Welcome to the 40th issue of the OPN Partner Enablement Update! As always, this update tells you about new Oracle training and other resources for the business development managers, consultants, and developers in your Oracle businesses. Remember, you must be logged into the Oracle PartnerNetwork before accessing most of the links included in this update, and many of the underlined titles are actually links that take you to the content. There is a section with general updates, some of which are cross product or initiative, and then following that section are sections on the specific Product Focus Areas and Initiatives.

Contents

........................................................................................................................................General Updates 2...................................................................Regional Strategy Briefings & Classroom Training Events 8

............................................................................................................Oracle Database Product Focus 10........................................................................................................Fusion Middleware Product Focus 13

...............................................................................................Oracle Enterprise Content Management 18....................................................................................................Business Intelligence Product Focus 19

...........................................................................................................E-Business Suite Product Focus 20........................................................Agile Product Lifecycle Management Solutions Product Focus 21

..........................................................................Oracle's AutoVue Enterprise Visualization Solutions 22.....................................................................................................................Oracle Demantra Solutions 22

.......................................................................................................Oracle Transportation Management 23...................................................................................................PeopleSoft Enterprise Product Focus 23

..............................................................................................................................Siebel Product Focus 24..........................................................................................JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Product Focus 26

.........................................................................................................JD Edwards World Product Focus 27.............................................................................................................................................Oracle Retail 27

..........................................................................................................................Oracle Communications 28..................................................................................................................................Industries Updates 29

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General Updates

Articles and Press Releases ORACLE REPORTS Q4 GAAP EPS UP 27% TO 39 CENTS, NON-GAAP EPS UP 27% TO 47 CENTS Shire Pharmaceuticals Deploys Oracle Clinical Application to Create a Single View of Trial Portfolio PPD Accelerates Clinical Trial Data Collection and Reporting with Oracle Remote Data Capture 4.5.3 LEO Pharma Goes Live on Oracle Remote Data Capture Onsite 4.5.3 India's Largest Independent Clinical Research Organization Improves R&D Efficiency with Oracle Leading Analyst Firm Positions Oracle’s Siebel Multi-Channel Campaign Management Software in Leader’s

Quadrant Oracle Buys Skywire Software Oracle Unveils World’s Most Complete, Integrated Application Suite for Insight-Driven Retailing Overstock.com Improves Customer Shopping Experience with Oracle South Carolina Students Are Honored In The 2008 Oracle Academy Global Data Modeling Competition Arkansas Students Take Top U.S. Honors In The 2008 Oracle Academy Global Data Modeling Competition Oracle Previews Oracle® Sales Prospector Oracle Extends Leadership in Customer Support with Next Release of Oracle® Software Configuration

Manager Oracle Unveils Oracle(r) Demand Signal Repository Oracle Announces The Winners Of The 2008 Oracle Academy Global Data Modeling Competition Oracle(r) Advanced Planning Receives Positive Rating in Leading Analyst Firm’s MarketScope Report Oracle Sets the Date for its Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Earnings Announcement The Oracle Education Foundation Salutes This Year's ThinkQuest International 2008 Winners

Newsletters & Oracle Publications Oracle PartnerNetwork Newsletter (June 2008) – Here's where you'll find updates on tools, resources,

events, and opportunities available to you through Oracle PartnerNetwork to help you build, grow, and promote your business with Oracle.

Oracle Magazine: May - June 2008 Edition. Cover Story: Developer Nation. Also see the Partner News Section.

Profit Online – May 2008 issue. EMEA 360° Weekly Partner Update (June 16), (June 9, 2008), (June 2, 2008), (May 26, 2008).

Oracle Marketing Updates

Oracle Events Oracle IT Infrastructure Manageability Seminar - Seoul

July 01, 2008 - SeoulEM solutions with partners from EM Boot Camp to drive more awareness and rev in EM market and to increase database installed base penetration.

BEA Welcome and Oracle's Middleware Strategy BriefingJuly 01, 2008 - United StatesJoin Oracle executives Charles Phillips, President, and Thomas Kurian, Senior Vice President, Oracle Server Technologies Development, for an informative briefing that will explore how the addition of BEA products to Oracle Fusion Middleware creates a best-in-class combination, advances a common vision, and reinforces Oracle's middleware strategy.

eDiscovery Legislation - Are You Ready?July 01, 2008 – CanberraJuly 02, 2008 - BrisbaneJuly 03, 2008 – SydneyJuly 08, 2008 - MelbourneJuly 10, 2008 - PerthThe new Federal Court practice notes affecting eDiscovery come into effect on the 1st July 2008. This forum will discuss this latest legislation’s impact on your organization and how you can implement an archival repository to proactively manage your information.

Oracle Infosecurity EventJuly 01, 2008 - LimaParticipe de la cuarta edición del más prestigioso congreso internacional de seguridad con la presencia de las más destacadas empresas, organismos y speakers del mercado.

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Oracle Support Day in LebanonJuly 02, 2008 – BeirutAt Oracle Customer Support Open Day, you will learn how to maximize your investment in Oracle through a set of services and programs designed to effectively suit your unique business requirements.

Oracle at Expologistica 2008July 02, 2008 - Ciudad de MexicoOracle at Expologistica 2008 - Mexico City, July 2 - 4, 2008

Oracle Seminar: The Unusual SuspectsJuly 07, 2008 – LondonWith only 20% of all security threats coming from the outside, it’s the seemingly unusual suspects on the inside that could present your biggest security challenge. Don’t get caught out – attend our free seminar.

Oracle Midsize Applications Solutions Seminar China - Growth City DalianJuly 08, 2008 – DalianThis is one of Oracle-led Midsize Applications Solution roadshows to target growth cities in China.

Oracle Solutions DayJuly 08, 2008 – EscazúLo invitamos a conocer la oferta de soluciones de Oracle, diseñadas especialmente para las empresas en crecimiento.

Feria de Soluciones OracleJuly 08, 2008 – EscazúEn este evento los clientes encontrarán soluciones de software, servicios de consultoría, soporte, mantenimiento, desarrollo e integración; información y especialistas de industrias; programas de capacitación y la posibilidad de hacer networking con otras empresas.

Oracle at 2008 PackerLand User Group Meeting and Golf OutingJuly 09, 2008 - Green Lake2008 PackerLand User Group (PLUG) Meeting and Golf Outing - O.com site pointing to the User Group for Registration.

Oracle at IDA Distinguished Infocomm Speaker SeriesJuly 09, 2008 - Singapore Hear from one of the pioneers in technology in Asia share his insights into innovation in Asia.

Oracle Midsize Applications Solutions Seminar China - Growth City Ji'nanJuly 10, 2008 - Ji'nan This is one of Oracle-led Midsize Applications Solution roadshows to target growth cities in China.

Oracle CFO Summit 2008July 10, 2008 - Mexico Oracle CFO Summit reúne a líderes de la industria y ejecutivos Oracle, para explorar las mejores prácticas y tecnologías usadas por los CFO’s de las empresas líderes alrededor del mundo.

Séminaire Oracle System ManagementJuly 10, 2008 - Paris La DéfenseProfitez de l'été pour vous rafraîchir sur les technologies Oracle ! Cet été, nos experts vous accueillent et vous présentent les dernières innovations technologiques (sécurité, administration) Oracle au travers de démonstrations "live".

Oracle at the National Association of College and University Business Officers Annual MeetingJuly 12, 2008 - Chicago Oracle is proud to be a sponsor and exhibitor at the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) Annual Meeting.

Oracle at IIR's 2nd Annual HR West Africa ConferenceJuly 14, 2008 – AbujaJoin us at the IIR's 2nd Annual HR West Africa Conference.

Oracle BEA Welcome BriefingJuly 15, 2008 – CheadleOracle invites you to a special event to learn more about the combination of BEA and Oracle. This is an opportunity to clarify what it means to you, while getting acquainted – or reacquainted – with your peers and local Oracle teams.

Oracle IT Infrastructure Manageability Executive Event - BeijingJuly 15, 2008 – BeijingOracle IT Infrastructure Manageability Executive Event – Beijing.

Oracle at Monsanto Interchange 2008July 15, 2008 - United StatesOracle is a sponsor of Monsanto's Interchange Event. Opportunity to network and education attendees on Oracle's product offerings.

Oracle BEA Welcome BriefingJuly 16, 2008 - Solihull Oracle invites you to a special event to learn more about the combination of BEA and Oracle. This is an opportunity to clarify what it means to you, while getting acquainted – or reacquainted – with your peers and local Oracle teams.

Oracle at the Quest Northeast ConferenceJuly 16, 2008 - Mashantucket Oracle is a proud sponsor of The Quest Northeast Conference. his event is presented by the Boston

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Regional Users Group, Greater Philadelphia Regional Users Group, JD Edwards Northeast Regional Users Group, Southern New England Regional Users Group, Northeast PeopleSoft & New York/New Jersey JD Edwards Regional Users Group, and the Financial Services Industry Users Group.

Oracle at the IDC's IT Security, Storage & Business Continuity Roadshow 2008July 16, 2008 – LagosThe uptake of IT Security Storage and Business Continuity solutions in Middle East and Africa mirrors the region's rapidly growing markets. Businesses and government agencies are investing heavily in everything from basic hardware and networks to managed services and mobility solutions.

Oracle Day SantanderJuly 16, 2008 - Sao PauloA Oracle tem o prazer de convidá-lo para o Oracle Day - Petrobras, um evento exclusivo para que seus profissionais atualizem-se sobre as novidades da tecnologia Oracle.

Evento Oracle Optimice las Relaciones con sus ClientesJuly 16, 2008 – MedellínParticipe en el evento más importante de CRM Oracle lo invita a un desayuno, donde podrá conocer cómo las soluciones Oracle de CRM le ayudarán a maximizar la información de todas las áreas de su empresa, con el fin de mantener relaciones focalizadas y rentables con sus clientes.

Oracle CIO Roundtable LuncheonJuly 17, 2008 – DallasOracle CIO Roundtable Luncheon. Private Event by Invitation only.

Oracle BEA Welcome BriefingJuly 17, 2008 – ReadingOracle invites you to a special event to learn more about the combination of BEA and Oracle. This is an opportunity to clarify what it means to you, while getting acquainted – or reacquainted – with your peers and local Oracle teams.

Oracle comparte la Alegría con sus clientesJuly 17, 2008 - Buenos AiresOracle invita a sus clientes a disfrutar del Cirque Du Soleil en el Tapis Rouge - Exclusivamente con invitación.

Oracle at ComputerWorld ForumJuly 17, 2008 – SingaporeJoin Oracle at this event and learn about the state of data centers in 2008 and a projection of how they ought to be in the next 12-36 months.

Oracle IT Infrastructure Manageability Executive Event - ShanghaiJuly 17, 2008 – ShanghaiOracle IT Infrastructure Manageability Executive Event – Shanghai.

Oracle CFO Executive Dinner - ChinaJuly 18, 2008 - China CFOs from emerging giants will share their new business models for capturing global market share away from incumbents.

Garantice la operación de su negocio con OracleJuly 18, 2008 - San SalvadorLo invitamos a forma parte de una charla donde se presentará la oferta de soluciones de Oracle, orientada a implementar un ambiente de alta disponibilidad y contingencia de su infraestructura tecnológica.

Oracle Midsize Applications Solutions Seminar China - ChongqingJuly 22, 2008 - Chongqing This is one of Oracle-led Midsize Applications Solution roadshows to target growth cities in China. This seminar will happen in Chongqing on the date of July 22.

Oracle IT Infrastructure Manageability Executive Event - GuangzhouJuly 22, 2008 GuangzhouIT is constantly being challenged to align to business and explore new technologies that could help the organization reduce business cost, improve availability and user performance, comply with Government regulations and corporate policies, reduce business risk.

Media & Entertainment Networking DinnerJuly 23, 2008 - Beverly Hills You are cordially invited to join Oracle and a small group of your industry peers for dinner on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at Mastro's in Beverly Hills for a community dinner focusing on marketing resource management.

Oracle Customer Hospitality-Pittsburgh Enterprise AccountsJuly 23, 2008 - Pittsburgh This is a Golf event for Pittsburgh Enterprise accounts (formerly NASA).

Oracle's BEA Welcome EventJuly 23, 2008 – AtlantaJuly 23, 2008 - ClontarfJuly 23, 2008 - São PauloJuly 24, 2008 - EdinburghJuly 29, 2008 - ChicagoJuly 30, 2008 - IrvingJuly 31, 2008 - Taipei

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Attend this special briefing and learn more about the joined forces of Oracle and BEA. We will take this opportunity to clarify what the BEA acquisition means to you—and you’ll have the chance to get acquainted—or reacquainted—with your peers and local Oracle teams.

Oracle at the IDC's IT Security, Storage & Business Continuity Roadshow 2008July 23, 2008 – NairobiJuly 24, 2008 - JohannesburgIDC's IT Security, Storage & Business Continuity Roadshow 2008. Secure your Business in an Uncertain World Conference

Oracle at St. Louis Cardinals Customer EventJuly 23, 2008 - St. LouisOracle is hosting a private, invitation-only event for our Consumer Goods and Retail customers in St. Louis.

Oracle Midsize Applications Solutions Seminar China - Growth City Xi'anJuly 24, 2008 - Xi'anThis is one of Oracle-led Midsize Applications Solution roadshows to target growth cities in China.

