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Article highlighting a new research report conducted by Oracle and Economist Intelligence Unit, titled "Water for All," which surveyed 244 senior water utility executives across 10 countries. The article notes that the study found that 45 percent of water executives say "wasteful" consumer behavior is the biggest barrier to meeting future water demands while another 33 percent say tariffs are too low to stimulate greater investment. The article points out that in developing countries, however, a lack of capital for investment tops the list of barriers, while worries over climate change stand third overall. The report also credits technologies such as smart meters and desalination with making the water sector more innovative to help utilities address escalating water demand.

The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has published two smart grid specifications that aim to help drive the development and deployment of open, interoperable smart grid technologies internationally. The Renew Grid article features a quote from Bastian Fischer, Vice President, Industry Strategy, Oracle Utilities, who notes that industry's involvement in standards development is critical, as standards contribute to innovation.

The March 10 edition of eCampus News included the following press release announcing several major investments for Oracle's higher education solutions. The press release announced a new Oracle Student Cloud and new higher education functionality delivered in Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud and Oracle ERP Cloud. Additionally, Oracle will offer a new PeopleSoft Campus Solutions release to provide a more efficient application lifecycle management process.

The March 10 edition of eCampus News included the following press release announcing several major investments for Oracle's higher education solutions. The press release announced a new Oracle Student Cloud and new higher education functionality delivered in Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud and Oracle ERP Cloud. Additionally, Oracle will offer a new PeopleSoft Campus Solutions release to provide a more efficient application lifecycle management process.

The March 11 edition of eSchool News included the following press release announcing several major investments for Oracle's higher education solutions. The press release announced a new Oracle Student Cloud and new higher education functionalities delivered in Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud and Oracle ERP Cloud. Additionally, Oracle will offer a new PeopleSoft Campus Solutions release to provide a more efficient application lifecycle management process.

The March 11 edition of eSchool News included the following press release announcing several major investments for Oracle's higher education solutions. The press release announced a new Oracle Student Cloud and new higher education functionalities delivered in Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud and Oracle ERP Cloud. Additionally, Oracle will offer a new PeopleSoft Campus Solutions release to provide a more efficient application lifecycle management process.

Today, Hurd oversees the corporate direction and strategy for Oracle's global field operations, including marketing, sales, consulting, alliances and channels, and support. He focuses on strategy, leadership, innovation and customers. Susan Reda, editor of STORES Media, had the opportunity to chat with Hurd at Oracle's recent CrossTalk event.

The Sept. 30 edition of Education Dive includes the following article highlighting the important news from EDUCAUSE 2014. The article highlights Oracle's press release about its Customer Strategic Design Program and partnership with Internet2.

The Sept. 30 edition of Education Dive includes the following article highlighting the important news from EDUCAUSE 2014. The article highlights Oracle's press release about its Customer Strategic Design Program and partnership with Internet2.

Oracle (www.oracle.com) introduced the MICROS Workstation 6, using Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 and the latest Intel Atom processor. It works in concert with mobile, cloud and social media to deliver consistent, integrated content across multiple sources, and can offer guest recommendations, special promotion rollouts and more. The Workstation 6 incorporates the design elements of a mobile POS in an ergonomic, all-in-one design with a 15.6-inch-wide HD touchscreen, and a spill and impact resistant enclose. Additionally, it can be mounted on a stand that allows staff to adjust the screen angle or swivel it for guest to view. The integrated, three-track magnetic card reader allows for 3DES or AES encryption upon swiping, and includes six USB ports for attaching printers, scanners, cash drawers and more.

... As the world of retailing becomes more complex, simplified integration, improved agility and faster innovation become ever more valuable qualities. Cloud solutions' ability to remove complexity from IT - and from retail business operations in general - are key parts of that value equation and ease implementation timelines as retailers scramble to drive maximum performance during the upcoming holiday season.

Advance Auto Parts, Chicos, National Pen and Netshoes Receive Recognition for Innovation and Best Practices

Highlighting that the United States Marine Corps has deployed a global combat support system using an integrated suite of Oracle solutions. The article notes that to support its supply and maintenance system, the United States Marine Corps has implemented the Oracle E-Business Suite, including Oracle Financial Management, Oracle Purchasing, Oracle Mobile Field Service and Oracle Supply Chain Planning. The article also includes comments from Mark Johnson, senior vice president, Oracle Public Sector noting that Oracle looks forward to continuing to work with the US Marine Corps to improve the readiness of our nation's forces.

Pipeline highlighted the availability of Oracle COmmunications Network Charging and Control 4.4, which offers a number of features, including multi-network prepaid charging, voucher recharge, promotions management, Intelligent Network (IN) and Next Generation Network (NGN)-based service control, and graphical service configuration. The article features comments from Graham Carey, Product Marketing Director, Oracle, who discusses how the product benefits both service providers and consumers by helping combat bill shock. The article notes that the solution is also "social network-aware," offering innovative promotional opportunities through social networks like Facebook.