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Our Strategy
The IOUG has developed its own G.R.E.A.T. strategy to incorporate the strength of Oracle technologies within a changing technology landscape, as well as improve existing IOUG offerings and promote opportunities for membership growth. The IOUG's G.R.E.A.T. strategy is defined as:
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Grow Community - We will expand the IOUG’s presence as an independent organization with by providing services beyond education to our members and expansion beyond the “DBA Only” focus. We will build alliances with like minded organizations with the goal of providing new opportunities for our members.
R- Relevancy -
We will strengthen IOUG’s value to the Oracle user community by establishing unique benefits; bridging relationships with Regional and Special Interest Groups and providing ease of access to IOUG’s products and services.
E- Education -
We will expand IOUG’s educational content to the Oracle technology community; adapt offerings to address the changing nature of the technology professional and diversify the method of delivery of our products.
A- Alliances -
We will be the voice of the technology and database professional to Oracle; we will leverage existing venues and build new opportunities to engage the Oracle community in bi-directional feedback.
T- Technology -
We will build a virtual community that leverages technology and improves the user experience and satisfaction with the web site and its technical content.
Our Mission and Goals
The Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG) represents the voice of Oracle technology and database professionals and empowers them to be more productive in their business and careers by:
- delivering education
- sharing best practices
- providing technology direction and networking opportunities
Incorporating the elements of the G.R.E.A.T. strategy, the IOUG empowers Oracle database and development professionals by delivering the highest quality:
Our Goals
The IOUG helps each member:
- Enhance their skill set with technical content created for users by users
- Increase the technical advantage of their organization
- Boost their individual marketability
- Gain access to a network of peers for collaboration and information exchange
- Voice opinions to Oracle about their products, services and policies
Information
With information created for users by users, from real-world experience, the IOUG gives members 24 x 7 access to the following resources:
- Member Discounts and Special Offers: Discounts on all IOUG and many Oracle Corporation events as well as special offers from IOUG vendor members. View the offers currently available to members.
- Library of Oracle Knowledge: Conference papers spanning five years, tips, SELECT Journal articles and utilities, all created for users by users, populate the Library of Oracle Knowledge. Search the Library of Oracle Knowledge content.
- SELECT Journal: Technical journal providing in-depth technical articles written by recognized authorities in Oracle technology. See stories in the current issue. Members receive printed copies, web access to current issue, and unlimited access to archives.
- Special Interest Groups: Option to join a variety of Special Interest Groups (SIGs). Visit the SIG home page to learn about the APEX, BIWA, Cerner, Enterprise Best Practices, Life Sciences, Linux, PeopleSoft, RAC, SAP, Spatial, and Stellent SIGs.
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5 Minute Briefing: Organization updates, technical content, offers from vendors, and industry news come to you each month in e-newsletter.
Education
The IOUG Presents COLLABORATE 09
In addition to the member and other benefits offered, the Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG), the Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) and Quest International Users Group (Quest) are collaborating to host COLLABORATE 09, Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community. COLLABORATE 09 brings you the best practices and user-driven training that each user group offers as well as access to the greater Oracle community. Representation at COLLABORATE 09 will include Oracle users, solution providers, consultants, developers and representatives from Oracle Corporation. COLLABORATE 09 will be held May 3-7 in Orlando, Florida.
Networking
The IOUG not only helps you with what you know, it also helps you with who you know. Through the following networking activities you can meet and learn from your peers:
- Member Directory: Search for members based on information such as city, company name, size of company, job title, interest, and more.
- Special Interest Groups: Option to join a variety of Special Interest Groups (SIGs). Visit the SIG home page to learn about the APEX, BIWA, Cerner, Enterprise Best Practices, Life Sciences, Linux, PeopleSoft, RAC, SAP, Spatial, and Stellent SIGs.
- Discussion Forums: Post your question or challenge and receive feedback from your peers in one of the IOUG Discussion Forums.
- Access to Local and Regional Users Groups: IOUG provides a network of 80+ local/regional user groups which offer valuable local education and networking opportunities.
- Experts Exchange: Navigation bar access to Oracle Q&A's on Experts Exchange, a professional collaboration network that enables users to interact directly with Oracle experts and get answers to their technical questions. Experts Exchange also offers KnowledgeBase, which is searchable and contains over 2 million postings.
Advocacy
One of the founding principles of the IOUG is there is strength in numbers. This strength is generated by the vast community of Oracle users and regional user groups that align themselves with the IOUG through membership, volunteerism, education, and networking. This strength allows the IOUG to have its voice heard by Oracle Corporation, the media, and others. The voice advocates for the needs and desires of the Oracle user community.
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