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Agility Streamlines Worldwide HR Processes with Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1
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Agility Streamlines Worldwide HR Processes with Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 Global Logistics Provider Improves HR Visibility, Data Accuracy and Employee Efficiency
Redwood Shores, Calif. – September 1, 2010 News Facts To improve its capacity to quickly and reliably respond to the needs of its growing customer base, Agility, a global provider of integrated logistics, has standardized international human resources data and processes on the newest version of the Oracle E-Business Suite. By replacing numerous legacy systems with the Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1, Agility is able to view an accurate snapshot of data on its 26,000 employees in 59 countries in seconds, saving time on reporting and promoting greater visibility into its company and resources. Consolidated Data Reduces Reporting Time, Improves Accuracy After experiencing significant growth through acquisitions, Agility was struggling to make important personnel decisions in a timely manner as its multiple disparate legacy systems were preventing it from creating a single source of consistent HR data. Agility chose Oracle in June 2008. Working with Oracle Business Process Outsourcing Partner Caliber Point, Agility deployed a global enterprise-wide human resource management system with the Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 in approximately nine months. With Oracle HR, Agility eliminated redundant data collection and maintenance across multiple systems, enabling it to: Reduce the time required to produce employee headcount reports from weeks to mere seconds; Eliminate redundant data entry to the active employee directory for creation, updates and termination of employee email accounts within 24 hours; and Increase collaboration and efficiency with the launch of an instantly available and automatically updated employee directory. Agility also deployed Oracle Performance Management 12.1, which it expects to enable objective setting for employees that can be linked to the organization’s strategic direction, creating a motivator for its employees and increased retention. As a result of improved data accuracy and increased employee efficiency gained from the Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1, Agility expects to save approximately $5.3 million over five years. Supporting Quote “We needed to integrate our different systems to create a consolidated view of employee information that would support both our customer needs and business priorities,” said Ian G. Paisley, vice president, human resources information services, Agility. “With the Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 for HR, we have a collaborative and flexible platform to keep employee information accurate and accessible, which will help our organization save time and resources – as well as millions of dollars.” Supporting Resources
About Oracle Applications Over 65,000 customers worldwide rely on Oracle's complete, open and integrated enterprise applications to achieve superior results. Oracle provides a secure path for customers to benefit from the latest technology advances that improve the customer software experience and drive better business performance. Oracle Applications Unlimited is Oracle's commitment to customer choice through continuous investment and innovation in current applications offerings. Oracle's next-generation Fusion Applications build upon that commitment, and are designed to work with and evolve Oracle's Applications Unlimited offerings. Oracle's lifetime support policy helps ensure customers will continue to have a choice in upgrade paths, based on their enterprise needs. For more information on the latest Oracle Applications releases go to: www.oracle.com/applications. About OracleOracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) is the world's most complete, open, and integrated business software and hardware systems company. For more information about Oracle, visit oracle.com. TrademarksOracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle Corporation and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Contact Info
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Oracle Introduces Admission Applications Web Services for PeopleSoft Enterprise Campus Solutions
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Oracle Introduces Admission Applications Web Services for PeopleSoft Enterprise Campus SolutionsOpen Systems: Third Feature Pack Enhances Higher Education Student Application Processes
Redwood Shores, Calif. – August 31 2010 News Facts To help higher education institutions effectively manage extensive and diverse admissions application processes, Oracle has launched a new feature pack as a part of its Continuous Delivery Model for Oracle’s PeopleSoft Enterprise Campus Solutions. The Continuous Delivery Model of Campus Solutions enables higher education institutions to avoid disruptive major upgrades by delivering periodic application Feature Packs that provide new functionality to meet immediate needs. PeopleSoft Enterprise Campus Solutions 9.0 Feature Pack 3 Details Using AAWS, institutions can construct and deploy online applications while taking advantage of the integration and interoperability offered by Web services. Once assigned a unique user name, applicants can enter important information such as personal data, intended academic area of study or residency while being able to save their progress and return any number of times until they have completed their work and are ready to submit. Subsequently, administrators can view, manage application data and track the progress of all active admission applications. Considering the variability of admissions applications throughout the world, AAWS provide institutions with the flexibility to select and customize online data entry to fit their needs. By having complete control over the format and composition of the application, institutions can incorporate their unique admissions criteria – down to particular colleges or programs – into the admissions database. Because PeopleSoft Enterprise Campus Solutions with Feature Pack 3 has self-service capabilities, it is critical to prevent duplicate data entry, which could occur as so many prospective students have access to the system. Configuration options delivered with AAWS allow for automatic search/match processing every time a user saves or submits an admissions application, significantly reducing the chance of duplicates. As a part of the admissions process, institutions typically receive multiple types of information about an applicant from external sources. AAWS are formatted to move multiple data records from any external file into the Campus Solutions database, regardless of the type of system or source, reducing the administrative burden of converting information. For instance, institutions can easily import their applicants’ standardized test scores into the admissions database. Supporting Quotes “After reviewing Admission Applications Web Services as part of Feature Pack 3 for Oracle’s PeopleSoft Enterprise Campus Solutions, I believe using AAWS will enable us to improve our ability to provide online admission applications, streamlining all processes involved,” said Debbie Littlefield, senior assistant dean of admissions, Marquette University. “Feature Pack 3 for PeopleSoft Enterprise Campus Solutions will enable higher education institutions to make online application processes much more dynamic and provide applicants with access to the system more quickly,” said Jason McIntyre, business analyst, student business solutions, The Australian National University. “Oracle’s Admission Applications Web Services will provide higher education institutions with a very good platform on which to build an applications system, while delivering a good return on our investment in other Oracle and PeopleSoft products and support staff,” said Ian Holmes, senior manager, student records product advisory group and SI-net projects, University of Queensland. “In many ways, the application process is the first impression an institution makes on a potential student. It is vital for schools to demonstrate a streamlined process that is easy to use from an applicant standpoint and easy to manage from an institution standpoint. Feature Pack 3 and Admission Applications Web Services provide the flexibility to customize the admissions process to an institution’s needs while delivering the tools to organize an abundance of data efficiently, helping schools recruit the best students possible,” said Mark Armstrong, vice president, Oracle Higher Education. Supporting ResourcesAbout Oracle Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) is the world's most complete, open, and integrated business software and hardware systems company. For more information about Oracle, visit oracle.com. About Oracle Applications
Over 65,000 customers worldwide rely on Oracle's complete, open and integrated enterprise applications to achieve superior results. Oracle provides a secure path for customers to benefit from the latest technology advances that improve the customer software experience and drive better business performance. Oracle Applications Unlimited is Oracle's commitment to customer choice through continuous investment and innovation in current applications offerings. Oracle's next-generation Fusion Applications build upon that commitment, and are designed to work with and evolve Oracle's Applications Unlimited offerings. Oracle's lifetime support policy helps ensure customers will continue to have a choice in upgrade paths, based on their enterprise needs. For more information on the latest Oracle Applications releases go to www.oracle.com/applications.TrademarksOracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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Oracle Unveils Next-Generation Servers to Enhance Communications Services
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Oracle Unveils Next-Generation Servers to Enhance Communications ServicesNew Sun Netra Servers and Blades Extend Oracle’s Leadership with Most Complete, Open and Integrated Hardware and Software Portfolio for Communications Service Providers
Redwood Shores, Calif. – August 31, 2010 News Facts Extending its leadership in the communications industry, Oracle announced the introduction of two new Sun Netra servers that help network equipment providers and communications service providers keep pace with rapidly growing demands for new services such as 3G- and 4G-wireless data and voice-over-IP. The Sun Netra servers expand Oracle’s complete, open and integrated portfolio of industry-leading software and hardware for the communications industry, including carrier-grade SPARC and x86-based blade and rack servers, storage and networking infrastructure. Coupled with the mission-critical Oracle Solaris operating system, Sun Netra servers deliver extremely high reliability and scalability for running demanding communications services with 24x7 availability. Oracle’s Sun Netra X4270 AC and DC carrier-grade rack server features high performance and unprecedented density in a rugged, energy-efficient and compact form. Sun Netra CP3270 ATCA Server Details Enhancing the performance of the previous generation of x86 ATCA blade servers, the Sun Netra CP3270 ATCA server is designed to enhance application performance while reducing the overall system power and cooling demands. The server has earned Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) level 3-certification, meeting stringent specifications for fire suppression, high temperature environments and vibration resistance for earthquakes. To help communications service providers maintain network efficiency as data usage continues to grow, the Sun Netra CP3270 ATCA supports 32GB of accessible memory through eight Dual In-line Memory Module (DIMM) slots. The server is easy to manage and runs Oracle Solaris, Oracle Enterprise Linux, OracleVM and other operating systems and virtualization infrastructure software. Sun Netra X4270 Server Details The Sun Netra X4270 doubles computing resources and reduces system power and cooling