PeopleSoft Public Sector at BLUEPRINT 4D

Session ID: P-049959

Building the Case for “Yes!”: The State of Indiana’s Cloud Journey from Proof-of-Concept Towards Production

Presented by:
Joel Gibbons, State of Indiana: Office of Information Technology

Abstract:

After several attempts and failures in 2017 and 2019, the State of Indiana and Oracle initiated a proof-of-concept project to move the state’s PeopleSoft Financials and HCM applications infrastructures from the on-premises datacenter to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. In this session, we will walk through the journey from POC through stakeholder approvals to the migration of non-production environments. Attendees will hear about the reasons why Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is the right location for hosting the state’s PeopleSoft infrastructure. We will discuss the challenges and objections raised by internal stakeholders and the data-driven responses that supported the ultimate decision to move forward with a cloud infrastructure strategy. The presentation will wrap up with an overview of the successes achieved to-date, the changes in operational responsibilities for the infrastructure providers involved in the project, and the future outlook for PeopleSoft applications for the state.

Session ID: P-049999

Time is Money: Leveraging Drilling URL Queries to Increase Efficiency

Presented by:
Tyler Thomen, State of Indiana: Office of Information Technology

Abstract:

As the fiscal officer for the State of Indiana, ensuring the efficient use of taxpayer dollars is paramount for our office. The introduction of Drilling URL queries in our Accounts Payable department has been pivotal in streamlining our processes. This tool has significantly benefited our seven-member Audit Team, reducing keying and page load times by 75%. With the responsibility of auditing nearly one million Vouchers and 50,000 Expense Reports annually, every second is crucial. Additionally, Drilling URL queries have been developed to help State Agencies efficiently identify and submit delayed vouchers into the workflow. This session will explore our previous processes, the creation of these queries, and the valuable lessons learned along the way.

Session ID: P-050000

Peoplesoft Test Framewblueprintork Roundtable

Presented by:
Jennifer Gilbert, King County, Washington

Abstract:

Calling all PTF users! Whether you’re a veteran, brand new, or wanting to learn more, come join us in discussing all aspects of PTF. Questions, pain points, and neat-o solutions are all on the table with our panel of PTF-Users.

Session ID: P-050012

Hennepin County and Oracle Guided Learning (OGL)

Presented by:
Pamela Ingram, Hennepin County

Abstract:

In this session you will learn how Hennepin County is leveraging Oracle Guided Learning to provide help when I users need it. This session will guide you through the considerations in implementing this tool and how we manage the product.

Session ID: P-050169

Down the Road Less Traveled

Presented by:
Nathanie Serrano, Clerk & Comptroller Palm Beach County

Abstract:

Join the Clerk & Comptroller of Palm Beach County as they reminisce on their journey down a road that few choose to travel… that of an Oracle to SQL server database conversion. Most neighboring villages were shocked at their decision to forge that path, but the Clerk staff was determined. Many battles would ensue, victory guaranteed to no one. However in the end, they would go on to achieve their quest, surprising even the naysayers. Here you will find the highlights of the epic battle, strategies for overcoming challenges, and tips for future travelers. Taking the road less traveled was not for the faint of heart, but in the end they discovered we were capable of many great feats along the way, including upgrading hardware and installing a new PeopleTools version.

Session ID: P-050432

Keep Your Composure: The Implementation of Notification Composer

Presented by:
Ashley Barker-Williams, State of Montana

Abstract:

This presentation will focus on the State of Montana’s implementation of notification composer during November 2024. We will cover cataloguing notifications, understanding workflow, and troubleshooting with in-app notifications. Focus will be on functionality for Remote Worker. We will also include a slide for how we worked with our technical services team to move the data between test environments using data saver.

Session ID: P-050589

Insight into our Insights Dashboards

Presented by:
Venkatesh Arkalgud, Alameda County

Abstract:

nVision is history, get Insights, See Approvals in Insights Commitment Control Dashboard – our journey