By: Ahmed Jassat, Oracle ACE for Africa
Don’t let outdated technology hold you back: upgrade to Oracle EBS 12.2.14 for new features and stronger security to prevent business disruptions
Downtime is the enemy of any business in the digital era. Without business continuity there can be no customer satisfaction and revenue growth.
For organizations that rely on Oracle to keep their operations running smoothly, it’s therefore important to keep up with new software releases, the latest being Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.2.14.
Oracle EBS is a set of integrated business applications with a range of functionalities and modules for managing finances, the supply chain, customer relationships, human resources and more.
According to Oracle, “In EBS 12.2.14, we focused most of our investment on technology and functionality that customers have asked us for. In each product family, we added many new and enhanced features requested by significant numbers of customers.
“In addition, we made improvements to the user experience, including the integration of Oracle JET technology for a more modern interface, and the tighter integration with Oracle Apex, a popular tool for custom development.”
The upgrade promises improvements in financial management and accounting, supply chain management, procurement and inventory management, and reporting and analytics. It also includes an expanded Cash Management Command Center and enhancements to Lease Accounting.
If your organization remains on an older version of Oracle EBS, you’ll be exposed to security vulnerabilities, an increased risk of data breaches and noncompliance with regulatory requirements.
The performance of your outdated system may also suffer over time, leaving your employees and customers frustrated because of lost productivity and downtime. These systems will eventually struggle to integrate with newer applications and infrastructure, further hindering digital transformation and innovation.
Moreover, a lack of support from Oracle for older versions of EBS means you will no longer have access to critical patches, better analytics and user experiences, and bug fixes. And, if you don’t have skilled resources who are familiar with legacy systems, maintenance and troubleshooting will be even more challenging.
The benefits of staying up to date with your Oracle EBS software are clear. So, what’s the most efficient way of doing the upgrade and avoiding business disruptions, financial losses and reputational damage in the long run?
NTT DATA’s expertise and proven track record with Oracle EBS upgrades make us the ideal partner for a smooth migration to 12.2.14. Our skilled professionals have deep knowledge of Oracle EBS architecture, infrastructure and best practices, and they know how to customize these services for your organization.
Our upgrade process begins with a thorough assessment and planning. Then comes expert-level data migration and integration, followed by rigorous testing and quality assurance. We also train your employees on new features to help them make the most of the upgraded software.
Our post-upgrade support includes ongoing maintenance, performance optimization and security and compliance assessments.
We have helped our Oracle EBS clients improve system performance by up to 30% and productivity by up to 25%, and we apply real-time analytics to inform their decision-making.