requirements over previous generation systems, helping improve network cost efficiencies. The server’s 18 DIMM slots make it ideally suited for memory-intensive applications, such as Oracle TimesTen In-Memory database, and support for eight central processing unit (CPU) cores doubles the number of compute threads when compared to previous Sun Netra x86 servers. The Sun Netra X4270 is NEBS level 3-certified, reducing risk for mission-critical workloads. The server is easy to manage and runs Oracle Solaris, Oracle Enterprise Linux, OracleVM, and other operating systems and virtualization infrastructure software. Supporting Quotes “Communications service providers are under constant pressure to increase operational efficiency and maximize revenue. Coupled with our number-one position in communications software, Oracle’s new Sun Netra servers are designed to deliver greater performance and memory capacity while lowering power consumption and overall cost,” said Dan Ford, vice president of product marketing, Oracle Communications. “Oracle’s Sun Netra carrier-grade servers are a key component of our service provider solutions, which run mission-critical applications like new converged services, media gateway controllers and subscriber data management. The Sun Netra servers provide high performance and energy efficiency, enabling us to deliver differentiated solutions cost effectively to our customers,” said Kumar Vishwanathan, vice president of engineering and chief architect, Sonus Networks. Supporting Resources
About Oracle CommunicationsOnly Oracle’s software and systems span the communications industry technology landscape — from carrier-grade servers, storage and IT infrastructure, to mission-critical business and operational support systems and service delivery platforms; from business intelligence applications and retail point-of-sale solutions to the Java platform running on more than two billion mobile and handheld devices. Oracle helps 100 of the world's top 100 service providers innovate and exploit new business models, build strong, profitable customer relationships, and streamline operations. For more information, visit http://www.oracle.com/communications About OracleOracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) provides the most complete, open, and integrated business software and hardware systems in the world. For more information about Oracle, visit oracle.com. TrademarksOracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Contact Info
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Oracle Announces Availability of Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management 2.0, Key Component of Oracle Utilities Smart Meter Platform
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Oracle Announces Availability of Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management 2.0, Key Component of Oracle Utilities Smart Meter Platform
Redwood Shores, Calif. – August 30, 2010 News Facts Oracle announced the availability of Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management 2.0, a key component of the Oracle Utilities Smart Meter Platform, which helps utilities manage the vast quantity of customer energy and water consumption data gathered from smart meter deployments. With Oracle Utilities Smart Meter Platform, utilities can organize consumption data and turn it into actionable intelligence – improving service, controlling operational costs and responding appropriately to meter-related events and alerts. Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management 2.0 sits at the platform’s core and verifies, stores, processes and formats the data, providing every utility department, application and business process with the metering information it needs. Key Features and Benefits Through this new version, Oracle has resolved the integration challenges that exist in the industry today between customer information systems and meter data management systems. Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management 2.0 minimizes data duplication and interoperates with Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing, enabling, for example, a customer service representative to easily access the data required to resolve customer queries without having to jump between applications. With Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management 2.0, utilities can still leverage custom, legacy systems with a more simplified IT architecture, which supports the move to time-of-use, intraday or real-time pricing initiatives. The software enables utilities to retain the key flexibility needed to configure an IT system to meet the goals of any smart grid initiative. Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management 2.0 features a centralized device portal that delivers maximum flexibility to all users across the organization. It enables customer service representatives to easily review current and historical usage, while also allowing field service technicians to view metering activity details and manage meter reading schedules. The device portal also contains tools that help utilities view/edit interval data, look for signs of tampering or theft, view/analyze audit records and examine weather patterns to determine usage variations from one time period to another. Within the next 12 months, Oracle plans to include the following applications in Oracle Utilities Smart Meter Platform: Oracle Utilities Business Intelligence for Meter Data Management, Oracle Utilities Smart Grid Gateway and full support of communication to customers regarding usage and efficiency programs. The Oracle Utilities Smart Meter Platform enables utilities to choose only the products and services they need to meet today’s requirements while providing a solid foundation to add new functionality when needed. Supporting Quotes “Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management’s robust interval data capabilities are important for enabling our key business processes. The software’s interoperability with multiple Oracle solutions should give us the scalability and functionality we need to achieve our goals as one of the United Kingdom’s leading energy companies,” said Mike Ballard, senior solutions architect, EDF Energy. “Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management 2.0 – a component application of the Oracle Utilities Smart Meter Platform – is a true enterprise metering solution that enables utilities to organize vast quantities of consumption data generated by smart meters and turn it into intelligence that helps them run their business more effectively across every department. It ultimately helps empower customers to effectively monitor and manage their energy and water use,” said Stephan Scholl, senior vice president and general manager, Oracle Utilities. Supporting Resources
