shutterstock_440724949_MedIf you plan to be at ODTUG’s Kscope16 in Chicago next week, you do not want to miss the exciting presentations that AST has in store!

  • Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service powered by City of Detroit Budget Department – Tuesday, 6/28, 8:30 – 9:30 AM, Session 7
  • ADF: Full Control CSS! Skinning Your Fusion App End to End – Wednesday, 6/29, 10:15 – 11:15 AM, Session 14

Our experts in BI, EPM, Big Data, ADF and MAF, and more will be sharing their knowledge on these and many other topics throughout the week.  Visit us at Booth 217, and plan to attend the above presentations, to benefit from this thought-leadership.

You can browse all of the available presentations for next week, and even search for specific topics and sub-topics, here!

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Kscope16Join us at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers in the heart of Downtown Chicago for Kscope16, beginning this weekend!

The Oracle Development Tools User Group (ODTUG) is hosting its annual conference right in our backyard this year!  AST will be present with a strong showing of executive leadership, practice VPs, and other experts in the field to answer your questions on the hottest topics at this year’s event.  Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to engage with developers, administrators, architects, and business users on topics such as BI and Data Warehousing, EPM Applications, Big Data and Advanced Analytics, Database, and more!

ODTUG is also providing a host of exciting and rewarding networking events throughout the week, including Saturday’s Community Service Day to kick off the event, daily Chi Gung sessions to strengthen and energize, the ‘Roaring 20s’ Special Event at the Museum of Science and Industry, and so much more!

Come to Kscope16 to experience everything that this exciting event has to offer, explore Chicago, and build lasting business relationships.  There’s still time to register, but act fast so you don’t miss out!  We’ll see you at Booth 217 at the Sheraton Chicago!

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BI-2B-2BEPMData visualization should tell a story.  When you’re faced with the challenge of making this story informative and captivating, consider the message you’re sending to the audience.

Data visualization is much more than hastily compiling some tables and charts.  Since there isn’t much real estate on most computer screens, it’s important not to confuse your audience with a barrage of graphics, but to provide valuable, succinct information to support critical business decisions.

Tell your story in a way that makes sense to the audience, but also provides options to delve deeper for further insight – start with what they know, then let them dive into what they suspect.  Business Intelligence enables developers to design the story as a user expects to read it.  The presentation should allow the viewer to peel back the layers of data to either confirm or reinvent their business insights.

Read more about how to deliver a captivating BI story in this CIO Review article by Rick White.

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EoM-2BFemalePlease join us in congratulating Ektaa L. for earning recognition as AST’s Employee of the Month for June 2016!

Ektaa is being recognized for her phenomenal work since day one of joining AST. She has put in long hours to ensure the successful completion of deliverables, and has displayed great enthusiasm to learn and grow professionally. In the past few months, she has worked on multiple projects and has shown excellence in delivery on each.  Ektaa manages her clients effectively, and continuously exceeds client expectations.

Thank you for your dedication, Ektaa, and keep up the good work!

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MiddlewareA common issue that organizations face today is providing DBAs with enough access to perform their daily operational tasks, and at the same time restricting their privileges to only the access they need.

This article by Arup Nanda, published in the March/April 2016 issue of Oracle Magazine, discusses the value of implementing Oracle Database Vault in Oracle Database 12c.

By deploying Oracle Database Vault, organizations can create a clear separation of duties.  Nanda also delves deeper into how to setup and configure Oracle Database Vault.

With increasing attention on corporate security, this article is a must-read for any IT professional responsible for data and compliance.

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Cricket 2016It’s that time again – Summer fun and games at AST!  Next Friday will kick off our Summer 2016 Sports Break season with a Cricket match in our back yard.

If you plan to be at the corporate office next Friday, June 17, please join us for our first Cricket match of 2016 from 3-6 PM at Nike Park – and don’t forget to bring your gear!

See you then!

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FGFOAThe Florida Government Finance Officers Association (FGFOA) will be holding its Annual Conference at the Marriott World Center in Orlando, FL from Saturday, June 11 to Wednesday, June 15.  Join AST and Oracle in the Sunshine State next week for education, networking, and leadership!

We’ll be learning from expert speakers about the latest trends in Economics, Accounting, Budget, and Finance, as well as taking advantage of entertaining networking opportunities to build lasting business relationships.

Visit us at booth 43 to speak with industry leaders, gain valuable information, and possibly walk away with some great prizes!

Learn more about the FGFOA and its exciting Annual Conference here.  We look forward to seeing you at the Marriott World Center in Orlando next week!

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Cloud ERPLoren Mahon, Vice President for Global Finance Systems in Oracle’s Office of the CEO, told eager audience members at Oracle’s Modern Finance Experience event in Chicago this April about her own team’s business transformation strategy.  She explains that her team of “silo busters” focuses on a strategy of:  Simplify, Standardize, Centralize, and Automate.

At the April event, finance leaders continuously stressed the importance of improving business processes during any transition, including moves to a cloud-based finance system.

Read more in this article by Chris Murphy about how Mahon’s team at Oracle is using this transformational strategy within their own company, and how it can be applied to your enterprise’s transformation.

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Certified_Check-2BMarkCongratulations to the following high achievers:

Josephine A., Rakesh K., and Krishnakumar S. are now Oracle Applications Cloud Data 2016 Implementation Specialists; Rakesh K., Krishnakumar S., and Parind V. are Oracle Applications Cloud Reporting 2016 Implementation Specialists; and our new Oracle Applications User Experience 2016 Implementation Specialists are Josephine A., Krishnakumar S., and Parind V.

Parind V. also achieved his Oracle Fusion Financials 2014 PreSales Specialist certification, and JP G. received his Oracle GoldenGate 12c Sales Specialization.

Joe R. received his Certified Change Management Professional certification, Fatima G. passed her Oracle Financials Cloud: Receivables 2016 Certified Implementation Specialist exam, and Lisa R. received her Oracle Global Human Resources Cloud 2016 Certified Implementation Specialist certification.

Scott H. is now an Oracle RightNow Cloud Service 2016 Technical Certified Implementation Specialist, and Patti K. is an Oracle Talent Management Cloud 2016 Certified Implementation Specialist!

Wow!  We are incredibly proud of our hard-working and dedicated team.  Keep up the good work!

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OHUG2The Oracle HCM Users Group (OHUG) is holding its annual Global Conference next week, June 6-9, at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, LA!  Join AST as we take this opportunity to network with our colleagues in the Oracle HCM space and build long-lasting business relationships.  We’ll be soaking in everything Oracle HCM, some southern sun, and all that this iconic city has to offer!

Don’t miss your chance to sit in on one of AST’s five presentations and panels:

  • In The Nick Of Time: Boosting Performance with Timecard Archiving
  • Empowering employees with Payslip Modeler
  • EBS Compensation and Benefit SIG: ACA Panel
  • E-Business Suite – Oracle SOA Suite Integration Options
  • Cloud Data Conversions – Lessons Learned

More information on this exciting annual event can be found here:  http://ohug.org/ohug2016

We’re looking forward to seeing you next week in the Big Easy!

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