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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 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Technology today is an accumulation of advances that culminate in a technological revolution, shaping the way we work, communicate, and live our lives. A technological revolution can be defined as a period in which one or more technologies are replaced by newer technologies in a short time. It is usually characterized by the acceleration of technological innovation and the rapid application and spread of these technologies, which bring about drastic changes in society. This innovation typically sees increases in productivity and efficiency across all sectors through the introduction of new devices and systems. Some argue that the best-known examples of technological revolutions include the Neolithic Revolution, which led to the birth of agriculture; the Industrial Revolution of the 19t...

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...

Listen to article Oracle Cloud Manager, a robust application, is designed to streamline the deployment and management of PeopleSoft environments on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) , thus enhancing automation and facilitating seamless cloud adoption. This user-friendly tool allows organizations to scale efficiently, optimize resources, and streamline operations with minimal manual effort. As a free PeopleSoft application that runs exclusively on Oracle Cloud, it requires a user subscription to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Available through the Oracle Cloud Marketplace, Cloud Manager features an interface similar to PeopleSoft Fluid UI and assists in migrating on-premises PeopleSoft environments to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). A key advantage of running PeopleSoft on OCI is the comprehensive end-to-end cloud infrastructure service level agreements (SLAs) that Oracle provides, covering availability, performance, and m...

Listen to article Overview Oracle Corporation began rolling out Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) AI Assistant (AIA) feature in late September 2024. Oracle Analytics Cloud AI Assistant is a tool that uses natural language to help users interact with data by utilizing a large language model (LLM) to understand the context of a question and translate it into actions within the platform. The tool eliminates the need to master intricate functions and allows users to focus on interpreting the results rather than navigating the complexities of the software itself. It acts as a conversational interface for data analysis and recognizes Oracle Analytics workbooks and datasets. AI Assistant (AIA) leverages natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning to understand complex questions and provide relevant data insights within the OAC platform. Key Benefits Increased Accessibility: Enabling non-technical users to a...

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...