The South African Oracle User Group (SAOUG) is a community-driven, non-profit organisation consisting of Board Members and Volunteers.
The SAOUG is positioned as a neutral communications channel between Oracle Corporation and Oracle Users. We provide a platform for you to discuss ideas, share best practices, and address common challenges experienced when using Oracle Technology and Applications products and services.
The SAOUG is the driving force behind building an ecosystem of Oracle Users in Africa and we collaborate with global Oracle User Groups to stay ahead of trends and User requirements.
This year our theme is Unlocking Business Value with Next-Gen Cloud and AI. Our thought leadership and go-to-market initiatives will address these key focus areas: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Advanced Data Management, AI, Business Intelligence, Developer Technologies, Test Automation, Finance, Supply Chain, Government, Telecommunications, Human Resources, Leadership, Change Management, and Sales, Service and Marketing. We will bring you the latest updates in NetSuite, JD Edwards, Java, Linux, Primavera, APEX and MySQL, as well as insights from leading Oracle experts – local and international – across various industries.
The SAOUG provides the opportunity for you to enhance your Oracle Technology and Applications skills set, giving you and your company additional information and support through the following channels:
INVEST in the growth of the Oracle User community in Africa.
POSITION your company and align your brand within the Oracle ecosystem.
INFLUENCE our agile agenda and share knowledge: News and Blogs, SIGs, Webinars and Annual Conference.
SHOWCASE your latest Oracle Technology and Applications investments, expertise, services, and solutions.
CONNECT with Oracle Users from across various countries and industries.
DRIVE business opportunities and create pipeline.
GROW strong business relationships with new and existing Oracle Partners, Alliances, and Customers.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to belong to our vibrant Oracle User Community.
Join the South African Oracle User Group today and make a difference!
To find out more, contact the SAOUG Chair
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Cloud Engineering Leader, Oracle Corporation
CEO, World Wide Worx
Arthur Goldstuck is an award-winning writer, analyst and technology commentator, founder of technology market research organisation World Wide Worx, and editor-in-chief of Gadget.co.za. He has received lifetime achievement recognition in multiple sectors, including the Distinguished Service in ICT Award in 2013, Southern African Speakers Hall of Fame in 2021, and Southern African Educators Hall of Fame in 2023. He is author of 20 books, including his current best-seller, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to AI.
Title: AI goes hitchhiking across Africa
AI is beginning to sound like Africa, with language models supporting local languages, and applications emerging across the continent to address the needs of the region. Arthur Goldstuck takes you on a journey of discovery, innovation and inspiration.
Country Leader & Snr Legal Director, Oracle South Africa
Sandhya Ramdhany is Oracle Corporation’s Country Leader and Legal Director for South Africa. Sandhya is the lead lawyer for Oracle’s business operations in South Africa and the SADC regions and was recently appointed as the Country Leader. Sandhya is an attorney of the High Court of South Africa with over twenty years experience. She is a graduate of the University of Kwa Zulu Natal, with a postgraduate Management Advancement Program Certificate obtained from the Wits Business School.
Sandhya began her career at Oracle in 2013 after spending six years at Accenture. Prior to leading the South African and SADC Legal Department, Sandhya was Senior Legal Counsel for Oracle’s business in East and West Africa. Having worked extensively across the African continent, Sandhya advises the Corporation on matters relating to data privacy, GDPR, POPIA, intellectual property and the legal intricacies of cloud computing. She has led negotiations on complex, high-value transactions for Oracle. Sandhya is a Director and Company Secretary on the Oracle South Africa Board and Director on the Oracle Senegal Board.
Oracle Ace Director
Debra Lilley is Vice President of customer success at Inoapps and an Oracle ACE Director. She is a board member of Oracle Developer and Technology User Group (ODTUG) and a past president of the UK Oracle User Group. Debra led the Global User Group working with Oracle during the development of Oracle Fusion Applications. She has worked with Oracle Applications and Technology since 1996. Debra is also a chartered director.
Title: Oracle Applications Unlimited Customers — Put an End to Cloud Confusion
As an Oracle Applications Unlimited customer, are you confused about your next step? Should you move to Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications or run your current application on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)? Or is doing nothing the right option? Eliminate the confusion and understand the factors you should consider and the logic behind the available options. Evaluate the roadmaps and explore routes other organisations have taken through actual case studies and the reasoning behind their decision.