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Listen to article We are proud and grateful to announce that SMACT Works Inc. has been awarded First Place in the Small Business category (fewer than 125 employees) for the Top Workplaces 2026 honor by Columbus CEO, based solely on employee feedback. A Recognition Built on Employee Voice The Top Workplaces award is determined by a confidential employee survey conducted by Energage LLC, measuring respect, support, and growth opportunities. This year's results affirm our belief that investing in our people leads to their investment in the organization. One employee shared: "Our leadership has a clear vision and provides clear direction on goals for individual teams and members. They listen, communicate openly, and truly care about our success." Trust, alignment, and transparency define our culture. Leadership That Puts People First In addition, ou...

Listen to article Oracle AI World 2025 brought significant changes to the Oracle ecosystem. The change took the form of technological innovation, product updates, and product name changes. This blog focuses on clarifying two similarly named products. Specifically, we will outline the product details of the newly introduced Oracle AI Data Platform (OAIDP) and newly named Fusion AI Data Platform (FAIDP), formerly known as Fusion Data Intelligence (FDI). Key Takeaways Learn what the Oracle AI Data Platform consists of and what it does. Learn what the Oracle Fusion AI Data Platform is, its purpose, and its name transitions over time. Understand what differentiates the OAIDP from the OFAIDP. The distinction between the Oracle AI Data Platform and the Fusion AI Data Platform is one of scope and specialization: Oracle AI Data Platform (AIDP) is the broader, foundational...

Listen to article Transform quarterly updates into a disciplined, low-risk operating rhythm. Key Takeaways Oracle's patch and release cadence is predictable; successful organizations plan around it, not react to it. A unified release operating model across cloud, platform, and security domains reduces risk and operational friction. Segmenting systems by business impact enables the right balance of care and agility. Partnering with Oracle Consulting can help organizations effectively design and implement these strategies. Standardized testing and integration validation are critical to repeatable, low-drama updates. Mature organizations treat patching as an ongoing business process , not a recurring emergency. Why Oracle Patching Feels Harder Than It Should Be For many IT organizations, Oracl...

Listen to article Oracle introduced the concept of Projects in Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) to improve how integration assets are organized, governed, and aligned with business initiatives. This feature has been available for a while. However, many organizations still have a large number of integrations outside projects, and new integrations are sometimes created without using this powerful capability. This article explains what OIC Projects are, why they matter, and how organizations can practically adopt them. Key Takeaways Projects provide structure to integration landscapes. They group related integrations, connections, and lookups under a single business or functional context, making large environments easier to manage and understand. Projects improve collaboration and governance. Development teams gain clearer ownership, better traceability, and cleaner handoffs across environments ...

Listen to article Dublin-based Oracle consulting firm recognized nationally and statewide for exceptional workplace culture DUBLIN, OHIO - February 18, 2026 - SMACT Works, Inc., a leading Oracle consulting firm, has been named a 2025 Best and Brightest Company to Work For ® in the Nation, in addition to earning recognition as a 2025 Best and Brightest Company to Work For ® in Ohio , by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). These prestigious awards honor organizations nationwide for excellence in human resources, employee engagement, and workplace culture. The National Best and Brightest designation represents the program's highest honor, recognizing companies that set the national standard for workplace excellence. Both awards are particularly significant given the program's competitive nature, with a ten-to-one ratio of applicants t...

Listen to article To master AI in Oracle HCM Cloud, use the built-in features to make HR tasks easier, boost employee engagement, and support decisions with data. Oracle blends traditional and generative AI to make adoption simpler. Key Takeaways Oracle HCM Cloud embeds AI to streamline HR processes and enhance decision-making. Best practices include feature activation, integration, training, and ongoing measurement. AI adoption can improve efficiency, engagement, and retention while maintaining data security. Below is a breakdown of key areas and best practices for mastering AI in Fusion HCM: Oracle HCM Cloud uses AI and machine learning in its modules to make processes more efficient, offer useful insights, and create more personalized exper...