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NEWS AND NOTES

ORACLE ACCELERATE: ORACLE SOLUTIONS FOR MIDSIZE COMPANIES
Oracle and its partners recognize that midsize companies, as well as government entities, demand comprehensive business solutions that are low-cost and low-risk. Learn more about Oracle Accelerate.

Join us on April 19 at COLLABORATE 07 in Las Vegas, Nevada to hear more about Oracle's strategy for midsize companies.

ORACLE EXTENDS VALUE OF LIFETIME SUPPORT FOR ORACLE9i DATABASE RELEASE 9.2
Now you can now choose when to optimize your existing infrastructure and upgrade to Oracle Database 10g Release 2 or future releases, to gain that extra competitive edge. Oracle9i Database Release 9.2 moves into the Extended Support stage of Lifetime Support effective August 1, 2007. To make our Lifetime Support even more valuable to your business, we've waived the first year's Extended Support fee for Oracle9i Database Release 9.2. Get more information.

ORACLE DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE EXPLAINS UNIQUE APPS STRATEGY
Senior Vice President of Development John Wookey talks about Oracle's unique applications strategy--and how Applications Unlimited exemplifies our commitment to our customers. Read the Profit column.

ORACLE REMOTE DIAGNOSTICS AGENT (RDA)
Oracle Remote Diagnostics Agent is a command line tool used to gather detailed configuration and trace information about an Oracle environment; the data it gathers is then used to aid in problem diagnosis. To learn more, consult the Advisors Webcast for the most current list of upcoming Oracle Remote Diagnostics Agent / Oracle Database tools training sessions, or read Metalink Note 314422.1.

ORACLE PREVIEWS NEW GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE APPLICATION SUITE Oracle announces the expansion of its market-leading governance, risk, and compliance applications. A new application suite manages compliance initiatives in heterogeneous environments and provides increased security through automated, pre-defined ERP controls. Learn more.

ORACLE EXECUTIVE BLOGS
Oracle executives unplugged-news and opinions straight from the source. Check out these recent executive blogs:

ORACLE APPCASTS WITH HOSTS CLIFF GODWIN AND FRED STUDER
Live with Cliff and Live with Fred are AppCasts, part of Oracle's Applications and Industries podcast series. Download these 15-minute shows to learn about Oracle's latest product releases, partnerships, and customer successes. Visit the AppCast Website.

Recently on Live with Cliff:

Recently on Live with Fred:

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ORACLE E–BUSINESS SUITE

PROVIDE YOUR FEEDBACK TO HELP IMPACT THE ORACLEMETALINK KNOWLEDGE BASE
Because of your suggestions and continued support, the OracleMetaLink KnowledgeBase has evolved to effectively meet your changing information needs. Oracle would like to encourage your continued involvement and participation in shaping the evolution of the OracleMetaLink Knowledgebase. Visit OracleMetaLink today to learn how you can get involved.

ORACLE SUPPORT DIAGNOSTICS
More than 300 diagnostic tests have been designed to enable problem avoidance, self service resolution and reduction in time to resolution. These tests do not alter the data or setup of your system and are organized into functional categories for easy finding. View the list of upcoming training sessions, or see additional information.

WIN UP TO $5,000 IN PRIZES: CUSTOMER KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE SPRING 2007 PROMOTION
Contribute to Oracle's Customer Knowledge Exchange-the online customer channel that enables you to showcase your expertise, build your own customer network, and share news and information with your peers-from April 1 through May 15, 2007, and become eligible to win a US$5,000 Oracle University Scholarship. Visit MetaLink to find out more.

MAXIMIZE YOUR INVESTMENT IN ORACLE SUPPORT
Take advantage of the broad range of proactive support tools available through your Premier Support offering. Learn what tools are available and gain an understanding of the tremendous value these tools can offer your support environment. Oracle Support experts conduct live weekly education sessions covering all Support Tools and Processes (see OracleMetalink Note: 398877.1). Sign up today!

The following table lists the upcoming support tools and process seminars.

April 6 Advanced Support Tools (DB & Apps)
April 9 Working Effectively with Oracle Support (WEWS)
April 9 America's, Remote Diagnostic Agent Customer Workshop
April 9 MetaLink Configuration Support Manager (CSM)
April 9 Introduction to MetaLink
April 10 Diagnostics E-Biz Suite
April 16 Working Effectively with Oracle Support (WEWS)
April 18 Advanced MetaLink
April 20 Advanced Support Tools (DB)
April 23 Working Effectively with Oracle Support (WEWS)
April 23 Maintenance Wizard
April 23 MetaLink Configuration Support Manager (CSM)
April 23 Introduction to MetaLink
April 24 Diagnostics E-Biz Suite
April 30 Working Effectively with Oracle Support (WEWS)
April 30 MetaLink Configuration Support Manager (CSM)
April 30 Introduction to MetaLink

UPCOMING ADVISOR WEBCASTS FOR ORACLE E-BUSINESS SUITE
Advisor Webcasts bring expert information about services, products, and technologies straight to your desktop through Oracle Web Conferencing.

