April 6, 2026

The latest official news from Oracle:

Procure to Pay
Transform your organizations procure to pay lifecycle with data-driven precision. The Procure to Pay Process Model templates in JD Edwards enable you to generate comprehensive process flows tailored to your organization’s real-time data. Learn more.

Orchestrator
Ten years and over 1,000 customers later, the possibilities are still endless with Orchestrator. Transform JD Edwards from a legacy system of record into a real-time reflection of your business with Orchestrator. Explore Orchestrator!

Update Manager
Make sure your updates to EnterpriseOne match your needs. The JD Edwards Update Manager simplifies how you select and deploy updates, helping you reduce risk, manage dependencies, and minimize disruption. View the JD Edwards Update Manager.

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Quest News & Event Updates

Final chance to save for JD Edwards Forum at BLUEPRINT 4D

Time’s running out to save! The JD Edwards Forum at BLUEPRINT 4D kicks off May 4—don’t miss your final chance to save before Advance Registration ends May 1.

Explore a new AI-focused program, expanded executive learning paths, and the Executive Forum, plus actionable sessions on automation, analytics, and modernization. If JD Edwards is key to your business, this is your opportunity to gain the insights and connections to move forward with confidence.

Lock in your spot—and your savings—before rates increase.

Register now!

BLUEPRINT 4D Update

In light of the recent news regarding Oracle, we wanted to share a quick update as we prepare for BLUEPRINT 4D in Dallas.

While a small number of scheduled speakers have unfortunately been impacted, the Oracle team has been incredibly responsive—working closely with us to identify new speakers and ensure continuity across sessions. As it stands, we expect to deliver the complete program as planned with minimal adjustments.

We know this is a moment of transition for many in the community, and we truly appreciate the partnership and commitment from the Oracle team during this time.

We’re looking forward to bringing everyone together in Dallas.

Stop Being Overlooked

If your ideas aren’t getting traction, it’s not a talent issue.​ It’s how those ideas are showing up — and how they’re being perceived.

After leading teams as a 4-time CIO and CEO, Chris Laping saw the same pattern everywhere:​

​The best ideas don’t win…The most believable ideas do.​

There are specific behaviors that make people — and ideas — unignorable.​ Now Chris, in partnership with Quest, is launching a live cohort to teach exactly how to become unignorable!

Start with the Become Unignorable cohort free info session on April 29 at noon ET to learn more! Save your seat now!

Beyond Batch: Modernizing the Orchestration of JDE Workflows with JAMS

If you’re still relying on JD Edwards’ native scheduler to manage batch jobs and UBEs, you may be missing significant efficiency and reliability gains.

Join us May 7 at 11 am ET for a free webinar that explores how Enterprise Workload Automation can transform your JDE EnterpriseOne environment — replacing rigid scheduling with dynamic, event-driven triggers and enabling seamless orchestration across your entire IT ecosystem, on-premises and in the cloud.

Register now!

Board of Director Nominations Open

Are you ready to unlock your leadership potential? Nominations for our Board of Directors are now open! Seize the opportunity to shape the future of the Quest organization with your expertise and vision. We encourage all eligible candidates to submit their nominations by May 31, 2026. Learn more and apply today!

From Problem Solver to Trusted Advisor: The Shift That Defines Leaders

There’s a point where doing great work stops being enough. Not because the work isn’t valuable—but because the expectations have changed. At the executive level, organizations need more than execution, they need trusted advisors who can discover what others miss, advise with conviction, and deliver with accountability.

Read the latest perspective from our own Jon Vaughn, as he explores how the shift from problem solver to trusted advisor is what separates contributors from leaders.

And don’t miss your chance to learn more about the Emerging Leaders Program, where in-depth discussions, networking, and leadership growth make business insights second nature. Join us for our next info session on April 22 at 2 pm ET.

Celebrating 100 Episodes of The JDE Connection

It’s not every day a podcast hits 100 episodes, and when it does, it deserves a little fanfare. The JDE Connection, hosted by Chandra Wobschall and Paul Houtkooper, has officially reached that milestone, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Over the past 100 episodes, Chandra and Paul have created a learning space that’s conversational, approachable, and genuinely useful for the JD Edwards community. Whether you’re a business analyst, developer, functional leader, or consultant, this podcast has become a go-to resource for staying current and connected. In episode 98, learn how Logic Extensions let you make dynamic changes to JD Edwards applications without custom code or lengthy development cycles. Episode 99 explores how combining Logic Extensions with Form Extensions and Workflow creates governed business processes without modifying your applications. And last but not least, in episode 100, we look back at two years of valuable conversations for the JD Edwards community. What started as support for business analysts has grown into essential listening for developers, functional leaders, and consultants alike. Here’s to the next 100!

