October 6, 2026

This newsletter is sponsored by RST Solutions.

The latest official news from Oracle:

Year End Updates Coming
A significant amount of regulatory changes are required in a multitude of countries. Ensure EnterpriseOne is ready to handle important reporting changes including Secure Act 2.0 & IRIS for Financials and HCM Payroll.

32-bit & Other Platform Changes
Beginning January 1, 2027, application updates will only be available via 64-bit ESU deliverables. Understand this switch in deliverables and more changes coming in 2028. Learn more.

Security Office Hours & Oct CPU Release
Oracle JD Edwards Office Hours: Security offers administrators, security teams, IT leaders, and Oracle partners a monthly forum to ask questions and seek advisory guidance from JD Edwards security experts. Register now for the next session on October 23.

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Quest News & Event Updates

Chicago is calling!

What’s next for JD Edwards? The JD Edwards Forum at BLUEPRINT 4D is coming to Chicago May 4–7, 2027, bringing the JD Edwards community together to tackle today’s business challenges, learn how other organizations are approaching them and explore solutions across JDE, AI, automation, data, cloud and more.

Have an experience or solution others can learn from? The Call for Presentations is now open through December 6. Submit your session and help shape the conversations happening in Chicago!

Have questions or currently plan to speak at the JD Edwards Forum? You have two opportunities! Join us October 23 at 1:30 pm ET for a JD Edwards Speaker Open House, or November 13 at 1:30 pm ET, for a general BLUEPRINT 4D Speaker Open House!

IRS Compliance with Minimal Disruption

For JD Edwards users navigating new IRS filing requirements, Transform for IRIS A2A offers a streamlined approach to IRIS compliance with minimal disruption and fast time to value. Leverage your existing infrastructure, reduce implementation complexity, and build a foundation for broader automation across your business. Contact Bottomline to learn more!

Building Our 2027 Community Meetup Series!

We’re busy building the 2027 Quest SIG Meetup series for our PeopleSoft, JDE, DB&T, and Cloud communities! If you’re part of one of these user groups and attend our meetups, you’ll soon need to register for the new year. Once registered, you can save sessions to your calendar and receive reminders one day and one hour before each meetup.

Want to get more involved? We’re looking for new SIG volunteers for our JDE E1 Upgrade, JDE Business Intelligence, JDE Agribusiness, JDE Real Estate, and JDE UDO SIG Communities! If you’ve ever thought about helping lead a conversation, sharing your experiences, or being more involved with your user group, this is a great place to start. Raise your hand and join the conversation—we’d love to have you!

Save the date for Quest’s Annual Meeting of the Members!

The 2026 Annual Meeting of the Members is scheduled for November 3, 2026, at 4 pm ET. Paid corporate and professional members and partners are invited to hear a comprehensive update on Quest’s current performance against strategic initiatives, as well as plans for 2027. We will also present the results from the 2026 Board of Directors election and the confirmation of those members to their respective positions. Eligible attendees will receive additional information via email in the coming weeks.​

Catch Up with The JDE Connection: From INFOCUS Prep to the Live Stage

The JDE Connection has been busy over the past few episodes, covering everything from automation and customization to INFOCUS 2026 — before taking the podcast live on stage in Denver.

In Episode 119: Getting Ready for INFOCUS, Chandra and Paul previewed the INFOCUS 2026 agenda, highlighting sessions, hot topics, and the launch of the new JD Edwards AI SIG.

In Episode 120: When One Automation Leads to Another, Lane Lassetter of Interface and Rajan Kaistha of RST Solutions joined the podcast to share how solving one accounts payable challenge helped uncover new opportunities to automate processes across the business.

In Episode 121: Ope, I Still Need to Customize. Now What?, not every customization can be eliminated, so Chandra and Paul explored how to make smarter customization decisions while keeping future maintenance and upgrades in mind.

And, most recently, in Episode 122: Live from INFOCUS 26 – Modern Keeps Moving with AJ Schifano, The JDE Connection went live at INFOCUS 2026 with AJ Schifano, who was wrapping up his final conference before retiring after 29 years with JD Edwards. Between audience participation, some questionable voting technology and surprisingly strong opinions about Paul’s hair, the conversation looked back at how much JD Edwards has changed — and why “modern” never stays modern for long. AJ shared stories and perspective from nearly three decades in the community while looking ahead at AI, automation and whatever comes next.

Catch up on these episodes and more at The JDE Connection.

JDE Community SIG 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.

JDE – E1 Upgrade SIG October Meetup
October 14 | 3:00 pm ET

JDE – E1 Human Capital Management SIG October Meetup
October 15 | 11:00 am ET

JDE – Financials SIG October Meetup
October 15 | 1:00 pm ET

JDE – E1 Tech SIG – Coffee & Connect October Meetup
October 15 | 3:00 pm ET

JDE – AI Community October Meetup
October 20 | 1:00 pm ET

JDE – Business Analyst SIG October Meetup
October 21 | 2:00 pm ET

JDE – UDO SIG October Meetup
October 21 | 4:00 pm ET

JDE – Manufacturing & Distribution, CAM SIG October Meetup
October 22 | 3:00 pm ET

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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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