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Listen to article Artificial intelligence (AI) and its various forms facilitate new ways of conducting business operations by increasing efficiency, innovation, and effectiveness. AI will change traditional business models, displace industries, and fuel global economic growth. Oracle embraces this movement by delivering AI capabilities within Oracle Fusion Applications. The applications provide AI functionality using existing business application workflows without an upcharge to existing services. Oracle is applying AI within its applications so that customers can capitalize on Generative AI (GenAI) and AI Agents to realize immediate value. Oracle is unique in providing a comprehensive suite of enterprise applications, data warehousing, analytics, databases, and security. It combines this with the fastest cloud infrastructure engineered for AI, OCI, and Oracle Integration Cloud Service. This unique combination is essential, as the bes...

Listen to article          Oracle Cloud Manager, a robust application, is designed to streamline the deployment and management of PeopleSoft environments on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) , thus enhancing automation and facilitating seamless cloud adoption. This user-friendly tool allows organizations to scale efficiently, optimize resources, and streamline operations with minimal manual effort. As a free PeopleSoft application that runs exclusively on Oracle Cloud, it requires a user subscription to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Available through the Oracle Cloud Marketplace, Cloud Manager features an interface similar to PeopleSoft Fluid UI and assists in migrating on-premises PeopleSoft environments to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).          A key advantage of running PeopleSoft on OCI is the comprehensive end-to-end cloud infrastructure service level agreements...

Listen to article Overview Oracle Corporation began rolling out Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) AI Assistant (AIA) feature in late September 2024. Oracle Analytics Cloud AI Assistant is a tool that uses natural language to help users interact with data by utilizing a large language model (LLM) to understand the context of a question and translate it into actions within the platform. The tool eliminates the need to master intricate functions and allows users to focus on interpreting the results rather than navigating the complexities of the software itself. It acts as a conversational interface for data analysis and recognizes Oracle Analytics workbooks and datasets. AI Assistant (AIA) leverages natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning to understand complex questions and provide relevant data insights within the OAC platform. Key Benefits Increased Accessibility: Enabling non-technical users to a...

Listen to article Oracle released PeopleTools 8.61 on January 17, 2024, initially available on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, with on-premises availability following in April 2024. This release aligns with Oracle's ongoing product and support strategy, ensuring customers benefit from enhanced functionality and security. Organizations looking to upgrade to PeopleTools 8.61 can benefit from partnering with leading PeopleSoft Partners and Oracle Consulting firms for seamless transitions. Organizations still using PeopleTools 8.59 or earlier received their final Critical Patch Update (CPU) in October 2024, with no further updates planned for those versions. Upgrading to PeopleTools 8.61 is crucial for maintaining security compliance, leveraging new product enhancements, and also for businesses collaborating with ERP consulting companies. This version introduces innovative features that improve system performance, security posture, and user experien...

Listen to article What is Oracle Redwood? Oracle Redwood is the design system introduced by Oracle to reimagine its applications' interface and user experience. It is built to deliver a unified, consistent, and intuitive experience across Oracle's product portfolio, making it particularly beneficial for Oracle consulting practices. Redwood combines modern aesthetics with robust functionality. This design system extends across Oracle's applications, including Oracle Fusion Applications, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and any extension to these applications. Its goal is to enhance productivity, improve usability, and provide an engaging user experience. Key Takeaways Oracle Redwood is a game-changer for enterprise applications because of its modern, user-centric design system, which enhances productivity and user satisfaction. Consistency and customization are at the heart of Redwood, providing a cohesive yet flexible design frame...

Listen to article Fluid is a new capability for PeopleSoft that can add a modern and intuitive experience to company operations. Without Fluid, an organization will likely use outdated and unsupported versions of PeopleSoft applications. Over the last decade, new PeopleSoft functionalities have been developed to improve enterprise experience, including Open Search capabilities in PeopleSoft. Read more to learn about the recommended upgrade benefits and details for PeopleSoft Fluid and Open Search applications. Key Takeaways Responsive Design: Makes PeopleSoft work on all devices, including phones and tablets Navigation: Improves application organization and end-user experience Work Centers: Supports better departmental and user group work organization Search: Enables search functionality across the application Insights: Modern analytics capabilities within the PeopleSoft application What is F...