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The May 22 edition of University Business includes the following article highlighting the "Student Information Systems (SIS) U.S. Higher Education Market Share, Trends, and Leaders" report by The Tambellini Group.  The report found that Oracle dominated SIS growth in 2013 with 40 percent of purchases - most notably at large institutions like Harvard, Penn State, and the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.  The article includes comment from Michael Büsges, enterprise project director, Penn State, who notes that Oracle's system is the most cost effective and least risky.

The May 22 edition of University Business includes the following article highlighting the "Student Information Systems (SIS) U.S. Higher Education Market Share, Trends, and Leaders" report by The Tambellini Group.  The report found that Oracle dominated SIS growth in 2013 with 40 percent of purchases - most notably at large institutions like Harvard, Penn State, and the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.  The article includes comment from Michael Büsges, enterprise project director, Penn State, who notes that Oracle's system is the most cost effective and least risky.

PureFormulas.com spent an estimated 1,000 hours, or more than 40 full days, meeting with or investigating all the major e-commerce platform vendors-including Demandware Inc., hybris AG, Magento-before buying from Oracle Corp. The retailer signed a contract with Oracle in May 2013, downloading Oracle Commerce software on its own servers. The implementation required in-house design work and coding in advance of the full launch in August of the retailer's new platform-which has also been deployed by larger retailers, including, last year, Kohl's Corp., a retail chain that took in $1.76 billion in web sales in 2013, according to Top500Guide.com.

PureFormulas.com spent an estimated 1,000 hours, or more than 40 full days, meeting with or investigating all the major e-commerce platform vendors-including Demandware Inc., hybris AG, Magento-before buying from Oracle Corp. The retailer signed a contract with Oracle in May 2013, downloading Oracle Commerce software on its own servers. The implementation required in-house design work and coding in advance of the full launch in August of the retailer's new platform-which has also been deployed by larger retailers, including, last year, Kohl's Corp., a retail chain that took in $1.76 billion in web sales in 2013, according to Top500Guide.com.

PureFormulas.com spent an estimated 1,000 hours, or more than 40 full days, meeting with or investigating all the major e-commerce platform vendors-including Demandware Inc., hybris AG, Magento-before buying from Oracle Corp. The retailer signed a contract with Oracle in May 2013, downloading Oracle Commerce software on its own servers. The implementation required in-house design work and coding in advance of the full launch in August of the retailer's new platform-which has also been deployed by larger retailers, including, last year, Kohl's Corp., a retail chain that took in $1.76 billion in web sales in 2013, according to Top500Guide.com.

The May 2013 edition of Business Officer includes an article highlighting the increase in institutions moving to responsibility center management (RCM). The article highlights several universities using RCM including the University of Florida who abandoned their traditional incremental budgeting in 2011 because it lacked transparency and didn't provide the incentives or resources to grow, change, or shrink programs. The article includes comment based off the interview with Matthew Fajack, vice president and chief financial officer and Sheri Austin, assistant vice president and director of university budgets. Matthew noted the university achieved its goal on the transparency side allowing people to now understand their costs and where revenues come from. Sheri further explained that RCM isn't the culprit in dwindling budgets but rather state appropriations that prompted budget cuts. The article notes that since RCM was implemented, all of the responsibility centers at the university have been able to meet the budget or, come very close.

The May 15 edition of University Business includes an article highlighting Oracle's PeopleSoft Campus Solutions mobile functionality. The article notes that the technology is built using Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF) mobile, which enables colleges and universities to extend their mobile applications to include websites and other content they want students to access and also enables security features. The article also details the mobility enhancements, such as the ability to enroll, add, and drop classes. The article includes comment based on the release from Cole Clark, global vice president of education and research, Oracle, who notes that students will now have immediate, personal, and easy access to information. Additionally, higher education institutions now have a platform which enables them to roll out more information and functionality, maximizing value.

The May 14 issue of Campus Technology includes an article highlighting Oracle's new mobile features for the PeopleSoft Campus Solutions suite. The article notes that the mobile features use Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF) Mobile enabling higher education institutions to extend their mobile apps to included web sites and other content intended for student access including existing PeopleSoft Campus Solutions security features. The article details the current enhancements that enable students to update their class schedules, access grades, and receive notifications among other features and future updates. The piece also further highlights that Oracle announced general availability of Oracle Business Intelligence (BI) Applications Release 11. 1. 1. 7. 1 which offers enhancements across the entire BI applications line as well as an improved version of Oracle Student Information Analytics.

The May 13 edition of eSchool News includes a press release announcing Columbus State University implementing Oracle's Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence Environment enabling the university to gain real-time visibility into student performance and engagement. The press release includes comment from Cole Clark, global vice president of education and research, Oracle, who notes that Oracle's Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition's real-time reporting and accuracy can bring together student and faculty information and allow Columbus State University to spend more time developing programs and making informed decisions to increase student retention, progression, and graduation rates.

The May 13 edition of eCampus News includes a press release announcing Columbus State University implementing Oracle's Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence Environment enabling the university to gain real-time visibility into student performance and engagement. The press release includes comment from Cole Clark, global vice president of education and research, Oracle, who notes that Oracle's Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition's real-time reporting and accuracy can bring together student and faculty information and allow Columbus State University to spend more time developing programs and making informed decisions to increase student retention, progression, and graduation rates.

