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The Oracle Independent Consultants (OIC) LLC integrated Oracle Unified Method (OUM) with its Oracle Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Implementation Method (GRCIM) to facilitate the effective and efficient installation and implementation of the Oracle GRC Technology Controls and Oracle GRC Applications.

Legacy Methods, such as AIM Advantage, AIM for Business Flows, EMM Advantage, and Compass, will be decommissioned as Oracle Consulting, the Global Business Units (GBU), and Oracle partners, transition to the Oracle Unified Method (OUM).  The retirement date for AIM and AIM for Business Flows is January 01, 2011. 

OUM is available to Oracle PartnerNetwork Platinum Partners and Gold Partners as a benefit of membership.  Partners at these two levels, who also participate in one of the following Knowledge Zones, are able to download OUM from the OPN Portal at no additional cost:  

• Oracle Business Intelligence – Applications
• Oracle Business Intelligence – Technology
• Oracle Data Warehousing
• Oracle Database
• Oracle E-Business Suite
• Oracle Enterprise 2.0
• Oracle Fusion Middleware
• Oracle Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Oracle Transportation Management
• JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
• PeopleSoft Enterprise
• Siebel

Authorized use of the Oracle Unified Method (OUM) materials by Oracle PartnerNetwork Platinum Partners and Gold Partners is described in Section G. of the Oracle PartnerNetwork Agreement entitled Methodology/Engagement Materials. It grants Oracle PartnerNetwork Platinum Partners and Gold Partners a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to use and make copies of the materials, subject to Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) policies, for the following purposes:  

• Use the materials in connection with the implementation of programs for end users who have acquired valid licenses for such programs;
• Provide training to partner employees in use of the materials;
• Demonstrate the materials to end users; and
• Copy the materials for archival or backup purposes.

Oracle PartnerNetwork Platinum Partners and Gold Partners may allow their agents and contractors to use the materials for these purposes, subject to the terms of the Oracle PartnerNetwork Agreement. All titles, trademarks, and copyright and restricted rights notices contained in the materials shall be reproduced in any copies of the materials. All copies of the materials shall be subject to the terms of this agreement.

Partners meeting the access requirements described above can obtain the OUM materials.  To access the method pack, related collateral, and training courses:  

1. Go to the OPN Portal.
2. Select the “Partners (Login Required)” tab.
3. Login using the your OPN Portal username and 12 digit PIN.
4. Select the “Engage with Oracle” tab.
5. From the Engage with Oracle page,  select the appropriate <Knowledge Zone Category Name> tab.
6. From the <Knowledge Zone Category Name> tab, select the appropriate “Knowledge Zone”.
7. From the <Knowledge Zone Name> page, select the “Implement” tab.
8. From the Implement tab, scroll to the bottom of the page and select “Access more”.
9. From the <Knowledge Zone Name> page, scroll down to the PRODUCT INFORMATION section.
10.  Locate the “Methodology” or “Methodologies” sub-section.
11.  Select the “Oracle Unified Method (OUM)” link to access and download the materials mentioned above

The zip file is encrypted.  Please send an email to opn-edu_ww@oracle.com to request the password.  Please be aware that it may take a few days for the OPN team to process your request. 

You can learn more about OUM by reviewing Oracle Unified Method (OUM) 5.3 on the Oracle Partner Network. 

OUM Documentation

• Oracle Unified Method (OUM) Client Presentation – Executive Level – Partner (PPT, 747 KB)
• Oracle Unified Method (OUM) Brief – Partner (PDF, 120 KB)
• Oracle Unified Method (OUM) White Paper – OUM Implement Core Workflow (PDF, 518 KB)
• Oracle Unified Method (OUM) White Paper – Oracle’s Full Lifecycle Method for Deploying Oracle-based Business Solutions – General (PDF, 304 KB)
• Oracle Unified Method (OUM) Statement of Direction – General (PDF, 176 KB)

Introduction

The Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) market is a relatively new market and the demand for GRC products and services is growing in spite of the current economic climate.  Many Accounting, Auditing, and Oracle Finance Professionals are interested in learning more about Oracle GRC Technology Products and/or Applications.  Some of these professionals realize very quickly that they can leverage their Accounting, Auditing and/or Oracle Financials experience to become proficient implementing GRC Solutions using the Oracle GRC Technology Products and/or Applications.