Here are the upcoming Advisor Webcasts for Oracle E-Business Suite:

April 5 Oracle E-Business Suite Subledger Accounting Release 12 Deep Dive
April 10 Oracle E-Business Suite Tax Release 12 Deep Dive
April 12 Oracle E-Business Suite Payments Release 12 Deep Dive
April 18 Oracle E-Business Suite Addressing Governance, Risk and Compliance with Oracle
April 24 Go Paperless: Tips for Creating a More Dynamic HR Employee Portal
April 25 Oracle E-Business Suit: Effectively Paying the Workforce: Oracle Payroll and Oracle Time & Labor
April 25 Oracle E-Business Suite Objectives Management: Tying Employee Goals to Corporate Performance
April 26 Oracle Learning Management in Action
May 1 What Does Upgrading to Oracle E-Business Suite Financials Release 12 Look Like From a Technical Perspective?
May 15 What's New in Oracle Procurement Contracts?
May 15 What's New in Oracle iProcurement and iSupplier Portal Release 12?
May 23 What's New in Oracle E-Business Suite Sourcing Release 12?


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SIEBEL

OAUG TO OFFER FREE SIEBEL WEB SERIES
The Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) and Oracle are partnering to provide unique networking, educational and training sessions to the Siebel community with a free Siebel Web Series. Sessions are scheduled through the second week in April 2007. Details are now available on the OAUG Website.

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PEOPLESOFT ENTERPRISE

PEOPLESOFT ANNOUNCES COMPLIANCE WITH CYBERSOURCE UPGRADE TO PAYMENT SYSTEMS
If your organization processes credit card transactions from Oracle's PeopleSoft applications, you may be doing so through CyberSource Payment Services. Recently, Cybersource announced two critical changes to its Payment Services. For more information regarding PeopleSoft's compliance, search for Solution # 201033097 at the GSC Solution Site. Watch for updates in the upcoming months.

PEOPLESOFT ENTERPRISE GLOBAL PAYROLL FOR CHINA RELEASE 8.9 AVAILABLE
Oracle today announced the general availability of Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise Global Payroll for China release 8.9. This release provides a preconfigured payroll solution to customers with operations in China. Download release notes from Customer Connection.

ORACLE DELIVERS NEW RELEASE OF PEOPLETOOLS
The latest release of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools goes live later this month. PeopleTools 8.49 builds on the investments made in release 8.48. Register for our advisor call on April 30, 2007 to learn more.

NEW PEOPLESOFT ENTERPRISE LEARNING MANAGEMENT WHITE PAPER AVAILABLE
A new white paper explains why compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements is important, and specifically describes how PeopleSoft Enterprise Learning Management helps customers meet these compliance requirements. The capabilities outlined in the white paper are included in PeopleSoft Enterprise Learning Management 9.0, which became generally available in April 2006. Read the white paper.

UPCOMING ADVISOR WEBCASTS FOR PEOPLESOFT ENTERPRISE
Advisor Webcasts bring expert information about services, products, and technologies straight to your desktop through Oracle Web Conferencing.

Here are the upcoming Advisor Webcasts for PeopleSoft Enterprise:

April 5 What's New in Recruiting Solutions?
April 24 PeopleSoft Enterprise Learning Management in Action
April 24 Go Paperless: Tips for Creating a More Dynamic HR Employee Portal
April 26 PeopleSoft Enterprise: Addressing Governance, Risk, and Compliance with Oracle
April 30 What's New in PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools 8.49?
May 8 Correspondence Management Using JAVA/Oracle XML Publisher in CRM 8.9


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April 2007

Table Of Contents
» News And Notes
» Oracle E-Business Suite
» Siebel
» Peoplesoft Enterprise
» JD Edwards Enterpriseone
» JD Edwards World
» Oracle University
» User Groups

  NOTE:
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JD EDWARDS ENTERPRISEONE

ORACLE ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF JD EDWARDS ENTERPRISEONE TOOLS 8.96 UPDATE 1
Based on customer feedback about Oracle's JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools releases, Oracle has begun delivering interim updates, starting with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools 8.96. See the full announcement on Customer Connection.

JD EDWARDS U.S. PAYROLL CUSTOMERS-INDIANA STATE MAGNETIC MEDIA CHANGES
Effective January 30, 2007, Indiana made changes to their W2 state magnetic media filing requirements for the 2006 tax year. New records were added (RW, RT) and the RS record was changed to include the employer TID location in position 341. For more information, see JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Key Issues and Critical Solutions on Customer Connection.

