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TALEO UPDATE

• Welcome former Taleo Partners to Oracle PartnerNetwork and Oracle Validated Integration.
• For more information on the process to transition to Oracle Validated Integration please go here
• To determine if your Taleo-certified integrations qualify to be grandfathered to Oracle Validated Integration please check here
• Contact partnerintegration_us@oracle.com with any questions

Oracle Validated Integration Eligibility Criteria

• Partner solution generally available.
• Partner solution must be complementary to Oracle products as determined by Oracle.*
• All validation testing must be conducted on the current release (PDF) of the Oracle Application or Oracle Fusion Middleware product. The validation test environment must include the latest releases of Oracle Technology (e.g. Oracle Database and Oracle WebLogic Server) supported by the partner solution.
• Gold-level (minimum) Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) membership.
• OPN Solutions Catalog profiles created.
• Membership in "Oracle Validated Integration Knowledge Zone”.
• Membership in the product Knowledge Zone relevant to the Oracle Application or Oracle Middleware product to which your company’s solution is integrated and requesting validation.
• Membership in the Oracle Collaborative Vendor Support (OCVS) Program. Please note, in general, the partner is responsible for providing first-line support for all third-party solutions and integrations. Oracle will provide support for Oracle products as determined by Oracle Support policy. There is no cost to join OCVS.
• Accept the Oracle Application Integration Validation Addendum to the OPN Agreement. The addendum has a 12-month term. You must accept this Addendum again if your company has not done so within the previous 12 months.
• Comply with the terms and conditions indicated in the Oracle Validated Integration Fee Schedule
• Application for Oracle Validated Integration reviewed and accepted by Oracle PartnerNetwork.
• Complete testing within 60 days of your acceptance for Oracle Validated Integration testing services, (per the Oracle Application Integration Validation Addendum to the OPN Agreement.)

* Solutions that might cause confusion for customers from a branding or feature perspective, among others, might not be considered complementary for the purposes of meeting the eligibility analysis

Note: The following platform partner product technologies are NOT eligible for Oracle Validated Integration:

• Operating System (OS) Certification
• Vendor Clusterware Validation
• Third party Cluster File System (CFS) Validation
• Virtualization Technology Validation
• Interconnect Protocol Validation
• Web Browser Certification

Oracle Validated Integration Fees

Oracle Validated Integration is comprised of three main fees:

• Oracle Validated Integration Test Fee (Prepayment required. Once your application has been accepted, you will be provided with instructions for submitting the testing fee)
• Integration Development Services (optional)
• Application Integration Fees (Required for partners integrating with Taleo Enterprise Cloud Services)
• Oracle Validated Integration Fee Schedule

Oracle Validated Integration Testing Criteria

Validation testing environment:

• Oracle does not host environments for development or testing of integration with Oracle on-premises software.  Oracle Applications and other Oracle software are available for qualified partners to download from Oracle Software Delivery Cloud.
• For access to Oracle Cloud Services development and testing environments, partners will need to meet stated Oracle PartnerNetwork requirements.
• All validation testing must be conducted with the current release (PDF) of the Oracle Application or Oracle Fusion Middleware product, as well as the latest releases of Oracle Technology (e.g. Oracle Database and Oracle WebLogic Server) supported by the partner solution.

Validation includes a range of technical and process-oriented testing:

• Integrated Functionality: The integrated partner and Oracle products pass all pre-defined test cases and scenarios, and the products work together as specified without compromising functionality available from either product operating separately.
• Data Integrity: The integrated solution must not compromise data integrity.
• Security: The integrated solution must not compromise data or application security or access control restrictions that are enforced by either product.
• Documentation: Documentation must be published which includes installation guide, user guide, and the technical integration document.

Partners are responsible for providing first-line support for their solutions and integrations. Oracle will provide support for Oracle products as determined by Oracle Support policy.

Meet the requirements? Apply for Oracle Validated Integration Testing

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Oracle Validated Integration provides partners with credibility and competitive advantage. Partners can accelerate sales opportunities and attract new customers by leveraging exclusive Oracle Validated Integration go-to-market benefits, including:

• Oracle Validated Integration Branding - Only partners with current validations are permitted to use the exclusive "Oracle Validated Integration" Logo.
• Integration Datasheet - Sales collateral, with Oracle and partner logos, that allows your company to clearly substantiate and communicate your integrated solution’s value proposition to Oracle customers.
• Partner Press Release (at Oracle discretion) - Create additional visibility with Oracle customers by issuing an Oracle Validated Integration press release with Oracle quote.
• Exposure on oracle.com - Oracle Validated Integration partners are featured prominently on www.oracle.com by simply navigating to “Partners” then “Oracle Validated Integrations” (under “Find an Oracle Partner”).
• Preferred Search Listing in the Oracle Solutions Catalog (including advanced search capability for sorting / filtering for Oracle Validated Integration).
• Exposure within Oracle - Oracle Validated Integration partners receive increased visibility with Oracle product management, development, and sales teams.
• Event Marketing - Oracle will provide exhibitors at key Oracle events with Oracle Validated Integration signage for display in your booth - highlighting your achievement and allowing you to distinguish your company from your neighbors - and your competition.
• Discount on Oracle Advertising and Lead Generation Activities - Raise awareness of your integrated solution through a variety of advertising and marketing channels, including Profit Magazine and Oracle Newsletters
• OPN Benefits & Tools Associated with Oracle Validated Integration Status – See details here.

