MONDAY NEWS
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Monday News
MONDAY NEWS
Oracle News for Users Groups
This Issue: Monday, 1-October 2007
Oracle's Top News

Oracle Reports Q1 GAAP EPS Up 28% To 16 Cents, Non-GAAP EPS Up 27% To 22 Cents
Applications New License Revenues Up 65%, Database and Middleware New License Revenues Up 23%

Oracle Buys Enterprise Role Management Leader Bridgestream
Oracle has acquired Bridgestream, Inc., a leading provider of Enterprise Role Management software. By adding Bridgestream's leading role discovery, definition and management capabilities to Oracle's widely adopted access management and user provisioning solutions, Oracle provides the most comprehensive and feature-rich identity management solution.

Innovation Award Nomination Deadline October 5, 2007
Do you consider yourself a pioneer in using Oracle Fusion Middleware to extend the business value of Oracle Applications? If so submit your nomination for the Oracle Innovation Award today! Deadline for the nomination is Oct. 5th 2007. The winning organizations will be notified by Oct. 15th 2007.

Web 2.0 for the Enterprise
Web 2.0 in the enterprise enables people to create linkages, make connections, and communicate in real time in easy-to-use, intuitive ways. Tools like discussion forums, blogs and wikis let users fully participate, make connections, and work together, even in different geographics and time zones.

Oracle OpenWorld, Community Style
November 11-15, 2007 in San Francisco
With social networking and an unconference added to the program, it will be easier than ever to meet other OTNers and partake in the wisdom of the crowd this year!

Oracle Donates $1 Million To JA Worldwide (Junior Achievement)
JA Worldwide announced that Oracle has awarded a $1 million Oracle Commitment Grant in support of the organization's innovative JA Titan, a web-based business competition for teens.

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Events

Oracle OpenWorld
  • Web 2.0 in the Enterprise—Separating Myths from the New Realities of Collaborative Business Processes
    Hear the latest thinking on how Web 2.0 technologies can work for the modern enterprise, and how to create Web 2.0-enabled business processes that leverage your existing IT systems and create a richer user experience.
    More
  • Oracle and The Gilbane Group Present "The Trust Factor: Secure Enterprise Search for High-Value Content"
    (October 10, 2007 @ 12:00-1:00 p.m.ET) The Gilbane Group will join with Oracle to discuss how Secure Enterprise search can connect disparate resources and integrate your business. Register today for this free online event and receive a free Oracle white paper. Register!
  • HR Technology Conference, Chicago, IL
    (October 10–12, 2007) This year's focus is firmly on talent management, with special emphasis on recruiting and performance management. More
  • Oracle Fusion Middleware World Tour
    Gain insight into Oracle’s unique middleware strategy, differentiation, and relevance to today’s IT projects and business applications development. Find a city near you and register for this free event.
    (Copenhagen: October 11, Stockholm: October 23, Helsinki: October 24, Oslo: October 25). More
  • Free Workshops: Oracle Technology Network Developer Day
    (October 11, 18, 2007) Get trained on the latest SOA and Java EE technologies in an interactive, classroom setting staffed by Oracle experts. This free workshop is coming to a city near you in 2007-2008! More
  • Oracle Develop: The Premier Conference for Developers
    Don't miss it. Advance your career with Oracle and choose from over 40 sessions of expert-led, in-depth technical sessions, hands-on labs, advanced how-tos across 4 technology tracks. More
  • Employers of Excellence National Conference, Las Vegas, NV
    (October 22-24, 2007) HR.com's Employers of Excellence National Conference 2007 is where HR professionals, executives, decision-makers, and industry leaders and innovators come together to connect, share, and learn from one another. This year's conference gives you a toolkit full of ideas, best practices, case studies, and real-world success stories and the energy and connections to bring it all to life. More

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Oracle Advisor Webcasts (Requires MetaLink Login)

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Podcasts (Shows: AppCasts, TechCasts and Oracle Fusion Middleware Radio):

Oracle Podcast Center

TechCasts
Oracle TechCasts are online audio interviews with Oracle technology experts about the latest products and technologies for developers and DBAs.

Recent TechCasts

  • Focus on Embedded Technologies: Embedded Oracle
    Mike Olson, Oracle VP of Embedded Technologies, overviews the multitude of embedded technology options now available to customers and partners, as well as appropriate use cases. Listen
  • Focus on Embedded Technologies: The In-Memory Database Explained
    Mike Olson, Oracle VP of Embedded Technologies, describes the architecture and functionality of the Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database, a unique solution for extremely fast and predictable application performance. Listen

View all TechCasts

AppsCasts
Oracle AppCasts are on demand online audio interviews with Oracle customers, partners, product and industry experts.

