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ADVANCE PROGRAM This conference is produced in cooperation with independent Oracle user groups: COLLABORATE12 April 22-26, 2012 Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas, NV
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AdvAnce ProgrAm

This conference is produced in cooperation with independent Oracle user groups:

Collaborate12april 22-26, 2012Mandalay bay Convention Centerlas Vegas, NV

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COLLABORATE 12 • April 22–26

Save $200 – reserve your hotel in the Quest block before you register 1

Every year COLLABORATE offers sessions geared toward helping you get the most out of your product and help you make the most cost-effective and strategic IT investments going forward. This year is no different. There are over 1,200 sessions from your peers, Oracle strategists and the companies that support your module designed to take your use of PeopleSoft and JD Edwards to the next level. During the dozens of networking events and roundtable discussions, you have the chance to interact with some of the 5,000 other attendees that could serve as a source of best practices and tips. We’ve collected over 250 Solution and Service Providers in the Exhibitor Showcase that are armed with the technology your company is looking for, all under one roof. Finally, you have the chance to see a strategic look at the future of your products, straight from Oracle. Need help making the case to attend? Go to www.questdirect.org/collaborate to view a sample letter explaining the ROI and a list of ways conference attendance is easily justified. Also, the earlier you register, the lower your rate will be. Make sure to book your hotel in the Quest hotel block BEFORE you register to save an additional $200.

You are an asset to your company. Invest in your professional future while collecting time- and money-saving information by attending the technology and applications forum for the Oracle community, COLLABORATE 12.

See you in Vegas,

Mike WhitmerQuest PresidentCIO and EVP of Operations Hudson, Inc.

Making The Case

key DatesJanuary 31: Super Early Hotel Specials EndFebruary 29: Early Bird Registration Rate Ends, Early Hotel Specials EndApril 19: End of Online Registration

stay Connected Before and During COLLaBORaTe 12. Use #C12LV and follow @questusergroup on Twitter!

a Letter from your Quest President

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special Meetings, events & networking

Networking time is built into COLLABORATE in many different ways, allowing you to discuss issues within the industry and your product plus regional to global concerns. Create a library of valuable business contacts while enjoying the camaraderie of your peers.

New to COLLABORATE? Attend the First-Time Attendee Orientation on Sunday, April 22 before the Sunday night party. No registration required. Find out how to make the most out of COLLABORATE 12!

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP MEETINGSSpecial Interest Groups (SIGs) are one of the best ways to find other customers like you in the community. You can find all group meetings in the agenda builder tool at www.questdirect.org/collaborate. Groups meeting at COLLABORATE include:

eDuCaTiOn

I am extremely excited about the depth of this year’s content for Collaborate 12. this has to be one of the strongest agendas put together with high caliber education sessions coupled with fantastic networking opportunities. Collaborate 12 in las Vegas will have something for everyone. What happens at Collaborate 12 will be too important and good to stay in Vegas.

Ed Matteo, PeopleSoft Senior System Designer at HSbC, Member of the Collaborate Content Selection Committee, President of Southern New england rUG

Professional training budgets and your time are already stretched thin enough. at Collaborate 12, we’ve compiled an agenda packed with over 1,200 education sessions in 18 tracks, dozens of networking opportunities and ample exhibitor showcase time so that you can make the most out of the dollars and minutes spent with us in las Vegas this april. We’ve also pulled a few sessions from the Human Capital Management, Financial and tools & technology tracks on the following pages so you can see a little of what this year’s conference is offering for both PeopleSoft and JD edwards customers.

•JDEdwardsLifeScienceUserGroup

•JDEdwardsEnterpriseOneUpgradeConsortium

•JDEdwardsWorldUpgradeConsortium

•UPKSIG

•GreaterPhiladelphiaUsersGroup

•JDEdwardsFinancialSIG

•PeopleSoftHCM

•PeopleSoftFinancials

•JDEdwardsWorldHCMSIG

•JDEdwardsEnterpriseOneHCMSIG

•TechnologySIG

•Paper&PackagingSIG

•EngineeringandConstructionSIG

•PublicSectorSIG

•PeopleSoftFinancialsModulesSIG

•PeopleSoftCreditsandAccounts

ReceivablesExperts(PSCARE)

•JDEdwardsWorldUserGroup

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COLLABORATE 12 • April 22–26

WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGYBeginning with a luncheon on Monday and ending Wednesday with a panel of distinguished IT leaders, the Women in IT program allows women to network all week. Space is limited for this no-cost program so select it during registration.

