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The July 30 edition of Campus Technology included an article highlighting the University of Tennessee's new procurement deal intended to streamline the institution's online procurement processes. The university chose ESM solutions to improve these administrative processes. The ESM applications will integrate with the university's current systems, including PeopleSoft and Oracle.

The July 30 edition of eCampus News included the press release announcing Graduate School USA's implementation of Oracle's PeopleSoft Campus Solutions. The press release notes that the software will provide students with easy access to information, support self-service transactions, and automate previous manual processes, supporting future growth. The press release includes comment from Cole Clark, global vice president, education and research industries, Oracle, who notes that the implementation removes a significant barrier to efficient growth and superior student service for Graduate School USA.

The July 30 edition of eSchool News included the press release announcing Graduate School USA's implementation of Oracle's PeopleSoft Campus Solutions. The press release notes that the software will provide students with easy access to information, support self-service transactions, and automate previous manual processes, supporting future growth. The press release includes comment from Cole Clark, global vice president, education and research industries, Oracle, who notes that the implementation removes a significant barrier to efficient growth and superior student service for Graduate School USA.

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.

"As consumers frequent online sites more than ever, they expect to engage with companies' customer service representatives while they are there," explained Mike Webster, senior vice president and general manager, Oracle Retail.

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 July 12 issue of eCampus News includes an article discussing recent changes in colleges students' financial aid packages caused by Congress's sequestration talks. The article includes comment from Oracle customer, Marquette University in which Tara O'Neill, Associate Director of the Office of Finance and Student Financial Aid noted that if this would have happened in the mid-2000s, schools would not be able to make the proper adjustments needed. However, with technological advancements in its financial aid office, Marquette was able to notify students of possible aid changes within 30 minutes of getting word from the federal government. The article notes that Marquette uses PeopleSoft Campus Solutions Student Financing system which provides constant updates to federal rules and regulations surrounding financial aid.