Recent AppCasts

  • What's New in E-Business HCM Release 12?
    Listen to Gretchen Alarcon, VP of Oracle Product Strategy for HCM, discuss the latest enhancements in E-Business HCM R12 and how they address business pain points today. Listen
  • PeopleSoft Customer Herff Jones, Inc Gives User Perspective and the Benefits of Joining a Regional User Group
    Tim Johnson, Portal and Web Systems Administrator in the Internet Services Department of Herff Jones, Inc. and the Ohio PeopleSoft JD Edwards Regional User Group President, discusses how pleased he is that PeopleSoft releases are continuing thanks to Applications Unlimited, and the benefits Quest can offer as a communication tool between customers and Oracle. Listen
  • Oracle's Hyperion Financial Management Solution - In Action at Over 1200 Companies
    Dominick DiPaolo, CPA and Director of Product Marketing talks about the benefits of Oracle's Hyperion Financial Management. Listen
  • Oracle's Master Data Management Strategy: a Key Enabler on the Path to Fusion
    Listen to Pascal Laik, VP of Master Data Management Strategy at Oracle, discuss key benefits of Oracle's MDM solution, why companies are embracing this strategy, and how they can leverage MDM as a path to Fusion. Listen

View All AppCasts

Oracle E-Business Suite AppCasts | E-Business Suite Advisory Webcasts (Requires Login) | PeopleSoft Enterprise AppCasts | Siebel AppCasts | JD Edwards EnterpriseOne AppCasts |
JD Edwards World AppCasts

Fusion Middleware Radio

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Product / Services News & Announcements
Applications
- E-Business Suite
- PeopleSoft
- Siebel
- JDEdwards Enterprise One
- JD Edwards World

Services
- On Demand
- Education
- Support
- Consulting
- Financing


Applications


Oracle E-Business Suite:

  • Oracle Recognized for Offering High Vertical Specialization Capabilities for Small and Medium Businesses by Leading Independent Research Firm
    Forrester Research recognized Oracle Applications as providing high vertical specialization capabilities for small and medium businesses. In particular, Oracle received high marks for providing vertical specialization capabilities within the public sector, financial services, utilities/telecom and retail/wholesale industries. Press Release

Oracle E-Business Suite AppCasts | Advisor Webcasts (Requires MetaLink Login)

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PeopleSoft Enterprise:

  • PeopleSoft Customer Gives User Perspective and the Benefits of Joining a Regional User Group
    Tim Johnson, Portal and Web Systems Administrator in the Internet Services Department of Herff Jones, Inc. and the Ohio PeopleSoft JD Edwards Regional User Group President, discusses how pleased he is that PeopleSoft releases are continuing thanks to Applications Unlimited, and the benefits Quest can offer as a communication tool between customers and Oracle. Listen
  • Oracle Recognized for Offering High Vertical Specialization Capabilities for Small and Medium Businesses by Leading Independent Research Firm
    Forrester Research recognized Oracle Applications as providing high vertical specialization capabilities for small and medium businesses. In particular, Oracle received high marks for providing vertical specialization capabilities within the public sector, financial services, utilities/telecom and retail/wholesale industries. Press Release

    PeopleSoft Enterprise AppCasts | Advisor Webcasts (Requires MetaLink Login)

Siebel:

  • Siebel Web Series Session Recordings Now Available
    The OAUG and Oracle recently offered free educational sessions to the Siebel community via the Siebel Web Series, online sessions conducted by Oracle and OAUG partners. Topics included Siebel 8.0 Upgrading Training, Siebel CRM On Demand for PeopleSoft ERP Users, and Best Practices for Performance and Scalability. Complete recordings of these sessions are now available on the OAUG website. More
  • Oracle Recognized for Offering High Vertical Specialization Capabilities for Small and Medium Businesses by Leading Independent Research Firm
    Forrester Research recognized Oracle Applications as providing high vertical specialization capabilities for small and medium businesses. In particular, Oracle received high marks for providing vertical specialization capabilities within the public sector, financial services, utilities/telecom and retail/wholesale industries. Press Release

Siebel AppCasts


JD Edwards EnterpriseOne:

  • Oracle Recognized for Offering High Vertical Specialization Capabilities for Small and Medium Businesses by Leading Independent Research Firm
    Forrester Research recognized Oracle Applications as providing high vertical specialization capabilities for small and medium businesses. In particular, Oracle received high marks for providing vertical specialization capabilities within the public sector, financial services, utilities/telecom and retail/wholesale industries. Press Release

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne AppCasts | Advisor Webcasts (Requires Customer Connection Login)


JD Edwards World:

  • Oracle Recognized for Offering High Vertical Specialization Capabilities for Small and Medium Businesses by Leading Independent Research Firm
    Forrester Research recognized Oracle Applications as providing high vertical specialization capabilities for small and medium businesses. In particular, Oracle received high marks for providing vertical specialization capabilities within the public sector, financial services, utilities/telecom and retail/wholesale industries. Press Release
  • Have Questions about JD Edwards World?
    For answers to your questions about JD Edwards World products, support, or training, please e-mail: worldinfo_us@oracle.com.