Oracle Architect ForumJuly 24, 2008 – MedellínRegístrese ahora a este evento gratuito, comuníquese con lo teléfonos: 5940904 o al 01 8000 961066.

Oracle at 2008 Tri-State Regional User Group MeetingJuly 25, 2008 - ErlangerTri-State RUG (User Group) Meeting - O.com/events page is all that is needed, pointing customers to their site for registration.

Applications Solutions Seminar Growth PenangJuly 26, 2008 - Pulau Pinang This SME Conference in Penang focuses on globalization of SMEs – the next battleground as the main theme. Internationalization is one of the biggest challenges for SMEs and many businesses that are successful locally, unfortunately fail in foreign markets.

Oracle at the GovTech Conference & Exhibition 2008July 27, 2008 – DurbanGovTech 2008 is the event where government and industry collaborate on innovative solutions for rapidly changing government service delivery environments. After attending this event, you will walk away with an in depth understanding of the public sector and industry partnerships, share in the lessons learnt in the global e-government best practices as well as explore emerging technologies.

Oracle at the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) Professional Development ConferenceJuly 27, 2008 – AtlantaOracle is proud to be a Gold sponsor of the AGA Professional Development Conference taking place July 27-30, 2008 in Atlanta, GA. The AGA's Annual Professional Development Conference and Exposition (PDC) is highly regarded in the government financial management field as a premier education and training conference.

Oracle Boston Customer Appreciation Odyssey CruiseJuly 31, 2008 - United StatesInvitation only event. Join us for our Summer Customer Appreciation event as we cruise along the Boston Harbor. Join us for a relaxing evening of beautiful sights, delicious food and engaging conversation.

Oracle PodcastsGo to the Oracle Podcast Center to view all available podcasts. Below are some of the recent podcasts:

Oracle AppCasts Executive Update: Oracle's Strategy for Industries (13 min.)

May 27, 2008Sonny Singh, Senior Vice President of Oracle's Industries Business Unit, discusses Oracle's extensive footprint for industries and the details around Oracle's industry business strategy which focuses on providing a complete, open and integrated solution.

Regulatory Compliance for Public Organizations - Achieving Stronger Controls and Better Management Practices (10 min.)June 3, 2008Stephanie Holmeen, Product Marketing Director, GRC Applications, Oracle and Gregory Williams, Washington Federal Practice, Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers discuss how public administrations can achieve greater control over their dispersed compliance program and minimize their risk using Oracle's Governance, Risk, and Compliance applications.

Unlocking the Strategic Value of Workforce Management Applications (9 min.)June 12, 2008Sherri Bartels, Director, HCM product strategy discusses the challenges faced by organizations today in managing their workforce and how Oracle's workforce management applications can help increase the efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity of their workforce.

Oracle TechCasts Community Update: Dev2Dev2OTN

Jun 2, 2008Get an update on the integration plans and progress for bringing the Dev2Dev, Arch2Arch, and OTN

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communities together. With OTN Editor Justin Kestelyn, Dev2Dev Editor Kevin Farnham,and Arch2Arch blogger Bob Rhubart.

Upcoming Webcasts

Positioning Oracle's Applications Strategy With CustomersOn Tuesday, July 8 2008, and Tuesday, July 15 (July 16th in APAC) Sonny Singh will train customer-facing personnel, including the field and partners, on Oracle's Applications Strategy.Employees and partners should attend this important eSeminar to be trained how to present Oracle's and Applications Strategy. Oracles Applications Strategy is a key differentiator that your customers and prospects will certainly want to hear about.

OPN Portal Updates Oracle Mix - the corporate social networking tool

This tool will enable our partners to begin building their network with other partners, with Oracle Alliances & Channels, and most importantly our customer base. The current tool is simple to use and offers basic functionality, which everybody can use to build out the OPN Social networking community.Oracle Mix is an open community, which is accessible to the entire Oracle community. Customers, partners, and Oracle employees are all able to take advantage of the functionality listed above.

New Oracle BI and Enterprise Performance Management Marketing KitThis new marketing kit is designed to support you to quickly and easily create your own demand generation program. The kit is posted on the OPN > Marketing page and is available to all partners enrolled in the OPN Business Intelligence for Technology Product Focus Area or the OPN Business Intelligence for Applications Product Focus Area.

Give Your Customers Predictable Project Costs and Improved Cash FlowPayment solutions from Oracle Financing help customers aquire Oracle solutions at the lowest price point. For a limited time choose from one of our Q1 promotions: Welcome to Oracle - incentive rate financing on transactions that include Oracle Fusion Middleware or Value Lease - monthly subscription-like payments spread over three years.Learn more about Oracle Financing on OPN.

New Resources Available through the Oracle Unbreakable Linux Product Focus

Several feature articles have been recently published in Oracle Magazine: High Availability on Linux License to Operate Still Committed to Code

Learn more about and join the Oracle Unbreakable Linux Product Focus Area to gain easy access to newly available resources.

Training on 1-Click Technology Products for Resellers

A new series of training courses is now available for the following products: Oracle Database 11g Standard Edition & Standard Edition One Oracle Application Express Oracle Business Intelligence Standard Edition One Oracle Universal Content Management Standard Edition

View this training and access resources for Oracle 1-Click Products on the Oracle 1-Click Solution Kits for Resellers page of the OPN Portal.

Go-to-Market Initiatives

Enterprise Security & GRC InitiativeA special advertising opportunity is available for members of the Enterprise Security & GRC Initiative. Sign up now for this offer for the Sept/Oct Issue of Oracle Magazine.New resources are also available through the Enterprise Security & GRC Initiative:

Ziff Davis Enterprise Webcast: Enforce Separation of Duties to Keep Your Auditors Happy Ziff Davis Enterprise Webcast: Top Five Database Security and Compliance Resolutions for 2008 Security Assessment Tool: Is Your Data at Risk? New Tool Evaluates Your Vulnerability IDC: Oracle Database Security - Preventing Enterprise Data Leaks at the Source

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Echelon One: Security Criteria for Selecting a DatabaseLearn more about and join the Oracle Enterprise Security & GRC Initiative today. If you’re already a member of the initiative, you may access the Dashboard directly.

Oracle AccelerateThe NEW Oracle Accelerate portal in now available. OPN partners and potential partners can learn more about the value of Oracle Accelerate and how to apply to the program. The portal is broken into three different areas including Discover, Get Started and Grow Your Business, thus walking partners through each step in the process. Learn about the benefits of Oracle Accelerate, how to create an Oracle Accelerate Solution, and access new content and tools to help you grow your sales like never before.

Partner Support News

Oracle Support Champion MomentumOver 1,323 Global Partner employees from over 600 partner companies have attained Support Champion Status in the following categories:

E-Business Suite Support Champion JDEdwards EnterpriseOne Support Champion PeopleSoft Support Champion Technology Support Champion Siebel Support Champion World Support Champion

Oracle OPN Partners have also completed over 5,600 OPN Support Champion Guided Learning Path courses thru Oracle University. These valuable courses, accessible to OPN partner members via the Oracle OPN web site, provide key Oracle support knowledge and information to your employees to improve partner service levels. Increase your competitive advantage and improve customer satisfaction by participating in this OPN Support training offering.Oracle would like to offer special recognition and congratulations to the following partners who achieved the highest number of Support Champions on their staff for FY08.

Capgemini UK with 68 Support Champions Accenture with 27 Support Champions Fujitsu Services with 23 Support Champions Vector Software with 17 Support Champions TITAN Technology with 14 Support Champions Sierra Atlantic, Inc. with 14 Support Champions

Thank you for your efforts and success in training your staff on Oracle Support!For information about becoming an Oracle Support Champion visit here.Have a look at the partners who have had staff successfully achieve Oracle Support Champions status through the OPN Support Guided Learning Paths.New Support GLP Course Offerings:

Siebel Support Champion Guided Learning Path and Certificate – Support Champion courses and Assessment for partners using Siebel based products and services.

General Support Champion Guided Learning Path and Certificate – Support Champion courses and Assessment geared for partners whose primary support work with Oracle is tied to recent Oracle acquisition companies for which there is not a specific guided learning path.

Partner Smart: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 8.9 End of Premier Support - This course covers changes per Oracle's Lifetime Support Policy that JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 8.9 Premier Support will end on September 18, 2008.

Partner Smart: Software Configuration Manager for Siebel Partners using MetaLink3 - Course highlights Software Configuration Manager for Siebel partners using MetaLink3

Partner Smart: Working Effectively with Support for Siebel Partners using MetaLink3 - Course highlights best practices for working effectively with Oracle Support for Siebel partners using MetaLink3

Web Cast Replays Announcing Application Integration Architecture Foundation Packs

Oracle executives John Burke, Group Vice President, Applications, and Jose Lazares, Vice President, Product Strategy and Development discuss the new Application Integration Architecture (AIA) Foundation Packs.

New Online Courses Available from Oracle UniversitySince May 24, Oracle University has added 35 new courses for partners. You can access the courses through the online training catalogs on OPN. Oracle PartnerNetwork members are entitled to free access to the Oracle University Knowledge Center. Check out the list of new titles below, and go to the Product Focus sections of this update to find other courses available in other specific product areas.

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Application Integration Architecture Introduction to AIA Foundation Pack for Partners

Cross-Applications Oracle Master Data Management Foundation for BI/EPM Позиционирование и продажа опции Oracle Real Application Testing - Positioning and Selling Oracle Real

Application Testing CRM Partner Quarterly Call -- June 2008 Foundation Execute Phase Управление базами данных большого объема в Oracle Database 11g - Managing Very Large Databases

in Oracle Database 11g Интеграция Oracle BI EE с Essbase Oracle Business Intelligence EE Plus – аналитическая платформа нового поколения Start Selling 11g with ApEx - Продажи Oracle Database 11g с инструментарием Application Express

Oracle Accelerate ABU - AppsUnplugged: HumanConcepts

Oracle Business Processes BEA Partner Welcome Call OPNshine - Sharing Successes. Opening Doors Real-Time Fraud Detection and Multi-Factor Authentication Oracle Data Integrator Overview for BI / EPM partners Applications Pricing and Licensing Oracle Retail 13.0.1 TOI Summit: Business Process Designs (Overview & Usage) Oracle Retail 13.0.1 TOI Summit: Globalization Approach Overview Oracle Retail 13.0.1 TOI Summit: Training Overview Oracle Data Integrator Overview for BI / EPM partners BEA Partner Training - Global PRM System Positioning Software Management Services Oracle Unified Method Level 2 Certificate Партнерская программа Oracle PartnerNetwork - Oracle Partner Network Orientation PRM Training: June Moving from Hyperion eSupport to OracleMetaLink 3 - PART 1 Moving from Hyperion eSupport to OracleMetaLink 3 - PART 2 MetaLink 3 Tour MetaLink 3 New Account Registration Customer User Administration MetaLink 3 Log In Personalizing Your Home Page Logging and Managing Service Requests Understanding the Knowledge Browser Bugs, Patches and Product Updates Moving from Hyperion eSupport to OracleMetaLink 3 - PART 1 Moving from Hyperion eSupport to OracleMetaLink 3 - PART 2

Regional Strategy Briefings & Classroom Training Events

NAS Training Update

Event NameOracle

ProductsEvent Start

Event End Description

eSeminar Dial-in Information

Web Conference Information

PRM Training: July

All 2-Jul-08 @ 1:00pm Pacific

2-Jul-08 @ 2:00pm Pacific

Oracle will provide a current status on the PRM Implementation in North America and an Introduction to PRM utilization with presentation and demonstration.

Domestic: 1-888-921-7502Int'l: +1-706-634-1712Passcode: 51682

Partners: http://ou.oracle.com * Conference ID - 111696400 * Conference Key - 51682Employees: http://ouweb.us.oracle.com/live_events.html

BEA Partner Update: Partner Orientation and OPN Details

Technology 8-Jul-08 @ 10:00am Pacific

8-Jul-08 @ 11:00am Pacific

Partner Update on BEA Acquisition covering Partner Orientation and OPN Details.

Domestic: 1-888-921-7502Int'l: +1-706-634-1712Passcode: 51386

Partners: http://ou.oracle.com * Conference ID - 111087167 * Conference Key - 51386Employees: http://ouweb.us.oracle.com/live_events.html

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Oracle ISV eSeminar Series: TBA

Technology 8-Jul-08 @ 10:00am Pacific

8-Jul-08 @ 11:00am Pacific

Webcast to keep ISVs updated on SaS technology initiatives.

Domestic: 1-888-921-7502Int'l: +1-706-634-1712Passcode: 48704

Partners: http://ou.oracle.com * Conference ID - 97879142 * Conference Key - 48704Employees: http://ouweb.us.oracle.com/live_events.html

Partner Online Sales Training: TBD

Technology 9-Jul-08 @ 11:00am Pacific

9-Jul-08 @ 12:00pm Pacific

Sales enablement webinar providing a comprehensive view in positioning and selling Oracle solutions.

Domestic: 1-888-921-7502Int'l: +1-706-634-1712Passcode: 48611

Partners: http://ou.oracle.com * Conference ID - 97358244 * Conference Key - 48611Employees: http://ouweb.us.oracle.com/live_events.html

Oracle SI eSeminar: Software as a Service: The On-Demand Ecosystem

Technology 15-Jul-08 @ 10:00am Pacific

15-Jul-08 @ 11:00am Pacific

Join Oracle and USi as they share their experience and some real life case scenario in building your own infrastructure for SaaS delivery versus outsourcing to a strategic partner built on a robust and reliable Oracle SaaS Platform.

