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The September 1 issue of Destination CRM included an article highlighting how colleges and universities are not taking full advantage of CRM technology. The article improving student experience and retaining current students as reasons for deployment, but few schools are using CRM to do this. The article includes comment from Joe Burkhart, Director of Higher Education Solutions, Oracle who notes that schools are looking at taking care of existing students - from the admissions office to financial aid to dining halls. Further, the article discusses the growing use of technologies like live chat and web self-service. Of note, the article discusses how DeVry University uses Oracle's RightNow cloud solutions to provide current and prospective students with fast, accurate answers to their questions. It includes comment from Dave Trafton, DeVry's online student service manager, who notes that Oracle RightNow has helped the school become more responsive to student needs. The article also includes comment from David Richter, U.S. Sales Director for Higher Education Service Automation, Oracle who notes that only a handful of schools currently marry student data with their CRM systems.

The March 10 issue of Computerworld includes the following article on Oracle's announcement of several major investments in higher education solutions. Of note, ComputerWorld is an IDG News Service publication and this coverage also appeared in: CFO World, CIO, IT World, Network World, PCWorld, and TechWorld. The article highlights the new Oracle Student Cloud that Oracle will release sometime in 2015. Additionally, the article discusses how Oracle will release new features for its Human Capital Management (HCM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) cloud services that will tie into Oracle Student Cloud. The article further discusses the plan to release a new version of Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions to provide a simpler, more productive user experience.

The March 10 issue of Computerworld includes the following article on Oracle's announcement of several major investments in higher education solutions. Of note, ComputerWorld is an IDG News Service publication and this coverage also appeared in: CFO World, CIO, IT World, Network World, PCWorld, and TechWorld. The article highlights the new Oracle Student Cloud that Oracle will release sometime in 2015. Additionally, the article discusses how Oracle will release new features for its Human Capital Management (HCM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) cloud services that will tie into Oracle Student Cloud. The article further discusses the plan to release a new version of Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions to provide a simpler, more productive user experience.

The March 11 edition of InfotechLead includes the following article on Oracle's announcement of several major investments for its higher education solutions. The article highlights the new Oracle Student Cloud, which will meet the needs of customers who are transforming their institutions to support standard business processes and to free up IT resources for mission-critical activities. Additionally, the article discusses the planned new release of Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and new functionalities being delivered in Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud and Oracle ERP Cloud. The article includes comments from Mark Armstrong, vice president, higher education product development, Oracle, who notes that Oracle is dedicated to providing its customers with flexible technology options, especially through these significant investments.

The March 11 edition of InfotechLead includes the following article on Oracle's announcement of several major investments for its higher education solutions. The article highlights the new Oracle Student Cloud, which will meet the needs of customers who are transforming their institutions to support standard business processes and to free up IT resources for mission-critical activities. Additionally, the article discusses the planned new release of Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and new functionalities being delivered in Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud and Oracle ERP Cloud. The article includes comments from Mark Armstrong, vice president, higher education product development, Oracle, who notes that Oracle is dedicated to providing its customers with flexible technology options, especially through these significant investments.

The Sept. 30 edition of ZDNet includes the following article highlighting Oracle's software updates and mobile strategy. The article notes that Oracle has education as a key bullet point on the long-term roadmap for ERP Cloud with key functionalities targeting the higher education sector to support grants management and project-based funding. The article also notes that a new cloud-based student information system, Oracle Student Cloud, is under development. This article also appears in ATB Media: .

The Sept. 30 edition of ZDNet includes the following article highlighting Oracle's software updates and mobile strategy. The article notes that Oracle has education as a key bullet point on the long-term roadmap for ERP Cloud with key functionalities targeting the higher education sector to support grants management and project-based funding. The article also notes that a new cloud-based student information system, Oracle Student Cloud, is under development. This article also appears in ATB Media: .