Oracle GRC Platform

The first step is to become familiar with the Oracle GRC Technology Products and Applications included in the Oracle GRC Platform.  You accomplish this by viewing the OIC presentation Introduction to the Oracle Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Platform.  You can also download the accompanying PowerPoint presentation.  The PowerPoint presentation provides links to the Oracle GRC Portal, which you can use to quickly learn more about each Oracle Technology Product and/or Application included in the Oracle GRC Platform.

What is Reality GRC?

Reality GRC is an OIC Blog, which you can use to participate in the installation and/or implementation of one or more Oracle GRC Technology Products and/or Applications.  We (OIC) installed the Oracle GRC Technology Products and Applications included in the Oracle GRC Platform on our dedicated server hosted by The Planet.  The Planet is the largest privately held hosting company in the world and is SAS 70 Type II compliant.  We have also installed Release 12.1.1 of the Oracle Vision Demo EBS Instance.

We will use the collective experience of Oracle GRC Professionals to develop case studies of the installation and/or implementation of one or more of the Oracle GRC Technology Products and/or Applications.  We will use fictitious companies with real world GRC requirements to develop these case studies.  Additionally, we will use the OIC tools and resources to implement an Oracle GRC solution to provide our participants with an opportunity to gain “hands on” experience using the Oracle GRC Technology Products and/or Applications.

We Need Oracle GRC Professionals

We need Oracle GRC Professionals to place on projects installing and implementing the Oracle GRC Technology Products and Applications.  If you wish to be considered for one of these Oracle GRC contract positions, please forward your resume to roger.drolet@theoicllc.com.  You must have hands on experience installing and/or implementing and using one of more of the following Oracle Applications and/or Technology Products:

Oracle GRC Applications

¡  Oracle GRC Insight

• GRC Intelligence (GRCI) 3.0

¡  Oracle GRC Process Management

• Enterprise GRC Manager (EGRCM) 8.0

¡  Oracle GRC Application Controls

• Application Access Controls Governor (AACG) 8.5
• Transaction Controls Governor (TCG)
• Configuration Controls Governor (CCG) 5.5.1
• Preventive Controls Governor (PCG) 7.3.1

Oracle GRC Technology Products

¡  Oracle Audit Vault

¡  Oracle Database Vault

¡  Oracle Identity & Access Management Suite

• Oracle Access Manager
• Oracle Identity Manager
• Oracle Identity Federation with Fedlet
• Oracle Directory Services Plus

¡  Oracle Enterprise Manager

• Application Management Products
• Middleware Management Products
• Database Management Products
• Hardware Management Products
• Heterogeneous Management Products

This program provides you with access to the entire suite of Oracle Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Applications Controls for ninety (90) days.  This program also includes access to Release 12.1.1 of the Oracle E-Business Suite Vision Demo Instance, which is integrated with these Oracle GRC Applications.

1. Oracle Application Access Controls Governor (AACG) 8.5
2. Transaction Controls Governor (TCG) 8.5
3. Configuration Controls Governor (CCG) 5.5.1
4. Preventive Controls Governor (PCG) 7.3.1

When you subscribe to this program you become an OIC Contractor for ninety (90) days, which enables you to access our applications, My Oracle Support and the Oracle Partner Network (OPN).  This provides you with access to all of the Oracle documentation for these applications.  In addition, you will have access to all of the resources available on the Oracle Partner Network.

This program is ideal for Oracle Financial Professionals who want to become proficient implementing and using the Oracle GRC Applications.  You will be able to gain “hands on” experience working with the Oracle GRC applications.

