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			<title>Oracle Unified Method Training Course: Level 3 Gathering Requirements - May 15-17, Boston</title>
			<link>http://www.develop.com/training-course/Level-3-Gather-Requirements-with-Oracle-Unified-Method</link>
			<description>This course is designed to provide an overview of gathering requirements using the Oracle Unified Method. It will demonstrate how business process models and use cases can make effective tools for the Business Analyst, while gathering and defining requirements from the user perspective.    
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Oracle Ads Now Available for Customization</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/secure/marketing/customized-ads-1507654.html</link>
			<description>The Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) Specialized program continues to deliver program elements that give you the differentiation and competitive edge you need. Now for the first time, Oracle PartnerNetwork Diamond and Platinum level Specialized Partners can customize Oracle advertisements.  
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Live Webinar: The Power to Translate is Now Inside Oracle - February 21, 2012 at 8:00 AM MST</title>
			<link>http://www.lingotek.com/email/release/Oracle_Webinar_February_2012_EMEA.html</link>
			<description>Please invite your partners to join us for this free 30 minute webinar on how to quickly translate your content directly from Oracle WebCentre Content and Site Studio using the new Lingotek. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Oracle Fusion Application Monthly Partner Updates</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/secure/engage-with-oracle/product-focus/na-fusion-apps-series-1401224.html</link>
			<description>In order to keep our Oracle partner teams informed of updates and new assets for Oracle Fusion Applications, we will be hosting monthly updates on the first Thursday of each month.  
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>ISV SAAS Presentation and ISV Networking Event - March 7, 2012 at 5:00 PM CT - Austin, TX</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/go/?&amp;Src=7328715&amp;Act=9&amp;pcode=WWPN11050613MPP006</link>
			<description>Invite your partners to attend a special ISV SaaS presentation with guest speaker Kevin Dobbs, a SaaS industry specialist, for a networking social event at the Parkside Restaurant in Austin, TX.  Consult with other SaaS specialists and learn how Oracle can help impact your organization’s overall profitability.  
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Live Partnercast — February 15, 2012 at 10:00 AM PT</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/most-popular-resources/030312.htm</link>
			<description>Tune in and invite your partners to participate in this month’s live PartnerCast February 15th at 10:00 AM PT. It will be hosted by Rachel Lunt, Director, A&amp;C, Oracle, and topics will include: "Exa in Utilities", Exalogic for eCommerce, and Oracle Exadata Database Machine in Financial Services.  
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Live Webcast: Learn More About Partnering with Oracle - February 15 and 16, 2012 at 8:00 AM PT</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/webapps/events/ns/EventsDetail.jsp?p_eventId=149687&amp;src=7328715&amp;src=7328715&amp;Act=7</link>
			<description>Legacy Endeca partners are invited to attend a special webcast that will help them understand the Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) program and how to grow their business with Oracle.   
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Learn About Marketing Resources on the OPN Specialized Training Modules Page</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/index.html</link>
			<description>Members of the Oracle PartnerNetwork can now watch short videos to quickly learn how to take advantage of the wide range of Marketing Resources available to them. These resources include Marketing Kits, webcasts On-Demand and Event-Publishing services, all designed to help professionally conduct successful demand generation activities, while saving time and money. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Oracle Exhibits Java Technologies at Embedded World</title>
			<link>http://www.embedded-world.de/en/</link>
			<description>Invite your partners to come see the Oracle exhibit at Embedded World, held in Nuremberg, Germany, February 28-March 1, 2012. The Java team will demo with partners such as: Inductive Automation, Marvell, Mobile Integration Workshop, Pactron, Revolution Robotics and Si14. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Oracle Database Appliance Advertising</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/secure/marketing/customized-ads-1507654.html</link>
			<description>Oracle Database Appliance Advertising is now available for partners to help customize their advertising to meet their needs or to resize for event or demo center signage.  
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Join Us for the Big Data Online Forum</title>
			<link>http://event.on24.com/r.htm?e=388878&amp;s=1&amp;k=4FEDBC21F62A9834AAE0B109EBBFC918&amp;partnerref=exadata_OPN_Jan_Bigdata</link>
			<description>The Big Data Online Forum has a packed agenda and great line-up of executive speakers. A range of topics from analyzing, acquiring, organizing, to conquering Big Data will be covered. You will also hear from experts such as Tom Kyte, Oracle and Mike Olson, Cloudera.  
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Webcast: Extreme Storage Makeover - How to Upgrade and Modernize Your SAN Architecture - February 7, 2012 at 11 AM PT</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/us/dm/42824-wwmk11043035mpp068c004-oem-1495058.html</link>
			<description>Oracle will be hosting a special webcast, targeting legacy Sun SAN 6000 systems. Invite your customers and partners who may benefit from upgrading their systems to the Oracle Pillar Axiom.  
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Webinar: Scaling Your SAAS Business with Oracle and Connectria - A cutting Edge SAAS Program fos ISVs - February 22, 2012 at 10 AM PT</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/webapps/events/ns/EventsDetail.jsp?p_eventId=149791&amp;src=7328715&amp;src=7328715&amp;Act=8</link>
			<description>Invite your partners to join Oracle, ISVs, OEMs, and SaaS companies for discussion about the sizable SaaS market opportunity. Learn about new available resources and Oracle models to accelerate and manage your applications.  