Register to get information or send email to sttrain_ww@oracle.com.

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Oracle ISV eSeminar Series: TBA

Technology 22-Jul-08 @ 10:00am Pacific

22-Jul-08 @ 11:00am Pacific

Webcast to keep ISVs updated on SaS technology initiatives.

Domestic: 1-888-921-7502Int'l: +1-706-634-1712Passcode: 48705

Partners: http://ou.oracle.com * Conference ID - 97879358 * Conference Key - 48705Employees: http://ouweb.us.oracle.com/live_events.html

BEA Partner Update Solution Roadmaps and Sales Playbook

Technology 29-Jul-08 @ 11:00am Pacific

29-Jul-08 @ 12:00pm Pacific

Partner Update on BEA Acquisition covering Solution Roadmaps and Sales Playbook.

Domestic: 1-888-921-7502Int'l: +1-706-634-1712Passcode: 51387

Partners: http://ou.oracle.com * Conference ID - 111087608 * Conference Key - 51387Employees: http://ouweb.us.oracle.com/live_events.html

PRM Training: August

All 6-Aug-08 @ 1:00pm Pacific

6-Aug-08 @ 2:00pm Pacific

Oracle will provide a current status on the PRM Implementation in North America and an Introduction to PRM utilization with presentation and demonstration.

Domestic: 1-888-921-7502Int'l: +1-706-634-1712Passcode: 51685

Partners: http://ou.oracle.com * Conference ID - 111696531 * Conference Key - 51685Employees: http://ouweb.us.oracle.com/live_events.html

Oracle ISV eSeminar Series: TBA

Technology 12-Aug-08 @ 10:00am Pacific

12-Aug-08 @ 11:00am Pacific

Webcast to keep ISVs updated on SaS technology initiatives.

Domestic: 1-888-921-7502Int'l: +1-706-634-1712Passcode: 48706

Partners: http://ou.oracle.com * Conference ID - 97879637 * Conference Key - 48706Employees: http://ouweb.us.oracle.com/live_events.html

OPN Portal: New Members/Users Demo and Focus on Engage with Oracle: PFAs

All 14-Aug-08 @ 8:30am Pacific

14-Aug-08 @ 9:30am Pacific

This eSeminar will provide a forum for new OPN users to better understand OPN portal content and navigation, and for new and existing users to get a drill down on each of the main pages of OPN.

Domestic: 1-888-921-7502Int'l: +1-706-634-1712Passcode: 52534

Partners: http://ou.oracle.com * Conference ID - 112642260 * Conference Key - 52534Employees: http://ouweb.us.oracle.com/live_events.html

BEA Partner Update: Transition to Oracle Support

Technology 16-Aug-08 @ 10:00am Pacific

16-Aug-08 @ 11:00pm Pacific

Partner Update on BEA Acquisition covering transition to Oracle Support.

Domestic: 1-888-921-7502Int'l: +1-706-634-1712Passcode: 51388

Partners: http://ou.oracle.com * Conference ID - 111087709 * Conference Key - 51388Employees: http://ouweb.us.oracle.com/live_events.html

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Date Event Location Country Language

01-JUL-08 Oracle Certification Applications Proctored Exam Oracle Testing Center (OTC)

BudapestHU

English

01-JUL-08 Self-Paced Oracle Technologies Workshop Ed 1 (NL) ItcNL

English

02-JUL-08 Oracle Certification Applications Proctored Exam Oracle Testing Center (OTC)

BudapestHU

English

02-JUL-08PTR Oracle Entitlements Server Sales Consulting Workshopoctored Exam Oracle Testing Center (OTC)

Vienna

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02-JUL-08 Self-Paced Oracle Technologies Workshop Ed 1 (NL) ItcNL

English

03-JUL-08 Oracle Certification Applications Proctored Exam Oracle Testing Center (OTC)

BucharestRO

English

03-JUL-08 Oracle Certification Core Technology Proctored Exam Oracle Testing Center (OTC)

AarhusDK

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03-JUL-08Oracle Certification Core Technology Proctored Exam Oracle Testing Center (OTC)

Bucharest

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03-JUL-08 Oracle Certification Online Unproctored Exam Oracle Testing Center (OTC)

BucharestRO

English

04-JUL-08 Oracle Certification Core Technology Proctored Exam Oracle Testing Center (OTC)

BratislavaSK

English

04-JUL-08 Self-Paced Oracle Technologies Workshop Ed 1 (NL) ItcNL

English

07-JUL-08 Oracle Certification Core Technology Proctored Exam Oracle Testing Center (OTC)

Romeit

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07-JUL-08 Self-Paced Oracle Technologies Workshop Ed 1 (NL) ItcNL

English

08-JUL-08EMEA S&C Readiness Managing Oracle's Consulting Business (MOCB)

Amsterdam

NL

English

08-JUL-08 Self-Paced Oracle Technologies Workshop Ed 1 (NL) ItcNL

English

09-JUL-08 PTR Sales Training on Oracle User Productivity Kit ReadingGB

English

09-JUL-08 PTR Selling and Implementing for General Business: Accelerate and Accelerators

ReadingGB

English

09-JUL-08 Self-Paced Oracle Technologies Workshop Ed 1 (NL) ItcNL

English

10-JUL-08 Oracle Certification Applications Proctored Exam Oracle Testing Center (OTC)

BucharestRO

English

10-JUL-08 Oracle Certification Core Technology Proctored Exam Oracle Testing Center (OTC)

BucharestRO

English

10-JUL-08 Oracle Certification Core Technology Proctored Exam Oracle Testing Center (OTC)

MilanoIT

English

10-JUL-08Oracle Certification Online Unproctored Exam Oracle Testing Center (OTC)

Bucharest

RO

English

10-JUL-08 Self-Paced Oracle Technologies Workshop Ed 1 (NL) ItcNL

English

11-JUL-08 Self-Paced Oracle Technologies Workshop Ed 1 (NL) ItcNL

English

15-JUL-08 Self-Paced Oracle Technologies Workshop Ed 1 (NL) ItcNL

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July 2008

EMEA Oracle University: Partners In Class Events

APAC (Asia Pacific) Training UpdateOracle Asia Pacific Technology Commercial Sales Partner Development teams in ASEAN, China, India will be conducting the following partner enablement sessions:

Partner Induction Bootcamp Instructor Led Technical Training (2 days workshops) Instructor Led Webinars Knowledge Sessions (Online Sessions): Guided Learning Path Sessions Available on OPN Portal (Includes

Online Test Certification) ISV Migrations - Solution migration by Partner Solution Centers / ISV Tech Forums Next Steps Go-to-Market activities for Technology Commercial Sales partners:

Theme Based Partner Events ISV Solution Seminars ISV Tango Call Blitz

Further details on dates / cities / content can be obtained from the following:

Region PartnerDevelopmentAsia Pacific Helen Selvanathan (helen.selvanathan@oracle.com)

ASEAN Sirinuch Sararuch (sirinuch.sararuch@oracle.com)

CHINA Daniel Lang (daniel.lang@oracle.com)

INDIA Ranjeet Singh (ranjeet.singh@oracle.com)

Oracle Database Product Focus

Articles and Press ReleasesThe following press releases include news about Oracle Database products:

Brivo Improves Service Levels and Reduces Cost of Ownership with Oracle® Database and Oracle Real Application Clusters on Linux

Customers Take Advantage of Latest Release of Oracle(r) SQL Developer Qtrax Implements Oracle(r) Infrastructure Software to Support Global Peer-to-Peer Music Service Bonnier Relies on Oracle(r) to Power Popular Online Properties

Go to the Database Dashboard to keep up to date on the latest news about Oracle Database and related products.

Newsletters June Edition of Database Insider Now Available

The June edition of Database Insider focuses on security, development, and much more.Read the Database Insider and subscribe to receive it in your mailbox.

June Edition of the Oracle Certification E-MagazineThis month - in addition to track updates and news - Oracle University North America is highlighting an exciting certification voucher offer for those working towards their Oracle 10g Database Administration certification in the US or Canada.

In the June edition Oracle Certification announces: Oracle 11g DBA OCA - two new beta exams available:

Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals I (1Z0-051) Oracle Database 11g: Administration I (1Z0-052)

New SQL Requirement Coming for Oracle 10g DBA Certified AssociateStay up to date on current or upcoming Oracle Certification!

Oracle Marketing Updates

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PodcastsCurrent podcasts on Oracle Database products can be found at www.oracle.com/database/podcasts.html. Recent podcasts include:

Developing Fast, Secure and Scalable Applications with Oracle Application Express Managing Changing Business Needs with an Oracle Database 11g Grid Multi-Terabyte Scale Data Warehousing Migrating from Microsoft SQL Server to Oracle Database for Better Performance and Scalability Emergency Management Ontario Benefits from AGSI and Oracle Locator

Listen to these podcasts to learn more about Oracle Database 11g and related products.

Product Focus Updates

New Oracle Database 11g Resources AvailableA new course is available as part of the Start Selling Oracle Database 11g webcast series:

Information Lifecycle ManagementUpdated and new sales kits include:

Oracle Database 11g Enterprise Edition Oracle Berkeley DB Oracle Secure Enterprise Search

A few new resources are also available on the Database Dashboard: InfoWorld: Oracle Database 11g shoots the moon New Hands-On, Online Tutorial: SQL Developer 1.5 New Features Oracle Database 11g: Top New Features for DBAs and Developers OCA Oracle 11g Administration I Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-052) (Oracle Press)

In addition, don’t forget to leverage the promotional opportunities available through the Oracle Database 11g Initiative. Join today to more effectively go to market with your solutions.Learn more about and go to market with the latest release of Oracle Database by accessing tools and resources on the Database Dashboard.

Leverage Opportunities to Promote Your Oracle Database 11g Solution at Oracle OpenWorld

Oracle OpenWorld is quickly approaching and the event provides a prime opportunity for you to promote your solution to an audience of over 42,000 attendees. Join the Oracle Database 11g Initiative and review the detailed list of Oracle OpenWorld opportunities including:

Apply for an executive video shoot to be placed at strategic locations at Oracle OpenWorld Link to your solution in Virtual Collateral Rack / Virtual Pavilion Post additional collateral on the Virtual Collateral Rack Apply to showcase your solution in an Oracle Database 11g Partner Pavilion Place your company logo on signage with partners supporting Oracle Database 11g Receive special Oracle Database 11g signage for displaying in booth List your solution in Oracle OpenWorld Daily Newsletter highlighting partners supporting Oracle

Database 11g Participate in an Oracle OpenWorld Blog created for Oracle Database 11g and participating

partners Maximize your visibility on Oracle Mix at Oracle OpenWorld Participate in an Oracle OpenWorld Podcast

Plus, there are ongoing opportunities to showcase Oracle Database 11g solutions in other venues such as public relations and advertising.Read about the opportunities and benefits of the Oracle Database 11g Initiative and join today to more effectively go to market with your solutions.

Oracle Secure Enterprise Search UpdatesA few new updates are available on the Oracle Secure Enterprise Search (SES) page within the Oracle Database Product Focus Area:

TechTarget: Enterprise Search a Key Component of Oracle Portal Project Viewlets to learn more about Oracle Secure Enterprise Search:

Ease of Use (flash) Relevance (flash) Security (flash) Comprehensiveness (flash) Hyperion Connector (flash)

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Stellent Connector (flash)Include Oracle Secure Enterprise Search in your solutions. To learn more, access information on the Oracle Secure Enterprise Search page within the Database Dashboard.

