February 3, 2026
This newsletter sponsored by Bottomline Technologies.
The latest official news from Oracle:
Release 26 Update
The January update for Release 26 is now available! Discover new features designed for sustainability, financial close, process automation, and frictionless adoption. Empower your organization to adapt and thrive with the latest JDE innovations. Read the update.
Procure to Pay
Foster stronger supplier relationships and optimize internal processes. Here’s how the JD Edwards Procure to Pay Process Model templates can empower you with end-to-end connected processes that cover each step of procurement, from requisition to voucher matching. Find out how!
Manufacturing Production
This new processing option in JD Edwards eliminates time-consuming and manual verification for manufacturers with strict use of production numbers. Learn more.
Trending Content on Quest:
JD Edwards Notifications: Stay Informed, Stay Ahead
Learn how to harness JD Edwards Notifications—simple, watchlist, and orchestration-based—to boost productivity, improve performance, and keep users informed with these best practices.
Aligning the Past
View Buckeye Partner’s presentation where they share how they aligned financial and operational asset data, transforming their decision-making and saving millions!
Unlock Café One
Café One is one of JD Edwards’ most powerful but often underused tools; this blog shows both the possibilities and the practical steps for building layouts that streamline workflows and improve visibility.
Order-to-Cash: Transformation Through Automation
Unlock the full potential of your revenue cycle by joining the upcoming webinar — Order-to-Cash: Transformation Through Automation, where you’ll learn how to eliminate manual bottlenecks, boost accuracy, and gain real-time visibility across orders, invoices, and payments.
Discover practical automation strategies that empower finance teams with streamlined order validation, smarter cash application, and faster collections to drive efficiency and strengthen customer relationships. Save your seat today!
Quest News & Event Updates
Advance Program Now Available!
Your guide to the JD Edwards Forum at BLUEPRINT 4D is here. Check out what’s happening this year and dive into the Advance Program to see what’s coming up.
- JD Edwards keynote
- Agenda At-a-Glance
- Move to Cloud Programming
- Quest Executive Forum
- Special networking opportunities
- What’s new for 2026
It’s all there. Take a peek!
Also, be sure check out the 2026 JD Edwards Bundle, which provides an extra 25% savings on 2026 event registrations. Each bundle includes membership, as well as registration for BLUEPRINT 4D and INFOCUS! Full details are available on the Quest JD Edwards Bundle page.
JD Edwards Week: Game Changers Registration is open!
Registration is open! Get four FREE days of focused panel discussions and customer success stories built around key priority areas for the JD Edwards Community! Check out the line-up, then save your free spot!
Vision 2026: A Message from our Board Chair
Our Chair of the Board, Josh Stauffer, shares Quest’s vision for 2026 and how we’re supporting Oracle customers through change, modernization, and growth. From AI and Cloud to leadership development and community connection, this message outlines what’s ahead and how Quest will help you navigate the next steps.
How Strong Team Leaders Balance Individual Strengths and Shared Accountability
Great team leadership isn’t about treating everyone the same—it’s about balancing individuality, autonomy, and shared accountability with sound judgment. This Emerging Leaders Program article explores why emotional presence matters, how autonomy is often misunderstood, and why the hardest leadership decisions rarely come with clear right answers. If you’re navigating the complexities of leading people with different motivations and expectations, this piece offers a thoughtful perspective on the skills and judgment required to lead teams effectively—and why these topics sit at the core of the Emerging Leaders Program. Read the article.
Chandra and Paul covered quite a bit in the January episodes of The JDE Connection! In Episode 91, they unpacked JD Edwards’ shift from dozens of generic mobile apps to a more flexible, enablement-first mobile strategy focused on fit-for-purpose user experiences. Episode 92 covers the latest JD Edwards product updates, upcoming Quest events, and why staying connected to the community is just as important as staying current on releases (hint: reading this newsletter is key!) And just last week, in Episode 93, Nathan Diamond from Ajinomoto Foods North America joins the podcast to discuss how the IIBA and BABOK help JD Edwards business analysts build stronger skills, confidence, and career pathways.
Subscribe and stay connected to these weekly JDE conversations!
Your Career, Your Terms: Why Every Quest Member Should Log Into the Career Center
Whether you’re actively job hunting, quietly open to new opportunities, or just thinking about what your next chapter might look like, your career is always evolving. And having the right tools in your corner can make a big difference — even when you’re not sure what you’re looking for yet.
That’s exactly why the Quest Career Center exists.
It’s a free resource designed to support Oracle professionals at every stage of their career journey — from early-career practitioners building their first resume, to seasoned leaders exploring what’s next.
You don’t have to be job hunting to use it! You can log in and upload your resume, or simply explore roles across the Oracle ecosystem and access real career resources. Start exploring today!
Welcome to Our New Corporate Members!
Let’s give a warm welcome to our newest Corporate members!
Calling all JD Edwards Oracle Real Estate users!
Join us February 10th at 12 noon ET for the very first meetup of the JD Edwards Oracle Real Estate User Group — a new space designed for JD Edwards users to connect, collaborate, and share real-world Oracle Real Estate experiences!
Tune in for company showcases from group leaders Fred Dubois and Michiel Houtsmuller. We’ll also talk about the future of the group, meet your group leadership, discuss topics you want to explore, and how this group can support your Oracle Real Estate journey.
If you’re using JDE Oracle Real Estate (or thinking about it), this is the place to be.
Upcoming Events, Webinars and Meet-Ups:
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.
February Webinars
Order-to-Cash: Transformation Through Automation
February 24 | 2:00 pm ET
2026 Quest Membership Overview February Webinar
February 24 | 2:00 pm ET
February Meetups
Business Intelligence SIG February Meet-Up
February 3 | 4:00 pm ET
JDE HCM – Secure Act 2.0 Focus Group February 4th Meetup
February 4 | 11:00 am ET
JDE – Oracle Real Estate UG February Meet-Up
February 10 | 12:00 pm ET
JDE HCM – One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Focus Group February 11 Meetup
February 11 | 11:00 am ET
JDE – E1 Upgrade SIG February Meet-Up
February 11 | 3:00 pm ET
JDE HCM – Secure Act 2.0 Focus Group February 18th Meetup
February 18 | 11:00 am ET
JDE – Business Analyst SIG February Meet-Up
February 18 | 2:00 pm ET
JDE – UDO SIG February Meet-Up
February 18 | 4:00 pm ET
JDE – E1 Human Capital Management SIG February Meet-Up
February 19 | 11:00 am ET
JDE – Financials SIG February Meet-Up
February 19 | 1:00 pm ET
JDE – E1 Tech SIG – Coffee & Connect February Meet-Up
February 19 | 3:00 pm ET
JDE HCM – One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Focus Group February 25 Meet-Up
February 25 | 11:00 am ET
Manufacturing & Distribution, CAM SIG February Meet-Up
February 26 | 3:00 pm ET
Houston Users Group (HUG) for JDE – February Q1 Social: Kickoff at the Corral
February 26 | 4:00 pm ET
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