JD EDWARDS WORLD TRAINING add to your registration for only $65This two part workshop on Sunday, April 22, will unveil the details of new Security and EDD releases. Part one is a three-hour workshop focused on Import/Export, Electronic Document Delivery and BI Publisher Gateway. Part two includes one of the most eagerly anticipated and significant set of security enhancements for the new JD Edwards World release. Pre-registration required.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT – REWIND TO THE BEST OF THE 80’SGet ready for a party with all the awesome sites, sounds, styles and dance steps from the ‘80s. Complete with skinny ties, Brill Creamed hair and horn-rimmed glasses, the Spazmatics live band will recapture all the best of the worst and much more. Don’t forget to pack an 80’s costume to wear; costume contests throughout the night will feature great prizes from vendors.

Professional Development & C-level Offerings

In today’s competitive world, it isn’t enough to just know how to implement a solution or run a query. You need to have the interpersonal and managerial skills to stand out in a sea of qualified professionals. The professional development education track at COLLABORATE 12 was designed to give you the edge you need in the business world. Sessions include:

• Minimizing the Risk: Managing the People Aspect of Projects and Change

• Back to Basics: The Art of Conversation

• Using LinkedIn To Your Best Advantage

• Learning Styles: A Key to Project and Training Success

• Secondary Interviews: Finding the Right Person on Purpose

• Solve Big Problems With Smaller Effort

For the C-level attendee, COLLABORATE 12 offers an executive track plus an invitation-only one-day event, CIO Forum 2012:TheShapeofThingstoCome. See below for a sampling of executive sessions.

ExecutiveAlignment–NailingJell-OtoTheWallThomas Colbert, CSS International, Inc.

SupportingBIGSoftwarewithSmallITLisa Tran, Stoner Inc.

BuildingRelationshipswithBusinessPeersMichael Whitmer, Hudson

TheFiveTruthsofI.S.ProjectManagementDavid Lyle, Carolina Biological

If you or an IT executive from your organization would like to be invited to attend CIO Forum 2012: The Shape of Things to Come, please email [email protected]. Registration is $200 for COLLABORATE attendees, $375 for CIO Forum only. For more information visit www.questdirect.org/cioforum.

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Let Quest help you perform at the highest level.PeopleSoft and JD Edwards users drive better business results, have a higher satisfaction with their Oracle product and build meaningful IT relationships by leveraging Quest’s user-led, user-driven community.

Join Quest today. Contact [email protected] Quest today. Contact [email protected].

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COLLABORATE 12 • April 22–26

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COLLABORATE provides more than just educational sessions to attendees. This event provides an opportunity to hear from representatives from Oracle about the future of your module, plus the chance to be challenged as not just an employee but also as a person through a motivational keynote.

keYnOTes & FeaTuReD ORaCLe sPeakeRs

ORaCLe PRODuCT ROaDMaP keYnOTes

QuesT MeeTing OF The MeMBeRsJoin the entire Quest community to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments, discuss next year’s endeavors and hear from a motivational speaker. Plus, you’ll want to be there as we give away the Quest Grand Prize! All Quest registrants are eligible to win, but you must be present at time of drawing to accept.

OPening MOTiVaTiOnaL keYnOTe – CaPTain MaRk keLLYendeavor to Succeed

Mark Kelly is an American astronaut, US Navy Captain and an experienced naval aviator who flew combat missions during the Gulf War. Already a celebrated American, Kelly became the center of international attention after the January 2011 assassination attempt on his wife, US Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Kelly and Giffords’ forthcoming memoir Gabby shares their story of hope and resilience with the world. For Mark Kelly, focus equals success – even in the face of adversity. Kelly shows audiences how to accomplish their mission while maintaining the love and devotion to family that is the foundation of true success.

LyleEkdahlJD Edwards Group Vice President and General Manager

PacoAubrejuanGroup Vice President, PeopleSoft Enterprise Development

iBM keYnOTeIBM will offer a look into their organizational goals for 2012 and how these goals will affect the Oracle community.