JD Edwards World AppCasts | Advisor Webcasts (Requires Customer Connection Login)


Technology


Oracle Database:

  • Oracle and The Gilbane Group Present "The Trust Factor: Secure Enterprise Search for High-Value Content" (October 10, 2007 @t 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET)
    The Gilbane Group will join with Oracle to discuss how Secure Enterprise search can connect disparate resources and integrate your business. Register today for this free online event and receive a free Oracle white paper!
  • Oracle Database 11g Running on HP with Windows Sets New World Record for Price/Performance with TPC-C Benchmark
    Achieving 102,454 transactions per minute with a price/performance of $.73/tpmC, Oracle Database 11g, Standard Edition One delivered 47 percent more performance at 20 percent less cost than its nearest competitor in the price/performance category(3). Press Release
  • Oracle Secure Enterprise Search 10g Release 1 (10.1.8.2) for Linux x86
    A standalone product from Oracle that enables a secure, high quality, easy-to-use search across all enterprise information assets. Downloads | More
  • Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database 7.0.3
    A memory-optimized relational database that empowers applications with the instant responsiveness and very high throughput required by today’s real-time enterprises and industries such as telecom, capital markets, and defense. Downloads | More

Advisor Webcasts (Requires MetaLink Login)

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Oracle Fusion Middleware:

  • Oracle Buys Enterprise Role Management Leader Bridgestream
    Oracle has acquired Bridgestream, Inc., a leading provider of Enterprise Role Management software. By adding Bridgestream's leading role discovery, definition and management capabilities to Oracle's widely adopted access management and user provisioning solutions, Oracle provides the most comprehensive and feature-rich identity management solution. Press Release | More
  • Deadline October 5th! Be an Oracle Innovation Award Winner!
    Do you consider yourself a pioneer in using Oracle Fusion Middleware to extend the business value of Oracle Applications? If so submit your nomination for the Oracle Innovation Award for a chance to win FREE registration to Oracle OpenWorld and meet Oracle executives. More
  • Oracle Announces Enhanced Business Process Analysis Suite
    A component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, Oracle Business Process Analysis Suite provides the ability to control the complete business process lifecycle and establishes a new standard in model-driven execution capabilities. Press Release | More
  • Oracle and Sophoi Certify Sophoi IP-Licensing Suite with Oracle Fusion Middleware
    Certification helps media and entertainment companies increase their capacity for growth and gain greater insight into their businesses while reducing costs through the use of Oracle Fusion Middleware and SOA-based business processes. Customers will be able to integrate the tracking and licensing of their intellectual property assets, such as film, TV shows, music and publications, with a mix of Oracle and non-Oracle applications.
    Press Release | Sophoi
  • Oracle Positioned in Leaders Quadrant for Horizontal Portal Products by Independent Research Firm
    Gartner defines Leaders in this Magic Quadrant as vendors that have "a full range of capabilities to support all portal deployment scenarios, and have demonstrated consistent product delivery over a considerable period to meet customer needs, significant product innovation and continued success in selling to new customers." Report
  • Oracle Identity Manager Positioned in Leaders Quadrant for User Provisioning
    Oracle Identity Manager, an offering within Oracle Identity Management and component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, was positioned in the Leaders Quadrant for Gartner's Magic Quadrant for User Provisioning, 2H07 report. Report
  • Oracle Fusion Middleware World Tour
    Gain insight into Oracle’s unique middleware strategy, differentiation, and relevance to today’s IT projects and business applications development. Find a city near you and register for this free event.
    (Copenhagen: October 11, Stockholm: October 23, Helsinki: October 24, Oslo: October 25). More

Advisor Webcasts (Requires MetaLink Login)

Fusion Middleware Radio

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Oracle Enterprise Management:

  • Oracle Extends Leadership in Data Warehousing with the Oracle Optimized Warehouse
    The Oracle Optimized Warehouse Initiative provides customers with a choice of data warehouse configurations that combine the world's most popular database with hardware from the industry's leading computer manufacturers. Press Release | More
  • Oracle Unbreakable Linux
    Get your free two-disc pack and discover how your enterprise can realize the full potential of Linux with Oracle Unbreakable Linux. More
  • See How To Start Saving with Oracle Unbreable Linux Today
    Watch a free analyst webcast and see how much your organization can benefit from Oracle Unbreakable Linux. More
  • Drive Better Results with Top-Down Application Management
    Get your free Oracle Enterprise Manager DVD kit, containing database, middleware, applications and other typical data center components. Oracle Enterprise Manager helps organizations increase IT insight and reduce resolution times with integrated management.
    More
  • Register now for a free, On-Demand webcast: The Future of Enterprise Performance Management
    Learn how Oracle is integrating Hyperion applications with its BI technology, delivering the industry’s first end-to-end system for enterprise performance management. Register Now!

