Oracle OpenWorld(R) 2007 to Deliver Enhanced Partner Experience

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Giving Oracle Partners enhanced opportunities to make their Oracle OpenWorld(R) experience more valuable this year, Oracle today announced it will provide specific activities to enable Oracle Partners to better build, market and sell Oracle-based solutions and services.

"Oracle Partners are a vital component to the continued success of Oracle. This year, Oracle OpenWorld is especially designed with partners in mind, giving them valuable tools and resources that help them maximize their investment to become a part of Oracle's ecosystem," said Oracle senior vice president, Worldwide Alliances and Channels, Doug Kennedy. "Every year we reevaluate how to improve the OpenWorld experience for partners and this year we are proud to offer enhanced programming to help them make the most of the conference."

Oracle PartnerNetwork Forum

On Sunday, Nov. 11 members of the Oracle PartnerNetwork are invited to an all day forum at the San Francisco Marriot on the Yerba Buena Level, where there will be presentations on vision and strategy direct from Oracle senior executives, opportunities to network with Oracle and other partners, and the chance to gain valuable insights, contacts, and resources in specialized breakouts geared toward helping partners build their business with Oracle. Following is a brief agenda highlighting some of the presentations scheduled to be made by Oracle executives at the forum:

11:30 a.m. -- 1:30 p.m. Oracle PartnerNetwork Forum General Session

Hosted by Doug Kennedy, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Alliances & Channels, Oracle

    -- Oracle FY07 Recap; Objectives and Key Opportunities for Partners This
       Year
    -- Platform Technology Solutions
    -- Oracle Accelerate
    -- Application Integration Architecture for Partners
    -- Reselling Oracle -- Triangulation, Agility & Profitability
    -- Marketing your Solutions with OPN Solutions Catalog and Partner
       Networking

1:45 p.m. -- 3:45 p.m. Oracle PartnerNetwork North America Session

Hosted by Rauline Ochs, Senior Vice President, North America Alliances & Channels, Oracle

    -- North America Alliances and Channels FY07 Recap and FY08 Outlook
    -- "Oxygen Not Included:" the parallels between staying alive on the
       world's most dangerous peaks and succeeding in a fast-paced business
       world (Guest keynote)
    -- North America Go-to-Market Strategies and Segmentation
    -- Best Practices for Partners
    -- North America Partner Panel -- Four North America partners join Rauline
       Ochs to share their best practices and proof points about partnering
       with Oracle

4:00p.m. -- 5:30p.m. North America Breakouts -- geared to partnering more effectively with Oracle

    -- Application Resellers
    -- Technology Resellers
    -- Independent Software Vendors
    -- Applications System Integrators

Oracle OpenWorld Connect, A Real-Time Community

Oracle OpenWorld Connect is an essential resource for information on Oracle OpenWorld activities and a forum for information and networking -- before and during the event. The "OPN Group" in Oracle OpenWorld Connect, provides partners the opportunity to connect with other members of the global Oracle PartnerNetwork ecosystem and Oracle representatives, schedule meetings, do 1:1 discussions, group threads, and collaborate on everything from development to sales. Oracle PartnerNetwork is hosting real-time "Chats" through Oracle OpenWorld Connect to answer questions and point partners to the many activities developed for them at Oracle OpenWorld. Oracle OpenWorld partner attendees can join this interactive environment by clicking: openworldconnect/OPNgroup.com.

Oracle PartnerNetwork Lounge, Moscone South Room 100

The Oracle PartnerNetwork Lounge is open for partners throughout the week of Oracle OpenWorld, offering a full slate of partner-tailored education sessions and a place to meet Oracle subject-matter experts in a relaxed atmosphere and through "Meet and Greet" sessions. Educational sessions will help partners learn how to take advantage of the OPN Solutions Catalog, OPN marketing and sales enablement resources, as well as the OPN portal and program. The Lounge also gives partners a unique place to engage in face-to-face networking with other partners, an essential element of expanding business.

Partner Pavilions at Oracle OpenWorld

This year, in the Moscone South and West Exhibition Halls, there will be more than 450 Exhibitors, as well as new and specialized Partner Pavilions:

The Security, Risk and Compliance (SRC) Pavilion, Moscone West

To satisfy customer demand for solutions and services that enable enterprise security and sustainable regulatory compliance, risk management and corporate governance, Oracle is creating a complete ecosystem of partners to deliver solutions and services that meet customer needs in a world with increasing regulatory mandates, organizational complexity and risk management requirements. The Security, Risk and Compliance Pavilion at Oracle OpenWorld this year will showcase partner solutions and services that enable companies to secure their enterprise and help ensure sustainable compliance for today's business requirements.

