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ASCEND 2026 Reflections: Experiencing the Power of Community

By Kanan Tomita posted an hour ago
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In June 2026, I had the opportunity to attend ASCEND 2026 in Orlando, Florida. It was my first time attending the event, and I joined as a representative of Japan OATUG, where I serve as the liaison from Oracle Japan and support the user community's activities. I was especially interested in seeing how Oracle customers ...
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Building the Future of Enterprise ERP on Oracle's Unified Cloud Platform

By Ajay Narayan posted 7 days ago
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ORACLE CLOUD · ONE PLATFORM · INFINITE POSSIBILITIES Building the Future of Enterprise ERP on Oracle's Unified Cloud Platform Oracle is not merely a portfolio of cloud products — it is a single, vertically integrated platform purpose-engineered for enterprise transformation. This architecture ...
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Ascend 2026 will teach the future use of Cloud EPM for Oracle Users

By Mike Jones posted 05-07-2026
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Ascend 2026 will teach the Future use of Cloud EPM for Oracle Users The Office of Finance is currently undergoing a structural divorce from the retrospective methods of the last decade. For organizations still tethered to static, univariate forecasting, we have reached a crisis of obsolescence. Enterprise ...
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2026's President's Perspective

By Gustavo Gonzalez posted 03-24-2026
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Dear OATUG Members, As I begin my term as President of OATUG, I do so with deep gratitude, humility, and a strong sense of responsibility to this community that has given me so much over the years. I joined OATUG in 2006. In 2009, at Collaborate, I gave my first presentation at an OATUG event. Like many of you, I stood ...
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2026-2027 OATUG Board of Directors

By Laura Guerin posted 11-04-2025
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OATUG thrives because of the commitment and energy of our incredible volunteers. We sincerely appreciate those who step forward to help shape the future and advance the ongoing success of our association. Volunteering with OATUG is not only a chance to make a positive impact, it’s also an excellent way to connect and collaborate ...
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Driving ROI from Your Oracle EBS: Smarter Ways to Use the Tools You Already Have

By Rhea Chandrachud posted 10-28-2025
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Your organization has already made a significant investment in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), but are you fully leveraging the tools and capabilities that are already in place? Too often, businesses look outward for innovation when the key to greater efficiency, productivity, and return on investment (ROI) lies within the ...
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Turning EBS Data into Decisions: A New Era of Agile Reporting

By Jay Bhattacharyya posted 09-23-2025
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Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) has been the backbone of financial and operational systems for decades. Its strength lies in its flexibility, the ability to configure and customize for nearly any business process. But when it comes to reporting, many organizations find themselves stuck in a cycle of delays, manual effort, ...
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7 Oracle Certifications in 5 Months: A Commitment to Excellence

By Ravikanth Prabhu posted 09-10-2025
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“Perfection is not attainable. But if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence." – Vince Lombardi As technology races forward, those who design and pursue their own learning journeys will be the ones redefining what's possible by fueling fresh ideas, greater efficiency, and true productivity. ...
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Don’t Step On The Lego Pt2

By Steve Davis posted 09-02-2025
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Discombobulated is a wonderful word, one of those old English words that you rarely hear these days. Dating back to the 1820’s, the Oxford Dictionary defines it as a verb meaning to ‘disturb, upset, disconcert, confuse’. And it is these conditions that can sometimes be applied to a company’s risk management strategy. ...
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Rethinking EPM Reporting: Give Finance the Agility It Deserves

By Corey Nason posted 07-01-2025
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Today’s Reporting Expectations Finance teams today do more than close the books or track variances. They're expected to be strategic partners that deliver timely, accurate insights that drive decisions across the business. This means: Plan vs actuals, reporting on demand - Drilldown from summary ...
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Don’t Step On The Lego Pt1

By Steve Davis posted 05-13-2025
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We all know what it’s like to step on a bit of Lego and to say the least, it can be a painful experience. But if you can avoid stepping on it and build something out of it instead, great things can come about as a result. So, when it comes to governance and compliance audit regulations like SOX and, in the UK, the ...
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Putting CX at the Heart of Your Oracle Supply Chain: How Mobile Inventory Drives Loyalty in 2025

By Mala Mullins posted 05-06-2025
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In collaboration with the Oracle Applications & Technology Users Group (OATUG), RFgen’s recent on-demand webinar , “Leveraging Mobile Inventory to Drive Exceptional Customer Experiences,” highlighted how mobile inventory solutions can close gaps between warehouse operations and customer expectations in 2025. The ...
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Struggling with Oracle FBDI – and What to Do About It

By Rob Lepanto posted 04-29-2025
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Oracle FBDI (File-Based Data Import) is a familiar tool to many organizations using Oracle Fusion Cloud. Designed by Oracle as a data loading solution, it enables bulk uploads for various business objects, such as Customers, Suppliers, Invoices, Items, and more. While FBDI has its place in the Oracle ecosystem, it wasn’t ...
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Mobile Barcoding for Oracle Users: Eliminating Errors & Boosting Productivity

By Saumya Saxena posted 04-15-2025
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Manufacturers using Oracle ERP face constant pressure to maximize operational efficiency. Inventory management requires precision, speed, and real-time accuracy that traditional tracking methods cannot deliver. The gap between powerful backend systems and day-to-day operational realities can cripple productivity and erode ...
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The Future of Inventory Management: Why Mobile Automation is Essential for Oracle Users

By Saumya Saxena posted 03-18-2025
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As supply chain complexity grows, traditional inventory systems fall short. Inventory management is more than just tracking stock—it’s the backbone of operational success. Yet, many Oracle users struggle with inefficiencies that slow down operations, increase costs, and create frustrating bottlenecks. While Oracle Cloud ...
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Get Involved, Get Ahead in 2025!

By Laura Guerin posted 03-10-2025
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Have you set a goal for 2025 to get more involved with your profession? We're already three months into the year, but it's never too late to start on your professional journey! By becoming a volunteer with OATUG, you can play a vital role in advancing our mission and make meaningful contributions within our community. ...
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Managing Oracle User Access Risks in a Single Platform

By Pat Wadland posted 03-04-2025
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Managing user access risks becomes critical as organizations migrate from Oracle EBS to Oracle Cloud applications. While this migration brings improved scalability and efficiency, it also introduces new security challenges . Managing user access risks is a critical part of this process—without proper controls, businesses ...
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Experience More at Ascend: Connect, Engage, Belong.

By Mallory Agnew posted 02-26-2025
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Summer weather, golf, happy hours, dance parties- sounds nice, right?! Did you know all of this can be found at Ascend ? In addition to the amazing education sessions, the Ascend Conference is also about having fun, making connections, and creating memories! With a series of dynamic networking sessions and engaging ...
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Master Reporting in Oracle Cloud Migrations: The Key to a Smoother Transition

By Beth Moran posted 02-18-2025
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One of the most overlooked challenges in Oracle Cloud migrations is the unexpected complexity of reporting. Many organizations wait until the migration is complete to tackle it, only to uncover gaps, delays, and inefficiencies that could have been easily avoided. So, why wait until it’s too late?   Instead ...
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25 Tips to Elevate Your Ascend 2025 Presentation Proposal

By Mohan Dutt posted 01-21-2025
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With the Call for Presentation Proposals for Ascend 2025 closing on January 24, 2025 , the final week is your golden opportunity to submit a winning proposal. As your OATUG Agenda Chair, I have seen proposal submissions surge in this final stretch. These 25 tips will guide you in crafting a standout submission that voters ...
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