You'll notice that our newsletter has a new design this month. You'll also find that our content has changed too. Our goal is to keep you "plugged in" to the latest Oracle Applications news, hottest blogs, podcasts, and interactive sites like Oracle Mix. Take a look and find out all the ways you can interact with Oracle.

Oracle Unveils BEA’s Role in Next-Generation Application Infrastructure Strategy
On July 1, 2008, Oracle President Charles Phillips and Oracle Fusion Middleware Senior Vice President Thomas Kurian outlined Oracle's application infrastructure strategy in a live Webcast attended by partners and customers worldwide. This update to the Oracle Fusion Middleware strategy combines the best products from BEA and Oracle Fusion Middleware and provides pragmatic advice and next steps for customers. More...

Oracle OpenWorld 2008
San Francisco, California
September 21-25, 2008
Get firsthand information about Oracle Unbreakable Linux and Oracle VM from customers, partners, and Oracle experts at Oracle OpenWorld 2008:

• Sessions: The Linux and Virtualization Focus Area offers dozens of educational sessions and panels.
• Demopods: Visit the Oracle Unbreakable Linux and Oracle VM demopods (and get answers to your questions from technology mavens).
• Partners: Learn how Oracle partners can help you utilize virtualization technologies to consolidate and optimize IT resources and at the same time decrease your costs.

'Empower the Green Enterprise' Award: Submit Your Nomination Today
Is your company using Oracle products, either business applications or technology, to help protect the environment? If so, submit a nomination for an “Empower the Green Enterprise” award. These awards will be presented to selected customers and their partners (system integrators, consultants, ISVs, etc.) who are using Oracle products to reduce their costs and improve their business efficiencies by using green business practices. Nominations need to be in by August 22 and the winners will be notified by late August. Winners will receive a free pass to Oracle OpenWorld. More...

Oracle AutoVue Release 19.3 Extends the Power of Enterprise Visualization to All Users
Oracle announced the availability of Oracle’s AutoVue Enterprise Visualization 19.3 for organizations that need to access technical documents and improve global collaboration. With this latest release, Oracle is making technical information available to all enterprise users, wherever this information may reside, and without requiring costly authoring applications, improving information flow throughout the organization and enabling fast, informed decision-making. More...

Last Call: Oracle Excellence Awards 2008
Are you using Oracle Fusion Middleware to extend your Oracle applications? Win a free pass to Oracle OpenWorld 2008. Deadline for submissions is August 8, 2008. More...

Best Practice Center Update—JD Edwards Coming Soon
Coming in September, the Oracle Fusion Middleware for Applications Best Practice Centers will be further expanded to include specific content for JD Edwards customers. Best Practice Centers, updated monthly, feature a library of self-paced “Getting Started” briefings, “How-To” Tutorials, Webcasts, and community links covering BPEL, SOA-based integration, Application Development Framework (ADF), and WebCenter. Visit the Fusion Middleware Best Practice Centers for E-Business Suite | PeopleSoft | Siebel today.

Announcing Live Virtual Classes for Applications
Oracle University's new Live Virtual Class is an educational experience comparable to our traditional in-class training—without the need for expensive travel. With world-class technology, top-rated instructors, cutting-edge curriculum, and hands-on labs, we offer an exciting combination of traditional content and interactive learning. More than half of our virtual classes are for Oracle Applications—Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, Siebel, and more. More...

• VP of EPM Strategy Frank Buytendijk: Introducing Management Excellence and What Business Can Learn from the Public Sector
  
  
• Chief Security Officer Mary Ann Davidson: Skiing the Ruts
  
  
• VP of Higher Ed Apps Programs Jim McGlothlin: Oracle Shines in New Software Acquisition Trend: Fact-Based Evaluations in Higher Education
  
  
• Human Strategies Blog from Gretchen Alarcon, VP of HCM Product Strategy
  
  
• Talented Apps Blog from various authors
  
  
• nLearning Blog from Jonathan Vinoskey, HCM Learning Strategy
  
  
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Expert information on services, products, and technologies comes straight to your desktop through Oracle Web Conferencing.

• View Advisor Webcast schedule for Oracle E-Business Suite, Server Tech, and Communication Apps
  
  
• View Advisor Webcast Schedule for PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, and Oracle Fusion Middleware

Drive Success with Integrated Talent Management
Scott Ewart, Oracle senior director for industry and applications marketing, shares what is driving the need for a talent management strategy and why an integrated talent management solution is so important to the success of an organization. Conference key is “advisor.” Join Now.

Users Group Sunday—An Oracle OpenWorld Event
Register now to attend Oracle OpenWorld (September 21-25, 2008) and get the added bonus of attending Users Group Sunday on September 21. Join the user groups as their best presenters deliver sessions on technology and applications. Don't miss the opportunity to meet with experts, share best practices, and network with your peers—all before Oracle OpenWorld begins. Register today.

