August 4, 2026
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The latest official news from Oracle:

Purchase Order Approvals
Delegate Purchase Order approval authority before you go on leave by setting an effective date, expiration date, approval route code, approver type, and order type in the JD Edwards Work with Approval Delegation program. Learn more through a quick video tour.

Managing Workflows
Simplify your JD Edwards development workflow by managing more tasks from the web client, including extracting Event Rules with Web OMW. Check out this step-by-step guide.

Oracle Critical Patch Update
Oracle’s Critical Patch Update for July 2026 is now available. Understand how quarterly Critical Patch Updates, monthly Critical Security Patch Updates, and ad hoc Security Alerts address known vulnerabilities and strengthen your JD Edwards system security. Read the full announcement.

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Quest News & Event Updates

Education Is Live for INFOCUS 26—Register by August 14 & Save!

The full INFOCUS 26 education lineup is now live! Explore sessions across Financial Management, Manufacturing & Distribution, HCM, System Administration, and Digital Platform, and build your agenda for three days of practical learning, networking, and JD Edwards innovation.

Discover sessions on today’s most important topics, including the R27 Preview, Enhancing JD Edwards with Redwood, Enablement of JD Edwards for AI, Platform Support Deprecations, and Server Manager support for Development Client—along with expert insights from Oracle and the JD Edwards community.

Don’t miss your chance to save—Early Bird pricing ends August 14.

Register today to secure the best rate, explore the full education lineup, and start planning your INFOCUS experience.

Visit Bottomline at INFOCUS!

Come out and see the Bottomline team! They will be at booth #321 and plan to answer any/all TAP for JDE questions and offer a few demos as well.

This isn’t a webinar…

It’s a six-week cohort where you’ll practice the skills that help ideas gain traction and leaders create momentum.

One of the things that makes this cohort unique is the opportunity to learn directly from Chris Laping, who has spent decades leading organizations, coaching executives, and helping professionals understand the human side of influence, trust, and leadership.

Join us August 13 for the last info session before the September cohort begins. Save your seat now!

Why Transformational Leadership Is Built on Connection

Great leaders do more than develop people—they build communities where trust, accountability, and shared experiences help everyone grow.

Our latest blog from Jon Vaughn explores a thought-provoking question: Why do some groups leave people fundamentally changed while others simply spend time together? Through reflections from the Emerging Leaders Program and other leadership experiences, Jon examines how the communities leaders intentionally create may have a greater impact on growth than the content they deliver.

Read the full article and join the conversation!

Cast Your Vote: Board of Directors Election Now Open!

Attention Professional and Corporate Members! Your voice matters! As a valued member, you have the opportunity to help shape the future of our organization by voting in the Board of Directors election.

Voting is a key member benefit and a vital part of our governance. By participating, you help ensure strong representation and leadership for our community.

All Professional and Corporate Primary Contacts have been notified via email with voting instructions. If you have any questions, please contact engagement@questoraclecommunity.org for assistance.

Thank you for being an active part of our organization’s future! View the 2026 Quest Board of Directors Slate.

The Latest from The JDE Connection

If you’ve missed a few episodes of The JDE Connection, now’s the perfect time to catch up! From building sustainable upgrade strategies to exploring test automation and learning how to better manage stress in today’s technology landscape, these recent conversations are packed with practical insights for every JD Edwards professional.

In Episode 113 – Building a Sustainable Upgrade Strategy with Andrew Schenone, you’ll learn how MacLean-Fogg transformed JD Edwards upgrades into a predictable, repeatable process by investing in continuous improvement, documentation, and disciplined testing.

In Episode 114 – Test Automation Is About More Than Just the Tools, Andrew Schenone returns to discuss why successful test automation starts with culture, training, and empowering teams—not simply choosing the right technology.

And in Episode 115 – Managing Stress and Building Resiliency with Cindy Edwards, you’ll discover practical strategies for understanding stress, strengthening resilience, and helping your brain work with you instead of against you during life’s inevitable challenges.

Subscribe and listen on your favorite podcast platform today!

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JDE Community SIG Meetups

Shaping the Future of JDE with AI — Together

A new space is opening up in the JD Edwards community—the JDE AI SIG Group is launching soon, bringing together peers to explore how AI is shaping the future of JDE environments.

We’re excited to kick things off with our first meetup on August 18 at 1:00 pm ET! We’d love for you to be part of it from the start. Join the group today and help shape the conversation by submitting your questions, ideas, or topics you’d like to see featured. Your input will directly guide what we explore together as a community, and we hope you’ll join us for this inaugural discussion. You can always find any Quest SIG Community Group by visiting the Quest User Groups page.

JDE UDO SIG Presents Exploring Process Modeler with MASYC!

Join us Wednesday, August 19, at 4 pm ET, for our next UDO SIG Community Meetup featuring MASYC, LLC, where we’ll explore Process Modeler and how to get started with it. The session will walk through setup, key steps for adoption, and practical ways teams are using the tool to map and improve their processes.

After the presentation, we’ll wrap up with an open Q&A, giving you a chance to ask questions and hear directly from the MASYC team about real-world use cases and best practices. Save your seat now to join us in August!

Join SERUG in Atlanta!

The Southeast Regional User Group is getting together August 20, from 8:30 am to 4 pm ET. If you’re in the region, join us at Mueller Water Products for educational sessions, networking, and a happy hour to follow until 6 pm. Full details are available on the SERUG event page.

August 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.

Business Intelligence SIG August Meetup
August 4 | 4:00 pm ET

JDE – Oracle Real Estate UG August Meetup
August 11 | 12:00 pm ET

JDE – E1 Upgrade SIG August Meetup
August 12 | 3:00 pm ET

JDE – AI Community August Meetup
August 18 | 1:00 pm ET

JDE – Business Analyst SIG August Meetup
August 19 | 2:00 pm ET

JDE – UDO SIG August Meetup
August 19 | 4:00 pm ET

JDE – E1 Human Capital Management SIG August Meetup
August 20 | 11:00 am ET

JDE – Financials SIG August Meetup
August 20 | 1:00 pm ET

JDE – E1 Tech SIG – Coffee & Connect August Meetup
August 20 | 3:00 pm ET

JDE – Manufacturing & Distribution, CAM SIG August Meetup
August 27 | 3:00 pm ET

Business Intelligence SIG September Meetup
September 1 | 4:00 pm ET

Have questions or want to get involved with Quest?

Have questions or want to learn more about Quest and what membership includes? We’re here to help you explore the full community experience and make sure you’re not missing out on opportunities to connect, learn, and grow with peers across Oracle applications.

Quest membership is designed to support ongoing learning and collaboration through peer-to-peer networking at community meetups, virtual webinars, and shared conversations with professionals facing similar challenges and initiatives. Paid members also gain access to 1:1 connections through the member directory, the ability to explore and post roles in the Career Center, and additional community resources that help extend learning beyond events.

Many members tell us the real value comes from being part of the ongoing dialogue—not just attending events, but staying connected to a broader network of practitioners, leaders, and experts throughout the year.

If you’d like to learn more about what’s included or how to get involved, we’re happy to help. Email us at engagement@questoraclecommunity.org.

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