Regional Strategy Briefings & Classroom Training Events

EMEA Training Update In Focus Oracle Enterprise Manager

Registration for July 1, 2008 – Edinburgh, United Kingdom Registration for July 2, 2008 – Reading, United Kingdom Registration for July 3, 2008 – London, United Kingdom Registration for July 9, 2008 – Dublin, Ireland

Oracle Database Security Technology Day Registration for July 01, 2008 – Berlin, Germany Registration for July 01, 2008 – Lisboa, Portugal Registration for July 02, 2008 – Madrid, Spain Registration for July 08, 2008 – Roma, Italy Registration for July 10, 2008 – Baden-Daettwil, Schweiz Registration for July 29, 2008 – Muenchen, Germany

Oracle Seminar: The Unusual Suspects Registration for July 7, 2008 – London, United Kingdom

Oracle iSeminar gratuito Base de Datos 11g: Gestion Grandes Bases de Datos-ILM Registration for July 9, 2008 – Espana

iSeminar gratuito: Oracle 11g Database - In Memory Database Registration for July 16, 2008 – Espana

Séminaire Oracle Database Security Registration for July 10, 2008 – Paris La Défense, France

Séminaire Oracle System Management Registration for July 10, 2008 – Paris La Défense, France

Оптимизация приложений с помощью технологий Oracle Database Registration for July 10, 2008 – Москва, Россия

Oracle Technology Network Developer Day - Oracle Database 11g Registration for July 14, 2008 – London, United Kingdom

Oracle Technology Network Developer Day – Real Application Cluster Registration for July 15, 2008 – London, United Kingdom

Oracle Technology Network Developer Day - Maximum Availability Architecture Registration for July 16, 2008 – London, United Kingdom

Oracle Technology Network Developer Day – Manageability Registration for July 17, 2008 – London, United Kingdom

Oracle Technology Network Developer Day - Data Warehouse Services Registration for July 22, 2008 – London, United Kingdom

Oracle Technology Network Developer Day - Oracle Database 11g Registration for July 24, 2008 – London, United Kingdom

APAC Training Update End-to-End Database Management Best Practice

Registration for July 3, 2008 – Thailand Winning Sales with Oracle 11g

Registration for July 9, 2008 Oracle Data Center Executive Roundtable

Registration for July 15, 2008 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Oracle High Availability and Business Continuity Forum

Registration for July 16, 2008 – Chennai, India Registration for July 22, 2008 – Bangalore, India Registration for July 24, 2008 – Kolkata, India Registration for July 29, 2008 – Hyderabad, India

Oracle Technology Day Registration for July 29, 2008 – Shenyang, China Registration for July 31, 2008 – Xi'an, China

LAD Training Update Lanzamiento Oracle Database 11g

Registration for July 29, 2008 – Córdoba, Argentina Virtualize Your Enterprise with Oracle VM

Registration for July 31, 2008 – Bogota, Colombia

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NAS Training Update Oracle Real Application Cluster Workshop for Public Sector

Registration for July 8, 2008 – Reston, United States DOUG Meeting: Getting Oracle Coherence: Introduction to Data Grids

Registration for July 10, 2008 – Irving, United States Data Warehousing with Oracle Database 11g

Registration for July 15, 2008 – Houston, United States Oracle Grid Control Hands-On Workshop for Public Sector

Registration for July 16, 2008 – Reston, United States Data Warehousing with Oracle Database 11g

Registration for July 22, 2008 – New Jersey, United States Registration for July 23, 2008 – Rocky Hill, United States Registration for July 30, 2008 – Woburn, United States

Cincinnati Database 11g Tech Day Registration for July 17, 2008 – Chicago, United States

Realize the Full Potential of Linux with Oracle Unbreakable Linux Registration for July 29, 2008 – Bogota, United States

Oracle Database 11g Registration for July 30, 2008 – Georgia, United States

New Online Courses Available from Oracle University

Since May 22nd, Oracle University has added seven new courses for partners. You can access the courses through the online training catalogs on OPN. Remember that access to the Oracle University Online library is available at no cost to members of the Oracle PartnerNetwork. General

Oracle ISV Starter Kit Overview Oracle Database 11g: Information Lifecycle Management Competitive Analysis of Spatial and Multimedia Features in Oracle Database 11g and IBM DB2 9.5 for LUW

Oracle Secure Enterprise Search Oracle SES Enterprise Solution Case Studies- A Demonstration Workshop

Real Application Clusters Virtualization and RAC Using Oracle RAC and Microsoft Windows 64-bit as the Foundation For a Database Grid

Security Competitive Analysis of Oracle Database 11g XML and IBM DB2 9.5 pureXML

Fusion Middleware Product Focus

Newsletters June - Community Tools for Java Developer - Monthly Newsletter for the Oracle Java Developer

Oracle Marketing Updates

Oracle Events Oracle Technology Network Developer Day - Fusion Development Experience

July 01, 2008 - Redwood ShoresOracle Technology Network (OTN) Developer Day, a free, hands-on workshop that will give you insight into the latest technologies. Join us to find out how the Oracle Fusion Middleware stack— including Oracle JDeveloper, Oracle Application Development Framework (Oracle ADF), Oracle ADF Business Components, and the highly interactive ADF Faces user interface components - delivers the rapid, productive, and declarative development experience you need.

Oracle Fusion Middleware Briefing July 01, 2008 - Burlington This is a By Invitation Only event for Enterprise accounts in the Boston area.

Workshop Oracle Business Activity Monitoring (BAM) July 01, 2008 - Buenos Aires Oracle tiene el placer de invitarlo a participar de un Workshop con Práctica en Computadores (Hands-On) con duración de medio día sobre la tecnología de Oracle Business Activity Monitoring (BAM).

Oracle am MSM Technology Breakfast BriefingJuly 04, 2008 - Glattbrugg Besuchen Sie das MSM Breakfast Briefing zum Thema Security: Das Ziel der Briefings ist es, die Teilnehmer

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in kurzer Form über den Stand der Technologie- und Marktentwicklung zu informieren. Das Briefing findet in informeller Umgebung während eines Frühstücks statt.

Oracle Application Server InfrastructureJuly 08, 2008 - Italy Registration page for Oracle iAS web seminar. Web seminar is to be hold at 10.30 AM CET on the 8th of July.

Columbus Oracle Middleware User Group Meeting July 10, 2008 – ColumbusWith the acquisition of BEA, Oracle now has an extensive portfolio of solutions available to our customers. We would like to keep this session open to a Q & A discussion and high level overview of the solutions. It is our intention to discuss a combined BEA and Oracle Product Roadmap.

Oracle Security Solution Forum Kuala Lumpur - Identity Management and Data Security July 10, 2008 - Kuala Lumpur Join Oracle and Industry experts discussing the latest trends of security deployment and governance, sharing best practices for ensuring business security in a rapidly transforming global environment.

Oracle Fusion Middleware for SAP Seminar Seoul July 11, 2008 - Seoul

Oracle IT Infrastructure Manageability Executive Event - ShanghaiJuly 17, 2008 - Shanghai IT is constantly being challenged to align to business and explore new technologies that could help the organization reduce business cost, improve availability and user performance, comply with Government regulations and corporate policies, reduce business risk.

Oracle IT Infrastructure Manageability Executive Event - GuangzhouJuly 22, 2008 - Guangzhou

Oracle Technology Network Developer DayJuly 22, 2008 - King of PrussiaYou are invited to attend Oracle Technology Network (OTN) Developer Day, a free, hands-on workshop that will give you insight into the latest technologies. Join us to find out how the Oracle Fusion Middleware stack — including Oracle JDeveloper, Oracle Application Development Framework (Oracle ADF), Oracle ADF Business Components, and the highly interactive Oracle ADF Faces user interface components —delivers the rapid, productive, and declarative development experience you need. Everyone attending will also have a chance to win an Apple iPod Touch and Oracle prizes.

Oracle Business Process Management Executive Round Table - GuangzhouJuly 23, 2008 – GuangzhouOracle Business Process Management (BPM) is a set of open, standard-based Oracle Fusion Middleware components for modeling, executing, managing, and optimizing business process applications.

Realize the Full Potential of Linux with Oracle Unbreakable LinuxJuly 29, 2008 - United States IT professionals at today's most competitive companies are faced with a myriad of challenges, chief among them lowering costs while raising productivity. Oracle addresses these and other challenges with Oracle Unbreakable Linux, the highest quality support for Linux at the lowest cost.

Oracle Business Process Management Executive Round Table - BeijingJuly 29, 2008 - Beijing Oracle Business Process Management (BPM) is a set of open, standard-based Oracle Fusion Middleware components for modeling, executing, managing, and optimizing business process applications.

Разработка приложений на основе Oracle SOA SuiteJuly 30, 2008 – МоскваDevelop SOA applications on Oracle technologies.

Oracle Business Process Management Executive Round Table - ShanghaiJuly 31, 2008 - Shanghai

Invitation to the Oracle SOA Partner Community ForumWith the Oracle acquisition of BEA Systems we are creating the software vendor for standard based middleware. The Oracle SOA Partner Community is a wonderful opportunity to: - learn about Oracle SOA solutions - meet with Oracle SOA Product Management - exchange SOA knowledge - learn from successful SOA implementation - network within the Oracle SOA Partner Community. This event is sponsored by Fujitsu and CapGemini. Learn from success stories of partners, join different breakout sessions, gain information from other SOA partners and listen to a vibrate panel discussion.

Join Oracle at LinuxWorld San FranciscoDiscover first-hand how your organization can succeed with Oracle Unbreakable Linux. Visit Oracle (booth #902) at the LinuxWorld Conference and Expo, August 5th through 7th in San Francisco. Oracle CIO Mark Sunday and Oracle Chief Corporate Architect Edward Screven will co-present a keynote, "Delivering Business Value with the Next Generation Data Center," plus you can attend live product demos in the mini theatre, meet Oracle Linux experts, engage with Oracle partners in the partner pavilion, get free software and step-by-step instruction at the Oracle on Linux Experience, and much more.

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Upcoming Webcasts

Oracle Corporation hosts Webcasts that are generally available to the public. The list of upcoming public webcasts and replays can be found here.

BEA Welcome and Middleware Strategy BriefingDon’t miss this special July 1 Webcast for Oracle Fusion Middleware customers and partners. Oracle President Charles Phillips and Oracle Senior Vice President Thomas Kurian will explore how the addition of BEA products to Oracle Fusion Middleware creates a best-in-class combination.

Product Focus Updates

Review the BEA Partner Operational Update that includes: BEA Products Available on Oracle Price List Partner Resources through Oracle PartnerNetwork July 1 Product Roadmap Session Detail & Registration Oracle OpenWorlds BEA Content-Rich Program

Linux Certification

New Enterprise Linux System Administration exam now live:Take the new Enterprise Linux System Administration exam, which is now live in production to gain the Oracle’s Enterprise Linux Administrator Certified Associate certification.

Regional Strategy Briefings & Classroom Training Events

NAS Training Update

Event NameOracle

ProductsEvent Start

Event End Description

eSeminar Dial-in Information

Web Conference Information

Oracle ISV eSeminar: Oracle SOA Suite Product Strategy and Roadmap Post BEA Acquisition

Technology 17-Jul-08 @ 10:00am Pacific

17-Jul-08 @ 11:00am Pacific

The combination of Oracle and BEA brings together two companies with complementary assets and a common vision of best-in-class integrated Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) based middleware, built on open standards.

Register to get information or send email to sttrain_ww@oracle.com.

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Oracle Fusion Middleware Partner Technical Briefing

Technology 29-Jul-08 @ 9:00am Eastern

29-Jul-08 @ 5:00pm Eastern

The combination of Oracle and BEA brings together two companies with complementary assets and a common vision of best-in-class integrated Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) based middleware, built on open standards.

Register to get information or send email to sttrain_ww@oracle.com.

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Oracle Fusion Middleware Partner Technical Briefing

Technology 30-Jul-08 @ 9:00am Eastern

30-Jul-08 @ 5:00pm Eastern

The combination of Oracle and BEA brings together two companies with complementary assets and a common vision of best-in-class integrated Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) based middleware, built on open standards.

Register to get information or send email to sttrain_ww@oracle.com.

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Oracle Fusion Middleware Partner Technical Briefing

Technology 31-Jul-08 @ 9:00am Eastern

31-Jul-08 @ 5:00pm Eastern

The combination of Oracle and BEA brings together two companies with complementary assets and a common vision of best-in-class integrated Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) based middleware, built on open standards.

Register to get information or send email to sttrain_ww@oracle.com.

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Oracle Fusion Middleware Partner Technical Briefing

Technology 12-Aug-08 @ 9:00am Central

12-Aug-08 @ 5:00pm Central

The combination of Oracle and BEA brings together two companies with complementary assets and a common vision of best-in-class integrated Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) based middleware, built on open standards.

Register to get information or send email to sttrain_ww@oracle.com.

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Oracle Fusion Middleware Partner Technical Briefing

Technology 13-Aug-08 @ 9:00am Central

13-Aug-08 @ 5:00pm Central

The combination of Oracle and BEA brings together two companies with complementary assets and a common vision of best-in-class integrated Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) based middleware, built on open standards.

Register to get information or send email to sttrain_ww@oracle.com.