Oracle Fusion Middleware for Applications Hands-On Labs Coming to Oracle OpenWorld
Following a successful debut at COLLABORATE 08, the Oracle Fusion Middleware for E-Business Suite | PeopleSoft | Siebel | JD-Edwards Hands-On Labs are coming to Oracle OpenWorld, September 21-24. Register now. Space is limited for these popular sessions.

Call for Papers Is Open for ALLIANCE 2009
ALLIANCE 2009 will be held in Anaheim, California, March 21-25, 2009. ALLIANCE 2009 will include the Higher Education User Group, the Public Sector User Group, and the Federal Users Network. This conference draws more than 4,800 attendees each year and hosts sessions specific to the needs of IT professionals serving in higher education, public sector, and the federal government. Call for papers extends through September 12, 2009.

HR Technology Conference and Exposition
October 15-17, 2008
Chicago, McCormick Place
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Check Out the IOUG’s Upcoming Regional Education Events
The Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG) is co-hosting various regional events throughout the country, providing the chance to get top-notch Oracle training close to home. View the schedule of upcoming events, taking place in California, Ohio, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. And don’t forget to register for BIWA Summit 2008 taking place December 2-3 in Redwood Shores, California.

Register Now for OAUG LINK 08
November 18-20, 2008
Hilton San Diego Resort, San Diego, California

Join the OAUG and its PeopleSoft user community, representing users of PeopleSoft Enterprise Financial and Supply Chain applications, for the OAUG LINK 08 conference. This three-day event will feature more than 70 educational sessions presented by PeopleSoft users, representatives from Oracle, and Oracle partners. Get details.

OAUG—Global Users, Global Solutions
The Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) serves millions of users of more than 65 Oracle Applications products, including Oracle Fusion Middleware, Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, Agile, Hyperion, Oracle Retail, Oracle Communications, Siebel, and more. OAUG is the home of the Knowledge Factory™, the ultimate, community-driven knowledge resource for Oracle Applications users. For additional information regarding the benefits of OAUG membership, visit the OAUG Web site or call the OAUG Membership Department at +1.404.240.0897.

OAUG Geographic (Geo) and Special Interest Groups (SIG)
The Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) Geographic (Geo) and Special Interest Group (SIGs) are affiliated, self-governing worldwide communities of Oracle users and consultants who volunteer their time, energy, and knowledge to achieve common goals and objectives connected with specific geographic regions, industries, or products/product lines. Find out how you can get involved with the OAUG’s active user communities today.

Get complete course descriptions, schedules, and register online for these Oracle University courses:

Siebel 8 Business Intelligence
Oracle University listened and we have revamped the following courses to better suit your needs:

• Oracle BI 10g: Analytics Overview
• Oracle BI 10g: Analytics Overview Online Course
• Oracle BI Suite EE 10g R3: Create Reports and Dashboards
• Oracle BI Suite EE 10g R3: Build Repositories

PeopleSoft Rel 9—UPK Courses
The following User Productivity Kit Developer (UPK) courses are designed for course authors, editors, and other individuals who are involved in recording and editing content by using the User Productivity Kit Developer:

• UPK Developer Rel 3.1 with PeopleSoft Rel 9
• UPK Developer Upgrade Rel 3.1 with PeopleSoft Rel 9

Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Courses
Strengthen your foundation skills with the new Oracle E-Business Suite R12 applications. Learn to enhance performance and achieve better results in such areas as transfer pricing, general ledger management, and product information management by enrolling in the following courses:

• R12 Oracle: Install, Patch, and Maintain Oracle Applications
• R12 Oracle Product Information Management Fundamentals
• R12 Oracle General Ledger Management Fundamentals

Oracle University Live Virtual Class
Oracle University’s online Live Virtual Class is an educational experience that is comparable to our traditional in-class training—without the need for travel. With world-class technology, top-rated instructors, cutting-edge curriculum, and hands-on labs, we offer an exciting combination of traditional content and interactive learning. Try it today!

To speak with an Oracle University representative, call 1.800.787.2047.

Application Infrastructure Podcasts—Focus on BEA
Now online, 14 new podcasts detailing the role of BEA in Oracle’s Application Infrastructure strategy. Tune into Oracle Fusion Middleware Radio. Oracle Senior Vice President Thomas Kurian on the strategy, product experts, and more. More...

All about the Fusion Middleware Best Practice Centers for Applications
A quick outline and orientation podcast on Oracle's Fusion Middleware Best Practice Centers for Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, and Siebel. Listen to this overview to find out what’s available for Oracle Application technologists and developers, including how-to guides, blogs, and Webcasts. More...

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