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What’s New
-Newsletter Changes
Events
- April Focus: Finance
- May Focus: Six Sigma
- Oracle Pharma Event
- Performance Improvement Networking
Academic
- Education Alliance Update |
Latest Resources
- Recorded Web Seminars
- Monte Carlo in the News
- CBUG
Calendar
- Crystal Ball Training Schedule
- Crystal Ball Appearances
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WHAT'S NEW
Crystal Ball Newsletter Changes
As Crystal Ball continues to integrate with Oracle systems this spring, you will continue to see changes, including some with the Crystal Ball newsletter, Tomorrow's Forecast. This issue (issue 221) will be the last issue sent directly from Crystal Ball. Beginning in May, we will be sending the Crystal Ball newsletter using Oracle's marketing systems. It will still feature Crystal Ball related news, events and resources, but will only be sent once a month. Similar to this issue of Tomorrow's Forecast, future issues will include academic related news, events, and resources.
You should have received an email from Oracle stating the Oracle Privacy Policy, and the ability to change your communication preferences. If no action was taken, you will remain on the Oracle Crystal Ball mailing list. In several weeks, there will be a Crystal Ball newsletter checkbox on this profile for specific access to this newsletter as oppossed to other Oracle communications. If you chose to opt out of receiving Oracle and/or Crystal Ball related emails, these changes will take affect in May.
Thanks in advance for your patience and understanding during these times of transition. If you have any questions, please email them to CBNews_ww@oracle.com.
Sincerely,
Oracle's Crystal Ball Global Business Unit
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EVENTS
April Focus: Finance
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May Focus: Six Sigma
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Oracle's Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Industry Forum 2008
Click here for more information about Oracle's Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Forum.
April 30 – May 1, 2008
Hilton Parsippany
One Hilton Court
Parsippany,
NJ 07054
At this forum, we will be discussing important topics and issues facing the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry. The event will be highlighted by presentations from key thought leaders in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industry who will share their perspective on industry best practices as well as their unique experiences.
The content will cover important topics in clinical development, operations, sales, and marketing. You will hear how Oracle solutions have enabled organizations in the industry to shorten their time to market, gain operational efficiencies, enforce regulatory compliance, reduce costs, improve customer loyalty, and grow revenues.
To register, please click here or call directly at 1.800.820.5592 ext. 5093.
Click here for more information about Oracle's Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Forum.
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Performance Improvement Networking Event
11-12 June, 2008
Hilton Metropole-NEC,
Birmingham, UK
http://www.pin2008.co.uk/
This innovative event, developed and delivered by leading business improvement
organisations, represents a unique opportunity for you to:
- Network with other organisations and expand your professional horizon.
- Benchmark your organisation’s performance improvement approach through
facilitated discussions.
- Learn new skills and develop your understanding of key tools and approaches
for improving business performance.
Combining professionally led networking sessions, as well as case studies and workshops
by international industry leaders, the two-day event has been designed to deliver tangible
results, and real value for money.
For more information, click here.
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ACADEMIC
Education Alliance Update
After a busy and exciting Academic month in March, we are looking forward to working with our Alliance partners as they begin to prepare for Fall ’08 semester.
With that thought in mind, our team has been and will be out in the community to ensure your classroom needs are being met. Last week, we attended the American Society of Engineers for Education Executive Deans conference in La Jolla, CA.
ASEE’s EDI meeting gave us a clear window into the world of undergrad and graduate engineering programs. Moving forward, we are excited to work with ASEE and the participating schools to better implement our tools and concepts in their Engineering curricula.
April brings the opportunity to meet with deans and professors from the country's best business schools at this year’s AACSB annual meeting in Honolulu, HI. The conference runs from April 13th through the 15th, and our team will be hosting demos and presentations throughout the meeting. Please stop by and visit with us at our Oracle booth.
Click here for more information on the Crystal Ball Education Alliance, or email questions to cbacademic_ww@oracle.com.
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LATEST RESOURCES
Recorded Web Seminars
All Crystal Ball Web seminars are free to attend, are recorded, and are posted on the Crystal Ball Web site for on-demand availability. For a list of all recorded Web seminars, click here.
Recent recorded Web Seminars include:
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Monte Carlo in the News
- Bear Market Survival Tips by Gail MarksJarvis, baltimoresun.com, March 23, 2008
- ERP Risk and ROI Explained by Ruben Melendez, industryweek.com, March 14, 2008
- How To Retire, Travel and Throw a Wedding by Karin Price Mueller, Star-Ledger, March 09, 2008
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Crystal Ball User Group Discussions
The Crystal Ball User Group (CBUG) is a Yahoo!® online forum where Crystal Ball users can discuss issues and methods related to Crystal Ball software. Click here to visit CBUG and register to become a member. Recent topics include:
- Getting minimum values for use in decision tables
- VBA and CBPredictor
- CLT Options with OptQuest®
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CALENDAR
Crystal Ball Training Schedule
Intro and Advanced Crystal Ball
USA and CANADA
Dallas, TX: Apr. 22-23
Milwaukee, WI: Apr. 29-30
Atlanta, GA: May 6-7
Phoenix, AZ: May 6-7
New York, NY: May 13-14
Indianapolis, IN: May 13-14
Philadelphia, PA: May 20-21
New Orleans, LA: May 20-21
Washington, DC: May 28-29
Toronto, ON: May 28-29
Orlando, FL: June 3-4
Bloomington, MN: June 4-5
Bellevue, WA: June 9-10
Troy, MI: June 12-13
Overland Park, KS: June 16-17
San Diego, CA: June 19-20
Chicago, IL: June 24-25
Denver, CO:
June 26-27
LATIN AMERICA
Guayaquil, Ecuador: Apr. 9-10
Lima, Peru: May 5-6
Santiago, Chile: May 21-22
Buenos Aires, Argentina: 28-29 May
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EUROPE
Paris, France: Apr. 14-15
ASIA / AUSTRALIA
Visit the Web site for updates
Advanced Crystal Ball for Oil & Gas
Calgary, AB: June 10-11
Crystal Ball Applications for Six Sigma
Visit the Web site for updates
Introduction to Real Options
Visit the Web site for updates
Spreadsheet Modeling Techniques for Business: Best Practices
Visit the Web site for updates
Suggest a training
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Crystal Ball Appearances
- Siemens US Quality Lean/Six Sigma Conference, May 6-7, Atlanta, Georgia
- SBTI User Conference, May 12-14, San Antonio, TX
- Merck Technology Symposia 2008, May 13-16, Long Beach, NJ
- ISSSP 2008 Leadership Conference, May 19-22, Scottsdale, AZ
- NCSU 2008 Six Sigma Forum, May 28-30, Durham, NC
- IQPC 1st Six Sigma Mexico Conference, May 27-29, Monterrey, Mexico
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