Specifically tailored for Oracle's top 20 strategic industries, this collection of resources - including Webcasts, training and sales tools - is designed to help partners succeed in delivering industry-specific solutions and services to customers who have aligned themselves within a certain industry segment. OPN Industry Initiatives are now available for the following industries: Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Chemicals, Communications, Consumer Products, Education and Research, Engineering and Construction, Financial Services, Healthcare, High Technology, Industrial Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Media and Entertainment, Natural Resources, Oil and Gas, Professional Services, Public Sector, Retail, Travel and Transportation, and Utilities.

"Industry customers demand solutions that solve their unique business needs and Oracle industry applications have risen to that challenge and solved those business needs for nearly 30 years," said Doug Kennedy, senior vice president, worldwide alliances and channels, Oracle. "Oracle partners play an essential role in delivering Oracle industry applications to market. By enhancing our Oracle PartnerNetwork Industry Initiatives, we aim to help our partners build their businesses around Oracle industry applications, better serve their industry customers, and gain a competitive advantage."

To support partners to develop service and solution offerings, Oracle Industry Initiatives offer one-stop access to specific industry information, and resources including:
* Oracle Applications Industry Solutions Kits
* ISV Solution Maps
* Industry specific news, events, Webcasts
* Online and instructor-led training
* Industry discussion boards
* Specialized marketing and sales resources

As part of the Industry Initiatives Webcast series, industry experts from Oracle will discuss Oracle's strategy and offerings in a specific industry and discuss market opportunities for partners to increase revenue, drive new business and develop solutions and services around Oracle industry applications. Webcast listings and the registration process can be found on each Industry Dashboard Page on the Oracle PartnerNetwork portal. Planned Webcasts include; Healthcare, High Tech, Insurance/Financial Services, Life Sciences, Public Sector and Retail.

Instructor-led training also is available for each of the Oracle Industry Initiatives. Partners can access the latest Online and Instructor-Led course offerings from the Education Section on each of the Industry Initiative dashboards.

About the Oracle PartnerNetwork
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