Welcome to
Oracle 24/7
Navigation Overview
Agenda
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Oracle 24/7 Overview
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Navigating Oracle 24/7
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Oracle 24/7 Training for Everyone
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Navigating the Oracle 24/7
Self-Paced Online Training (WBT)
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Oracle 24/7?
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Why are we switching to Oracle 24/7?
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When is Oracle 24/7 going live?
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What are the benefits of Oracle 24/7?
What is Oracle 24/7?
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UTPA’s customized version of
Oracle’s e-Business Suite of software
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The replacement for our current IA,
FRS and HRS systems
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Involves all financial and HR functions
(except Student Systems or Loan Systems)
What is Oracle 24/7?
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State of the art technology: Oracle’s
integrated database, Web-based access
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A 24/7 system
Why are we
switching to Oracle?
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The End of Life for the IA Systems
is fast approaching
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The IA Systems do not have all
functionality that UTPA needs
(e.g. On-Line Purchasing, Travel Application)
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The IA System is difficult to maintain
and modify
Why are we
switching to Oracle?
Our current IA System is
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Not Web-Based
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NOT 24/7 (requires nightly downtime
for batch processing)
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Old Technology (1980’s)
When will Oracle 24/7
Go Live?
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September 1, 2006 
HR Self-Service & Financials
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Time Entry - January, 2007 
formerly our orange, green and blue timecards
What are the benefits
of Oracle 24/7?
1. Available 24/7
2. Greater Functionality
•
On-Line Purchases
•
On-Time Account Balance/Encumbrance
updates
•
On-Line Travel Application
3. More friendly interface – Web
What are the benefits
of Oracle 24/7?
4. Automated processes will eliminate
most paperwork
5. Workflow - Faster processes facilitated
- e.g. travel applications, purchases
6. Faster, more accurate information
7. On-going training resources
Oracle 24/7 Training
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Self-Paced Online Training (WBT)
July 31, 2006 - Ongoing, accessible 24/7
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Oracle 24/7 Specialist Training (SME’s)
July 31, 2006 - August 10, 2006
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Oracle 24/7 Refresher
Small-group tutorials for end users
August 14, 2006 - August 31, 2006
By appointment
Oracle 24/7
DEMO
Self-Paced Online Training
(Web-Based Training)
Q.& A.
For Oracle 24/7
Information & Updates
www.utpa.edu/oracle24-7
Visit often!
Oracle 24/7 Contacts
(956) 380-8725
mouthabong@utpa.edu
Michael
Outhabong
Project
Manager
Deena
Ponce
Adm.
(956) 318-5228
Coordinator dponce@utpa.edu
Juan Mata
Associate
(956) 381-2701
Comptroller jfmata@utpa.edu
Asst. Dir.
Roy Trevino Computer
Services
Bob Lim
Asst. CIO
Information
Technology
(956) 381-2566
trevino@utpa.edu
(956) 292-7413
blim@utpa.edu
Thank You
for attending