The Oracle's Siebel CRM On Demand Pavilion, Moscone South

Oracle has partnered with the customer relationship management (CRM) industry's premier providers of products, services, and technology to help deliver exceptional return on investment in Oracle's Siebel CRM On Demand. Customers will discover firsthand how these partners are helping organizations build and extend CRM solutions to meet their unique requirements.

The Partner Solutions Pavilion, Moscone South

The Partner Solutions Pavilion at Oracle OpenWorld will include partners who are showcasing solutions aligned along technology areas such as Software-as-a-Service, Oracle Unbreakable Linux, Business Intelligence, Oracle Applications and Oracle Technology.

Additionally, Oracle will debut Virtual Partner Pavilions, a concept which will provide attendees with a more comprehensive view of the larger set of partners solutions in both exhibit halls, and with the broad ecosystem of partner solutions in the Oracle PartnerNetwork Solutions Catalog (http://solutions.oracle.com).

Sessions Designed Exclusively for Partners and Companies Interested in Partnering with Oracle

    Monday, Nov. 12
    -- Grow Your Business Using Payment Solutions from Oracle Financing:
       10:30 a.m. Partners only.
    -- OPN Connect: Network with Other OPN Members: 11:30 a.m. Partners only.
    -- Taking Advantage of Oracle Support: 12:30 p.m. Partners only.
    -- Marketing Your Products and Services Through OPN Solutions Catalog: 3
       p.m. Partners only.
    -- License Management Services: 4 p.m. Partners only.


    Tuesday, Nov. 13
    -- Application Integration Architecture for Partners: 12 p.m. Partners
       only.
    -- Oracle Optimized Warehouse Initiative: 4:30 p.m. Partners only.
    -- Grow Your Business through Partnership with Oracle (Session ID:
       S292781) 10:45 a.m., Moscone South -- 302
    -- Build a Competitive Edge in Key Vertical Markets (Session ID: S292782)
       10:45 a.m., Marriott -- Salon 1
    -- Building on Oracle's Technology Stack (Session ID: S292786) 3:15 p.m.,
       Moscone South -- 200 & 212


    Wednesday, Nov. 14
    -- EMEA Applications Partner Meeting: 9:30am. Partners only.
    -- OPN Education Resources to Enable Your Sales, Services, and Development
       Teams: 10:30 a.m. Partners only.
    -- Come Learn How to Reach the Oracle Customer Base: 11:30 a.m. Partners
       only.
    -- Realizing the Full Potential of Linux with Oracle Unbreakable Linux: 3
       p.m. Partners only.
    -- Leverage Oracle's Acquisition Strategy to Grow Your Business (Session
       ID: S292785)4:30 p.m., Marriott -- Golden Gate C1


    Thursday, Nov. 15
    -- Why Oracle Accelerate Is Important for You (Session ID: S292783) 10
       a.m., Marriott -- Golden Gate C2
    -- Developing a Reseller Business with Oracle Technology Products (Session
       ID: S292784)4 p.m., Moscone South -- 102

In addition, there will be a strong complement of conference sessions and related activities for partners interested in learning more about the Oracle Accelerate program and Oracle Applications for midsize organizations.

After Oracle OpenWorld, partners who were unable to attend Oracle OpenWorld, or missed the sessions, will be able to find recorded presentations and download partner-specific conference materials.

North America Oracle Titan Awards

The North America Oracle Titan Awards, which honor Oracle Partner excellence in solution development and business achievements, will be held at the San Francisco Marriot Yerba Buena Ballroom on Sunday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. The Oracle PartnerNetwork reception will be immediately following.

For more information on what Oracle OpenWorld 2007 will offer Oracle Partners, visit: http://www.oracle.com/openworld/2007/opn.html.

About the Oracle PartnerNetwork

Oracle PartnerNetwork is a global business network of more than 19,500 companies who deliver innovative software solutions based on Oracle software. Through access to Oracle's premier products, education, technical services, marketing and sales support, the Oracle PartnerNetwork program provides partners with the resources they need to be successful in today's global economy. Oracle partners are able to offer their customers leading-edge solutions backed by Oracle's position as the world's largest enterprise software company. Partners who are able to demonstrate superior product knowledge, technical expertise and a commitment to doing business with Oracle qualify for the Certified Partner levels. http://oraclepartnernetwork.oracle.com/.

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