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Oracle's New Solutions Catalog Adds Another Showcase for Specialized Partners</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/us/corporate/analystreports/corporate/idc-solutions-catalog-2012-1496112.pdf</link>
			<description>Invite your partners to read this IDC Link article about the latest, completely revamped Oracle PartnerNetwork Solutions Catalog for Specialized Partners. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Interactive Storage E-Book: Staying Ahead of the Storage Explosion</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/go/?&amp;Src=7299332&amp;Act=136&amp;pcode=WWMK11043035MPP001</link>
			<description>Check out the new Oracle Storage e-book organized around the main benefits of Oracle’s Storage portfolio: Oracle stack integration, higher performance, greater efficiency, better data protection, and easier manageability. This e-book experience features customer success stories and videos interviews, analyst reports, and product information. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Live Webcast: WWA&amp;C Solutions Center - February 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM PT </title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/secure/campaign/eblasts/oracle-solution-centers-1503035.html</link>
			<description>Are you getting a 76% close rate? If not, plan to attend the WWA&amp;C Solutions Center Webex and learn how you too can better engage your customer and prove the value of Oracle Hardware &amp; Software Solutions in a highly optimized demonstration environment. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Oracle Standard Installation and Support Qualification Service Training Opportunity - January 25 2012</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com//us/dm/38734-amer02040051c0-se-1448566.html</link>
			<description>Partners, attend the upcoming Oracle Advanced Customer Support Services (ACS) Oracle Standard Installation (OSI) and Premier Support Qualification Service (PSQS) Training, where we will be discussing the ordering process flow and getting your questions answered.
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>The Oracle Midsize Resource Center</title>
			<link>http://event.on24.com/r.htm?e=318309&amp;s=1&amp;k=B8FE4BDE0838C4603AC2044CD1F73F8F&amp;partnerref</link>
			<description>Visit the interactive Oracle Midsize Resource Center to learn why over 250,000 midsize companies run their business with Oracle products.  The Oracle Midsize Resource Center features customer success stories, analyst reports, Oracle presentations, and more. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Free Specialization Exam Opportunity - January 31 to February 2, 2012</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/webapps/dialogue/ns/dlgwelcome.jsp?p_ext=Y&amp;p_dlg_id=11196322&amp;src=7325411&amp;Act=34</link>
			<description>Invite your partners to earn their certified Specialist credential by attending the OPN hosted, on-site testing during the JD Edwards Summit at Broomfield, Colorado, January 31 to February 2, 2012. This exclusive opportunity is only available to members of the Oracle PartnerNetwork, and allows members to take the exams FREE OF CHARGE. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Live Webcast: OPN Incentive Program - Increase your Margins, Maximize Returns</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com//partners/campaign/eblasts/opn-incentive-1482415.html</link>
			<description>Are your partners registering their opportunities and leveraging the Oracle Incentive Program to gain extra points of margin? The Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) Incentive Program is designed to incent Oracle channel partners to sell more and align their efforts with Oracle. Invite your partners to participate in this upcoming Webcast.
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Join the Exastack Roadshow Coming to a City Near You</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/campaign/eblasts/isv-oem-roadshow-1439858.html</link>
			<description>Join us in a city near you to take advantage of a powerful new Exastack program designed to benefit ISVs, OEMs, or any businesses developing, selling, or hosting software applications. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Oracle Unified Method Release 5.5</title>
			<link> http://bit.ly/xDgKzD</link>
			<description>OPN Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Partners are able to access the OUM method pack, training courses and collateral from the OPN Portal at no additional cost. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Life Partnercast Coming Soon - January 18th at 10:00 AM PT</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/most-popular-resources/030312.htm</link>
			<description>Tune in and invite your partners to participate in this month’s live PartnerCast at 10:00 AM PT. It will be hosted by Sam Sharp, Sr. Director, Alliances &amp; Channels, Oracle, and topics will focus around Fusion Middleware: Weblogic 12c enhancements and Exalogic features. Keste, featured partner, will talk about Oracle's Exalogic Opportunities.
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Live Webcast: Search and Online Advertising - Strategies and Tactics Every Company Should Know - January 25 at 9:00 AM PT</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/campaign/eblasts/webcast-na-partner-mtkg-224719.html</link>
			<description>Attention North America Partner Marketers. Join the Oracle Global Advertising Team to hear first-hand experiences and best practices around utilizing both online and offline advertising, along with paid searches, to drive demand and measure results.  
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Oracle Webcenter Sites Sales Playbook for Partners</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/secure/engage-with-oracle/webcenter-sites-sales-playbook-1400637.pdf</link>
			<description>Learn about WebCenter Sites product positioning and functionality. This playbook for partners equips you to sell, identify and qualify opportunities, as well as pursue specific sales plays and deliver competitive differentiation. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Join the "Join Total Control of Enterprise Clouds" Online Forum</title>
			<link>http://event.on24.com/r.htm?e=382925&amp;s=1&amp;k=B28E29AF64594CEE2DC93AC025B4C2D2&amp;partnerref=EM_onlineforum_opn</link>

