July 7, 2026
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The latest official news from Oracle:

Your JD Edwards Community
The JD Edwards community is a mix of users, customers, partners and Oracle teams that come together to discuss modernizing your business processes using JD Edwards applications. Learn more from the Oracle blog about being part of this community.

Embracing Sustainability
Gather environmental data from across your business processes with the JD Edwards Sustainability Framework. It simplifies environmental data collection, keeps your data integrity intact, and makes information easy to access when you need it. Get your organization started.

Security Focus
Oracle’s monthly Critical Security Patch Updates help secure your business against evolving cybersecurity threats. Understand more about security vulnerabilities addressed by Oracle in the June update for JD Edwards.

Web OMW
Complete all table operations directly from Web Object Management Workbench, including Table Generation, Index Generation, Copy Table, and Drop Table. Learn more about this JD Edwards Release26 feature.

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Quest News & Event Updates

Plan for What’s Next in JD Edwards at INFOCUS

JD Edwards teams are under increasing pressure to modernize, automate, strengthen security, and maximize the value of their ERP investment. INFOCUS delivers practical guidance to help you navigate what’s next.

Explore key topics including:

• • Release 27 planning
  • AI enablement for JD Edwards
  • Redwood user experiences
  • Platform support changes
  • Technology deprecations
  • Infrastructure modernization
  • Cloud strategy
  • Proactive upgrade planning

You’ll also gain direct access to Oracle product leaders and learn from customers tackling these challenges today. Join us September 21-23, in Denver!

Register by August 14 to save with Early Bird pricing.

One week left to register!

A FREE online event for JD Edwards & PeopleSoft customers

Are you considering what a move to cloud could look like for your organization? There’s still time to take the next step with Move to Cloud Day: Getting Started. This is your chance to hear directly from Oracle experts and customers who are navigating the journey, where you’ll walk away with practical insights, common pitfalls to avoid, and the clarity you need to start building your own roadmap.

Don’t miss this free opportunity to learn from Oracle experts and industry peers. Register now!

You Have to Fight for Your Right to Code

If you missed this fantastic session at BLUEPRINT 4D from Todd Oliver, from Mueller Co, don’t miss the webinar version on July 16 at 2 pm ET! This session will be centered around the software developer and using the E1 toolset to develop lo low code solutions. This includes things such as soft coded development methods, minimizing the impact of modifications by creating them with a small footprint, Table Triggers and incorporating Orchestrations into your code. Register for this free webinar now!

Bottomline Support of Quest

A special thank-you to Bottomline for supporting Quest and the broader Oracle community. Explore their latest offerings and resources at Bottomline.com.

You’re Not Being Ignored Because Your Ideas Are Bad…

You’ve done the work. You have the ideas. So why do some ideas gain traction while others never seem to get off the ground?

After a successful inaugural cohort, we’re excited to open registration for our next Becoming Unignorable program beginning September 9! Start by joining our free July 16 information session to learn what the cohort is all about and decide if it’s right for you. Save your seat now!

When Frustration Is Actually a Sign You’re Growing

We often think frustration is something to avoid, but what if it’s actually a signal that you’re learning? In his latest Emerging Leaders Program blog, Jon Vaughn explores the idea that the discomfort we experience when stepping into new responsibilities isn’t evidence of failure—it’s often evidence of growth.

Drawing on the concept of the “learning space,” the article explains why high-performing professionals frequently struggle when they move from being experts to becoming leaders. As responsibilities shift from execution to strategy, influence, and navigating ambiguity, frustration becomes a natural part of developing new skills. Instead of asking how to eliminate that feeling, Jon challenges readers to ask what it’s trying to teach them.

If you’re looking to grow as a leader—or preparing for your next career opportunity—this thoughtful read offers a valuable perspective on embracing discomfort as part of the journey. Read the full blog and discover why your greatest frustrations may be pointing you toward your greatest opportunities.

Ready to accelerate your leadership growth? Applications for the next Emerging Leaders Program cohort are open now, but the deadline to apply is July 31. Don’t miss your opportunity to join a community of emerging leaders committed to developing the skills, confidence, and connections needed to lead with impact.

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 will be notified via email soon 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.