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3-Jul-08Oracle SOA Suite 10g: SOA Essentials Ed 1 Johannesburg ZA English5-Jul-08Oracle Application Server 10g R2: Administration I Ed 2 Riyadh SS English

5-Jul-08Oracle Reports Developer 10g: Build Reports Ed 1 Khobar SS English

7-Jul-08Oracle 10g: Build J2EE Applications Ed 1.1 Roma IT English

7-Jul-08Oracle Application Server 10g R2: Administration I Ed 2 Budapest HU English

7-Jul-08Oracle Forms Developer 10g: Build Internet Applications Ed 2 Istanbul TR English

7-Jul-08Oracle SOA Suite 10g: Services Orchestration Ed 1 Johannesburg ZA English

7-Jul-08OracleAS 10g R3: Java Programming Ed 2 Reading GB English

7-Jul-08OracleAS 10g R3: Java Programming Ed 2 De Meern NL English

7-Jul-08OracleAS 10g R3: Java Programming Ed 2 Bucharest RO English

7-Jul-08OracleAS 10g R3: Java Programming Ed 2 Istanbul TR English

7-Jul-08OracleAS 10g R3: Java Programming Ed 2 Capetown ZA English

8-Jul-08Oracle Stellent 10gR3: Content Server Administration Ed 1 Reading GB English

13-Jul-08Oracle 10g: Java Programming Ed 1.2 Cairo EG English

13-Jul-08Oracle 10g: Java Programming Ed 1.2 Cairo EG English

13-Jul-08Oracle 10g: Java Programming Ed 1.2 Cairo EG English

13-Jul-08Oracle 10g: Java Programming Ed 1.2 Cairo EG English

13-Jul-08Oracle 10g: Java Programming Ed 1.2 Cairo EG English13-Jul-08Oracle 10g: Java Programming Ed 1.2 Cairo EG English13-Jul-08Oracle Application Server 10g R2: Administration I Ed 2 Jordan AE English

13-Jul-08OracleAS Portal 10g R2: Build Corporate Portals Ed 1 Dubai AE English

13-Jul-08OracleAS Portal 10g R2: Build Corporate Portals Ed 1 Jordan AE English

14-Jul-08Oracle Application Server 10g R2: Administration II Ed 3 Roma IT English

14-Jul-08Oracle Forms Developer 10g: Build Internet Applications Ed 2 Warsaw PL English

14-Jul-08Oracle Forms Developer 10g: Build Internet Applications Ed 2 Capetown ZA English

14-Jul-08Oracle Reports Developer 10g: Build Reports Ed 1 Zagreb HR English

14-Jul-08Oracle SOA Suite 10g: SOA Essentials Ed 1 Dublin IE English

14-Jul-08OracleAS 10g R3: Build Java EE Applications I Ed 2 Dublin IE English

14-Jul-08OracleAS 10g R3: Build Java EE Applications I Ed 2 Warsaw PL English

14-Jul-08OracleAS 10g R3: Oracle ADF for Forms/4GL Developers Ed 1 Sarajevo BA English

14-Jul-08OracleAS 10g R3: Oracle ADF for Forms/4GL Developers Ed 1 Bucharest RO English

14-Jul-08OracleAS 10g: Enterprise Identity Management Ed 1 Budapest HU English14-Jul-08OracleAS Portal 10g R2: Build Corporate Portals Ed 1 Warsaw PL English

14-Jul-08OracleAS Portal 10g R2: Build Corporate Portals Ed 1 Capetown ZA English

14-Jul-08Stellent: Essential Content Server Skills Ed 1 Reading GB English

15-Jul-08Oracle Application Server 10g R2: Administration II Ed 3 Dubai AE English

16-Jul-08Stellent: Customizing Content Server Ed 1 Reading GB English

20-Jul-08Oracle Application Server 10g R2: Administration II Ed 3 Jordan AE English

20-Jul-08Oracle Forms Developer 10g: Build Internet Applications Ed 2 Jordan AE English

20-Jul-08Oracle Forms Developer 10g: Build Internet Applications Ed 2 Jordan AE English

20-Jul-08Oracle Forms Developer 10g: Build Internet Applications Ed 2 Cairo EG English

20-Jul-08OracleAS 10g R3: Oracle ADF for Forms/4GL Developers Ed 1 Cairo EG English

20-Jul-08OracleAS Portal 10g: Build Portlets with PL/SQL Ed 1 2 D Jordan AE English

21-Jul-08Oracle 10g: Build J2EE Applications Ed 1.1 Capetown ZA English

21-Jul-08Oracle Application Server 10g R2: Administration I Ed 2 De Meern NL English

21-Jul-2008Oracle Application Server 10g R2: Administration II Ed 3 Budapest HU English

21-Jul-08Oracle Application Server 10g R2: Administration II Ed 3 Warsaw PL English

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21-Jul-08Oracle Application Server 10g R2: Administration II Ed 3 Johannesburg ZA English

21-Jul-08Oracle Forms Developer 10g: Build Internet Applications Ed 2 Kenya AA English

21-Jul-08Oracle Reports Developer 10g: Build Reports Ed 1 Warsaw PL English

21-Jul-08Oracle Reports Developer 10g: Build Reports Ed 1 Bratislava SK English

21-Jul-08Oracle SOA Suite 10g: Services Orchestration Ed 1 Bucharest RO English

21-Jul-08OracleAS 10g R3: Build Java EE Applications I Ed 2 Warsaw PL English

21-Jul-08OracleAS 10g R3: Oracle ADF for Forms/4GL Developers Ed 1 London GB English

21-Jul-08OracleAS Portal 10g: Build Portlets with PL/SQL Ed 1 Warsaw PL English

21-Jul-08Stellent: Site Studio Fundamentals Ed 1 Reading GB English

23-Jul-08Oracle Application Server 10g: Administer High Availability Ed 1 Budapest HU English

23-Jul-08OracleAS Portal 10g R2: Build Portlets with Java Ed 2 Warsaw PL English

24-Jul-08Oracle SOA Suite 10g: SOA Essentials Ed 1 London GB English

27-Jul-08Oracle Application Server 10g R3: Administration Ed 2 Dubai AE English

27-Jul-08Oracle Reports Developer 10g: Build Reports Ed 1 Jordan AE English

27-Jul-08OracleAS 10g R3: Oracle ADF for Forms/4GL Developers Ed 1 Cairo EG English

28-Jul-08Oracle 10g: Build J2EE Applications Ed 1.1 Istanbul TR English

28-Jul-08Oracle Application Server 10g R2: Administration II Ed 3 Reading GB English

28-Jul-08Oracle Identity Manager: Develop Identity Provisioning Ed 1 Istanbul TR English

28-Jul-08Oracle Reports Developer 10g: Build Reports Ed 1 Kenya AA English

28-Jul-08Oracle Reports Developer 10g: Build Reports Ed 1 Istanbul TR English

New Online Courses Available from Oracle UniversitySince May 27th, Oracle University has added 49 new courses for partners. You can access the courses through the online training catalogs on OPN. Oracle PartnerNetwork members are entitled to free access to the Oracle University Knowledge Center. Application Server

PTS: Briefing for ISVs - Topic TBD Oracle ISV eSeminar: Software-as-a-Service : On Demand Business Analytics Oracle ISV eSeminar: TBA

BEA ALBPM - Core Training ALUI - Core Training Foundation 122: WLS-VE 1.1 - How to Present the Standard Presentation Foundation 130 - Application Virtualization Overview Foundation 201 – WLS10 - WebLogic Server Installation & Configuration Foundation 207 – WLS10 - WebLogic Server JDBC Fundamentals Foundation 208 – WLS10 - WebLogic Server JMS Fundamentals Foundation 202 – WLS10 - WebLogic Server Monitoring & Management Foundation 210 – WLS10 - Securing WebLogic Server Resources and Applications Foundation 211 – WLS10 - WebLogic Server Advanced Deployment Foundation 212 – WLS10 - WebLogic Server High Availability and Clustering Foundation 205 – WLS10 - WebLogic Server Basic Deployment ALUI - PEP Foundation 120: WLS10 - How to Present the Business Presentation Foundation 121: WLS10 - How to Present the Technical Presentation WLP 10.2 Concepts Training Web 2.0 101: Introduction to Web 2.0 v1.0 Foundation 300 - Virtualization 101 Foundation 301 - WLS-VE Basics ALBPM-6.0 Developer Workshop Course ALDSP 2.5 110 - Creating Data Services from Relational Sources v1.0 ALDSP 2.5 111 - Creating Data Services from Non-Relational ALDSP 2.5 112 - Performing Custom Data Manipulation using SDO Exits v1.0 ALDSP 2.5 113 - Consuming Data Services v1.0 ALER 2.6 104 : User Experiences - Consumer v1.01 ALER 2.6 105 : User Experiences - Producer and Registrar v1.0 ALER 2.6 106 : User Experiences - Registrar Admin course v1.0 ALER 2.6 107 : User Experiences – Project Admin v1.0

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ALER 2.6 108 : User Experiences - Access Admin v1.0 ALER 2.6 109 : User Experiences - System Admin v1.0 ALSB 3.0 1101: IDE - Installation and Smoke Test v1.0 ALSB 3.0 1102: IDE - Routing v1.0 ALSB 3.0 1103: IDE - Error Handling and Alerts v1.0 WLP10.0 1310 - Application Redeployment BEA AquaLogic Interaction Administration 6.0 Ed 1 BEA AquaLogic Interaction Customizing Navigation and Styles Ed 1 BEA AquaLogic Interaction Foundations Ed 1 BEA AquaLogic Interaction IDK 6.0: Part 1 - Develop Portlets Ed 1 BEA AquaLogic Interaction IDK 6.0: Part 2 - Develop Web Services Ed 1 BEA AquaLogic Interaction Publisher Ed 1 BEA AquaLogic Interaction Customization 6.0: Adv Programming Ed 1

Fusion ISV New Partner Series: Growing your State and Local Market ISV New Partners Technology Webcast Introducing Oracle SES (Secure Enterprise Search) - an "Integrated View across Applications Boundaries" Private: FMW Tech enablement session Основные правила лицензирования - Licensing Policies

Oracle Enterprise Content Management

Articles and Press Releases Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Enables Enterprise Content Management Improvement with Oracle

Universal Content Management Tele Atlas Navigates Improved Content Landscape with Oracle® Universal Content Management

Oracle Marketing Updates

Oracle Events Oracle Enterprise Content Management Workshop Beijing - Optimizing Back-office Operation

Shanghai, July 09th

Beijing, July 11th

Hong Kong, July 22th Oracle Enterprise Content Management Briefing: Turn Your Enterprise Content into a Strategic Asset

Auckland, July 18th

Product Focus Updates New under Enterprise Content Management Guided Learning Paths:

Solving the Unstructured Data Management Overload with Oracle Content Management Document Capture with Captovation for Oracle Partners

Regional Strategy Briefings & Classroom Training Events

North America Training UpdateDate Course Location Country Language

Using Stellent Content Server - Self-Study CD Course n/a n/a English

14-Jul-08 Stellent: Content Server Administration MA - Boston US English

29-Jul-08 Stellent: Site Studio Fundamentals CA - San Francisco US English

16-Jul-08 Stellent: Customizing Content Server IL - Chicago US English

14-Jul-08 Stellent: Essential Content Server Skills IL - Chicago US English

15-Jul-08 Stellent: Image Management NJ - Bridgewater US English

09-Jul-08 Stellent: Advanced Site Studio Skills IL - Chicago US English

EMEA Training UpdateDate Course Location Country Language

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7-Jul-08 Stellent: Using Content Server Ed 1 Reading GB English

8-Jul-08 Oracle Stellent 10gR3: Content Server Administration Ed 1 Reading GB English

14-Jul-08 Stellent: Essential Content Server Skills Ed 1 Reading GB English

14-Jul-08 Stellent: Customizing Content Server Ed 1 Reading GB English

21-Jul-08 Stellent: Site Studio Fundamentals Ed 1 Reading GB English

28-Jul-08 Stellent: Advanced Site Studio Skills Ed 1 Reading GB English

Business Intelligence Product Focus

Newsletters INFORMATION INDEPTH Business Intelligence Edition Oracle OLAP April 08 Newsletter

Oracle Marketing Updates

Oracle Events Oracle Business Intelligence Suite EE Plus, July 01, 2008, Milan Oracle Business Intelligence Forum, July 02, 2008, Roma Seminaire Business Intelligence Forum, July 03, 2008, Paris Oracle Business Intelligence Forum, July 03, 2008, Stuttgart Data Warehousing with Oracle Database 11g Houston, July 15, 2008, Houston Achieving Management Excellence with Oracle Enterprise Performance Management, July 15, 2008, United

States Oracle Business Intelligence Webcast - China, July 18, 2008, China Oracle Business Intelligence Developer Day - 18th July, July 18, 2008, London Oracle Business Intelligence Developer Day - 21st July, July 21, 2008, London Oracle Performance Management - China Chengdu, July 22, 2008, Chengdu Data Warehousing with Oracle Database 11g, July 22, 2008, Bridgewater Oracle Business Intelligence Workshop for Public Sector, July 23, 2008, Reston Data Warehousing with Oracle Database 11g, July 23, 2008, Rocky Hill Oracle Data Quality with Datawarehousing/Business Intelligence Forum - Hong Kong, July 24, 2008, Hong

Kong Oracle Performance Management - China Nanjing, July 24, 2008, Nanjing Oracle Performance Management - China Hangzhou, July 29, 2008 Data Warehousing with Oracle Database 11g, July 30, 2008, Woburn

Product Focus Updates

Updates have been made to the Business Intelligence – Partner and Certified Level pages. Join the Oracle Business Intelligence - Technology PFA page and Oracle Business Intelligence – Applications PFA page to access access the new content plus more.

OPN EnterpriseOne TOI – On-line Course Wrapper Page:Oracle PartnerNetwork Education (left navigation link) Compentency Center Featured Training Oracle Hyperion Data Relationship Management, Fusion Edition 11.1.1 New Features

New Guided Learning Paths on OPN

Oracle Business Intelligence Applications, Fusion Edition Guided Learning Paths (GLPs) available: Business Intelligence Applications Fusion Edition Sales Champion Business Intelligence Applications Fusion Edition Presales Champion

Hyperion Certification Hyperion training courses now available for release 9.3.1:

Oracle offers certification for Hyperion Planning, Hyperion Financial Management, Hyperion Essbase, and Hyperion BI+. Oracle now offers instructor-led training for many of these key products for Release 9.3.1. For more information, visit the Oracle University Hyperion training website.