The November 7 issue of Campus Technology includes an article highlighting the announcement that University of Akron in Ohio began implementing Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition and Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise Performance Management, both hosted on Oracle Cloud Solutions for Education and Research. The article notes that the new technology is part of the university's Vision 2020 strategic plan to increase enrollment, improve the learning experience, and increase funding. The article also notes that East-West University (EWU) has implemented Oracle's PeopleSoft Campus Solutions to help automate administrative processes and improve information management. The article includes comment from Susan Rzyczycki, assistant vice president applications services, University of Akron, who notes that the Oracle Cloud Solutions for Education and Research provided the university with an additional option for its strategic planning needs--while also preserving internal capabilities to focus on core competencies. The article also includes comment from Farid I. Muhammad, director of title III, East-West University, who notes that by selecting the Optimized Campus implementation model for Oracle's PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, the university receive the benefits of Oracle's complete, integrated solutions that enable higher education institutions to adapt to the changing needs and demands of all their constituents, at an affordable cost.

The October 22 issue of Campus Technology include an article highlighting two recent Oracle announcements regarding Oracle Exadata Database Machine and new features released for Oracle's PeopleSoft Campus Solutions. The article notes that Northern Illinois University (NIU) implemented two Oracle Exadata Database Machines and includes comment from Steven Pace, associate director of the Division of Finance and Facilities at NIU. He notes that Oracle Exadata Database Machine improved the university's administrative system availability and reliability, and accelerated batch run times. The article also notes that University of Arkansas implemented two Oracle Exadata Database Machines to improve the performance of its PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and Oracle WebCenter Content. Additionally, Brigham Young University consolidated 50 database servers and storage systems with Oracle Exadata Database Machine to help improve performance of its Oracle campus systems. Finally, the article also includes information regarding the new features Oracle released for its PeopleSoft Campus Solutions suite. The article notes the new program-based enrollment functionality is designed to help students plan their path to degree completion, and the new assessment feature helps instructors to define and assess any type of learning activities.

The March 11 edition of Campus Technology includes the following article on Oracle's announcement of the new cloud-based student information system, Oracle Student Cloud. The article notes Oracle's plan to release the first phase of Oracle Student Cloud in 2015, which will support enrollment, payment, and assessment. The article further discusses plans to add new functionalities to Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud and Oracle ERP Cloud - which will integrate with Oracle Student Cloud - and the planned new release of Oracle's PeopleSoft Campus Solutions suite.

The March 11 edition of Campus Technology includes the following article on Oracle's announcement of the new cloud-based student information system, Oracle Student Cloud. The article notes Oracle's plan to release the first phase of Oracle Student Cloud in 2015, which will support enrollment, payment, and assessment. The article further discusses plans to add new functionalities to Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud and Oracle ERP Cloud - which will integrate with Oracle Student Cloud - and the planned new release of Oracle's PeopleSoft Campus Solutions suite.

The March 11 edition of University Herald includes the following article on Oracle's announcement of Oracle Student Cloud, a new student information system for higher education institutions. The article includes comments from a blog post by Cole Clark, global vice president of education and research, Oracle, who notes that no other company can draw on the rich portfolio of IP, development talent, implementation experience, and industry expertise than Oracle. The article also notes Oracle will release new features for Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud and Oracle ERP Cloud services.

The March 11 edition of University Herald includes the following article on Oracle's announcement of Oracle Student Cloud, a new student information system for higher education institutions. The article includes comments from a blog post by Cole Clark, global vice president of education and research, Oracle, who notes that no other company can draw on the rich portfolio of IP, development talent, implementation experience, and industry expertise than Oracle. The article also notes Oracle will release new features for Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud and Oracle ERP Cloud services.

The April 9 edition of Campus Technology includes the following article on how the University System of Georgia (USG) plans to introduce predictive analytics into its 31 public institutions. The article covers Georgia's recent shift from managing student data and courses to predicting outcomes and summarizes a recent workshop at a tech showcase in Georgia, which included Valdosta State University. The article highlights Valdosta's partnership with Oracle in building a "more traditional" business intelligence approach and its recent efforts in information discovery to pull data from non-traditional sources, creating a complete picture of the student.

The April 9 edition of Campus Technology includes the following article on how the University System of Georgia (USG) plans to introduce predictive analytics into its 31 public institutions. The article covers Georgia's recent shift from managing student data and courses to predicting outcomes and summarizes a recent workshop at a tech showcase in Georgia, which included Valdosta State University. The article highlights Valdosta's partnership with Oracle in building a "more traditional" business intelligence approach and its recent efforts in information discovery to pull data from non-traditional sources, creating a complete picture of the student.