Oracle Tools:

  • Free Workshops: Oracle Technology Network Developer Day
    (October 11, 18, 2007) Get trained on the latest SOA and Java EE technologies in an interactive, classroom setting staffed by Oracle experts. This free workshop is coming to a city near you in 2007-2008! More
  • Web 2.0 in the Enterprise—Separating Myths from the New Realities of Collaborative Business Processes
    Hear the latest thinking on how Web 2.0 technologies can work for the modern enterprise, and how to create Web 2.0-enabled business processes that leverage your existing IT systems and create a richer user experience.
    More
  • Schedule for Oracle Develop SF Now Published
    Don't miss Oracle Develop, the premier developer program, coming back to Oracle OpenWorld in 2007! Over 30 JDeveloper and Java sessions. More
  • JDeveloper 11g Technology Preview 2 Available
    New version available for download. Download
  • Learn More About JDeveloper Technology Preview 2
    New Demos, Developer Guides, Tutorials and more.
  • Oracle SQL Developer Migration Workbench Eases Move to Oracle Database 11g
    Announcing general availability of Oracle SQL Developer Release 1.2 which features new capabilities to ease the migration and consolidation of third-party databases onto Oracle Database 11g. Press Release | Download
  • Guide to Oracle Berkeley DB for SQL Developers
    An introduction to using common SQL functions in Oracle Berkeley DB. More
  • Oracle Coherence Software Downloads More
  • Better JPA, Better JAXB, and Better Annotations Processing with Java SE 6
    Apply Java SE 6 incorporation of annotation processing and JAXB 2.0 to improve your JPA-based application deployment experience. More
  • Visualize Your Oracle Database Data with JFreeChart
    Use the open-source JFreeChart tool to easily plot your Oracle database data in a wide selection of high-quality chart types. More

Advisor Webcasts: Support Tools & Process Seminars (Requires Metalink Login)

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Services


Oracle On Demand:

  • Get A Glimpse of Oracle's "Best-Kept Secret" and Discover the Future of IT!
    Join Oracle On Demand SVP Mike Beck for a tour of Oracle's Austin Data Center and download the FREE Forrester white paper: IT Operations and Systems Management: The Next Five Years. More
  • Turn up the Information Business Power - Watch this FREE On Demand Webcast
    See how Oracle On Demand addresses your TCO, ROI and Business Impact of your IT investment. More

Oracle Support:

  • Get up to 50% Faster Problem Response with Oracle Priority Service
    Listen to a podcast and download a free customer success case study. More

Advisor Webcasts: Support Tools and Processes (Requires Metalink login)


Oracle Consulting:

  • Upgrade: Let Oracle Consulting Help You Move To the Latest Version of Oracle Applications More
  • Oracle Consulting Resource Library Now Available More
  • Visit Oracle Consulting Online More

Oracle Financing:

  • Oracle Financing Promotions and Offers More
  • Oracle Financing Online More

Oracle University:

View Courses in your Region!
Visit your region's website or go to Oracle University online and use the search box to find courses near you.

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Oracle Industries In the News


  • Oracle Recognized for Offering High Vertical Specialization Capabilities for Small and Medium Businesses by Leading Independent Research Firm
    Forrester Research recognized Oracle Applications as providing high vertical specialization capabilities for small and medium businesses. In particular, Oracle received high marks for providing vertical specialization capabilities within the public sector, financial services, utilities/telecom and retail/wholesale industries. Press Release
  • (Media & Entertainment) Solution Beacon and Oracle to Create a Highly Differentiated Solution for the Media and Entertainment Industry
    Solution Beacon, a Certified Advantage Partner in the Oracle PartnerNetwork, will provide an enhanced media and entertainment industry-specific solution that will integrate to Oracle Media and Entertainment solutions. Press Release
  • (Public Sector) Public Sector Users Groups Bring Oracle Unbiased, Independent Advice
    Jan Wagner, President of the OAUG, and John A. Matelski, Chief Security Officer and Deputy CIO for the City of Orlando, discuss Oracle users groups.
    More
  • (Retail) IDC Report Evaluates Oracle In the European Retail and Wholesale Industry Report
  • (Telecom) Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database 7.0.3
    A memory-optimized relational database that empowers