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Highlighting that Cobb Electric Membership Corporation (Cobb EMC), recently deployed Oracle Utilities Data Management and Oracle Smart Grid Gateway to support its smart grid initiatives. The article notes that Cobb EMC will utilize Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management to verify, store, process and format smart meter data to offer every department, application and business process with the metering information they require. The article also includes comments from Bill Vellante, group vice president and general manager, Oracle Utilities noting that Oracle is pleased to support Cobb EMC as they work towards making the most out of the data they are collecting.

highlighting that ENSTAR Natural Gas has chosen Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing as well as Oracle Utilities Business Intelligence in a move to not only better understand its customers' needs to enhance its billing capabilities and the customer service it offers. The article also notes that Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing will provide ENSTAR Natural Gas with the ability to manage the complete lifecycle of its customers, encompassing service connection, meter read management, complex billing, payment processing and debt collection. The article includes comments from Bill Vellante, group vice president and general manager of Oracle Utilities noting that Oracle Utilities will help harness a complete view of customer data, streamline billing processes and enable more responsive customer service.

Highlighting that Oracle launched a new solution for health insurance exchanges to deliver the functionality and services required by state governments to help ensure health insurance exchange success. The article notes that Oracle's comprehensive solution for healthcare insurance exchanges combines Siebel Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Applications, Oracle Policy Automation Solution for Public Sector, Oracle Hyperion Planning, Oracle Business Intelligence Applications as well as Oracle Fusion Middleware components including Oracle Identity Management, Oracle WebCenter Suite, Oracle SOA Suite and Oracle Master Data Management Suite. The article also includes comments from Mark Johnson, senior vice president, Oracle Public Sector noting that the impending rollout of health insurance exchanges will require state governments to establish state-regulated and standardized health care plans, from which individuals may purchase health insurance that is eligible for Federal subsidies.

Highlighting that Oracle announced its solution for health insurance exchanges that provides state governments with the functionality and services required to help ensure health insurance exchange success. The article notes that the Oracle solution enables state governments to phase in additional programs as requirements or legislation changes and supports key Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology guidance. The article also includes comments from Mark Johnson, senior vice president, Oracle Public Sector noting that Oracle offers a robust solution which consists of proven technologies that are architected to work together, and include the necessary capabilities to deliver a successful program.

Highlighting that utility executives will gather at the upcoming Oracle OpenWorld San Francisco conference, October 2-6, 2011 at Moscone Center, to share new ways to leverage Oracle applications, technology and systems that help enable smart grid and other priority industry programs. The release notes that as part of a series of more than 40 sessions, demonstrations and networking events focused on utilities trends and solutions and will deliver presentations on how they work with Oracle on technology initiatives that help support strategies for improved efficiency, performance and customer service. The release also includes comments from Rodger Smith, senior vice president and general manager, Oracle Utilities noting that Oracle designed the dedicated Utilities track for attendees to gain valuable information on how to respond to a changing business environment, stay ahead of environmental initiatives and offer customers better service.

Highlighting that Oracle has introduced Oracle Utilities Network Management System 1.11 to provide real-time views of grid activity to help properly align electricity generation with demand. The article notes that Oracle Utilities Network Management System 1.11 provides flexibility in integrating geographic information systems (GIS) investments, including new support for International Electrochemical Commission (IEC) Common Information Model (CIM) standards. The article also includes comments from Brad Williams, vice president of industry strategy, Oracle Utilities notes that Oracle Utilities Network Management System offers the real-time modeling and power system simulations utilities need to optimize grid operations as networks change.

Highlighting that Oracle announced that Eesti Energia has implemented Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing, as well as Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management. The article notes that integrated with Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing, the Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management application provides a meter-to-cash process that supports both current meter and smart meter deployments.

Highlighting that Eesti Energia has gone live with Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing and Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management in anticipation of a deregulated market expected in 2013. The release also notes that Oracle has named Rodger E. Smith senior vice president and general manager for the Oracle Tax and Utilities Global Business Unit. The release includes comments from Mark Hurd, president, Oracle noting that Oracle's leadership in 22 key industries is a direct result of Oracle's ability to deliver products that solve industry-specific business problems.

Highlighting that U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has deployed Oracle Business Intelligence, Oracle Financials, Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise Human Resources, Oracle Portal, Oracle WebCenter Suite, Oracle Beehive and Oracle's Primavera Enterprise Project

The October 15 edition of EducationDive includes the following article based on the press release announcing that Rutgers University will use Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning Cloud, Oracle Enterprise Performance Management Cloud, and Oracle Human Capital Management Cloud.

The October 15 edition of EducationDive includes the following article based on the press release announcing that Rutgers University will use Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning Cloud, Oracle Enterprise Performance Management Cloud, and Oracle Human Capital Management Cloud.

Article highlighting how Oracle is positioning itself as a leading cloud service provider to federal government clients tasked with major IT initiatives that include moving to the cloud with tight or declining budgets. The article includes comments from Oracle Public Sector's Peter Doolan's keynote address at a government IT conference, suggesting that service-oriented model Oracle is trying to bring to its database offerings could resonate with federal clients who are being asked to undertake major IT initiatives while seeing their budgets decline. Oracle's holistic cloud offering would eliminate the multiple vendors commonly involved in cloud deployments today, a streamlining that should translate into lower costs for customers, which might particularly resonate with federal CIOs. The article also notes that Oracle announced its cloud advancements at the recent Oracle OpenWorld conference.