The April 8 edition of Campus Technology includes the following article on how Valdosta State University improved student retention rates by 2.5 percent since implementing Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition. The article also discusses the university's implementation of Oracle Endeca Information Discovery, which allows it to collect and analyze student data, like student surveys and ID card usage. Additionally, the article notes that a year after the university implemented Oracle's tools, student midterm and final grades improved an average of 10-15 percent.

The April 8 edition of Campus Technology includes the following article on how Valdosta State University improved student retention rates by 2.5 percent since implementing Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition. The article also discusses the university's implementation of Oracle Endeca Information Discovery, which allows it to collect and analyze student data, like student surveys and ID card usage. Additionally, the article notes that a year after the university implemented Oracle's tools, student midterm and final grades improved an average of 10-15 percent.

The March 21 edition of University World News includes the following article on the recent data security breaches reported by multiple higher education institutions. The article highlights Maricopa County Community College District, which hired Oracle to clean up its data security network for $2.25 million. The article further discusses the additional measures institutions are taking to ensure students are not threatened by the security breaches.

The March 21 edition of University World News includes the following article on the recent data security breaches reported by multiple higher education institutions. The article highlights Maricopa County Community College District, which hired Oracle to clean up its data security network for $2.25 million. The article further discusses the additional measures institutions are taking to ensure students are not threatened by the security breaches.

The June 9 edition of Computerworld includes the following article based on an interview with Brian Haugabrook, interim CIO, Valdosta State University, on how the university plans to implement an effective IT operation that will provide officials more ways to reach out to students who are at risk of failing.  The article further discusses the university's decision to implement Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition, Oracle Application Express and Oracle Endeca Information Discovery to help support its plan to improve student retention and success. The article notes that since implementation of these tools, the university has seen an increase in retention rates and passing grades.

The June 9 edition of Computerworld includes the following article based on an interview with Brian Haugabrook, interim CIO, Valdosta State University, on how the university plans to implement an effective IT operation that will provide officials more ways to reach out to students who are at risk of failing.  The article further discusses the university's decision to implement Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition, Oracle Application Express and Oracle Endeca Information Discovery to help support its plan to improve student retention and success. The article notes that since implementation of these tools, the university has seen an increase in retention rates and passing grades.

The April 28 edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education includes the following article highlighting the open-source software market in higher education, with a focus on the Kuali Foundation.  The article includes comment based on an interview with Mark Armstrong, vice president for higher education product development, Oracle, who notes that when building an ERP-scale product via open-source, it is really difficult to sustain long term.  Additionally, the article further discusses that Oracle remains a big supporter of community-sourced projects and that Kuali has produced interesting and creative work, challenging the notion that the ERP marketplace lacks competition and that for-profit vendors mercilessly bilk colleges.

The April 28 edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education includes the following article highlighting the open-source software market in higher education, with a focus on the Kuali Foundation.  The article includes comment based on an interview with Mark Armstrong, vice president for higher education product development, Oracle, who notes that when building an ERP-scale product via open-source, it is really difficult to sustain long term.  Additionally, the article further discusses that Oracle remains a big supporter of community-sourced projects and that Kuali has produced interesting and creative work, challenging the notion that the ERP marketplace lacks competition and that for-profit vendors mercilessly bilk colleges.

The August 27 edition of TechDecisions: Higher Ed includes the following article highlighting Central Washington University's (CWU) upgrade to Oracle PeopleSoft Human Capital Management 9.2 and PeopleSoft Financials 9.2. The article quotes Cole Clark, global vice president, education & research, Oracle, who discusses how the Oracle PeopleSoft solutions allow users to access applications on any device. The article also quotes Jill Hernandez, director of enterprise applications at CWU, who discusses how the upgrade improved the university's HR and finance operations.

The August 27 edition of TechDecisions: Higher Ed includes the following article highlighting Central Washington University's (CWU) upgrade to Oracle PeopleSoft Human Capital Management 9.2 and PeopleSoft Financials 9.2. The article quotes Cole Clark, global vice president, education & research, Oracle, who discusses how the Oracle PeopleSoft solutions allow users to access applications on any device. The article also quotes Jill Hernandez, director of enterprise applications at CWU, who discusses how the upgrade improved the university's HR and finance operations.

