Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 (page 2 of 2)

The new user interface helps ensure maximum productivity for a company's users.
* Global Application Management - Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 includes pre-instrumented management functionality in Oracle Enterprise Manager 10,g for Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12, helping customers maximize the value of enterprise applications. Additionally, to simplify the installation and upgrade process, Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 allows system administrators to receive specific instructions based on implemented products and previously applied patches.
* Extensive Integration Capabilities - Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 provides advanced support for integrating Oracle applications with third party applications. Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 includes a web services repository that catalogues hundreds of services in the Oracle E-Business Suite. Additionally, Oracle plans to certify Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 on Oracle Fusion Middleware which includes Oracle BPEL Process Manager to manage processes that span heterogeneous applications.

Industry Specific Processes

Oracle has continued to expand its support for adaptable, industry specific business processes. Examples planned for Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 include:

* Communications - Oracle Order Management supports ongoing maintenance of customer services including re-configuration, upgrade, downgrade, suspend, resume or disconnect of services. Additionally, Oracle Asset Tracking enables service providers to manage the financial and operational lifecycle of their network infrastructure.
* High Technology and Manufacturing - To support regulatory compliance requirements in Japan and China, Oracle Financial Management supports charge-based Shikyu and support for Golden Tax. Oracle Shop Floor Management has support for lot and serial controlled assemblies and sales order reservation for lot-based jobs and MES capabilities to support process and discrete manufacturing companies.

"Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 has been built to ensure that companies, no matter what size or industry, can compete effectively in an increasingly global economy," said Oracle Senior Vice President of Application Development John Wookey. "With a focus on helping companies make better decisions, work more efficiently and manage their businesses at lower costs, Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 will help them manage the complexities of global business environments."

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