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Plugged In Newsletter North American Edition June 2009

PLUGGED IN NEWSLETTER
North American Edition
June 2009

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NEWS
Larry Ellison on the Sun Acquisition
Get his thoughts on integrated product design, performance, and the future of Solaris. Read the Reuters interview.
Oracle Business Intelligence Applications Release 7.9.6
Oracle Business Intelligence Applications Release 7.9.6 delivers a vast range of new content and capabilities to existing applications, including Oracle Human Resources Analytics, Oracle Procurement and Spend Analytics, and Oracle Price Analytics. Find out more about Oracle Business Inteligence Applications. Read the press release.

Missed COLLABORATE 09?
The fourth annual COLLABORATE was presented by Quest, IOUG, and OAUG in Orlando in early May. View a daily wrap-up. Watch a video about the event. And mark the date for COLLABORATE 10—April 18–22, 2010, in Las Vegas!

Oracle OpenWorld

Register Now:
Oracle OpenWorld 2009
San Francisco, California
October 11–15

The Industry's Best Support Policy Just Got Even Better
As part of Oracle’s continued commitment to provide the industry’s leading support offering, we’ve waived Extended Support fees for a number of major Oracle product lines through 2010 and 2011. Now you have more time to optimize your existing infrastructure and can choose when to upgrade to Oracle future releases when the time is right for your business. More...
Get a Crash Course in Oracle Applications User Experience
eye track Research gathered from Oracle’s user experience labs and customer feedback sessions help take the next generation of Oracle Applications to the highest level. Visit the Usable Apps site to find out how Oracle's research benefits your business and to learn how you can get involved. More...  
Now Available: Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12.1
Oracle announces the general availability of Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12.1. With this latest release, Oracle delivers on its Applications Unlimited commitment to continue enhancing your existing investments in Oracle Applications. More...
BLOGOSPHERE
Barry N. Perkins, VP, Oracle/IBM Integrated Solutions and Oracle Modernization

Welcome to My Blog!
By Barry N. Perkins, VP, Oracle/IBM Integrated Solutions and Oracle Modernization

Frank Buytendijk, VP of EPM Strategy BI(g) in Japan
By Frank Buytendijk, VP of EPM Strategy
Tony Kender, SVP of Global Accelerate Program What Goes Around Comes Around
By Tony Kender, SVP of Global Accelerate Program
Mary Ann Davidson, Chief Security Officer What's Mine Is Mine
By Mary Ann Davidson, Chief Security Officer
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Talented Apps Blog: The Accidental Successor
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WEBCASTS AND WEBINARS

New OTN TechCasts: Linux and Virtualization
Interested in virtualizing your applications on Linux? Then don't miss Oracle VP of Linux Engineering Wim Coekaerts in two new OTN TechCasts:

Oracle Accelerate Applications Solutions: Not Just Smart But Timely
Oracle Accelerate solutions are integrated enterprise applications delivered by Oracle Partners using rapid implementation tools. Join Warren Wilson, research director at Ovum Summit, and Mark Johnson, VP of Oracle's Accelerate Program Office, as they discuss how Accelerate solutions are a good fit for the changing needs of midsize companies now and in the future.

USER GROUPS/EVENTS

Oracle User Groups: Special Notice
User group membership offers a place to network, share best practices, learn about Oracle initiatives, and meet with other professionals in your industry and region. Learn more about Oracle's vibrant and dynamic user group community today. Get a complete list of user group activities in your area.

Attention all Quest Members: Read the 2008 Annual Report

Join Quest for Education in Your Backyard

Affiliated User Group Meetings
Groups throughout our community hold various types of meetings throughout the year. To register for an affiliated user group meeting you must be a free subscriber or Quest paid member and must be logged into the Quest Web site. Step-by-step instructions are available on how to join Quest and a user group; just choose your meeting.

The OAUG Introduces New Job Board
The OAUG introduces its next-generation OAUG Job Board, which serves to connect Oracle professionals with hiring companies. Enhanced features and functions help employers improve the efficiency of the hiring process and assist job seekers in searching and applying to open positions. More...

OAUG Geographic and Special Interest Groups
The Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) Geographic and Special Interest Groups 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 users communities today.

Oracle HCM Users Group (OHUG) Annual Conference
June 14-18
Mirage Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
This unique and exciting conference addresses the needs of the human resource professional. In addition to the regular sessions, the 2009 conference includes special vertical sessions for retail, education, compensation and benefits, and Canadian users on Sunday, June 14, and Thursday, June 18. More...

Oracle Developer Tools User Group Kaleidoscope Conference 2009
June 21-25
Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort and Spa, Monterey, California Featured highlights of this event are keynote presentations by John Kopcke, SVP, Oracle Business Intelligence and Performance Management; Steve Miranda, SVP, Application Development; and Robert Gersten, SVP, Oracle EPM Development. ODTUG is an independent, global organization that provides education, support, advocacy, and networking opportunities for Oracle Database developers using a variety of technologies. More...

See all upcoming Oracle events.

EDUCATION

Free Live Virtual Class
Oracle University invites you to view a recorded Live Virtual Class. In this free Web seminar, you will see a Live Virtual Class in action. This class delivers an overview of the PeopleSoft Enterprise Portal and lets you experience the various features available in a Live Virtual Class. See how you can learn locally when you take your Oracle training. View the recording.

See this month’s featured Oracle University courses.

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ADVISOR WEBCASTS
Expert information on services, products, and technologies comes straight to your desktop through Oracle Web Conferencing. Coming up:

June 16 – Oracle E-Business Suite Release R12.1: Delivering Value in Uncertain Times

June 17 – JD Edwards EnterpriseOne: AR/AP Netting

June 23 – What's New in Oracle E-Business Suite Projects Release R12.1

July 7 – PeopleSoft Enterprise: Application Server Cache, Shared Cache, and LOADCACHE AE

August 13 – JD Edwards World: Advanced Pricing: Formulas and Variable Tables

View the complete list of Advisor Webcast schedules:

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