About Oracle UtilitiesOracle Utilities delivers proven software applications that help utilities of all types and sizes achieve competitive advantage, business performance excellence and a lower total cost of technology ownership. Oracle Utilities integrates industry-specific customer care and billing, network management, work and asset management, mobile workforce management and meter data management applications with the capabilities of Oracle’s industry-leading enterprise applications, business intelligence tools, middleware and database technologies. The software enables customers to adapt more nimbly to market deregulation, meet ever-evolving customer demands and deliver on environmental conservation commitments. Additionally, Oracle Utilities helps utilities prepare for smart metering and smart grid initiatives that enhance efficiency and provide critical intelligence metrics that can help drive more-informed energy and water usage decisions for consumers and businesses. For more information, visit www.oracle.com/goto/utilities. About OracleOracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) provides the most complete, open, and integrated business software and hardware systems in the world. For more information about Oracle, visit oracle.com Trademarks
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The Oracle Education Foundation Invites Students and Teachers to Join ThinkQuest International Competition 2011
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The Oracle Education Foundation Invites Students and Teachers to Join ThinkQuest International Competition 2011Students are Challenged to Think, Create and Innovate
Redwood Shores, California, August 26, 2010 The ThinkQuest International Competition 2011, sponsored by the Oracle Education Foundation (OEF), is now open to teams of students worldwide. The competition challenges students, up to age 22, to solve a real-world problem by applying their critical thinking, communication, and technology skills. This year, OEF has introduced some exciting changes that will capture the creative spirit of even more students than before. The introduction of two new events considerably broadens the choice of technologies students may use to create their entries. Moreover, the emphasis on problem-solving serves to inspire participants to tackle real-world challenges and produce solutions that benefit others. Participants may enroll in three events: ThinkQuest Projects, Digital Media and Application Development. In the ThinkQuest Projects event, participants will use ThinkQuest Projects, a hosted environment where students produce web-based learning projects, to create their entry. In the Digital Media event, participants will use digital media tools to produce a blog/journal, website, animation, public service announcement, photo essay, video, or some combination of these items. In the Application Development event, participants will develop a web-based application or game using their choice of programming language from a select list. Teams have eight months to develop and submit their entries by the April 27, 2011 deadline. Professional educators from around the world will judge all entries. Qualifying entries will be published in the ThinkQuest Library, the world’s largest online repository of student-developed learning projects that is visited by millions of learners each month. Prizes include laptop computers, a trip to ThinkQuest Live, hosted in the San Francisco Bay Area, and monetary grants for the coach’s school, or organization. More than 4,700 teams from 83 countries participated in the last competition cycle. Supporting Quotes
“Our experience shows that when students collaborate on subjects about which they care deeply, they produce inspiring work,” said Brad Saffer, Vice President, Oracle Corporate Citizenship. “We encourage teachers and students to take part in this powerful learning experience and look forward to seeing the results of their efforts.”
“ThinkQuest has profoundly changed my classroom. It enables students to collaborate on authentic problems and engage with the community to create websites that showcase their learning on a global stage. Through this process, they're learning important 21st century skills, such as how to engage in digital conversations, create valuable shared content, and find partners beyond their borders," said Jeanne Paulus, teacher and multi-award winning ThinkQuest coach. Supporting Resources
About the Oracle Education FoundationThe Oracle Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization funded by Oracle. It delivers ThinkQuest, an online learning platform that helps students develop important 21st century skills, including communication, critical thinking, and technology skills. ThinkQuest includes a project environment that supports collaborative learning; technology competitions that challenge students to solve real-world problems; the award-winning ThinkQuest Library, a learning resource visited by millions; and professional development for educators. For more information, visit http://www.oraclefoundation.org. About Oracle Oracle is the world's most complete, open, and integrated business software and hardware systems company. For more information about Oracle, please visit our Web site at http://www.oracle.com. TrademarksOracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle Corporation and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. ContactKimberly Pineda +1.650.506.8831
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