FEATUREDORACLESPEAKERS

JohnSchiffJD Edwards Vice President and General Manager

MarcWeintraubDirector, PeopleSoft Product Management and Development

AmiraMarcosSenior Director, PeopleSoft Financials Strategy

TracyMartinSenior Director, PeopleSoft HCM Product Management

RobertMonahanSenior Director, Product Strategy and Product Management for Oracle JD Edwards

GaryGrieshaberJD Edwards Strategy Senior Director

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PeoplesoftPerformanceManagementUsingePerformancespartan stores, inc.ePerformance is all you need to manage your company’s performance management cycles. Yes, really! Spartan Stores has been using ePerformance for its 7,000+ associate population since 2006. Currently on PeopleSoft 9.1, we will show you how we’re doing it using content in Non-Person Profiles to build ePerformance documents.

Time&LaborToolbox–TheToolsYouNeedForaSuccessfulPeopleSoftHCM9.1ImplementationhexawareLearn about the exciting new features and functionality from a senior PeopleSoft HCM solutions expert, including insights on successful project approaches, strategies and methodologies that should be adopted when facing some of the unique challenges and opportunities with Time & Labor for HCM 9.1.

In‘AWE’ofthePeopleSoftApplicationWorkflowEnginePs Websolution, inc.The PeopleSoft Application Workflow Engine (AWE) has dramatically changed how PeopleSoft workflow is configured and maintained. Learn many of the tips and tricks to fully utilize this powerful tool in your workflow projects.

ImplementingPeopleSoftePerformanceandeComp+–GreenMountainCoffeeRoastersCaseStudygreen Mountain Coffee Roasters & Workstrategy, inc.See demonstrations of how Green Mountain Coffee Roasters used ePerformance functionality and how these ratings can be used to drive merit

increases and bonus awards within PeopleSoft eComp+. During the session, WorkStrategy and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters will review project goals and solutions for implementation challenges.

NoFrillsHCM9.1Upgradenational geographic societyFunctional and technical challenges upgrading HCM from 8.9 to 9.1 from January 2011 through July 2011. Modules include HR, Base Benefits, Automated Benefits, eBenefits, Payroll for NA, ePay, Time & Labor, ePerformance, eRecruit and eProfile. Hear how we engaged our clients and tracked and resolved issues during the upgrade. We took the no frills approach due to a limited window for upgrade and upgrade team having responsibility for production. Did implement some new functionality required by 9.1, e.g., TL approvals, retro setup and profile setup. Also chose to implement online pay advice PDFs and resolved several issues. Test cycles included 3 test upgrades and 2 parallel tests.

ElectronicEmployeeOn-boardingatSiemensGlobalSharedServicesNorthAmericasiemens Corp- gssnaYou will learn how Siemens GSS NA customized PeopleSoft Talent Acquisition Module and Candidate Gateway to on-board new hires. With this change, we have achieved 100% paperless, electronic routing for offer approvals and complete automation of data flow from candidate to HR and Payroll for special payments and more.

huMan CaPiTaL ManageMenT See some of the HCM education available at Collaborate 12, below. For a full list of sessions from all 18 tracks, use the agenda builder at www.questdirect.org/collaborate.

Learnfrompresentationsfromworld-classorganizations,including:

• City of Olathe, Kansas

• City of Lakewood

• Green Mountain Coffee Roasters

• National Geographic Society

• Spartan Stores, Inc.

• Orlando Utilities Commission

• Turner Industries Group

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COLLABORATE 12 • April 22–26

JD edwardsPlanningforNewWorldPayrollRelease?Turner industries groupAre you concerned about switching from the ‘L’ series tax calculations from Vertex to the new ‘Q’ series in a new release? Turner will discuss their plans and highlight how they will use Enhanced Subledger Accounting with timecards using the new subledger fields to track additional information for more discrete labor costing and analysis.

FusionTalentManagementforJDEdwardsCatherine Del Valle, Oracle An overview of Fusion talent management applications, how co-existence works plus a Fusion application demonstration.

HR/PayrollCustomizationsLOgisThis presentation will provide an overview of HR reports and applications including the purpose and design. We will provide samples, examples of use and briefly overview how our reports and applications were created.