The March 10 edition of GovCon Executive includes the following article on Oracle's announcement of several investments for its higher education solutions. The article notes the planned release of the new Oracle Student Cloud that will be built with core structures and architecture for educational offerings management. Additionally, the article notes the new features that will be added to the Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud and Oracle ERP Cloud products.

The March 10 edition of GovCon Executive includes the following article on Oracle's announcement of several investments for its higher education solutions. The article notes the planned release of the new Oracle Student Cloud that will be built with core structures and architecture for educational offerings management. Additionally, the article notes the new features that will be added to the Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud and Oracle ERP Cloud products.

The March 11 edition of Inside Higher Ed includes the following article on Oracle's announcement of the development of a new cloud-based student information system, with a focus on mobile and social features. The article includes comments from a blog post by Cole Clark, global vice president for 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 that Oracle and other ERP providers have recently been challenged by new entrants into the market, such as Workday and Kuali, who have promised more flexible and lightweight student information systems.

The March 11 edition of Inside Higher Ed includes the following article on Oracle's announcement of the development of a new cloud-based student information system, with a focus on mobile and social features. The article includes comments from a blog post by Cole Clark, global vice president for 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 that Oracle and other ERP providers have recently been challenged by new entrants into the market, such as Workday and Kuali, who have promised more flexible and lightweight student information systems.

To help improve customer experience and increase inventory sell-through, Oracle has launched a new release of Oracle Retail Allocation that enables retailers to deliver the best assortment of products for each location using real-time inventory levels along with sales and planning information. "Smarter allocation is the last mile to improving customer experience and protecting margins," said Mike Webster, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Oracle Retail. "The latest update to Oracle Retail Allocation delivers deep retail functionality, actionable insight, and a user interface that makes sense for today's users."

The April 7 edition of eCampus News includes the following press release announcing that Valdosta State University used Oracle Endeca Information Discovery and Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition to identify key student retention, progression and graduation metrics. The press release announced that Oracle is helping the university collect and analyze student data from multiple sources - like student surveys and ID card usage - to more quickly and effectively identify at risk students, engage appropriate faculty and staff and develop targeted programs to improve student retention.

The April 7 edition of eCampus News includes the following press release announcing that Valdosta State University used Oracle Endeca Information Discovery and Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition to identify key student retention, progression and graduation metrics. The press release announced that Oracle is helping the university collect and analyze student data from multiple sources - like student surveys and ID card usage - to more quickly and effectively identify at risk students, engage appropriate faculty and staff and develop targeted programs to improve student retention.

The April 9 edition of University Business includes the following press release announcing that Valdosta State University used Oracle Endeca Information Discovery and Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition to identify key student retention, progression and graduation metrics. The press release announced that Oracle is helping the university collect and analyze student data from multiple sources - like student surveys and ID card usage - to more quickly and effectively identify at risk students, engage appropriate faculty and staff and develop targeted programs to improve student retention.

The April 9 edition of University Business includes the following press release announcing that Valdosta State University used Oracle Endeca Information Discovery and Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition to identify key student retention, progression and graduation metrics. The press release announced that Oracle is helping the university collect and analyze student data from multiple sources - like student surveys and ID card usage - to more quickly and effectively identify at risk students, engage appropriate faculty and staff and develop targeted programs to improve student retention.

The April 7 edition of eSchool News includes the following press release announcing that Valdosta State University used Oracle Endeca Information Discovery and Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition to identify key student retention, progression and graduation metrics. The press release announced that Oracle is helping the university collect and analyze student data from multiple sources - like student surveys and ID card usage - to more quickly and effectively identify at risk students, engage appropriate faculty and staff and develop targeted programs to improve student retention.

The April 7 edition of eSchool News includes the following press release announcing that Valdosta State University used Oracle Endeca Information Discovery and Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition to identify key student retention, progression and graduation metrics. The press release announced that Oracle is helping the university collect and analyze student data from multiple sources - like student surveys and ID card usage - to more quickly and effectively identify at risk students, engage appropriate faculty and staff and develop targeted programs to improve student retention.

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: .

Syndicated articles also appeared in University Business and eSchool News

Vendor eyes multi-channel as it builds cloud portfolio. Oracle is hitting retailers with a flood of enterprise software as it seeks to establish itself as a key cloud player in the market. The software vendor will launch six products covering critical ecommerce, customer engagement, order management, order fulfilment, loss prevention, and brand compliance. Jill Puleri, SVP and GM at Oracle Retail, said: "Retailers looking for agility, performance, and cost predictability are increasingly considering the cloud. "The new Oracle Retail Cloud Services help eliminate the time and cost constraints that too often hamper retailers' ability to respond to new opportunities for growth." Many of the products are dedicated to enabling multi-channel operations, a focus for retailers seeking to integrate their online and offline business amid rising customer expectations.

Vendor eyes multi-channel as it builds cloud portfolio. Oracle is hitting retailers with a flood of enterprise software as it seeks to establish itself as a key cloud player in the market. The software vendor will launch six products covering critical ecommerce, customer engagement, order management, order fulfilment, loss prevention, and brand compliance. Jill Puleri, SVP and GM at Oracle Retail, said: "Retailers looking for agility, performance, and cost predictability are increasingly considering the cloud. "The new Oracle Retail Cloud Services help eliminate the time and cost constraints that too often hamper retailers' ability to respond to new opportunities for growth." Many of the products are dedicated to enabling multi-channel operations, a focus for retailers seeking to integrate their online and offline business amid rising customer expectations.