG events and announcements.
OATUG eLearning
OATUG eLearning provides free live and recorded educational webinars for members. Attend upcoming webinars or access hundreds of recorded eLearning sessions any time.
- OATUG Cloud Series: Is SaaS an Option?
Thursday, August 22, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. ET
- OATUG Cloud Series: What is "Lift and Shift" to the Cloud? Panel Discussion
Thursday, September 5, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. ET
- OATUG Cloud Series: How Can We Comply in the Cloud?
Monday, September 9, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. ET
- The Vertex Cloud Roadmap: An Overview
Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. ET
- Best of Collaborate:The Effective Manager
Monday, September 23, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. ET
- Best of Collaborate: Top 10 Oracle E-Business Suite Security Risks
Thursday, September 26, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. ET
- Best of Collaborate:Low Code, Low Cost Business Intelligence with Oracle APEX and Analytic Views
Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. ET