ManagingCo-opFunds/RewardPointsUsingJDEdwardsTrex Company, inc.Trex company will show you how they converted a spreadsheet based customer co-op fund system into JD Edwards. The improvements included workflow approval of funds, increased internal controls, automated reclassification of expenses via AAIs, three-way matching and AP/AR netting. Trex will also show how this system was incorporated into its online ordering solution and customer portal.

UsingCustomGridsinEnterpriseOnetoEaseEndUserReporting!Orlando utilities CommissionThis presentation will outline how Orlando Utilities Commission has utilized custom grids and how they are used in lieu of reporting as well as inquiry (QBE) purposes. OUC gained knowledge from a prior Collaborate conference and implemented those ideas.

BIPublisherandEnterpriseOneHCMBasicReportingShakeHandsDigitPro Consulting group, inc.This presentation will overview of the BI Publisher tool, show how to build simple data extract reports in BIP with EnterpriseOne HCM data tables (1 or 2 samples), review the integration between EnterpriseOne Reports and BI Publisher with an HCM report sample and explain BI Publisher Testing and report deployment.

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Check out a sampling of Financials education available at Collaborate 12, below. For a full list of sessions from all 18 tracks, use the agenda builder at www.questdirect.org/collaborate.

PeoplesoftPeopleSoftFinancialsUpdateandRoadmapamira Morcos, OracleLearn about the latest capabilities included in PeopleSoft Financials 9.1, those delivered off-cycle and those included in Feature Packs for PeopleSoft Financials 9.1.

HowtodoaHighlyCustomizedPeopleSoftFinanceUpgradeonaTightBudget,Under6MonthsandStillSmileontheGo-LiveDay!Coventry health Care, inc.Hear how Coventry Health Care, Inc. Upgraded PeopleSoft Finance 8.9 to 9.1, Upgraded PeopleTools from 8.49 to 8.50, added 22 out of 58 available new features, retired 16 customizations and retrofitted/carried forward 208 customizations.

EnhancingPeopleSoftReportingUsingVirtualLedgers–ACaseStudyMorganFranklin Corporation & ManTech internationalIn this case study users will learn how a customer combined ledger data from GL module & projects data from the Project Costing module to create a Virtual Ledger for nVision reporting

purposes. The presentation will discuss step by step Virtual Ledger configuration, common issues, tips and tricks.

Peoplesoft9.1QueryDrilldownandRelatedContentInRealLifeFrankenmuth insurance & entap, inc.The presentation will show-case use of the new Peoplesoft 9.1 features, Query Drill and Related Content which can be used across many Peoplesoft Financials applications. Hear how Query Drill and Related Content can be set up in Peoplesoft plus unique examples of the features in use.

Expenses/Pcard–OnePlaceOneProcessintegrys Business support, LLCIntegrys implemented a single credit card solution for travel/expenses and pcard expenditures in 2008. When upgrading in 2010, a single solution was needed for credit card transactions and out of pocket expense reimbursements. We’ll show how we use the expense module in PeopleSoft to reconcile card transactions on our corporate liability card, reimburse employees’ out of pocket expenses through HR payroll and maintain our single card approach.

5HiddenTreasuresinPeopleSoftFinancials9.1amira Marcos, OracleIn this session, you’ll learn about some of the hidden treasures in Oracle’s PeopleSoft Financials 9.1. Oracle will discuss 5 of the most valuable capabilities in PeopleSoft Financials 9.1 that most customers don’t know about. You’ll also learn what these hidden treasures are and how they can benefit your organization. Learning about these capabilities will allow you to maximize the value of your PeopleSoft solutions.

FinanCiaLs

Learnfrompresentationsfromworld-classorganizations,including:

• American Automobile Association • AMX International Inc. • Campus Crusade for Christ International • Coventry Health Care, Inc. • Crop Production Services • Ernst & Young • MorganFranklin Corporation

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COLLABORATE 12 • April 22–26

JD edwardsWorldFinancials–EnhancementsYouWon’tHearaboutElsewhereTurner industries group Hear about the extras that come with the new Financials release, including Exporting & Bursting of Statements and Delinquency Mailers; A/P withholding on either the taxable or gross amounts; Role Based Security for Company Names and Numbers; New XML Payment Format; New Integrity to show non-posting accounts in the Account Balance Table; A 30 character customer receipt field added to the Cash Receipts applications; and so much more!

