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Building on the foundation that Micros established serving the hotel and F&B industries, Oracle has launched Oracle Hospitality Global Business Unit to accelerate development of cloud, mobile and guest-experience technology. Mike Webster, SVP and general manager, Oracle Retail and Hospitality, told Hotel Business that the integration has been going quite well (Oracle acquired Micros in 2014), and that combining the companies into Oracle Hospitality will allow customers to get the best of both worlds: "We're preserving the intimacy and domain expertise that Micros had built and combining that with the scale and global reach of Oracle."

Building on the foundation that Micros established serving the hotel and F&B industries, Oracle has launched Oracle Hospitality Global Business Unit to accelerate development of cloud, mobile and guest-experience technology. Mike Webster, SVP and general manager, Oracle Retail and Hospitality, told Hotel Business that the integration has been going quite well (Oracle acquired Micros in 2014), and that combining the companies into Oracle Hospitality will allow customers to get the best of both worlds: "We're preserving the intimacy and domain expertise that Micros had built and combining that with the scale and global reach of Oracle."

Changing expectations and a new generation of users are transforming the face of business applications When Patrick Benson joined Ovation Brands back in September 2013, he was given a tall order: modernize an array of legacy IT systems that could no longer keep up with the restaurant-chain conglomerate's business processes.

Changing expectations and a new generation of users are transforming the face of business applications When Patrick Benson joined Ovation Brands back in September 2013, he was given a tall order: modernize an array of legacy IT systems that could no longer keep up with the restaurant-chain conglomerate's business processes.

DOWNLOAD/REGISTRATION Required This cover story of this special report features Ovation Brands, who had just gone live on Oracle ERP Cloud and Oracle HCM Cloud (and still implementing Oracle EPM Cloud). The story chronicles Ovation's move to the cloud, starting small, adding Micros, then implementing ERP and HR in the cloud, citing business gains, newfound analytical insight and lower operating cost as benefits of the migration.

DOWNLOAD/REGISTRATION Required This cover story of this special report features Ovation Brands, who had just gone live on Oracle ERP Cloud and Oracle HCM Cloud (and still implementing Oracle EPM Cloud). The story chronicles Ovation's move to the cloud, starting small, adding Micros, then implementing ERP and HR in the cloud, citing business gains, newfound analytical insight and lower operating cost as benefits of the migration.

For its part, Oracle Hospitality will build on the foundation that Micros established in the hotel and F&B industries. Mike Webster, SVP and general manager, Oracle Retail and Hospitality, told Hotel Business that the integration has been going quite well (Oracle acquired Micros in 2014), and that combining the companies into Oracle Hospitality will allow customers to get the best of both worlds: "We're preserving the intimacy and domain expertise that Micros had built and combining that with the scale and global reach of Oracle." Oracle's platform for the hospitality industry offers comprehensive and integrated software, cloud offerings and hardware solutions for hotels, casinos, table and quick-service restaurants, sports and entertainment venues, and cruise operations from small independents to large global chains. Webster noted that the company has several short-term priorities: a seamless transition for customers, an organizational structure based on business segments; and integration of Micros with Oracle's technology.

For its part, Oracle Hospitality will build on the foundation that Micros established in the hotel and F&B industries. Mike Webster, SVP and general manager, Oracle Retail and Hospitality, told Hotel Business that the integration has been going quite well (Oracle acquired Micros in 2014), and that combining the companies into Oracle Hospitality will allow customers to get the best of both worlds: "We're preserving the intimacy and domain expertise that Micros had built and combining that with the scale and global reach of Oracle." Oracle's platform for the hospitality industry offers comprehensive and integrated software, cloud offerings and hardware solutions for hotels, casinos, table and quick-service restaurants, sports and entertainment venues, and cruise operations from small independents to large global chains. Webster noted that the company has several short-term priorities: a seamless transition for customers, an organizational structure based on business segments; and integration of Micros with Oracle's technology.

The article highlights that Capgemini and Oracle are launching a new Business Analytics for Telecommunications, bolstering Capgemini's global Business Information Management (BIM) Service Line. The article notes that the solution enhances Capgemini's exp

Oracle will provide merchandise financial planning, assortment planning, size profiling and optimization systems. It's a full suite of retail business applications so that supply chains are managed better, inventory control gets tighter, core merchandising is improved and so Arcadia can track sales and fashion trends better and learn more about what sizes are needed in the stores, on an individual basis, rather than by country. According to Green, Oracle will enable Arcadia to "romance the customer" and intensify efforts to put up flagships and grow the online business.

Oracle will provide merchandise financial planning, assortment planning, size profiling and optimization systems. It's a full suite of retail business applications so that supply chains are managed better, inventory control gets tighter, core merchandising is improved and so Arcadia can track sales and fashion trends better and learn more about what sizes are needed in the stores, on an individual basis, rather than by country. According to Green, Oracle will enable Arcadia to "romance the customer" and intensify efforts to put up flagships and grow the online business.

News: The goal is to help enterprises embrace cloud services for their businesses.

News: The goal is to help enterprises embrace cloud services for their businesses.

The release notes Columbus State University's implementation of Oracle's Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition, gaining real-time visibility into student performance and engagement. The new business intelligence environment offers improved reporting accuracy and timeliness, enhanced data quality and provides insight into student retention, progression and graduation trends. The release notes that Columbus State University is ranked among the top regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report.

Enterprise IT needs are quickly changing to favor data analytics and cloud-computing as businesses look to quickly adopt a customer-centric model.

Enterprise IT needs are quickly changing to favor data analytics and cloud-computing as businesses look to quickly adopt a customer-centric model.