			<description>Get your questions concerning the different phases of the cloud lifecycle answered. Invite your partners to learn about common challenges and how Oracle Enterprise Management keeps you in total control. Register today for the Enterprise Management Online Forum taking place Wednesday, January 25, 2012. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Unveiling the Oracle Weblogic Server 12c</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/middleware/weblogic/downloads/index.html</link>

			<description>Oracle WebLogic Server 12c is cloud-ready and optimized for modern, lightweight Java EE 6 Full Profile Development. Download and unzip the 168MB distribution and go; no installer needed. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Q3 FY12 Hardware Cut-offs Now Posted</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/secure/campaign/eblasts/hardware-booking-cutoff-486423.html</link>

			<description>All hardware deals should be submitted to Oracle by the listed dates. Please remember to check with your VAD and add their processing time if you are a VAR purchasing through an Oracle distributor. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Oracle Weblogic Devcast Webinar Series - January 12, 2012</title>
			<link>https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&amp;eventid=386355&amp;sessionid=1&amp;key=8413F6523DD2DE1DA0B9A74DD44EA287&amp;partnerref=WLS12c_DeveloperWebcastSeries_2&amp;sourcepage=register</link>

			<description>Introducing a new monthly webinar series focused on Oracle WebLogic Server 12c and Java EE 6. The first webinar of the series titled, "Developing a Data Access Layer with JPA," is now open for registration. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                                               <title>ISVs: Maximize Your Visibility with Oracle Customers and Oracle Sales</title>  
                                               <link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/campaign/eblasts/oracle-exastack-program-1409664.html</link>  
                                               <description>Your customers can be confident that when choosing an Oracle Exastack Ready application, they can expect a faster more reliable infrastructure and a consolidated engineered system.</description>

                                               <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                                               <title>Best Practice Training: Oracle Configuration Manager </title>  
                                               <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=checkusercookies%7Cr=-1%7Cc=1046180869</link>  
                                               <description>Oracle Customer Support Services is pleased to release the new Best Practices for Utilizing Oracle Configuration Manager (OCM) training courses.</description>
                                               <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>