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Oracle Validated Integration provides partners with a competitive advantage through access into Oracle's large customer base, and the ability to capitalize on Oracle's efforts to gain market and industry traction with an integrated solution. In addition, Oracle Validated Integrations reduce risk, simplify upgrades, and lower ownership costs for your customers.

Partners who successfully complete Oracle Validated Integration testing receive:

• Oracle Validated Integration Branding - exclusive "Oracle Validated Integration" Logo
• Integration Datasheet with Oracle and partner product logos
• Oracle Validated Integrations Listing on Oracle.com
• Press release template to announce recent validations
• Preferred search listing in the Oracle Solutions Catalog
• Highlighted in webcast to Oracle sales consultants (at Oracle's discretion)
• Inclusion in global or regional marketing (at Oracle's discretion)

Additionally, by having a current Oracle Validated Integration your company may qualify for Specialization or upgrade to (or maintain) Platinum Level status in the Oracle PartnerNetwork. Learn More.

Customers greatly benefit from using solutions recognized as an Oracle Validated Integration, including

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• Risk mitigation
  • Integration has been tested and validated as functionally and technically sound
• Easier upgrades Reduced implementation time and cost
  • Pre-built integration from partner vs. custom built by customer - less resources spent on integrating partner's solution with Oracle
  • Updates to integration managed by partner
  • Reliable and standards-based; integration operates and performs as documented
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• Search here by keyword for upcoming Boot Camps and Partner classes within your country. For more advanced searches, choose detailed search criteria here in the upper right hand box!

Education

• Enablement 2.0: Jumpstart your implementation skills via the Enablement 2.0 Boot Camps. These modular training programs are developed exclusively for partners and include key Oracle solutions
• Access the Education Tools & Resources section of the Oracle PartnerNetwork portal to find more training resources!
• Competency Center: Leverage this unparalleled enablement resource to train your staff on how to develop, sell, and implement Oracle solutions. Within the Competency Center you will find:
  • Guided Learning Paths: Role-specific training for Sales, PreSales, and Implementation Consultant.
• Oracle University: Leverage the premier provider of training for Oracle technologies and products. We offer thousands of courses for learners around the world!
• Search here by keyword for upcoming Boot Camps and Partner classes within your country. For more advanced searches, choose detailed search criteria here in the upper right hand box!
• Have Your Skills Recognized - Become an Oracle Specialist - If you are skilled at implementing Oracle products you should check to see if there is an "Oracle Implementation Specialist" available that aligns with your product skills.
• OPN Training for Partners - Attend weekly OPN training sessions. It’s the best way to stay current on what you need to do to migrate to OPN and take full advantage of the program once you are enrolled. Sessions are tailored for different audiences including sales and operations. Each training session runs approximately one hour and includes Q&A. The detailed training schedule, including description, times and access information, is posted here.
• Online Demo with the Training Manager Tool from OPN CC has been published to iLearning -The Training Manager allows partners to build and manage virtual team of experts who will complete the educational requirements for Specializations. During this demo three user accounts with different roles will be used:
  • Partner Administrator
  • Specialization Manage
  • OPN CC Partner User

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• View the Specialization Guide for all launched and planned Specializations.
• View the Product Mapping to Specialization and set the filter to view products covered in a specific Specialization.
• New! Profile Badging Step by Step Guide

Oracle BI Applications (Qualifying Specialization)

Oracle BI Applications are complete, prebuilt BI solutions that deliver intuitive, role-based intelligence for everyone in an organization—from front line employees to senior management—that enable better decisions, actions, and business processes. Based on best practices, these solutions enable organizations to gain more insight and greater value from a range of ERP and CRM data sources and applications. Oracle BI Applications are built on the Oracle BI Suite Enterprise Edition, a comprehensive, innovative, and leading BI platform. This enables organizations to realize the value of a packaged BI Application, such as rapid deployment, lower TCO, and built-in best practices, while also being able to easily extend those solutions to meet their specific needs, or build completely custom BI applications—all on one common BI foundation. The Specialization recognizes partners that have demonstrated through testing their firm’s ability to:

• Identify sales opportunities for Oracle BI Applications
• Position Oracle BI Applications solutions with their customers
• Demo Oracle BI Applications
• Implement Oracle BI Applications

STEP 1: View Benefits
STEP 2: View Business and Competency Criteria and Check Competency Status
STEP 3: Apply Now *

*Implementation Certification is still in the Beta stage. The Application may be started now, but can only be completed once all Certifications are out of Beta (click on Business and Competency Criteria above to take the Beta exam and other available assessments).

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