JD EDWARDS ENTERPRISEONE UPGRADE CUSTOMER CONSORTIUM PRESENTATION TOPICS NOW AVAILABLE
The 2007 schedule of presentations for the next several months is now available on Customer Connection. We are always looking for customer upgrade success stories to share with conference call attendees - contact Marissa Gotta for additional information.

UPCOMING ADVISOR WEBCASTS FOR JD EDWARDS ENTERPRISEONE
Advisor Webcasts bring expert information about services, products, and technologies straight to your desktop through our new Web conferencing tool, Oracle Web Conferencing.

Here are the upcoming Advisor Webcasts for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne:

April 11 Warehousing Interface with Manufacturing
April 17 Expense Management Overview
April 19 Managing Software Update Changes to to JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Objects
April 19 Comparing HCM Pay Grade Step and Job Type Step Progression
April 19 Oracle XML Publisher for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Overview
April 24 Go Paperless: Tips for Creating a More Dynamic HR Employee Portal
April 26 Accounts Payable Draft Overview
May 1 Downloads Made Easy: Update Center for Supply Chain Planning Applications
May 3 JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 8.12 Package Build Under the Covers
May 8 NEW Tools Release Process Update for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools 8.96 and Forward
May 8 India Localization: An Overview For JD Edwards EnterpriseOne XE Customers
May 10 Understanding the Flow of Transactions from Procurement to Accounts Payable and the General Ledger
May 22 Understanding the R41543 - The Item Ledger and Account Ledger Integrity Report
May 31 Preparing for Australian Payroll - Year-End 2007


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JD EDWARDS WORLD

ORACLE ANNOUNCES MINIMUM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR JD EDWARDS WORLD A9.1
The minimum technical requirements for JD Edwards World A9.1 have been posted to the Customer Connection upgrade resources page, where you'll also find all the new JD Edwards World upgrade tools. The operating system requirement for JD Edwards World A9.1 is IBM release V5R3. Visit the page on Customer Connection.

SUPPORT ROADMAP FOR IBM OPERATING SYSTEM RELEASES
IBM has announced the end-support date for V5R2 as April 30, 2007. Oracle has committed to supporting JD Edwards World running on V5R2 for six additional months. All customers on older versions of this operating system are strongly encouraged to upgrade to V5R3 or V5R4 to align with IBM's support horizon. Visit the IBM website for more information.

For questions about the JD Edwards World operating system requirements, please contact the JD Edwards World support center at +1.800.289.2999.

JD EDWARDS WORLD A9.1 RELEASE PAGE
Visit our newly created JD Edwards World A9.1 release page to learn how you can extend the value of your investment with JD Edwards World. You will find a data sheet, a two-page overview, an AppCast with John Schiff, and much more. Go to the JD Edwards World A9.1 release page.

JD EDWARDS WORLD A9.1 FLASH DEMO NOW AVAILABLE
If you haven't already seen it, be sure to watch our new JD Edwards World A9.1 flash demo.

JD EDWARDS WORLD CUSTOMER BRIEFINGS, DENVER, CO
In 2006, the Denver World team facilitated many rewarding one-off customer visits. For 2007, we are offering JD Edwards World customer briefings in Denver each month throughout the year. The next one is scheduled for May 17 and 18. If you would like more information, please contact Fabio Araujo.

JD EDWARDS WORLD PROGRAM AT COLLABORATE 07
JD Edwards World customers will not want to miss this year's conference. We will have many exciting announcements regarding our new JD Edwards World A9.1 release and a packed agenda with more than 50 World sessions. Be sure to register for this event, or visit the Quest website for more information.

REPLAY NOW AVAILABLE - JD EDWARDS WORLD WEBCAST Listen to a Webcast with Denise Grills, senior director of product strategy and marketing, who describes how JD Edwards World A9.1 provides the most new functionality of any JD Edwards World release, and how improved upgrade tools and processes help customers get to JD Edwards World A9.1. Listen to the replay. (Enter conference key A91.)

UPCOMING ADVISOR WEBCASTS FOR JD EDWARDS WORLD
Advisor Webcasts bring expert information about services, products, and technologies straight to your desktop through our new Web conferencing tool, Oracle Web Conferencing.

