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Listen to article The rise of Generative AI is reshaping how organizations leverage their enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms. For Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), the adoption of generative AI brings transformative opportunities-from accelerating business processes to unlocking new efficiencies in decision-making and automation, particularly with the help of oracle consulting . Key Takeaways Increased Productivity: Generative AI can automate repetitive tasks in Oracle EBS, reducing manual effort and enabling employees to focus on high-value activities. Intelligent Insights: Advanced AI models analyze large volumes of ERP data, providing actionable recommendations that drive faster, smarter decisions. Enhanced User Experience: Integrating generative AI tools-like natural language chatbots-makes Oracle EBS more accessible and user-friendly for both technical and non-technical employees. Improved Data Accuracy: Automated data validation ...

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 Enterprise performance management (EPM) is software that helps organizations manage their finance functions. Managing an EPM process in an on-premises application, like PeopleSoft or Oracle E-Business Suite , will be challenging as an organization grows and evolves. However, with the right cloud migration strategy and services, organizations can quickly achieve their financial goals by managing complex finance processes such as planning, financial consolidation & closing, and management reporting. Challenges Companies relying on outdated and inefficient spreadsheets and outdated software for their accounting and finance needs can put themselves at high risk. Everyday struggles include making quick financial decisions, which affect everything else they do in the business, such as planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Planning- Many organizations lack a connected planning process between finance and operations because of man...

Listen to article Today's companies are thinking ahead to engage their employees and deliver experiences that create value for the organization. Many HR organizations need a new strategy to support workplace employees and have the flexibility to respond to ever-changing needs. In this regard, many companies are heading towards Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud technology as their workforces become more dynamic and social. What is new in Oracle HCM Cloud, and why are customers adopting it? Oracle consistently focuses on product innovation , releasing new quarterly updates with enhanced features to enable users to work efficiently and effectively. Here are a few new features that are grabbing customer attention: Newsfeed-style homepage display Personalized dashboards Autonomous workflows Easy-to-use user interfaces Harmonious integrations & configurations Security & privacy-focused database The key to successfully utilizing an...

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 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...

Listen to article Companies that are growing rapidly need an exceptional database architecture for data-driven applications. Several businesses today are having trouble managing their internal IT systems, as well as the issues that arise with their daily operation and monitoring in terms of their databases. Today's business requirements are dynamic, and it expects more innovative database management systems and infrastructures to handle them efficiently. What is a Database Management System? A database management system (DBMS) software stores and retrieves data, so it can be used by a computer program and delivers various methods that allow the user to address the database as a whole or in part and provide ways of handling changes made to its content. A DBMS provides an interface for creating, managing, maintaining, and accessing "data" stored in the form of tables or relations and may support multiple users who need simultaneous ac...

Listen to article System environments built on old-generation technology platforms require upgrades to function in the new-generation technology platform as they are approaching the end of their manufacturer maintenance period. When Oracle announced that the premier support for Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1 was scheduled to end in December 2021, companies questioned the endurance of EBS functionalities support. They were apprehensive about upgrading to version 12.2 until the announcement made by Oracle - the great news is that Oracle has released its "Continuous Innovation" model for EBS 12.2 and made it clear in the statement that they have committed to support their EBS customers with superior support at no additional expense until the next release of EBS through 2033. While extension for on-premise support is beneficial for companies currently running on EBS 12.2, there is still the question of whether or not to continue investin...

Listen to article Digital transformation technology in the finance industry has become part of a successful business strategy and positively impacted business operations. The transition has led to the following opportunities: faster, cost-effective operations, improved employee and customer experience, meeting regulatory deadlines, and remaining competitive. As organizations transform, the role of finance is at the heart of a company's digital transformation to eliminate a lot of human intervention in processes. Most digital transformation is driven from a customer-facing perspective, and often, the role of the CFO is to enforce effective measures to ensure these revenue benefits are realized. How is Digital Transformation Impacting Financial Organizations? Just a few years ago, sitting in one room to have a meeting was standard. However, leveraging emerging technologies, such as AI and machine learning, has impacted us significantly while gi...