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New Online Courses Available from Oracle UniversitySince May 27th, Oracle University has added eight new courses for partners. You can access the courses through the online training catalogs on OPN. Oracle PartnerNetwork members are entitled to free access to the Oracle University Knowledge Center. General

Oracle Hyperion Enterprise Performance Management System Installer, Fusion Edition 11.1.1 New Features Oracle EPM Systems System 11 Partner Sales & Positioning Update Oracle Data Integrator Overview for BI / EPM partners

Hyperion: Data Management Oracle Hyperion Data Relationship Management, Fusion Edition 11.1.1 New Features

Hyperion: Financial Consolidation Oracle Hyperion Financial Management, Fusion Edition 11.1.1 New Features

Hyperion: Financial Planning Oracle Hyperion Planning Oracle Hyperion Performance Scorecard, Fusion Edition 11.1.1 New Features

Hyperion: Reporting Hyperion SQR Production Reporting 11.1.1 New Features Hyperion Interactive Reporting 11.1.1 New Features

E-Business Suite Product Focus

Product Release Updates from the Press Room Oracle Unveils Oracle(r) Demand Signal Repository, June 09, 2008

Articles and Press Releases Oracle(r) Advanced Planning Receives Positive Rating in Leading Analyst Firm’s MarketScope Report, June

03, 2008

Oracle Marketing Updates

Podcasts from AppsMarketing Oracle's Web 2.0 Strategy for CRM (15 min.), June 17, 2008

Mark Woollen,Vice President, CRM Product Strategy tells listeners how Oracle's Social CRM Applications harness the latest Web 2.0 technology to create highly intuitive and focused applications for sales users today.

Unlocking the Strategic Value of Workforce Management Applications (9 min.), June 12, 2008 Sherri Bartels, Director, HCM product strategy discusses the challenges faced by organizations today in managing their workforce and how Oracle's workforce management applications can help increase the efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity of their workforce.

Product Focus Updates

Updates have been made to the product pages on the Oracle E-Business Suite (Certified Level) product focus page.

Upcoming Webcasts

Oracle Corporation hosts Webcasts that are generally available to the public. The list of upcoming public webcasts and replays can be found here.

UPCOMING ADVISOR WEBCASTS FOR ORACLE E-BUSINESS SUITEExpert information on services, products, and technologies comes straight to your desktop through Oracle Web Conferencing. July 8 — Drive Success Through Integrated Talent ManagementGet more details about Advisor Webcasts.

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Regional Strategy Briefings & Classroom Training Events

LAD PTR 11i Manufacturing Functional Foundation Ed 2, 29-JUL-08, Df Mexico City, MX, Latin American Spanish

APAC Oracle Human Capital Management Solution Seminar, September 04, 2008, Seoul

New Online Courses Available from Oracle University Since May 20th, Oracle University has added 5 new courses for partners. You can access the courses through the online training catalogs on OPN. Remember that access to the Oracle University Online library is available at no cost to members of the Oracle PartnerNetwork.Check out the list of new titles below: E-Business Suite: Financial Management System

R12: Oracle Payables Invoice Approval Functional Overview R12: Oracle Payables Invoice Holds Resolution Work Flow Functional Overview R12: Oracle Payables Then and Now: Prepayments and Tax Functional Overview R12: Oracle Payables Payment Manager Toolset Functional Overview R12: Oracle Payables Invoice Lines Functional Overview

Since May 20th, Oracle University has added 1 new course for partners, to the Oracle University Knowledge Center library. Remember that access to the Oracle University Online library is available at no cost to members of the Oracle PartnerNetwork.Check out the list of new titles below: E-Business Suite: Financials

R12 Oracle Asset Management Fundamentals Ed 1 RWC

New In Class Courses Available from Oracle University PTR/INT Only Property Manager Solution Sales Consulting and Partner Training

New Self Study CD Courses Available from Oracle University R12 Implement Oracle Workflow - Self-Study CD Course R12 Oracle Applications System Administrator Fundamentals - Self-Study CD Course

Agile Product Lifecycle Management Solutions Product Focus

Product Focus Updates The Agile Training Featured Training page has been updated with Agile Demo Series recordings.

Upcoming Webcasts

Oracle Corporation hosts Webcasts that are generally available to the public. The list of upcoming public webcasts and replays can be found here.

Oracle's Agile Product Lifecycle Management Webcast, July 17, 2008, United States Oracle's Agile Product Lifecycle Management Webcast, July 24, 2008, United States

Regional Strategy Briefings & Classroom Training Events

EMEA PTR Agile Partner Training, 21-JUL-08, Reading, GB, English PTR Agile for Process, Food and Beverage, 28-JUL-08, Reading, GB, English Oracle auf dem 6. Industriegipfel am 4/5. September 2008 in Berlin, September 04, 2008, Berlin

Japan Agile PLMで実現する、製造業の成長戦略の中核、製品開発力の強化, July 04, 2008, Japan

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New In Class Courses Available from Oracle University PTR/INT Only Oracle Agile A9 PLM Implementation Training PTR/INT Only Agile for Process, Food and Beverage

Oracle's AutoVue Enterprise Visualization Solutions

Product Focus Updates Oracle's AutoVue Enterprise Visualization Solutions is available for all Oracle Partners.

The Product Focus Area is designed to help Oracle Partners gain in-depth knowledge of Oracle’s AutoVue Enterprise Visualization Solutions, providing one area within OPN to find the latest information and content via a dashboard with specific tools and resources.Oracle Partners may join Oracle’s AutoVue Enterprise Visualization Solutions Product Focus Area by accessing the Oracle's AutoVue Enterprise Visualization Solutions page.

Visit Oracle AutoVue Enterprise Visualization Solutions Product Focus Area on OPN!

Oracle Demantra Solutions

Upcoming Webcasts

Oracle Corporation hosts Webcasts that are generally available to the public. The list of upcoming webcasts and replays can be found here.

Oracle Demantra Fundamentals - LVCWith Oracle Demantra applications you can improve a company's forecast accuracy. Learn the conceptual and fundamental considerations of Oracle Demantra Demand Planning. Oracle Demantra provides a robust Internet-based framework for developing collaborative demand plans and forecasts. Learn the conceptual and fundamental considerations of Oracle Demantra applications so that you can help your company improve supply chain performance and customer satisfaction.

Product Focus Updates

Oracle Demantra Solutions Product Focus Area is available for all Oracle Partners.The Product Focus Area is designed to help Oracle Partners gain in-depth knowledge of Oracle Demantra Solutions, providing one area within OPN to find the latest information and content via a dashboard with specific tools and resources.Oracle Partners may join the Oracle Demantra Solutions Product Focus Area by accessing the Oracle Demantra Solutions Teaser page.

Updates have been made to the following Demantra Guided Learning Paths on the OPN Competency Center: Demantra Sales Champion Demantra PreSales Champion

New Assessment Tests Available

Demantra Sales Champion Assessment Demantra PreSales Champion Assessment

New Online Courses Available from Oracle University Since May 20th, Oracle University has added 2 new courses for partners. You can access the courses through the online training catalogs on OPN. Remember that access to the Oracle University Online library is available at no cost to members of the Oracle PartnerNetwork.Check out the list of new titles below: Supply Chain Panning

ABU - AppsUnplugged: Siebel-Demantra Integration Oracle Siebel-Demantra Integration

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Oracle Transportation Management

Product Focus Updates

Oracle Transportation Management Product Focus Area is available for all Oracle Partners.The Product Focus Area is designed to help Oracle Partners gain in-depth knowledge of Oracle Transportation Management, providing one area within OPN to find the latest information and content via a dashboard with specific tools and resources.Oracle Partners may join the Oracle Transportation Management Product Focus Area by accessing the Oracle Transportation Management Teaser page.

New Online Courses Available from Oracle UniversitySince May 20th, Oracle University has added 2 new courses for partners. You can access the courses through the online training catalogs on OPN. Remember that access to the Oracle University Online library is available at no cost to members of the Oracle PartnerNetwork.Check out the list of new titles below:

OTM 5.5 CU5 TOI: Tender Enhancements Functional Overview OTM 5.5 CU5 TOI: Dock and Yard Management Functional Overview

Since May 20th, Oracle University has added 1 new course for partners, to the Oracle University Knowledge Center library. Remember that access to the Oracle University Online library is available at no cost to members of the Oracle PartnerNetwork.Check out the list of new titles below:

OTM 5.5 CU2 Agents Class Ed 1 RWC

New Learning Paths Available from Oracle University Oracle Transportation Management

PeopleSoft Enterprise Product Focus

Oracle Events Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise Applications Day - Southern California Hospitals

August 19, 2008 Saban Research Auditorium 4661 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90027 USAInformation is at the heart of healing patients and efficiently managing healthcare organizations. That’s why Oracle has convened an exclusive group of PeopleSoft ERP hospitals across Southern California to come together for discussions and networking on topics that will range from Global Healthcare to Best Practices for PeopleSoft ERP Upgrades.

Oracle Human Capital Management Solution SeminarSeptember 4, 2008 Lotte Hotel Sogong-dong, Jung-gu Seoul, South KoreaThe goal of the Human Capital Management (HCM) campaign is to continue Oracle's leadership position in HCM. The primary emphasis will be on up-sell and/or cross-sell efforts into Oracle's extensive Application install base to grow Oracle's market share and expand/evolve the installed base's HCM footprint. Parallel effort will be applied to sell into the PeopleSoft Enterprise and Oracle EBS install base when applicable.

Oracle Campus Solution SeminarOctober 30, 2008, Millennium Seoul Hilton 395, 5-ga, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu Seoul - South KoreaPeoplesoft Campus Solutions is a market leading student administration system used by approximately 800 campuses around the world Oracle provides an end to end solution with complete student administration as well as CRM for to manage student attraction and retention and also Contributor Relations to mange the alumni process.

Oracle HRMS User GroupNovember 27, 2008 Coex Convention 159 Samsung-Dong, Gangnam-Gu Seoul, South KoreaIn today’s competitive environment, innovative human resources (HR) departments are guiding their employees to a brighter, more-productive future by leveraging the same technology that customer service departments already use to successfully manage service-related processes. With Oracle’s HRMS, you can use real-time enterprise data to address a wide range of HR issues, handle high call volume, monitor service performance, and control service costs.

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Product Focus Updates

Updates have been made on Oracle PartnerNetwork Education. Check out the latest content on the following pages:

Guided Learning Paths PeopleSoft Enterprise 9.0 Human Capital Management Implementation Champion

New PeopleSoft Industry Solution KitsSeveral new Industry Solutions kits are now available on the PeopleSoft and Industry dashboards. The PeopleSoft Industry Solution Kits are designed to explicitly to address the unique needs of these specific Industry areas. The Industry Solution Kits are a set of tools and materials used to sell a industry solution by understanding the industry business issues and challenges. The new industry kits available today include Education and Research - Higher Education, Retail, Public Sector- Local and National Government and Financial Services – Banking with more to come.

If you are not currently a PeopleSoft partner, visit the PeopleSoft Teaser page for more information about this Product Focus Area. Also, you can learn more about the strategic Industry Initiatives available via OPN.

New Online Courses Available from Oracle University

Since May 22nd, Oracle University has added one new courses for partners. You can access the courses through the online training on OPN. Oracle PartnerNetwork members are entitled to free access to the Oracle University Knowledge Center. Check out the list of new titles below: PeopleSoft Enterprise: Enterprise Performance Management

ABU - AppsUnplugged: Positioning Performance Management Solutions - Where to Lead with PeopleSoft Enterprise Performance Management

Siebel Product Focus

Product Release Updates from the Press Room Leading Analyst Firm Positions Oracle’s Siebel Multi-Channel Campaign Management Software in Leader’s

Quadrant Leading Analyst Firm Positions Oracle in Leaders Quadrant in Magic Quadrant for Field Service Management

Oracle Marketing Updates

Podcasts from AppsMarketing Oracle's Web 2.0 Strategy for CRM

June 17, 2008Mark Woollen, Vice President, CRM Product Strategy tells listeners how Oracle's Social CRM Applications harness the latest Web 2.0 technology to create highly intuitive and focused applications for sales users today.

Oracle Events Oracle CRM On Demand Briefing and Demo Reception with Elite 8

July 9, 2008 Four Seasons Palo Alto 2050 University Avenue East Palo Alto, CA 94303 USASee how Oracle is changing the game for Software as a Service (SaaS) CRM.

Evento Oracle Optimice las Relaciones con sus Clientes 16 de Julio, 2008 Dann Carlton Belfort Calle 17 No. 40B - 300, El Poblado Medellin ColumbiaOracle lo invita a un desayuno, donde podrá conocer cómo las soluciones Oracle de CRM le ayudarán a maximizar la información de todas las áreas de su empresa, con el fin de mantener relaciones focalizadas y rentables con sus clientes.

Oracle Siebel CRM Communications DayJuly 17, 2008 Hotel W Campos Eliseos No. 252 Polanco Ciudad de México MéxicoOracle lo invita al CRM Telecommunications Day, donde podrá conocer cómo las soluciones Oracle de CRM le ayudarán a maximizar la información de todas las áreas de su empresa, con el fin de mantener relaciones focalizadas y rentables con sus clientes.

Oracle CRM On Demand Demo Reception - Cleveland July 22, 2008 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum 1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard Cleveland, Ohio 44114 USA

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You are invited to join Oracle and your peers for an evening of good food, discussion and networking and see firsthand what's new with Oracle's Siebel CRM On Demand.

Oracle Siebel CRM On Demand Briefing and Reception with Elite 8 - PhoenixJuly 23, 2008 The Ritz Carlton 2401 East Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85016 USASee how Oracle is changing the game for Software as a Service (SaaS) CRM.

Oracle CRM On Demand Briefing and Demo Reception with Elite 8July 30, 2008 The Westin Long Beach 333 East Ocean Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90802 USASee how Oracle is changing the game for Software as a Service (SaaS) CRM.

