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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 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 Without Fluid, an organization will likely use outdated and unsupported versions of PeopleSoft applications.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...

Listen to article PeopleTools 8.60, an Oracle PeopleSoft update, was released in late 2022. Oracle will support the 8.59 version for a while, and this update comes with recommended features. Ignoring this new PeopleSoft upgrade for too long could be detrimental to your business goals, as continuing with an outdated Oracle ERP system affects many management areas. Below is an overview of the features provided by PeopleSoft Services and the benefits of upgrading to this new software. New Features for PeopleTools 8.60 Release User Interface Enhancements Redwood Color Scheme Refresh User Interface Layout Changes Quick Access Bar Global Search Configurable Search User Personalization These changes represent Oracle's next-generation design system, Redwood. The Redwood color scheme is incorporated throughout the upgrade. PeopleSoft managed services design, and access enable users to customize and personalize the system's look and feel. Access to ...

Listen to article Oracle has recently upgraded its Oracle EBS system to the 12.2.12 release , and with this release comes a new wave of technical issues stemming from the update of user software. While the upgrade is a good thing - no company creates new software to create more problems than it solves - integrating or updating new software is an arduous and time-consuming task. Switching from an on-premises storage system to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) can often present unique challenges, even for experienced professionals. Most companies operate without an Oracle-specific database administrator, making the issues that come with this new upgrade costly and time-consuming. Those with an Oracle-trained professional often spend more money on full-time employees than they are worth. However, you can save time and money in preparation for and after the Oracle upgrade by utilizing an Oracle DBA remote support technician to assist with your Oracle ...

Listen to article Technology has forever changed, and businesses looking to grow exponentially in this dynamic world of business requirements must shed these on-prem burdens to make their businesses lighter. Therefore, moving Peoplesoft to a cloud-based business model, mainly powered by Oracle, a leader in this space, is highly beneficial for companies to perform exceptionally in its domain. Migrating business infrastructure to Oracle Cloud accelerates workflows within a business by eliminating conventional business models; this enables companies to act agilely, making Oracle the preferred platform to run their PeopleSoft Applications. PeopleSoft Cloud Manager is a cloud application from the Oracle Marketplace designed to help migrate and administer Oracle PeopleSoft on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Through automation, you can now lift and shift the PeopleSoft environments from on-premises to OCI. Usually, the cloud vendor uses the followin...

Listen to article A digital presence is essential for companies today. However, many businesses find it challenging to adapt to the digital age and adequately apply it to their day-to-day operations. Modern IT business solutions help companies in a variety of industries. Still, they need to do dozens of searches to choose a reliable Managed Service Provider (MSP) to oversee their technology stack, which can take time and effort. For many companies, keeping up with technology is outside their priority list, and migrating to the cloud can seem impossible. This blog tells how to select the right MSPs by providing quality questions to ask before going for cloud migration and explains how to identify who can guide you through this digital landscape. What accolades and/or certifications does your company have? Accolades are a tangible reputation showing that the company has reached certain skill levels, and certifications carry more weight than others...

Listen to article Data has become central to ensuring businesses maintain a competitive edge, but unfortunately, many companies do not exploit their data in an adequate representation. In this blog, see how the explosion of data in this digital age is a challenge for many organizations and how to choose the right managed cloud services and database-managed services. What is Database Managed Services? Cloud-based data management with storage allows organizations to access the data they need when needed, but a third-party database-managed service provider manages the database. These managed cloud service providers ensure that the company can store large volumes of data in their database solution while performing at an optimum level, delivering the best value at all times. Reasons to Choose Oracle Cloud Managed Services Are you getting the most from your data? In every organization, there is a time they need to upgrade the database applications so...

Listen to article Oracle acquired PeopleSoft, a business unit of Oracle Corp. (Oracle), in 2005 with the determination to rewrite, modernize, and expand PeopleSoft's solutions to serve a more extensive customer base and better meet the needs of a diverse workforce from mid-sized users to the largest enterprises. The acquisition combined PeopleSoft's specialized data management capabilities with Oracle's database, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and other strategic applications. PeopleSoft Products - Get the Most Out of Your Investment PeopleSoft applications through Oracle allow your organization to enhance operations by enabling workforce prediction, financial planning, supplier management, cost control, workforce management, and more. This powerful suite of tools reduces overall cost, boosts productivity, and radically transforms user engagement with a simple implementation. Let's learn about the different PeopleSoft Products...

Listen to article Businesses that take steps toward adopting Oracle ERP Cloud or On-Premises applications, like E-Business Suite and PeopleSoft, are on the right path toward digital transformation. However, finding the right resources required to implement and maintain these complex applications can be challenging and necessitates a search beyond the resumes listed on LinkedIn and Indeed. Often, these high-demand resources already work full-time or as consultant on various projects, meaning they do not allocate their time looking for other opportunities. Instead, Oracle consultants team up with Oracle consulting and solutions partners capable of strategically staffing projects that require their niche skills and qualifications. This blog outlines the steps companies should take to staff their ERP implementation successfully. Step 1: Identify the Project Scope The first step in strategically staffing your Oracle ERP Cloud implementation is to defi...