The March 17 edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education includes the following article on the recent data-security breaches reported by multiple higher education institutions. The article highlights Maricopa County Community College District who hired Oracle to clean up its data-security network for $2.25 million. The article further discusses the additional measures institutions are taking to ensure students are not threatened by the security breaches.

The March 17 edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education includes the following article on the recent data-security breaches reported by multiple higher education institutions. The article highlights Maricopa County Community College District who hired Oracle to clean up its data-security network for $2.25 million. The article further discusses the additional measures institutions are taking to ensure students are not threatened by the security breaches.

The Oct. 22 edition of GCN includes the following article highlighting the Pennsylvania's Treasury Department financial system upgrade. The article notes that the Treasury uses Oracle's PeopleSoft Financials to handle cost-payable processes and Oracle Governance, Risk and Compliance for audit analytics and forensic analysis on payment processes. The article also quotes Sid Sinha, Oracle's senior director of application development, who discusses how auditors can adapt the technology.

The Oct. 22 edition of GCN includes the following article highlighting the Pennsylvania's Treasury Department financial system upgrade. The article notes that the Treasury uses Oracle's PeopleSoft Financials to handle cost-payable processes and Oracle Governance, Risk and Compliance for audit analytics and forensic analysis on payment processes. The article also quotes Sid Sinha, Oracle's senior director of application development, who discusses how auditors can adapt the technology.

The October issue of University Business includes the following article highlighting the results of Oracle's "Making the Grade: Optimizing the Higher Education Student Experience" report. The article notes that students experience on campus is what keeps them coming back, but even if they love their classes, that joy can be overshadowed by frustration of dealing with student services offices. The article is part of the Stats Watch section and includes various statistics from the report including that 30 percent of students say their school does not meet their customer service expectations. The article includes comment from Cole Clark, global vice president for education and research, Oracle, who notes that though there are some schools doing amazing work, there is a tremendous amount of headroom to improve effectiveness without spending truckloads of cash to get it done.

The September issue of University Business includes the following article highlighting how financial aid offices are drowning in a sea of reports, but the right software and strategies can make it possible to handle the increase in reports. The article highlights how universities, such as California State University (CSU), and software providers are handling the data deluge. The article includes comment from Dean Kulju, director of student financial services and programs, California State University, who notes that he likes the flexibility of CSU's software (Oracle PeopleSoft for the majority of campuses) and the ability it gives CSU to customize but he would like to see more movement towards providing universally accepted or required reports being used by institutions nationally. The article also includes comment by Gary Allen, senior strategy manager, Oracle Higher Education, who notes that financial aid offices can manage better outcomes by knowing their audience and what will make most sense to them.

The December issue of University Business includes an article highlighting the myths and realities of open source and its use on campus. The article includes comment from Cole Clark, global vice president of education and research, Oracle, who debunks multiple myths. Cole notes that often higher education institutions turn to open source when there are already mature commercial applications with robust systems to meet their needs. Cole explains that an open source application that's newer and relies on the power of community might not have had the time to catch up with commercial software's level of development. The article also notes that Oracle has utilized open source for the types of benefits that wider collaboration can bring. Cole notes that using open source makes Oracle's products better, and development has taken significant leaps forward because of it. Cole concludes the article with feedback on how institutions should move forward when considering open source solutions.

The Aug. 15 edition of GreenTechMedia includes the following article discussing the future of the smart grid. The article highlights smart grid expert Andres Carvallo's presentation from The Soft Grid 2012 conference, and notes his comments regarding utilities' adoption of cloud computing and the utility "big data" challenge. The article mentions that Austin Energy is working on with Oracle on an IT-based project. The article also includes a comment from Oracle Utilities' Linda Jackman noting that utilities have their own reasons to keep as much of their IT work in-house as possible, but investor-owned utilities in particular are under pressure to spend on IT capital expenses, which they can recover in rate cases, rather than on operational expenses like cloud services that do not offer such guaranteed payback.