Subscribe and stay connected to these weekly JDE conversations!

Quest Career Center

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Curious about how to get more involved with the Quest community?

Join us for our monthly membership overview—bring your team and your questions. These sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about our events, programs, and the benefits of being part of the Quest network, all in an open, collaborative setting.

Our next session will take place on April 28th at 2 PM ET — we’d love to have you join us. Register now!

If you have any questions in the meantime or would like to connect directly, feel free to reach out to us at engagement@questoraclecommunity.org. We’re always happy to help and look forward to connecting with you.

Welcome to Our New Corporate Members!

We are thrilled to welcome our newest corporate members to the Quest community.

• • Amway Corp
  • Boston University
  • Ceva Sante Animale
  • Fort Miller Group
  • The Hiller Companies
  • Kamehameha Schools
  • K Hovnanian Companies LLC
  • Quanta Services
  • Rentokil Terminix
  • Tokio Marine HCC
  • Tung Wah College
  • Virginia Department of Accounts

Quest Celebrates 2026 Distinguished Service Award Recipients

Quest is proud to recognize and congratulate our 2026 Distinguished Service Award recipients, whose time, leadership, and dedication continue to strengthen and inspire the Quest Oracle Community. These individuals and organizations go above and beyond to support our members, programs, and mission, and we are grateful for their impact.

Member of the Year
University of Colorado

Partner of the Year
Gideon Taylor

Spirit of Quest
Pam Ingram, Hennepin County

Volunteers of the Year

Pete Cotton, Irex Services
JD Edwards Community

Varsha Das, University of Central Florida
PeopleSoft Community

James McBride, Voya Financial
Cloud Community

Advocacy Award
Shannon Roche, MIPRO Consulting
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Please join us at BLUEPRINT 4D May 4–7, 2026, in Dallas, TX, as we celebrate these outstanding community volunteers and advocates, and thanks to all who serve and give back to the Quest Oracle Communities. We look forward to celebrating all of you!

JDE Community SIG Meetups

Get Involved with the JDE M&D CAM SIG!

The JDE M&D CAM SIG is looking for a couple of volunteers to help grow and support their group: an Enhancement Coordinator and a Member-at-Large. These roles are a great way to engage with fellow community members, contribute to the SIG’s initiatives, and make an impact—without a big time commitment.

If you’re interested in joining this fantastic group, please reach out to Alexis Brooks at alexis.brooks@questoraclecommunity.org to learn more.

April Meetups

Connect with other JD Edwards users during one of our SIG Community webinars and meetups! Community members are invited to join these sessions to exchange practical insights and learn from shared experiences.

AI & Gen AI Cloud Community Meetup
April 14 | 1:00 PM ET
AI in Oracle ERP Cloud: Capabilities, Use Cases, and Live Demos
See AI Agents and embedded AI in action, and learn how finance leaders and business users can benefit—hosted by Aswanth Vaidiswaran with guest Lakshmi Sampath.

JDE – E1 Human Capital Management SIG April Meetup
April 16 | 11:00 am ET

JDE – Financials SIG April Meetup
April 16 | 1:00 pm ET

JDE – E1 Tech SIG – Coffee & Connect April Meetup
April 16 | 3:00 pm ET

JDE – Construction SIG April Meetup
April 21 | 11:00 pm ET

JDE – Agribusiness SIG April Meetup
April 21 | 3:00 pm ET

JDE – Manufacturing & Distribution, CAM SIG April Meetup
April 23 | 3:00 pm ET

JDE – Oracle Real Estate UG April Meetup
April 28 | 12:00 pm ET

Have questions or want to get involved with Quest?

Have questions or want more information about our events, special programming, and membership benefits? We’re here to help! Discover how to secure the lowest event registration prices, and learn about the exclusive advantages of being a Quest member. Please feel free to reach out with any specific requests or for personalized assistance. We look forward to connecting with you and helping you make the most of your Quest experience! Email us at engagement@questoraclecommunity.org.

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