While there's been much focus on consumer mobile devices, there's also much to be gained from using mobile devices equipped to help run the business. This is especially true for retailers when critical, day-to-day decision-makers are in the field visiting stores. Imagine a district manager walking into a store with an iPad that provides current sales trends, inventory reports or labor productivity for that store, complete with exceptions highlighted and the ability to drill into details...

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.

Highlighting that CACI International is purchasing Advanced Programs Group LLC, an Oracle Platinum Partner and provider of Oracle e-Business services in the Federal market. The article notes that the acquisition of Advanced Programs Group makes CACI one of the largest Federal Oracle providers and the only Federal Shared Service Provider in both the financial and contract life cycle management business areas.

Highlighting that Oracle announced the availability of the latest release of Oracle Business Intelligence for Utilities. The article notes that Oracle Business Intelligence for Utilities, a key component of the growing family of analytics products, helps

Press release highlighting that Veterans Canteen Service implemented Oracle Retail applications and the Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 to establish new merchandising, inventory and price processes designed to help increase sales and establish more control over inventory throughout its locations. The article notes that Veterans Canteen Service selected the Oracle Retail applications and Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 based on integration capabilities and product attributes. The article also includes comments from Mike Webster, general manager, Oracle Retail noting that Veterans Canteen Service offers an important service to America's Veterans and Oracle Retail is proud to be a part of the team working to provide better service to canteen customers.

British multinational retailing company Arcadia Group has selected Oracle retail platform to optimize retail operations and support its developing international business. The fashion retailer will use Oracle Retail Merchandising Operations Management, Oracle Retail Merchandise Planning and Optimization, and Oracle Commerce applications to meet customer demand in its 2,507stores and 600 international franchised outlets across 36 countries.

British multinational retailing company Arcadia Group has selected Oracle retail platform to optimize retail operations and support its developing international business. The fashion retailer will use Oracle Retail Merchandising Operations Management, Oracle Retail Merchandise Planning and Optimization, and Oracle Commerce applications to meet customer demand in its 2,507stores and 600 international franchised outlets across 36 countries.

The July 2014 edition of University Business includes the following article highlighting that many universities are beginning to implement electronic transcript capabilities to decrease costs and serve students more quickly. The article notes that Arizona State University is using e-transcript data for its Transfer Admission Guarantee program and uses Oracle's PeopleSoft, its student information system, to send automatic updates to community college students each semester to track progress toward an ASU degree.

The July 2014 edition of University Business includes the following article highlighting that many universities are beginning to implement electronic transcript capabilities to decrease costs and serve students more quickly. The article notes that Arizona State University is using e-transcript data for its Transfer Admission Guarantee program and uses Oracle's PeopleSoft, its student information system, to send automatic updates to community college students each semester to track progress toward an ASU degree.

"Today, whether shopping for an item, making reservations, examining a bill, evaluating projects, or viewing medical information, the digital age has brought us to a point where we now expect the ability to make real-time decisions, transact, and customize options at the tap of the screen. In the new service-driven economy, innovative enterprises must focus on two things: taking care of their customers and taking care of their employees," said Bob Weiler, executive vice president, Global Business Units, Oracle.

"Today, whether shopping for an item, making reservations, examining a bill, evaluating projects, or viewing medical information, the digital age has brought us to a point where we now expect the ability to make real-time decisions, transact, and customize options at the tap of the screen. In the new service-driven economy, innovative enterprises must focus on two things: taking care of their customers and taking care of their employees," said Bob Weiler, executive vice president, Global Business Units, Oracle.

The Nov. 12 edition of Business Green includes the following interview with Oracle Utilities' Rodger Smith. The article discusses how Smith ended up in his current position, his personal interest in sustainable development, green technologies that will revolutionize the global economy and more.

The Nov. 28 edition of Computer Business Review includes the following article announcing Oracle's release of Tax Analytics 2.0 for public sector enterprises. The article notes that the Oracle solution offers public sector agencies enhanced visibility into tax and revenue management operations for taking informed decisions. The article includes comments from Oracle's Mark Johnson, noting that the solution will allow public sector agencies can better understand their tax and revenue operations and make decisions that lead to better taxpayer service, improved operational efficiency and increased collections and compliance.

Oracle Financial Services has expanded its Oracle Financial Services Enterprise Risk Management suite to include a new model risk management solution, as well as enhanced offerings for regulatory capital management and credit risk management. Oracle's Enterprise Risk Management suite, part of the Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications family, provides a single, unified platform that helps today's financial institutions meet increasingly complex compliance requirements and performance objectives. The end-to-end platform enables financial services organizations to effectively identify and manage risk to support their risk-adjusted performance objectives, promote a proactive risk management culture and mitigate the costs of compliance. Model Risk Management To meet evolving regulatory mandates, financial institutions require a comprehensive view of risks associated with inaccurate or improperly applied financial and business models. Many firms are struggling to achieve this transparency because they continue to manage their models in siloed environments. Oracle Financial Services Model Risk Management provides a common environment to manage all risks associated with the use of models, including risks arising due to poor data quality, incorrect or inappropriate use, design flaws, incorrect implementation and unauthorized access. The solution delivers a single repository for all model information across the enterprise, includes pre-built dashboards to jump start benefits and provides drill-down capabilities for in-depth insight. This application provides a common environment to manage risks associated with the use of models including risks arising due to data quality, incorrect or inappropriate usage, design flaws, incorrect implementation and unauthorized access. The solution helps firms to improve governance around the use of models through a comprehensive, structured and consistent framework for periodic assessment and validation of models ac