WhatConstructionCanTeachYouAboutUserAdoptionandFasterMonth-EndReportingThe Lane Construction CompanyHear how the accounting group shortened their month-end reporting processes while gaining better accuracy through data visibility.

Objective1: Demonstrate how to improve the flow of data and enhance the speed for data access

Objective2: Put information quickly into hands of business users to make decisions and ensure accuracy

Objective3: Show the ease of answering ad hoc requests for information and live drill-down capabilities

FinancialReportWritingMadeEasyContinental Mills & klee associatesSee a full demonstration on creating JD Edwards EnterpriseOne financial reports and gain a solid understanding of how to use this tool, as well as the gotchas, limitations and workarounds of FRW. Topics include: the FRW wizard, the financial business views and tables involved, the tabular section, smart fields, level of detail roll-up, AAI’s for subtotaling, defining row specs, date titles and more. Learn the ‘Rules of the Road’ to keep you out of trouble when implementing and using Financial Report Writing.

OptimizingA/RandCashFlowMizuno usa, inc.One of the largest assets and sources of cash for a company is its accounts receivables. In order to leverage this asset, companies must have complete transparency into their receivables portfolio. This session will discuss a pro-active and practical way to optimize Credit, Collections and Deductions.

UPK–CreateYourOwnContentThe armstrong group of CompaniesWe are a group of companies that include: Utilities, Security Services, Real Estate and more. Our entities use JD Edwards World for Financial Management, HCM, Inventory, Fixed Assets and Property Management. We have close to 300 users and within each entity procedures and processes can differ. We have developed UPK topics for basic accounting and have started creating training for job specific functionality within the separate entities

ReinventingYourChartofAccountsCity of el Paso TX & CherryroadThis presentation will include the process the City of El Paso used to take an in depth look at current use of the chart of accounts that included over two thousand active funds at the time, plus the process and strategy used to consolidate and stream-line the chart to allow for efficient reporting without losing the detail that was required. This also will include the review process that was used to determine not only what chart fields to use but also what they should be used for.

Objective1: Determine what can be saved from the current structure

Objective2: Determine what chart fields to use and define their meaning

Objective3: Maximize reporting with the new structure

I am involved in many different areas (Public Sector, Finance, Technology, HCM, etc.) and I see great content in all of them.Dave Schleicher, JD Edwards Applications Supervisor/Business Systems Analyst, LOGIS and member of the COLLABORATE Content Selection Committee.

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below is a sampling of tools & technology education available at Collaborate 12. For a full list of sessions from all 18 education tracks use, the agenda builder at www.questdirect.org/collaborate.

PeoplesoftPeopleSoftSecurityUncoverednorthup grumman information systemsSee demonstrations of new PeopleSoft security features and 9.1 security strategies plus ways to maximize the value of inherent PeopleSoft security capabilities and how other Oracle technologies can be used to support security.

AdvancePeopleSoftSecurityAuditit Convergence, inc.Learn about the record definitions and views that support PeopleSoft security and learn tools that convert highly complex security data into powerful views and de-normalized tables for use with Query.

HowtoEnablePeopleSoftforMobileUsers?David Bain, OracleDoes your workforce demand access to Oracle’s PeopleSoft applications regardless of whether they’re using their smart phone, tablet device or laptop? In this session, you’ll learn how organizations are taking advantage of current PeopleSoft capabilities to enable their users to access critical data and perform important business functions on their mobile devices.

Survivor’sGuidetoPeopleSoftSOAnorthup grumman information systemsThis presentation will demonstrate using PeopleSoft and SOA technologies to effectively manage the complexity of the integration challenge. We will provide a roadmap to solving this integration challenge by eliminating the need for point to point interfaces. We will explore

multiple approaches and tools available within PeopleSoft and look at other Oracle technologies that support SOA.

UpgradingHRMS,ELMandCRMWhileMigratingtoaNewDatacenterThe Boeing CompanyHear Boeing’s experiences and lessons learned during our “Big Bang” application, PeopleTools, RDBMS and infrastructure upgrade and migration to our new data center. Specific topics include: HRMS 9.1 Application and 8.51 PeopleTools upgrade; Oracle RDBMS 11gR2 plus Unicode migration; Implementation of the PeopleSoft Maximum Availability Architecture, including Oracle RAC and Data Guard; and PeopleTools and Oracle RDBMS 11gR2 upgrades to ELM 9.0 and CRM 8.9.

