Hosted by Chandra Wobschall and Paul Houtkooper
Hello JDE Connection listeners! Welcome back to another exciting episode of The JDE Connection podcast with your hosts, Chandra Wobschall, senior business analyst at Brightview Landscapes, and Paul Houtkooper, Vice President of JD Edwards Product Development at Oracle. This week, we had an incredible panel of guests: Don Sauve from Wilbur Ellis, Chris Noack from Granite Construction, AJ Schifano from Oracle, and Haiyan Wang, also from Oracle. We dove into the insights and highlights from the recent BLUEPRINT 4D conference, and it was nothing short of inspiring.
Chris’ Perspective: JD Edwards’ Longevity
Chris Noack kicked things off with a powerful reminder that JD Edwards is far from dead. He emphasized the continuous investment and enhancements Oracle is making, debunking myths about the 2035 date. Chris is even planning a session for the next conference to help convince leadership that JD Edwards remains a robust, evolving platform.
Don’s Takeaway: The Power of Community Feedback
Don Sauve shared his excitement about the new CafeOne Media Object Viewer. Don praised Oracle for listening to user enhancement requests, highlighting how many features stem from community feedback. He encouraged everyone to get involved, submit enhancement requests, and vote for them, reinforcing that user input genuinely shapes product development.
Haiyan’s Story: Delivering Real Value
Haiyan Wang shared a touching story about the development of the CafeOne Media Object Viewer. Inspired by seeing users struggle with custom solutions, she championed this enhancement, which now benefits many. Haiyan’s story underscores the importance of understanding user needs and turning them into valuable product features.
AJ’s Reflection: The Joy of Development
AJ Schifano brought a philosophical touch, reminding us that our work is not drudgery but a source of joy. He highlighted how inspiring it is to see users excited about what they do with the tools and solutions developed by the JD Edwards team. AJ’s reflection is a beautiful reminder of the impact our work has on real businesses and their success.
Paul’s Closing Thoughts: The Network Effect
Paul wrapped up the episode by emphasizing the incredible network effect of these conferences. From solving sporadic font issues to validating development efforts, the connections and collaborations that happen at events like BLUEPRINT 4D are invaluable. It’s a testament to the power of community and shared knowledge.
Stay Tuned!
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did and stay tune for Part II of our discussion where we capture even more insights, stories, and exciting developments from the world of JD Edwards. And remember, your feedback and participation are what make this community so vibrant and innovative.
Until next time, let’s keep sharing, learning, and most importantly, laughing together!
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