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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 Robots in OIC3 expand automation beyond traditional integration. In many enterprises, automation is not limited to APIs, as business processes often rely on legacy systems - such as Oracle E-Business Suite - applications, spreadsheets, and manual interfaces. While Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has been available in Oracle Integration for some time, many organizations are still determining the best use cases for robots. This article outlines the fundamentals of Robots in Oracle Integration 3 , their operation, and how businesses can benefit from them. Key Takeaways Robots in OIC 3 enable the automation of UI-driven, repetitive tasks that cannot be solved with APIs alone. They extend integration capabilities into desktop applications, legacy systems, and browser-based processes. Robots are ideal for rule-based, repeatable, and high-volume operational tasks. ...

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...