Here are the upcoming Advisor Webcasts for JD Edwards World:

April 11 Learning the Basics: Accounts Payable Multicurrency Payments
April 17 JD Edwards World A9.1 Enhancements for Multi-Currency Payments Part 1
April 17 Who's Who and the New Email/URL Functionality in JD Edwards World A9.1 Address Book
May 2 Net Change Analyzer: Experience the Benefits
May 8 JD Edwards World A9.1 Enhancements for Multi-Currency Payments Part 2 Spot Rates
May 9 JD Edwards World A9.1 Enhancements for Multi-Currency Receipts
May 17 Cool Tools: JD Edwards World Report Manager


GOT QUESTIONS ABOUT JD EDWARDS WORLD?
For answers to your questions about JD Edwards World products, support, or training, please e-mail.

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ORACLE UNIVERSITY

NEW PEOPLESOFT AND JD EDWARDS SELF-STUDY CD-ROMS
The following new Self-Study CD-ROMs offer you a convenient, cost-effective and ongoing resource for training at your own pace, at any time and any place. Click on the links below to view the complete course descriptions and to purchase online. Self-Study CD-ROMs can also be ordered by calling: +1.800.787.2047.

ORACLE UNIVERSITY NEWSLETTERS
Wondering what new training is available for PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, or Oracle E-Business Suite? Looking to train your end users? Each quarter, get updates about the most-current courses, schedules for online training, self-study CD-ROMs, and all upcoming courses in Oracle University's newsletters. Read the latest March versions for PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Oracle E-Business Suite, or Siebel.

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USER GROUPS

COLLABORATE 07: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, APRIL 15-19, 2007
Register today for COLLABORATE 07: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community, April 15-19, Las Vegas, Nevada, presented by the Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG), Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG), and Quest. Don't miss the Oracle education event of the year. Register today.

JD EDWARDS FINANCIALS SIG ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Have you wondered how Oracle Fusion might impact your financial applications? If so, attend an organizational meeting for the JD Edwards Financials special interest group (SIG) at COLLABORATE 07 on Monday, April 16, at 1:30 p.m., as part of Quest's SIG day festivities. Use Quest's exclusive myConference agenda builder to add this meeting to your schedule.

JOIN THE INDEPENDENT ORACLE USERS GROUP (IOUG)
Learn how to perform your job more efficiently with the IOUG. Through a complete, user-based approach to technology information and solutions, the IOUG will help you fuel business decisions and take your career to the next level. Access timely information and best practices, network with peers and leverage educational opportunities. Join today.

IOUG UNIVERSITY SEMINARS AT COLLABORATE 07
Looking for focused Oracle technical training to add on to your COLLABORATE 07 experience? Register today for an IOUG university seminar. Choose from almost 20 seminars covering Oracle Real Applications Clusters, Oracle Database 10g, Oracle Automatic Storage Management, Oracle Application Server, and more. View the University Seminar schedule and register.

OAUG: GLOBAL USERS, GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
OAUG is the world's largest knowledgebase for the growing family of Oracle Applications users, and it serves as an advocate on behalf of global Oracle Applications users. For information on the benefits of OAUG membership and access to a free OAUG Web subscription, visit the OAUG Web site or call the OAUG Membership Department at +1.404.240.0897.

OAUG GEO AND SIG PARTICIPATION AT COLLABORATE 07
Many of the OAUG's geographic user groups (Geos) and SIGs will be hosting sessions and networking events during COLLABORATE 07. See scheduled OAUG SIG general meetings. In addition, 20 Geos will host tables in the special OAUG Geo Networking Lounge in the Exhibitor Showcase.

OAUG TO OFFER FREE SIEBEL WEB SERIES
The OAUG and Oracle are partnering to provide unique networking, educational and training sessions to the Siebel community with a free Siebel Web Series. Sessions are scheduled through the second week in April 2007. Details are now available on the OAUG Web site.

PACK YOUR CLUBS FOR THE QUEST GOLF CHALLENGE
Add a little more fun to your COLLABORATE 07 experience at the Quest Golf Challenge, a charity golf tournament planned for April 14 at Stallion Mountain Country Club in Las Vegas. For information and pricing, visit the Quest Golf Challenge page.

QUEST NORTHEAST CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS IS LIVE
Don't wait until after COLLABORATE 07 to submit your presentation! Selected education tracks are posted online now. Education content for both PeopleSoft and JD Edwards product lines will be accepted.

The Quest Northeast Regional Conference will be held July 19-20 at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Connecticut. Quest is partnering with six of our affiliate user groups to offer a conference for PeopleSoft and JD Edwards users in the Northeast region.

Also, save the date for the Quest Midwest Conference, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel in Chicago, Sept 6-7, 2007.

LEARN MORE ABOUT QUEST INTERNATIONAL USERS GROUP
Quest International Users Group is a worldwide community for PeopleSoft and JD Edwards applications users more than 40,000 strong. Quest and its affiliated user groups are a catalyst to maximize members' business investments through the power of our community, tools, and experiences. Get more information about Quest, or email.

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