CUSTOMER CONNECTION RETIRES THE WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 7-9
During the weekend of November 7-9, 2008, OracleMetaLink 3 will
replace Customer Connection as your PeopleSoft and JD Edwards online support portal. Prepare for the upcoming transition and
enroll in a free training webcast "Moving from Customer Connection to MetaLink 3" (http://www.oracle.com/support/customer-connection-training-schedule.html), Pre-register for MetaLink 3 (https://metalink3.oracle.com/ml3_docs/METALINK_3_INSTRUCTIONS_FOR_INTERNATIONAL_SUPPORT_IDENTIFIERSv2.htm), and access the Customer Connection Transition Frequently Asked Questions (http://www.oracle.com/support/customer-connection-transition-faq.html). For additional information, e-mail the Transition Team at Transition-Team_ww@oracle.com. You can also download the Power Point presentation here: http://www.questdirect.org/Downloads/Images/MyOracleSupport%20PSFTJDESIGOct14.pdf.
WANT A DEMO OR YOUR QUESTIONS ADDRESSED PERSONALLY? - attend one of Quest's upcoming events, Quest Southeast or Quest Midwest,
where you can hear Oracle support senior management in keynote addresses and interact with them face-to-face to get your questions
answered.
ORACLE FUSION MIDDLEWARE TOUR FOCUSES ON DRIVING BUSINESS EFFICIENCY AND EXPANSION
The Oracle Fusion Middleware Forum
is coming to a city near you. This road show targets IT executives and managers and explores the impact of IT planning and
execution on corporate strategy. The agenda includes executive keynotes and technical sessions providing strategies and patterns
for maximizing operational efficiency and addressing business expansion. Attendees will also hear customer case studies and
get in-depth information on the Oracle Fusion Middleware product strategy. More information here: http://www.oracle.com/events/fusion-middleware-forum/index.html.
QUEST SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE - Registration is Live and Education is Online
Nov. 12-14, 2008- Hilton Atlanta- Atlanta,
Ga
Check out the education breakout sessions offered at Quest Southeast and HCM and Beyond: http://questdirect.org/QuestDirect/Events/Quest+Southeast/Education+Session+Download_NE+2007.htm.
QUEST MIDWEST CONFERENCE - Registration is Live
Dec. 3-5, 2008 - Renaissance Schaumburg - Schaumburg, Ill
http://questdirect.org/QuestDirect/Events/Quest+Midwest/
DO YOU NEED TO USE UP THE BALANCE OF YOUR IT BUDGET BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR? MAKE A WISE INVESTMENT – RENEW OR
UPGRADE YOUR QUEST MEMBERSHIP!
Your first renewal reminder will go out via email on October 15. Please watch for it and
plan to renew early – every customer who renews before November 30 will be entered in a drawing for a free 2009 corporate
membership. We're looking forward to another great year in 2009 – and hope you'll be along for the exciting Quest ride!
Have questions? Email us at membership@questdirect.org.
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PeopleSoft information
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Save the Date - 2009 SRM PUG Conference
San Antonio, Texas, February 23 - 25, 2009
more information:
http://questers.questdirect.org/index.php?mo=co&op=in&gid=424&req=load&fid=515.
PEOPLESOFT PODCAST
Listen, as Paco Aubrejuan, Group VP and General Manage for PeopleSoft chats with Sue
Shaw, Quest executive vice president, about PeopleSoft strategy and the value of your user group participation. http://questdirect.org/downloads/PeopleSoft_podcast_9172008.mp3.
MAINTAIN 1099 CAPABILITIES FOR TWO MORE YEARS
PeopleSoft 8.4 US Tax Update Service only from Oracle Advanced Customer
Services: In response to high customer demand, Oracle Advanced Customer Services has created a 1099 Tax Update solution that
combines software and expert services for Premier Support customers so you can issue 1099 Tax Forms, if you have not yet upgraded
to newer versions of PeopleSoft. Learn More Now: http://www.oracle.com/goto/1099TaxUpdateQuest.
UPCOMING QUEST PEOPLESOFT WEBINARS
Nov. 5, 2:00 - 3:00 PM - Revolutionizing Spreadsheet Automation with Spreadsheet
Server for use with PeopleSoft - sponsored by Global Software, Inc.
Nov. 12 - sponsored by Enwisen, Inc.
Check our PeopleSoft Webinar page for more information: http://questdirect.org/QuestDirect/Events/psWebinarList.htm?product=PS.
VISIT THE NEW PEOPLESOFT BEST PRACTICE CENTER ON OTN
PeopleSoft technology leads and PeopleTools experts can learn how
to service-enable PeopleSoft business services, workflows, and business components. "How-to" sessions cover technology areas
such as BPEL, ESB, BAM, ADF, and WebCenter. Visit today and bookmark it for constant updates and Webcasts: http://www.oracle.com/technology/tech/fmw4apps/peoplesoft/index.html?msgid=6476729.
PEOPLESOFT ADVISOR WEBCAST SCHEDULE
November 13 — 1099 Update for 2008 - Get Your Copy B's Out On Time!
