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Listen to article Northwest Oracle Summit 2026 Recap: Cloud Insights and Trends Northwest Oracle Summit 2026 reinforced a shift that has been building across the Oracle community for several years: organizations are no longer asking whether modernization matters. They are asking what the most practical next step looks like. This year's conversations centered less on long-term vision and more on execution. Attendees focused on cloud migration strategy, operational efficiency, PeopleSoft modernization, and on improving existing investments without creating unnecessary complexity. Key Takeaways Public sector organizations continue accelerating cloud evaluation and migration planning. Cloud conversations are becoming more operational and less theoretical. PeopleSoft remains a critical platform, but expectations for modernization are increasing. Adoption and organizational al...

Listen to article ODTUG Kscope26 Preview: What Oracle Technology Leaders Should Focus on ODTUG Kscope26 is one of the most established Oracle technology conferences for developers, architects, analytics leaders, and enterprise IT teams. Taking place June 14-18, 2026, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado, near Denver, the event brings together Oracle practitioners from more than 50 countries for technical education, peer-led sessions, and hands-on learning. If you are planning to attend or evaluating whether the conference is worth the investment, this preview outlines where the real value comes from and how to approach the week strategically. Key Takeaways Kscope26 is execution-focused, with technical depth across Oracle platforms and tools. The strongest sessions center on practical implementation lessons, not product marketing. Analytics...