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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...

Listen to article What We Heard at Blueprint 4D 2026: Oracle Modernization Is Now About Execution Blueprint 4D 2026 once again reinforced why it remains one of the most practical Oracle-focused events of the year. Held at the Hilton Anatole from May 4-7, the conference brought together Oracle customers, partners, and product teams across PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, and Oracle Cloud Applications. The biggest takeaway from this year was not centered on new features or future possibilities. It was about execution. Organizations are no longer asking whether modernization matters. Most teams already know the direction they want to move. The challenge now is determining how to sequence that change, align it with internal readiness, and continue delivering value during the process. Key Takeaways from Blueprint 4D 2026 Modernization is happening in stages, not all at once. Cloud success depen...

Listen to article Blueprint 4D is one of the most practical Oracle events of the year. For four days, business and IT leaders from PeopleSoft, Oracle E-Business Suite, and Oracle Cloud environments come together to hear directly from Oracle product teams, connect with peers, and think through what comes next for their organizations. If you're attending this year - or if you're still deciding - this post is for you. We've put together a straightforward guide to the questions worth bringing to Dallas, the conversations worth having on the floor, and the way we think about Oracle modernization for organizations at every stage of the journey. Key Takeaways Modernization is not a single choice but a sequence of decisions over time. Cloud readiness covers technology, processes, data, and team readiness for change. PeopleSoft and Oracle EBS users can progress now, even before consi...

Listen to article Northwest Oracle Summit is a focused, practitioner-driven Oracle event bringing together PeopleSoft, Oracle Cloud, and analytics leaders for a single day of tactical, real-world sessions. If you are attending or deciding, this preview highlights what matters most and how to get real value from the day. Key Takeaways Progress comes from targeted improvements, not large transformations. Data, process maturity, and adoption matter more than platform choice. PeopleSoft and EBS still have strong runway when managed well. AI and analytics are shifting toward usability and outcomes. The Northwest Oracle Summit is best used to validate direction and pressure-test plans. Come and see SMACT Works' Sessions at Northwest Oracle Summit 2026. A Working Session, Not a Vision Event Northwest Oracle Summit is different from larger Oracle conferences. Ses...

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 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 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...