When you feel comfortable with one or more of the Oracle GRC applications, you can take one of our Oracle GRC assessment exams, which assesses your knowledge of an Oracle GRC application as well as your communications skills.  If you pass the assessment exam and have, at least, good oral and written communication skills, you can use the OIC as a reference.  Moreover, we will aggressively promote your services and attempt to place you on one of our Oracle GRC projects.

The OIC does not guarantee that we will be able to successfully place you on an Oracle GRC project.

Go to http://www.theoicllc.com/membership to learn more and register for this program.

About the OIC

The Oracle Independent Consultants (OIC) is an Oracle Gold Partner.  We focus solely on providing Oracle Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) training, services and resources.

The Oracle Independent Consultants (OIC) LLC is an Oracle Gold Partner. We focus solely on providing training, services and resources for Oracle Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Solutions.

ORACLE GRC PROFESSIONALS ARE IN DEMAND, BUT SCARCE
The demand for Oracle GRC Professionals is increasing as the economy improves. I currently receive more unsolicited Oracle GRC requirements than I am able to fill. Oracle GRC Professionals are very difficult to find.

I’m not looking for Oracle consultants who can implement Oracle GRC applications. I need GRC Professionals who can implement GRC solutions using Oracle GRC applications.

EARN HIGHER RATES
IT Auditors and Accountants who have Oracle Financials and/or Oracle GRC experience earn higher rates than IT Auditors and Accountants who don’t have the Oracle experience. I encourage you to do your research. Our business model supports, at least, $80 per hour plus expenses.

LEVERAGE YOUR ACCOUNTING AND/OR AUDITING EXPERIENCE
Leverage your experience to become proficient implementing GRC solutions using Oracle GRC applications. You also MUST HAVE, AT LEAST, GOOD ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS.

The GRC applications are nothing more than tools to implement the GRC solutions and you probably already understand the COSO and CobiT internal control frameworks. Similarly, you probably understand Segregation of Duties (SOD), internal controls, continuous monitoring of internal controls and many of the other principles associated with accounting and auditing. I can help you learn how to use the Oracle GRC applications to implement GRC solutions.

BECOME AN OIC CONTRACTOR
As an OIC Contractor, you can work for whomever and wherever you wish; however, we will do our best to place you on an Oracle GRC project. We have a huge monetary incentive to do this; however, we CANNOT GUARANTEE you that we will be able to do this.

Access to OIC Resources
OIC Contractors are provided FREE access to My Oracle Support (Oracle knowledge base and source of all documentation), Oracle Partner Network (OPN, which provides access to many Oracle free online self paced training courses and other collateral that is only available to Oracle Partners. In addition, we provide our members with FREE access to Release 12.1.1 of Oracle’s Vision Demo E-Business Suite. This enables you to gain “hands on” experience working with the Oracle Financial applications (and other applications installed with EBS).

Discount on OIC and Oracle University (OU) Training Courses
All OIC Contractors receive a 25% discount on all Oracle GRC Courses and fee-based courses provided by Oracle University.

Discount on Access to Oracle GRC Applications
We have installed the full suite of Oracle GRC applications on our dedicated server hosted by The Planet, which is the largest privately held hosting company in the world and SAS 70 Type II compliant. All OIC Contractors receive a 25% on all fees charged to access one or more of the Oracle GRC Applications:

OUR GOAL
Our goal is to be the firm that Oracle Sales, Oracle Consulting, Oracle Partners, Oracle Customers, Oracle Recruiters/Hiring Managers, Risk and Advisory Firms, SOX Advisors, External Auditors and other Oracle Consulting firms call when they need training, services or resources for Oracle GRC solutions.

SUMMARY
I encourage you to visit our website at www.theoicllc.com to learn more. You can also visit us on YouTube at www.youtube.com/theoicllc. If you have questions, you can contact us at www.theoicllc.com/contact_us or simply send me an email to roger.drolet@theoicllc.com.

Please include your resume and use email to write a short cover letter that explains why you would be a good for our Oracle GRC Practice.

I welcome your comments and/or suggestions.

Regards, 

Roger Drolet CPA, MBA, CISA, CITP
Founder and CEO
Oracle Independent Consultants (OIC) LLC
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