Oracle Siebel CRM On Demand Lunch and Learn - VancouverJuly 30, 2008 The Vancouver Club 915 Hastings Street West Vancouver, BC V6C 1C6 CanadaYou are invited to a lunch and learn on Siebel CRM On Demand where you can hear how other customers have successfully implemented Siebel CRM On Demand and achieved tangible business results.

Oracle's Elite 8 CRM On Demand Briefing - SeattleAugust 6, 2008 W Seattle 1112 Fourth Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 USAYou’re invited to attend an informative cocktail reception with the Oracle CRM On Demand team and our Elite 8 enabling technology partners. This will be a valuable event for both prospective and current CRM On Demand customers.

Oracle Siebel CRM WorkshopAugust 26, 2008 The Shilla Hotel Jangchung-Dong, Jung-Gu Seoul, South Korea Join us for this workshop, as we demonstrate how you can benefit from the latest trends and innovation in CRM by harnessing social CRM networking, collaboration and mobile capabilities.

Cómo Fidelizar a sus Clientes con Siebel LoyaltyOctober 02, 2008 Oficinas Oracle Barcelona Avenida Diagonal 615 Barcelona, SpainEn este Desayuno Oracle Cuore, veremos como Siebel Loyalty permite a las compañías crear programas de fidelización e incorporar miembros en el programa, tanto como personas individuales como a empresas o familias. Soporta la creación de las promociones (o reglas de adquisición y redención de puntos) y todos los aspectos de la gestión de los miembros.

Oracle auf der CRM-expo Messe 5./6. November auf der Messe Nürnberg November 05, 2008 NürnbergMesse Halle 10.0 Messezentrum Nürnberg Nürnberg GermanyAuf der 10. CRM-expo zeigen Experten, Berater und Unternehmen, wie man erfolgreich Kunden findet und bindet. An zwei Tagen können sich Besucher umfassend und im Detail über Strategien, Konzepte und Trends rund um das Thema Kundenbeziehungsmanagement informieren – einzigartig in Deutschland. Nirgendwo sonst bietet sich eine so breite Palette an Ausstellern und Themen, können Sie auf kurzen Wegen und in der persönlichen Atmosphäre einer Fachmesse Best-Practices kennen lernen.

Product Focus Updates

Updates have been made on Oracle PartnerNetwork Education and on Siebel PFA – Partner and Certified Level pages. Check out the latest content on the following pages:

Featured Training Oracle CRM On Demand Webinar Course Catalog for Partners

The CRM Connect Webcasts series provide partners an overview of Oracle's CRM products and solutions. Partners will learn more about CRM best practices, strategies, and Oracle's products and capabilities.

New OPN Guided Learning Paths Available

Below are the latest OPN Guided Learning Paths on the Oracle PartnerNetwork Education Page: Implementation Consultant

Siebel CRM 8.0 Customer Order Management Implementation Champion

New Online Courses Available from Oracle University Since May 22nd, Oracle University has added four new courses for partners. You can access the courses through the online training on OPN. Oracle PartnerNetwork members are entitled to free access to the Oracle University Knowledge Center. Check out the list of new titles below: Siebel: Master Data Management

ABU - CRM Connect: Data Quality - Enhanced Siebel Data Quality Siebel: Application Integrations

ABU - AppsUnplugged: Siebel-Demantra Integration Siebel: Self-Service and eBilling

Siebel 8.1 Self Service Immersion Workshop: E-Commerce Functional Overview Part 1 Oracle Business Accelerators for Siebel CRM Suite

Oracle Business Accelerators for Siebel CRM Suite Release 8.0: Installation

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JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Product Focus

Upcoming Webcasts July 8th at 8am Pacific

EnterpriseOne Partner Call: EnterpriseOne 8.12 / 8.97 Web Optimization Overview – by Tim ScottPlease visit the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne eSeminar Series (OPN) for dialin information and additional details.

July 22nd at 8am PacificEnterpriseOne Partner Call: EnterpriseOne 8.12 CRM Product Update & SOD Integration Plans – by Kem Butler Please visit the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne eSeminar Series (OPN) for dialin information and additional details.

Product Focus Updates

Updates have been made to the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Product Focus – Partner and Certified Level pages. Join the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Product Focus to access access the new content plus more.

EVENT REPLAYS: On-line Courses on OPN:

Oracle PartnerNetwork Education (left navigation link) Online Courses JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (contains all OU recorded content that is available to partners…all online, pre-record training replays are free to OPN partners)

OPN EnterpriseOne TOI – On-line Course Wrapper Page:Oracle PartnerNetwork Education (left navigation link) Featured Training JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 8.12 Apps, 8.96 Tools and 8.97 Tools Transfer of Information Training (TOI wrapper page that is also attached to EnterpriseOne Dashboard on Engage with Oracle page.)

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools 8.98 release beta testing (Login to Customer Connection Required)Oracle is currently accepting applications for participation in the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools 8.98 release beta testing customer program. For further information, please access the above URL. Applications are due June 20, 2008.

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.0 SOD (PDF) JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools 8.98 SOD (PDF) JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 8.10 - End of Premier Support Announcement (PDF)

New Online Courses Available from Oracle University

Since May 22nd, Oracle University has added six new courses for partners. You can access the courses through the online training catalogs on OPN. Oracle PartnerNetwork members are entitled to free access to the Oracle University Knowledge Center.

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Check out the list of new titles below: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne: General

ADS JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Functional Overview for Release 8.12 V6 ADS Best Practices JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne: Tools & Technology EnterpriseOne Partner Call: EnterpriseOne Tools Release 8.97 Business Services Overview

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne: Localization EnterpriseOne Localization Hungary VAT Update Functional Overview

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne: Application Integrations 8.12: EnterpriseOne Integration for Order Promising Technical Overview 8.12: EnterpriseOne Integration for RSS Punch Out and PO Dispatch Technical Overview

JD Edwards World Product Focus

Product Focus Updates

Updates have been made to the JD Edwards World Product Focus – Partner and Certified Level pages. Join the JD Edwards World Product Focus to access the new content plus more.

Updates have been made to JD Edwards World A9.1 Transfer of Information Training. Members of the JD Edwards World Product Focus can see this page linked from the Education (left navigation link) Featured Training JD Edwards World

JD Edwards World A9.1 Technical Foundation Upgrades Now Available (PDF)

New OPN Assessment Tests Available Oracle JD Edwards World Sales Champion Assessment Oracle JD Edwards World Presales Champion Assessment Oracle JD Edwards World Implementation Champion Assessment

Oracle Retail

Articles and Press Releases Leading Analyst Firm Positions Oracle’s FLEXCUBE in Leaders Quadrant in International Retail Core

Banking Report

Oracle Marketing Updates

Oracle Events OHUG Annual Conference

June 22-25, Las Vegas, Nevada, The MirageOHUG conferences deliver a unique environment in which members are able to openly collaborate with other users in their industries that are leveraging the same modules and experiencing similar challenges! This year's event includes special vertical sessions for Retail, Education, and Compensation Benefits.

Oracle at Industry Forum Retail - Copenhagen, August 19, Copenhagen Oracle Retail Summit 2008, August 29, 千代田区

Updated OPN Guided Learning Paths

Four Guided Learning Paths have been updated on OPN Competency Center: Implementation Consultant

Merchandise Operations Management Implementation Champion Sales Consultant

Merchandise Operations Management Sales Champion Merchandise Planning and Optimization Sales Champion Stores Sales Champion

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July 2008 New Online Courses Available from Oracle University

Since May 20th, Oracle University has added 41 new courses for partners. You can access the courses through the online training catalogs on OPN. Oracle PartnerNetwork members are entitled to free access to the Oracle University Knowledge Center.Check out the list of new titles below: Retail

13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Allocation Functional Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Advanced Inventory Planning (AIP) Functional Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Advanced Inventory Planning (AIP) Installation and Configuration Technical

Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Advanced Inventory Planning (AIP) Standard Implementation (ASI) Technical

Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Data Warehouse (RDW) Front End Functional Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Documentation Enhancements Functional Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Installation Technical Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Integration Bus (RIB) Functional Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Integration Bus (RIB) Technical Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Invoice Matching (ReIM) Development Technical Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Invoice Matching (ReIM) Functional Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Markdown Optimization (MDO) Functional Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Merchandising Operations Management (MOM) Installers Technical Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Merchandising System (RMS) and Retail Data Warehouse (RDW) Reports

Creation Technical Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Merchandising System (RMS) Data Conversion Technical Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Merchandising System (RMS) Multiple Set of Books Functional Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Merchandising System (RMS) Multiple Set of Books Technical Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Merchandising System (RMS) Standard Edition Functional Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Merchandising System (RMS) Standard Edition Technical Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Merchandising System (RMS) Wholesale Franchise Functional Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Merchandising System (RMS) Wholesale Franchise Technical Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Planning Release Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Price Management (RPM) Development Technical Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Price Management (RPM) Front End Functional Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Pricing Release Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Return Management Functional Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Store Inventory Management (SIM) and Stores Integration Technical Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Store Inventory Management (SIM) Functional Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Store Inventory Management (SIM) Technical Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Store Solutions Functional Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Store Solutions Integration Technical Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Store Solutions Technical Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Warehouse Management System (RWMS) Configuration Technical Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Warehouse Management System (RWMS) Development Technical Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Warehouse Management System (RWMS) Technical Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Workspace Functional Overview 13.0.1 TOI: Oracle Retail Workspace Technical Overview Oracle Retail 13.0.1 TOI Summit: Business Process Designs (Overview & Usage) Oracle Retail 13.0.1 TOI Summit: Globalization Approach Overview Oracle Retail 13.0.1 TOI Summit: Training Overview

Oracle Communications

Product Release Updates from the Press Room Oracle Introduces Oracle(r) Communications Service Creation Environment 3.0 for Rapid Service Innovation

Oracle Marketing Updates

Oracle Events Oracle Communications Solution Seminar, November 13, 2008, Seoul

Today we see dramatic innovation in the telecommunications industry - innovation in the way operators run their business, and in the customer centric services they offer.

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July 2008 Product Focus Updates

Featured Training Page: Billing and Revenue Management Public Class ScheduleThis product, part of Oracle’s Communications platform, was previously called Portal 7 Software. Current training is valid for partners using either Portal Software version 7 or Oracle Communication’s Billing and Revenue Management version 7. This includes all releases from 7.0 to 7.3 inclusive.

All of the training is instructor-led classroom training; most of it is highly practical in nature with considerable hands-on exercises. The training is modular and organized by business need, so individuals need only learn about those aspects of the product that are specific to their personal requirements.

Product Focus Updates Featured Training Page:

Billing and Revenue Management Public Class ScheduleThis product, part of Oracle’s Communications platform, was previously called Portal 7 Software. Current training is valid for partners using either Portal Software version 7 or Oracle Communication’s Billing and Revenue Management version 7. This includes all releases from 7.0 to 7.3 inclusive.

All of the training is instructor-led classroom training; most of it is highly practical in nature with considerable hands-on exercises. The training is modular and organized by business need, so individuals need only learn about those aspects of the product that are specific to their personal requirements.

Industries Updates

You can access Industry specific pages from the Engage with Oracle page Industries Tab. To learn more about the opportunities and benefits of joining one or more industry initiative go here! The industry initiatives are now open to all partner categories!All Industry Pages are now LIVE and open to ALL partner categories! Access the industry dashboards to get all the latest news from these industries; new releases, relevant events, all the updates concerning Oracle solution for these industries; industry training and also marketing and sales resources needed for Oracle partners who develop businesses in these industries.

Industry Updates from the Press Room

India’s Largest Independent Clinical Research Organization Improves R&D Efficiency with Oracle Oracle Announces Creation of Health Sciences Global Business Unit Leading Analyst Firm Positions Oracle’s FLEXCUBE in Leaders Quadrant in International Retail Core

Banking Report Oracle Announces Oracle® Utilities Customer Care and Billing Release 2.2 Oracle Announces Oracle® Utilities Mobile Workforce Management 1.5

Oracle Marketing Updates

Oracle Events Communications

Oracle Event on Anon Customer Survey for Communication, Media and Utility Industries, October 21, 2008, Hong KongJoin Us for an Oracle Event on Anon Customer Survey for Communication, Media and Utility Industries.

Consumer Goods CGT 2008 Growth & Innovation Forum, Miami, FL, 09/24/08- 09/26/08. Oracle contact: Katrina

Rothstein Oracle at Mountain Winery CRM Customer Appreciation Event, July 25, 2008, Saratoga

Financial Services Oracle at Chicago Financial Services Summit, July 30, Chicago

Join us for the Financial Services Summit where you’ll have the opportunity to network with, and learn from industry leaders and your peers in the banking, insurance, and capital markets industries. Find out how they are dealing with the challenges of increased regulatory pressure, complex global operations, and rising demand for innovative customer service

Oracle at Kansas City Financial Services Summit, August 05, KansasJoin us for the Financial Services Summit where you’ll have the opportunity to network with, and learn from industry leaders and your peers in the banking, insurance, and capital markets industries. Find out how they are dealing with the challenges of increased regulatory pressure, complex global operations, and rising demand for innovative customer service

Oracle Business Process Management Executive Roundtable for Financial Service, August 14, Seoul. Oracle at the Executive Workshop for Banking, September 04, Amsterdam

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July 2008 Oracle at the Financial Director Summit 2008, September 25, Hook

The Financial Director Summit is specifically designed for finance directors from the UK’s major organizations, whether in business or the not-for-profit sector. It will be most relevant to holders of the following job titles: Finance director Chief financial officer Group financial controller

Oracle Financial Services Solution Seminar, October 16, 2008, SeoulIntense competition, increasing regulations and customer churn are pressures that are here to stay. As Financial Services enterprises address these challenges, an unprecedented opportunity exists to leverage technology to better manage risk, improve performance management and transform the customer experience. Oracle invites you to attend an exclusive event to discuss these business challenges.

