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IOUG Celebrates 20 Years of Driving Oracle User-Centric Leading Practices at COLLABORATE 13-IOUG Forum in Denver
CHICAGO --(Business Wire)--
Like all Oracle (News - Alert) users, members of The
Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG), are challenged by the
business demands created through the emergence of Big
Data, the imperative to keep
data secure and the impact of cloud
computing. But from April 7-11, 2013, interested database
professionals have a unique opportunity to discover time- and
money-saving solutions presented by Oracle users, consultants and
leading experts from all over the world by attending COLLABORATE
13-IOUG Forum at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
Nearly
1,000 sessions over the course of five days will provide user-driven
content, much of it derived from the real-world experience of peers at
their level and/or in their industry. Presentations, hands-on learning
sessions, panel discussions and even informal conversations at
networking events will give them practical information that can be
immediately applied within their organizations. Oracle experts will also
be on-hand to provide a high-level view into the next generation
technology, all of which helps attendees meet their responsibilities to
understand and translate business requirements into the appropriate
technical execution. The difference between success and failure in this
mission is often measured in millions of dollars.
In addition to database, development, master data management and
professional development, hot topics receiving special attention include:
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Big
Data, with sessions providing vital insight on unstructured data,
Hadoop, R, getting
started with your first Big Data project, and a closing keynote by
Ari Kaplan, former Statistics Manager with the Chicago Cubs, on what
enterprises can learn by seeing how Major League Baseball ses Big
Data analytics and visualization to find actionable information in
seemingly endless amounts of unrelated data
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Cloud
computing and how to de-risk, including developing
an Oracle cloud strategy within the enterprise and a
case study on using WebCenter as a cloud app on Exalogic for
virtualization
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Security,
where real-world expertise will be shared on managing
super-users with privileged access, improving
security during database upgrades, reducing
risks associated with remote OS authentication in the enterprise,
and security as a means of enabling new opportunities to invest in the
business
"As demands increase for what database managers need to know and do to
grow, it becomes impossible for them to keep up on their own," said IOUG
President John Matelski. "COLLABORATE 13-IOUG Forum ensures they don't
have to. Drawing on IOUG's 20 years of experience facilitating the
exchange and proliferation of knowledge, skills and personal as well as
professional networks, it gives Oracle database professionals the help
and support they need to excel in their jobs and grow their careers. For
anyone whose enterprise (and job) relies on Oracle
technology, COLLABORATE 13-IOUG Forum is the place to be."
Participants in the conference who register
through IOUG have an opportunity for three added bonuses:
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Free, preferred access to IOUG's Pre-Conference
workshops on Sunday, April 7. This program offers a full day of
focused education on hot Oracle topics - normally $599 for attendees
who do not register through IOUG.
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The new, invitation-only IOUG Strategic Leadership Program, which is
geared toward the Senior DBA, IT Manager and seasoned professional
interested in getting a seat at the table with senior IT management to
discuss corporate strategy. Those interested in taking part in this
special offering can request admittance when they register for the
IOUG Forum.
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Several exclusive gatherings and networking events planned to help
attendees renew old connections and make new ones, including a party
celebrating IOUG's 20th anniversary.
Appropriately for a Denver conference, COLLABORATE 13-IOUG Forum will
open with a keynote address by Aron Ralston, the fearless adventurer and
outdoorsman whose story of being trapped for six days on a mountainside
after a boulder fell on his hand became the subject of the major motion
picture 127 Hours, starring James Franco. Ralston's message of
overcoming extreme adversity, whether personal or professional, is sure
to resonate with data management experts working through their own
challenges.
COLLABORATE 13 is a joint conference on Oracle technology presented by
IOUG, OAUG (Oracle Applications User Group) and the Quest International
User Group. For more information, a full conference schedule or to
register through IOUG to receive free access to the additional sessions, click
here. Early bird registration with additional discounts ends March
6, 2013. To follow live tweets throughout the week and be the first to
hear about unique opportunities and contests, follow @IOUG and the
hashtag #C13DEN on Twitter (News - Alert), or 'Like' IOUG's Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/iougfan.
About the Independent Oracle Users Group
Founded in 1993, the Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG) is a global
membership organization that provides Oracle users the opportunity to
enhance their productivity, maximize their investment and influence the
quality, usability and support of Oracle technology. The IOUG represents
the voice of Oracle technology and database professionals serving nearly
20,000 database administrators, developers, architects, technical
managers and other Oracle professionals throughout North America and
worldwide. The IOUG empowers its members to be more productive and
successful in their businesses and careers by delivering education,
sharing best practices and providing technology direction and networking
opportunities. For more information, visit www.ioug.org
or call (312) 245-1579.
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