AdvancedTreeTipsandTechniquesgrey sparlingPeopleSoft Trees are an important part of any PeopleSoft application. Whether you are setting up security, organizing projects and activities, or even aggregating data for reporting; chances are you are using trees in one way or another. In this session, we will go in-depth into how trees work, tree table structures, and show how you can use the tree classes to extend your online applications as well as automate the maintenance of your trees.

TOOLs & TeChnOLOgY

Learnfrompresentationsfromworld-classorganizations,including:

• erpSOURCING LLC

• Fike Corporation

• Cenovus Energy Inc.

• Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

• R.L. Polk & Co.

• The Boeing Company

• Standard Pacific

• The Lane Construction Company

• Madison Square Garden

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COLLABORATE 12 • April 22–26

JD edwardsConquertheCNCBattlefieldwithServerManagerPremier group & Penn engineersJD Edwards EnterpriseOne CNC Administration can be a daunting task but, with the release of the Server Manager tool, administrators can now easily view and manage multiple servers running different platforms through one simple interface. The session will feature a live demonstration of Server Manager and Penn Engineering will share experience with the Server Manager to manage the 9.0 iSeries/Windows environment.

JDEdwardsEnterpriseOneTools9.1–CenovusEnergyandthenewfaceofJDEdwardsCenovus energy inc.Learn why Cenovus Energy strategically decided to become an early adopter of JD Edwards’ new MAC-like user interface. Discover the many ways that users can “customize their ride” using favorites, business flows, pre-loaded grids, freezable columns, integrated business intelligence tools and more. You’ll find out why “Carousel” is the tool you’ll love to play with.

AdvancedTroubleshooting:TechniquesusingServerManagerandotherToolsinTools9.1.xeRP-One Consulting, inc.Have you ever heard the saying “Troubleshooting is an art, not a science?” With 12+ years of EnterpriseOne consulting experience with hundreds of organizations worldwide, our team has developed comprehensive methodologies for troubleshooting and resolving issues in

EnterpriseOne. Join us to discuss these approaches and to learn about the tools and techniques we use to be effective at troubleshooting. This is a two-part session with a lecture and later in the week a hands-on demonstration in EnterpriseOne 9.02.

8.0to9.0in365daysCity of PlanoHear how we went from an iSeries/DB2 on 8.0 JD Edwards to Intel/SQL 9.0 JD Edwards in 365 days for $160k by utilizing UPK to aid in training as well as completely changing security from exclusive to inclusive.

EnhancedDisasterRecoveryaffiliated Computer servicesThis presentation will present methods of reducing the amount of time systems are unavailable during a disaster and how to decrease the amount of potential data loss. These methods involve database mirroring, San-based replication and geographically remote data centers.

JDEdwardsCloudRoundtableThe hillman group, eRP suites, Renewable energy group, inc., Chart industriesA panel of IT Executives discuss the pros and cons of having your JD Edwards EnterpriseOne environment in the cloud.

Objective1: Reduce operational efficiency

Objective2:Take advantage of OpEX vs. CapEX

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WE’RE NOT ONE OF THE BIG GUYS. THAT’S OUR ADVANTAGE.

GET TO KNOW US AT BOOTH #633 When it comes to JD Edwards consulting and implementation, Capscient delivers a leaner, more streamlined model using consultants with big company experience. The benefits? Increased personal attention, better value and faster results.

JD Edwards offerings include: EnterpriseOne Implementations & Upgrades Direct Migration from World to EnterpriseOne Oracle BPEL Process Manager CapFlex (Flexible Capacity) BI Product / Technology Selection ERP & BI Roadmap GO 9.0 WITHOUT TOO MUCH OIL

by Allen Jacot, Capscient’s Director of Technology and coauthor of multiple JD Edwards books

972-807-7560 [email protected] capscient.com

Back by popular demand – Product Focused exhibitor showcaseThe Exhibitor Showcase will feature even more cutting-edge solutions, ideas and products to make your company’s systems run smoother than ever, plus, the showcase floor will be conveniently set up like a town square. Enter on Main Street and browse through exhibitors on PeopleSoft Way, JD Edwards Boulevard and Primavera Lane. Test out the latest and greatest in the Oracle demo grounds, Gibson Golf Experience or Networking Lounges and be sure to stop by the Quest booth in the Town Center.