The May 13 edition of eSchool News includes a press release announcing Oracle's mobile functionality and platform for PeopleSoft Campus Solutions enabling higher education institutions to offer a richer student experience. The press release includes comment from Cole Clark, global vice president of education and research, Oracle, who notes that the new mobile functionalities give students immediate, personal, and easy access to information when they need it.

The May 13 edition of eCampus News includes a press release announcing Oracle's mobile functionality and platform for PeopleSoft Campus Solutions enabling higher education institutions to offer a richer student experience. The press release includes comment from Cole Clark, global vice president of education and research, Oracle, who notes that the new mobile functionalities give students immediate, personal, and easy access to information when they need it.

The May 14 edition of The FINANCIAL includes an article highlighting Oracle's announcement that Columbus State University implemented its Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition. The article notes that Columbus State University worked with Oracle for improved reporting accuracy and timeliness to conform to Georgia's "Complete College Georgia" plan, which seeks to increase the number of Georgia's young adults who obtain a college degree. The integration of Oracle's Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition created a single knowledge repository, bringing together the university's student information system, facility management, and PeopleSoft applications. The article includes comment from Cole Clark, global vice president, education and research industries, Oracle, who notes that with Oracle's Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition, Columbus State University can bring together student and faculty information and spend more time developing programs and making informed decisions.

The May 14 issue of Campus Technology included an article highlighting Columbus State University's new data warehouse and business intelligence software to improve student retention and graduation rates. The initiative is part of Georgia's "Complete College Georgia" plan. The article notes that Columbus State University worked with Oracle Consulting to design and implement the new solutions using Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition and Oracle Data Integrator. The system unites the university's student information system, facility management system, and PeopleSoft applications into a single knowledge repository.

The May 1 editions of eSchool News includes the following press release announcing Oracle and Ciber's implementation of an integrated student service system and enterprise resource planning platform for Washington State Board of Community and Technical College (WSBCTC). The system of 34 public community and technical colleges will work with Oracle and Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) Platinum Partner Ciber to implement Oracle's PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, PeopleSoft Human Capital Management, PeopleSoft Financials, and Oracle Fusion Analytic Applications.

The May 1 edition of eCampus News included the following press release announcing Oracle and Ciber's implementation of an integrated student service system and enterprise resource planning platform for Washington State Board of Community and Technical College (WSBCTC). The system of 34 public community and technical colleges will work with Oracle and Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) Platinum Partner Ciber to implement Oracle's PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, PeopleSoft Human Capital Management, PeopleSoft Financials, and Oracle Fusion Analytic Applications.

The May edition of University Business includes the following article highlighting identity management policies and best practices.  The article includes thought leadership by Cole Clark, global vice president, Oracle Education and Research, who shares tips for a strong identity management solution.  The article also includes comment by Andrew Scheppler, lead technical manager, Montgomery College, who notes that identity management is a year-round task at the university.

The May 1 edition of Campus Technology includes the following article discussing tips for improving the relationship between higher education IT leaders and the vendor community.  The article notes that the Higher Education Users Group (HEUG) provides Oracle customers with the opportunity to discuss policies and issues.  The article includes comment by Ted Simpson, director of administrative systems, Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, who notes that Oracle has implemented almost every recommendation HEUG has put forth.

The May 15 edition of Campus Technology includes the following article highlighting that Oracle has released new versions of its desktop virtualization products, Oracle Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) 3.4, Sun Ray Software 5.3 and Oracle Virtual Desktop Client 3.1.  The article notes that the new versions improve storage options, multimedia acceleration, hot-desking support, security and USB device support.

The upcoming JD Edwards Mid-Atlantic Conference is scheduled for May 11, 2011 at the upscale Doubletree Hotel in Columbia, MD. The event hosts an opportunity to network with other JD Edwards users in their area and hear presentations from Oracle JD Edward

While it may have taken some time for organizations to realize the full impact of being more customer-centric, including the empowerment of their employees with the right tools, the good news in the report is that 84 percent of respondents say their organization have experienced a trend toward customers wanting a more individualized experience and 70 percent have experienced this trend from employees. The not so good news is that fewer than 20 percent give their organization an 'A' in its ability to offer those experiences.

While it may have taken some time for organizations to realize the full impact of being more customer-centric, including the empowerment of their employees with the right tools, the good news in the report is that 84 percent of respondents say their organization have experienced a trend toward customers wanting a more individualized experience and 70 percent have experienced this trend from employees. The not so good news is that fewer than 20 percent give their organization an 'A' in its ability to offer those experiences.

...Web traffic reached 30 times its normal volume immediately after Hurricane Sandy, says Red Cross vice president of information technology Suzanne Hall. By the time the ensuing telethon kicked into action, there were moments when the organization was processing up to 75,000 donations simultaneously through its website, a rate of up to 22 transactions per second. "A lot of the times, we'll geo-target the site so that they can immediately see what might be relevant to them," says American Red Cross vp of marketing Craig Oldham. During the height of a disaster, the Red Cross may change personalization rules and content every hour.