December
9 — PeopleSoft Enterprise Campus Solutions 2009-2010 Financial Aid US Regulatory (Regs) 1
December 11 —MetaLink
3 Portal Architecture
View the entire PeopleSoft Enterprise schedule and registration information here: http://www.peoplesoft.com/corp/en/news_events/events/advisor/pa_home.jsp#Schedule.
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JD Edwards information
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ORACLE
LAUNCHES NEW BEST PRACTICE CENTER FOR JD EDWARDS USERS
Check out the new JD Edwards Best Practice Center to start creating
service-oriented architecture (SOA) with your JD Edwards EnterpriseOne applications today. The JD Edwards Best Practice Center
is the newest member of the Oracle Fusion Middleware for Applications Best Practice Centers, providing you with self-paced,
hands-on information for getting started. More information here: http://www.oracle.com/technology/tech/fmw4apps/jde/index.html?msgid=7067562.
ORACLE INTEGRATES ORACLE’S JD EDWARDS WORLD AND ORACLE’S DEMANTRA DEMAND MANAGEMENT
The prebuilt integration
between JD Edwards World and Demantra Demand Management extends the existing demand management capabilities of JD Edwards
World with powerful, advanced forecasting capabilities that deliver enterprisewide value by helping ensure efficient, cost-effective
production planning and global supply chain management. More: http://www.oracle.com/goto/newsletters/pi/1008/orcl_press_537doc.html?msgid=6985357.
JD EDWARDS WORLD TRAINING UPDATE PODCAST
Listen, in as Nichelle Wilcox, Application Development Manager
for Buffet Partners and Barb Canham, Product Manager for Foundation and Services for JD Edwards World discuss World customer
training options. http://questdirect.org/downloads/WorldTrainingPodcast.mp3.
UPCOMING QUEST JD EDWARDS WEBINARS
Nov. 5, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Revolutionizing Spreadsheet Automation with Spreadsheet
Server for use with PeopleSoft - sponsored by Global Software, Inc.
Nov. 12 - sponsored by The GL Company
Check our JD Edwards Webinar page for more information: http://questdirect.org/QuestDirect/Events/psWebinarList.htm?product=JD.
JD EDWARDS ENTERPRISEONE ADVISOR WEBCAST SCHEDULE
November 18 —EnterpriseOne 9.0: New Reasons To Upgrade and Invest
November 20 —Introducing JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Project and Government Contract Accounting
December 2 —New
Value and Functionality in JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools Release 8.98
December 2 —2008 U.S. W2/1099 Processing
Overview
December 3 —JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.0 Financial Management and Procurement for Services
December
3 —Best Practices: Platform Pack Install on System i
December 4 —JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.0 Configurator
and Kit Processing
December 4 —Canadian Payroll Year-End Processing Overview
December 4 —Avoiding A Common
Issue With The UBE Scheduler
December 11 —MetaLink 3 Portal Architecture
December 11 —JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
9.0 Real Estate Management
December 16 —JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.0 Grower, Grower Pricing & Payments, Blend
Management
December 17 —JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Human Capital Management 9.0
December 18 —Using Oracle
BI Publisher to Create JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Reports
January 20 —JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Integration to Oracle
CRM On Demand
View the entire JD Edwards EnterpriseOne schedule and registration information here: http://www.peoplesoft.com/corp/en/news_events/events/advisor/pa_home.jsp#Schedule.
JD EDWARDS WORLD CUSTOMER BRIEFINGS, DENVER, 2008
In 2007, the Denver World team facilitated many rewarding customer
visits. For 2008, we will continue to offer JD Edwards World customer briefings in Denver throughout the year. See the 2008
schedule below. Please contact Fabio Araujo at Fabio.Araujo@oracle.com to register and for additional information.
November 21-22
December 18-19
JD EDWARDS WORLD ADVISOR WEBCAST SCHEDULE
December 4 —JD Edwards World Preparing for Year-End Processing and W2
Reporting Season
December 9 —JD Edwards World - 1099 Process Refresher for 2008 - Changes and Address Book Setup
December 10 —JD Edwards World - 1099 Process Refresher for 2008 - AP Method/Write Media
December 10 —JD
Edwards World Preparing for Year-End Processing and W2 Reporting Season
December 11 —JD Edwards World - 1099 Process
Refresher for 2008 - GL Method/Write Media
December 11 —MetaLink 3 Portal Architecture
December 16 — Preparing
for Canadian T4 & Releve Reporting: Year-End Processes
January 15 — A91 Enhancements to the Inventory Management
System
January 20 — Using the Job Status Inquiry Screen
March 12 — Service and Warranty Management
View the entire JD Edwards EnterpriseOne schedule and registration information here: http://www.peoplesoft.com/corp/en/news_events/events/advisor/pa_home.jsp#Schedule.
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Oracle Utilities information
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Quest Welcomes New Utilities Users
With the Oracle acquisition of LODESTAR, Quest continues to discover new products
and families within Utilities Global Business Unit. Quest is currently looking for users of Oracle Utilities Profile &
Settlement, Oracle Utilities Billing Component and Oracle Utilites Quotation Management to extend our offerings to Oracle
Utilties customers. If you use any of these products and would like to connect with other users, email ken.goode@questdirect.org or contact any Quest staff member.