Catch Up on The JDE Connection

If you’ve fallen behind on The JDE Connection, now’s a great time to catch up. Over the past few episodes, we’ve explored everything from EnterpriseOne architecture and troubleshooting to modernization strategies and lessons learned from customers around the world.

In Episode 108, we unpacked what Web Runtime really is, why the term matters, and how understanding EnterpriseOne architecture helps connect the many moving pieces behind JD Edwards. In Episode 109, we kicked off our troubleshooting series by explaining what logs are, why Oracle Support always asks for them, and how they tell the story behind system issues. In Episode 110, Ken Piddington and Dee Muir joined us for a conversation about intentional leadership, mentorship, and the value of building diverse professional connections that help leaders grow throughout their careers. In Episode 111, Clayton Seeley returned to get a little geeky about newer logging capabilities, centralized web tier enhancements, and the tools that make troubleshooting faster and more effective. In Episode 112, Paul shared stories from his travels across Australia and New Zealand while discussing the common modernization challenges JD Edwards customers are tackling around the globe.

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your technical skills or hear what your peers are thinking about the future of JD Edwards, these episodes are full of practical insights. Catch up on the ones you missed and stay connected with the latest conversations on The JDE Connection.

Quest Career Center

Set up Job Alerts!

Welcome to the newest Quest Corporate Members!

Congratulations and a warm welcome to our newest Quest Corporate Members! We’re excited to have you join our community and look forward to supporting your teams through education, networking, collaboration, and advocacy. Thank you for being part of Quest—we’re thrilled to have you with us!

• • Car-Freshner Corporation
  • Catholic Relief Services
  • Cupertino Electric
  • DeRoyal Industries
  • Interstate Companies
  • Interstate-McBee
  • Long Beach City College
  • Maricopa Community Colleges
  • Quaker Houghton
  • Quality Custom Distribution
  • Strathcona County
  • Tennessee Valley Authority
  • The Guthrie Clinic
  • The North American Coal Corporation
  • The University of Arizona
  • Uniti Group LLC
  • US Army

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

Whether you’re new to Quest or looking to help your team get more involved, our monthly Membership Overview is the perfect place to start. Join us for an interactive session where we’ll walk through the many ways to connect, learn, and make the most of your membership—from events and educational resources to networking opportunities and special programs.

Our next Membership Overview takes place July 28. Bring your questions, invite your colleagues, and discover how Quest can help you get even more value from your Oracle community. We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions before the session or would like to connect with us directly, email us at engagement@questoraclecommunity.org. We’re always happy to help and look forward to meeting you!

Take Your JDE AI Solution from POC to Production!

Join the Business Intelligence SIG Tuesday, July 7 at 4 pm ET, in learning how Martin Marietta moved beyond AI demos and delivered practical, production-ready AI solutions in JD Edwards.

Through four real-world use cases, including a secure JDE natural-language assistant, modern React-based JDE experience layers built with AI coding tools, AI-assisted migration, and AI-powered troubleshooting, you’ll see all it takes to implement AI that delivers measurable business value. Learn why architecture, security, governance, reliability, auditability, and user trust are just as critical as model performance, and walk away with practical insights into achieving significant time savings, productivity gains, and cost-effective AI adoption. Save your seat now!

Come One, Come All!

Everyone is welcome to join Women in Technology’s July SIG Meetup, featuring the wonderful Melanie Trudell, Sr. Director of Culture & HR Technology at Wendy’s! Melanie will share how Wendy’s is thoughtfully building the foundation for AI adoption and governance before widespread implementation.

Join us July 8 at 2 PM ET for the inside look. Register now to receive a reminder email with your personalized zoom link 24 hours and 1 hour prior to the meetup.

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!

July 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 July Meetup
July 7 | 4:00 pm ET

Women in Technology July Meetup
July 8 | 2:00 pm ET

JDE – E1 Upgrade SIG July Meetup
July 8 | 3:00 pm ET

JDE – E1 Tech SIG July Meetup
July 9 | 3:00 pm ET

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

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

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

JDE – Construction SIG June Meetup
July 21 | 11:00 am ET

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

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

It’s Back!!! JDE – Oracle Guided Learning SIG July Meetup
July 29 | 5:00 pm ET
Topic: We’ll showcase new OGL4JDE capabilities and release 26D overview!

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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