Quest-opolyQuest-opoly is Quest’s official prize and giveaway game at COLLABORATE 12, designed to help you navigate the dozens of giveaways offered by Quest and our community exhibitors. Look for the Quest-opoly booklet in your conference bag that you will use to be eligible to win vacations, computers, iPads, golf clubs and so much more!

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this year, Collaborate 12 will include a new way to save even more money when you register to attend. book your hotel stay in one of our conference hotels first in order to receive $200offyourregistrationrate*.

hOTeL

By booking with a COLLABORATE 12 hotel, you’ll receive some of the best room night rates in Las Vegas.Additionally, COLLABORATE hotel blocks help to offset event costs – that allows us to invest registration dollars in the things you ask for, like a better dining experience, more networking opportunities and, of course, the chance to bring you the best and brightest speakers in the application and technology community. Thank you for your continued support of COLLABORATE 12.

* For conference registration discount based on COLLABORATE hotel occupancy, COLLABORATE organizers reserve the right to charge the full rate if hotel reservations are canceled.

** Local residents not requiring hotel accommodations will still receive this discount during registration.

Mandalay Bay (Conference Hotel) OfferDatesandRates:Until January 31: $188.95February 1 – February 29: $198.95March 1 – March 30: $208.95

MgM gRanDOfferDatesandRates:Until January 31:$129.00 February 1– February 29: $139.00Through March 30: $149.00

ThehotelOfferDatesandRates:Until January 31: $218.95February 1 – February 29: $228.95March 1 – March 30: $238.95

LuxorOfferDatesandRates:Until January 31: $86.50 (Sun. –Thurs.)February 1 – March 30: $106.50

excalibur (Gov. Employees Only)

OfferDatesandRates:Now through January 31: $62.50February 1 – March 30: $82.50

SAVE$200*

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COLLABORATE 12 • April 22–26

Quest focuses on providing in-depth content for our PeopleSoft, JD Edwards and Primavera communities. By registering through Quest, you will receive special access to "Quest only" events and information geared for our communities. Even though you are registering through Quest, you will have access to education from all three groups (Quest, OAUG and IOUG) unless otherwise specified.

In order to receive a discount of $200 off your COLLABORATE 12 registration, you must first reserve a room in the official COLLABORATE 12 hotel room block and then provide your Hotel Acknowledgement Number when prompted during conference registration. Only hotels within our Quest registration block will qualify for the $200 savings.

IndividualMember: $1,525* until February 29 $1,745* from March 1 – April 19 $2,065 Onsite

IndividualNon-Member: $1,895* until February 29 $2,125* from March 1 – April 19 $2,445Onsite

MemberGroup: $1,295* until February 29(4 or more from same company) $1,515* from March 1 – April 19 $1,835 Onsite

Non-MemberGroup: $1,745* until February 29(4 or more from same company) $1,965* from March 1 – April 19 $2,285 Onsite

GovernmentMember: $1,095* until February 29 $1,205* from March 1 – April 19 $1,430 Onsite

GovernmentNon-Member: $1,265* until February 29 $1,390* from March 1 – April 19 $1,630 Onsite

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Savealmost$300perpersonbybringing4ormorefromthesamecompany.

Makes sense since we offer over 1,200 sessions… more content than any one person can absorb alone!

Call+1800.225.0517formoreinformation.

Can’tcometothewholeconference?Purchase a one-day pass for as low as $855** member/$1,055** non-member or a two-day pass for $1,095** member/$1,475** non-member.

Non-Members: Join Quest Before Registering to Save Up to $380 Per Person!

A membership in Quest provides valuable training and networking benefits to your entire company all year and significant savings on COLLABORATE 12 registration – up to $380 per person! When two or more from your company attend COLLABORATE, the membership pays for itself. Join online, e-mail [email protected] or call +1 800.225.0517 for more information.

* Price after $200 hotel discount. If you do not book your hotel first or book outside the Quest hotel block, add $200 to this price. Clark County residents will also receive $200 discount.

** Price includes early bird and hotel discounts. View registration grid at www.questdirect.org/collaborate for all prices.

Who Should Register Through Quest?

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