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                                               <title>Free Specialization Exam Opportunity – January 31 to February 2, 2012</title>  
                                               <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=checkusercookies%7Cr=-1%7Cc=1046180869</link>  
                                               <description>This exclusive opportunity is only available to members of the Oracle PartnerNetwork and allows them to take the exams free of charge (a $195 value).</description>
                                               <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                                               <title>Oracle Webcenter Sales Playbook for Partners</title>  
                                               <link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/secure/engage-with-oracle/webcenter-sites-sales-playbook-1400637.pdf</link>  
                                               <description>This playbook equips you to sell, identify and qualify opportunities, pursue specific sales plays, and deliver competitive differentiation.</description>
                                               <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                                               <title>Webcast: The Solutions Catalog is your Online Marketing Tool – December 20, 2011</title>  
                                               <link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/secure/education/specialized-webcast-423058.html</link>  
                                               <description>This webcast series is designed to provide you with everything you need to know about the OPN Specialized Program.</description>

                                               <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                                               <title>Online Training: Oracle Advanced Customer Support Partner Overview – January 19, 2012</title>  
                                               <link>http://www.oracle.com/us/dm/100033236-wwut10113002mpp020-se-1417532.html</link>  
                                               <description>Attend the following session dedicated to Latin Americas partners for a better understanding of how to engage with ACS. </description>
                                               <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>

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			<title>Webinar: Guide to Storage Consolidation- 5 Pillars for Success </title>
			<link>http://event.on24.com/view/presentation/flash/EventConsoleMVC.html?titlecolor=000000&amp;eventid=359097&amp;sessionid=1&amp;key=7A32933040598DB3453B1CAD188043C3&amp;contenttype=A&amp;eventuserid=305999&amp;playerwidth=863&amp;playerheight=648&amp;caller=previewLobby&amp;text_language_id=en&amp;f </link>

			<description>Check out this important educational webinar featuring Jim Malone, Managing Editor from IDG Enterprise and Chris Wood, Director of Product Marketing at Oracle, to learn the 5 must-do's for storage consolidation success, as well as the issues surrounding this topic. </description>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>FY12 Q2 Asia Pacific PartnerCast</title>
			<link>http://medianetwork.oracle.com/video/player/1292443161001</link>

			<description>Mark Lewis hosts this live FY12 Q2 Asia Pacific PartnerCast with topics including Exadata, Oracle Database Appliance, and featured partners ECS and AsiaPac Solutions.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>CRN Magazine Features Oracle: Mark Hurd: The Oracle of the Channel</title>
			<link>http://www.crn.com/news/data-center/232200114/mark-hurd-the-oracle-of-oracle.htm?rssid=rss_opn_prgnews</link>
			<description>Mark Hurd interview for CRN magazine.</description>

		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Q&amp;A: Oracle' s Hurd on Public Cloud, Salesforce.com, and Sales Strategies</title>
			<link>http://www.crn.com/news/cloud/232200062/q-a-oracle-s-hurd-on-public-cloud-salesforce-com-and-sales-strategies.htm?rssid=rss_opn_prgnews</link>
			<description>Oracle President Mark Hurd, who has revamped the company's direct/indirect sales strategy, spoke with CRN's Editorial Board about the integrated hardware -software maker's public cloud, the drive to build a long term sustainable business with channel partners and other issues.</description>

		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Live Partnercast for Oracle Partner Network Members  - December 13, 2011</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/us/go/index.html?Src=7277362&amp;Act=359&amp;pcode=WWPN11025907MPP360?rssid=rss_opn_prgnews</link>
			<description>Audience members have the opportunity to submit questions during the show via chat or social media outlets, many of which are answered on-air.</description>

			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Oracle Named One of the Best Companies to Partner with by CRN Magazine</title>
			<link>http://www.crn.com/slide-shows/channel-programs/231902705/2011-best-companies-to-partner-with.htm?pgno=8</link>
			<description>CRN Magazine unveiled a new research study on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, during their ComdexVirtual event, that highlights "2011 Best Companies to Partner With" in this recent publication.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>