High Technology Oracle Product Lifecycle Management Seminar for High Technology - Taipei, July 30, Taipei

Life Sciences Oracle Applications Life Sciences Solutions Seminar, October 01, 2008, Seoul

Manufacturing Oracle Manufacturing Industry Summit, October 23, 2008, Seoul

Oracle’s manufacturing applications strategy is a concerted approach toward addressing the challenges of today dynamic industry landscape

Professional Services Oracle Applications Professional Services Solutions Seminar, September 25, Seoul

As competition intensifies, your customers expect superior services and consistent, efficient delivery of those services at the right price. Meeting those expectations depends on making the most of your information resources.

Public Sector Oracle Real Application Cluster Workshop for Public Sector, July 8, Reston Oracle Public Sector Higher Education Webinar, July 09, China Oracle Grid Control Hands-On Workshop for Public Sector, July 16, Reston Oracle Business Intelligence Workshop for Public Sector, July 30, Reston Public Sector Oracle Content Management Briefing, August 05, Sacramento

Find out how you can leverage a single unified platform for document management, multi-site Web content management, digital asset management and records and retention management to build your organization’s applications.

Oracle at the National Forum on Criminal Justice & Public Safety, August 03, LouisvilleThe National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) and the IJIS Institute, in conjunction with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), are pleased to offer a unique opportunity to explore partnerships in a neutral setting to share ideas about multi-dimensional prevention strategies to reduce the impact of violent crime in our communities. This conference features expert panelists who work in the criminal justice field, sharing real life solutions that are working across the country

Oracle Business Process Management Executive Roundtable for Public Sector, August 30, 2008, Sokcho

Utilities Oracle at Chartwell's EMACS Conference 08, October 13, 2008, Austin

This must-attend conference will provide attendees with the tools necessary to give customers the optimal experience in doing business with their utility. It is designed to expertly educate and enlighten utility professionals in the areas of: Customer satisfaction and research Customer contact (new and traditional channels) Employee engagement Programs and services in energy efficiency, demand response, billing & payment, etc. Proactive customer communications.

Oracle at Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship, October 07, 2008Oracle Utilities is a proud sponsor of the Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship Golf Tournament - October 7-12, 2008, Baltimore Country Club East Course, Timonium, MD

Industry Initiatives Updates

All industry pages (Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Communications, Chemicals, Consumer Products Education and Research, Engineering and Construction, Financial Services High Technology, Industrial Manufacturing, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Media and Entertainment, Natural Resources, Oil and Gas, Public Sector, Professional Services, Retail, Utilities and Travel and Transportation) have been completely re-designed and updated with the all the relevant resources needed by partners who develop businesses in these industries.If you are not an industry initiative member go to the industry teaser pages and sign in to have access to all industry resources.

Regional Strategy Briefings & Classroom Training Events

EMEA Training Update Oracle am Financial Services Networking Dinner von New Media Sales in Zürich , October 20, 2008, Zurich

Financial Services Networking Dinner von New Media Sales in Zürich

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July 2008 Oracle am Insurance Networking Dinner von New Media Sales in Zürich, October 20, 2008, Zurich

Insurance Networking Dinner von New Media Sales in Zürich Oracle Finland mukana Industrial Services - konferenssissa, September 17, Espoo, Finland

APAC Training Update Oracle Applications Chemicals Solutions Seminar, August 19, Seoul Oracle Public Sector Industry Day, August 21, Seoul Oracle CIO Executive Roundtable for Communications Industry, August 22, Kangwon-do

SangKyu Park, Senior Sales Manager, for CMU Korea, invites you to participate in the 2008 CIO Executive Summit. Don’t miss this chance to hear from world-renowned leaders and your peers on key challenges and leadership opportunities for IT. Network with other IT executives to learn how they are meeting the growth imperatives of our flattening world—then compare your notes.

New Guided Learning Paths on OPN

The first industry specific Guided Learning Paths are now live and available to Oracle Partners doing business in the High Tech Industry. Check out the High Tech Industry Guided Learning Paths for each of the six High Tech segments below:

Oracle Industries Sales Person

High Technology Industry: Distribution Sales Champion High Technology Industry: OEM Complex Equipment Sales Champion High Technology Industry: OEM Consumer Electronics Segment Sales Champion High Technology Industry: Outsourced Manufacturing Services Sales Champion High Technology Industry: Semiconductor Sales Champion High Technology Industry: Software Sales Champion

New Online Courses Available from Oracle University In June 2008 Oracle PartnerNetwork has made available for its partners 126 valuable industry-training courses. The following courses will help you quickly develop specialized sales and product knowledge for a vertical, it will expose you to the set of consistent Oracle messages for the industry, train you to deliver presentations based on them, and familiarize you with additional industry background material and assets.The Industry Leadership Decks include discussions of industry issues and challenges, Oracle's leadership position, customer success, detailed discussion of industry-specific capabilities, what are the common challenges this industry faces and how Oracle responds to them.The Industry Key Messaging Presentations develop industry specific challenges and concepts, business drivers in a particular industry, and Oracle innovations for that industry/market. Check out the list of new titles below each industry: Aerospace and Defense

Aerospace & Defense Industry Leadership Deck: Optimize Program, Service and Manufacturing Processes Aerospace and Defense Key Message: 1. Product and Service Innovation Aerospace and Defense Key Message 2. Program Driven Supply Chains Aerospace and Defense Key Message: 3. Achieve Manufacturing Excellence Aerospace & Defense Key Message: 4. Comply with Security and Financial Legislation

Automotive Automotive OEM Industry Leadership: Optimize innovation, global execution, and customer relationships Automotive OEM:1. Accelerate Time-to-Market Automotive OEM Key Message: 2. Optimize the Demand to Delivery Operations Execution Automotive OEM Key Message: 3. Deliver Superior Customer Ownership Experience Automotive Suppliers Industry Leadership: Optimize Innovation, Global Execution And Operations

Performance Automotive Suppliers Key Message: 1. Accelerate Time-to-Market Automotive Supplier Key Message: 2.Optimize the Demand Driven Supply Chain Automotive Suppliers Key Message: 3.Consolidate Global Operations

Chemicals Chemicals Industry Leadership: "Achieve Elite Performance Through Differentiation While Maintaining Global

Cost Competitiveness" Chemical Key Message Deck: Optimize Logistics and Manufacturing Operations Chemicals Key Message: 1 Provide Customer Specific Products and Services Chemicals Key Message 2. Increase Asset Utilization

Communications Communications: Key Message - Drive customer-centric business Communications: Key Message - Improve cost control and compliance

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July 2008 Communications: Key Message - Transform information architecture Communications: Key Message - Enable next generation services

Consumer Products Consumer Goods Industry Leadership CPG Key Messaging: Achieve Manufacturing Excellence CPG Key Messaging: Optimize Sales and Marketing CPG Key Messaging: Enable Consumer-driven Supply Chains

Education and Research Education and Research Industry Leadership: Higher Education Education & Research Key Message: Strengthen Student Recruitment and Retention Education and Research Industry Key Message: Manage Operations More Effectively Education & Research Key Message: Enforce Compliance And Reporting Requirements

Engineering and Construction E&C Key Message: Maximize the Value of Craft and Professional Workforce E&C Key Message Deck Provide Project Lifecycle Visibility Engineering and Construction Industry Leadership Deck

Healthcare Healthcare Payer Leadership Deck Healthcare Provider key Message - Attract and Retain the Healthcare Workforce Healthcare Provider Leadership Deck Healthcare Provider: Ensure Quality of Care and Patient Safety Healthcare Provider: Mitigate Cost and Comply with Regulations Healthcare Payer Key Message 2: Address Post-merger Integration and Governance Healthcare Insurance - Oracle driving profitable growth Consumerism in Healthcare Insurance Healthcare Payer Solutions (EMEA) Healthcare: Mitigate Costs and Improve Service Levels EMEA

High Technology High Tech Semi Conductor Key Message 1 : Optimize the Extended Supply Chain from Raw Water to

Systems High Tech Semi Conductor Key Message 2 : Maximize Disti Channel Performance Semiconductor Industry Leadership High Tech Semiconductor Key Message: 3. Manage Product Portfolio High Tech Software and Internet Key Message: 3. Deliver Superior Customer Service and Support High Tech Software and Internet Key Message: 2. Ensure Perfect Ordering Fulfillment of Revenue

Recognition Solution High Tech Software & Internet Key Message: 1. Optimize Sales & Marketing High Tech Software and Internet Solutions Industry Leadership High Tech Complex Equipment Key Message: 2. Optimize Fulfillment High Tech distribution Industry Leadership High Tech Consumer Electronic Industry Leadership High Technology EMS Industry Leadership High Tech Distribution Key Message: 1. Optimize Multi-Tiered Channel Performance High Tech Distribution Key Message: 2. Optimize Inventory & Fulfillment High Tech Distribution Key Message: 3. Drive Margin Expansion Consumer Electronic Key Message Industry Leading Consumer Experience Consumer Electronic Key Message Industry Leading Channel Performance High Tech EMS Key Message: 1. Create New Revenue Streams High Tech EMS Key Message #2: Accelerate New Product Ramp Consumer Electronic Key Message Industry Leading Supply Chain Performance High Tech EMS Key Message: 3. Increase Supply Chain Responsiveness High Tech Complex Equipment Key Message: 1. Increase Complex Selling Effectiveness High Tech Complex Equipment Key Message: 3. Grow Service Profitability High Tech Complex Electronic Equipment Solutions Industry Leadership

Industrial Manufacturing Heavy Equipment and Machinery Industry Leadership Heavy Equipment Key Message: Flexible Supply Chain Heavy Equipment Key Message: 1. Simplify Order Capture and Fulfillment Heavy Equipment & Machinery Key Message: 3.Expand Aftermarket Service and Offerings Industrial Manufacturing Key Message: Drive Revenue Growth with Customer-Centric Processes Industrial Manufacturing Key Message: 2. Synchronize the Demand-Driven Supply Chain Industrial Manufacturing Industry Leadership Achieving Manufacturing Excellence Life Sciences Medical Device Industry Leadership Medical Device - Optimize New Product Development Medical Device - Compliant and Cost Efficient Manufacturing Medical Device - Improving Customer Centricity

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July 2008 Bio Pharma - Industry Leadership Bio Pharma - Improving R and D Efficiency Bio Pharma - Improving Customer Centricity Bio Pharma - Improving Product Quality and Compliance

Media and Entertainment Media & Entertainment Industry Leadership: Media Industry Leadership Presentation Media & Entertainment Key Message 3 : Next Generation Media Asset Management Media and Entertainment: Key Message - Maximizing Content Use and Revenue Media and Entertainment: Key Message - Enable Real-time Rights for Content Distribution

Natural Resources Natural Resources Key Message: 1.Build a Responsive Global Organization Oracle Leadership and Natural Resources Industry Solutions Natural Resources Key Message: 3. Increase Asset Utilization Natural resources: Key Message Optimize manufacturing and logistics operations

Oil and Gas Oil and Gas Key Message - Optimize Oilfield Operations Oil & Gas Key Message: 4. Accelerate Downstream Revenue Growth Oil & Gas Key Message: 3. Streamline Refinery Operations and Petroleum Delivery Oil & Gas Industry Leadership: Optimize operations and revenue growth Oil & Gas Key Message: 2. Efficient Exploration and Production

Professional Services Oracle for the Business Services Industry Customer Aquisition and Retention for Business Services Improving Contract Control and Visibility for Business Services Driving Profitable Service Delivery in Business Services Hire, train and retain the right personnel in the Business Services Industry Consulting Services Industry Leadership Maximize the Strategic Value of Your Service Professionals Consulting Services Key Message - Improve Engagement Cash Flow and Profitability Consulting Services Key Message - Standardize and Improve Project Delivery Consulting Services Key Message - Win the Right Business at the Right Price

Public Sector Defense Key Message - Integrate and Provide Secure Information Government Industry Leadership Presentation Government: Improve Revenue Generation and Tracking Defense: Optimize Defense Logistics Defense: Recruit, Develop and Deploy Personnel Defense: Homeland Security Increasing Government Efficiency and Transparency Increasing Collaboration Across Agencies and Third Parties to Deliver Citizen Services Defense Leadership Deck Justice and Public Safety Leadership JPS: Analyze Crime and Intelligence Statistics JPS Key Message - Trusted Information Sharing JPS Key Message 3: Effectively Deploy Limited Resources for all purposes

Retail Retail Leadership Deck Retail – Key Message: Improve Localized Assortments Retail Key Message: Enable Rapid Expansion Retail - Key Message: Optimize Planning and Merchandising

Travel and Transportation Logistics Service Providers Key Message - Improve Operational Efficiencies Logistics Service Providers Key Message - Increase and Retain Profitable Customers

That’s it for July 2008! See you next month!If you have questions or comments about our enablement update you may send them to opn-edu_ww@oracle.com.

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