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			<title>New Solutions Catalog to Launch in December</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/campaign/eblasts/new-solutions-catalog-1361074.html?rssid=rss_opn_prgnews</link>
			<description>A brand new OPN Solutions Catalog will be launched on December 5, 2011. The enhanced functionality will better support the growing needs of Oracle, customers and partners.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Oracle Buys GoAhead: Partner Opportunities, Solutions Footprint, Get Started</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/most-popular-resources/oracles-goahead-acquisition-515349.html?rssid=rss_opn_prgnews</link>
			<description>Find out about the opportunities and sales plays for partners and direct access to sales resources, enablement, Specialization, and more.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Oracle Buys RightNow: Partner Opportunities to Get Started</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/most-popular-resources/oracles-rightnow-acquisition-522379.html?rssid=rss_opn_prgnews</link>
			<description>Learn more about the opportunities and sales plays for partners and direct access to sales resources, enablement, Specialization, and more.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Pricing Updates for Partners</title>

			<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/secure/campaign/eblasts/pricing-update-102511-522628.html?rssid=rss_opn_prgnews</link>
			<description>Pricing and Licensing Topics include Exalogic and SPARC SuperCluster update, Oracle Technology and Oracle Fusion Applications update.</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Oracle Buys Endeca: Partner Opportunities and How to Engage</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/most-popular-resources/oracles-endeca-acquisition-519203.html?rssid=rss_opn_prgnews</link>

			<description>Click here for the OPN page that presents opportunities and sales plays for partners and direct access to sales resources, enablement, Specialization, and more.</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Webcast Replay: Oracle and Inquira, Best-in-Class CRM Service Meets Best-in-Class Knowledge Management</title>
			<link>http://oracle.com.edgesuite.net/ivt/wc/4000/5204/6364/9193/Lobby/default.htm?rssid=rss_opn_prgnews</link>
			<description>Learn how the combination of Oracle and InQuira will enable you to achieve business advantage and improved results by delivering differentiated and world-class customer service and support across all channels.</description>

			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Oracle CRM and Inquira Sales Playbook for Partners</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/secure/engage-with-oracle/inquira-sales-playbook-518820.pdf?rssid=rss_opn_prgnews</link>
			<description>Learn about Oracle CRM and InQuira product positioning and functionality. This Oracle CRM and InQuira Sales Playbook equips you to sell, identify, qualify opportunities, and pursue specific sales plays. Find out where you should plan to focus your resources, and how to broaden your offerings by leveraging the OPN Specialized enablement available to your organization.</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>

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			<title>Pillar Axiom 600 Playbook for Partners</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/secure/engage-with-oracle/pillar-axiom-600-sales-playbook-517235.pdf?rssid=rss_opn_prgnews</link>
			<description>Learn about Pillar Axiom 600 product positioning and functionality. Pillar Axiom 600 Playbook equips you to sell, identify and qualify opportunities, pursue specific sales plays, and deliver competitive differentiation. Find out where you should plan to focus your resources, and how to broaden your offerings by leveraging the OPN Specialized enablement available to your organization.</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Oracle Buys Endeca</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/us/corporate/acquisitions/endeca/index.html?rssid=rss_opn_prgnews</link>
			<description>On October 18, 2011, Oracle announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Endeca, a leading provider of unstructured data management, web commerce and business intelligence solutions. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close before the end of 2011.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>New Certification is Available: Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing</title>
			<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/knowledge-zone/applications/utilities-ccb-exam-403510.html?rssid=rss_opn_prgnews</link>
			<description>Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing 2 Essentials is a solution designed to help you meet market windows and regulatory deadlines while enjoying a low total cost of ownership and a high return on investment. Take the exam now to become an Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing 2 Essentials Implementation Specialists.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Systems Updates for Partners</title>

			<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/secure/campaign/eblasts/system-updates-111011-external-515647.html?rssid=rss_opn_prgnews</link>
			<description>Price List Changes are announced for Oracle Systems Hardware and Software Global and Oracle Legacy Systems Hardware and Software Global.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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