Date: Tuesday, March 18, 1997

Time Called: 2:30 p.m.

Location: The Tensar Corporation, Promenade II, Midtown Atlanta

I. Orientation: Brenda Carlton

After introductions Brenda presented information regarding the Atlanta OAUG. The Atlanta group has been formed to give Atlanta area Oracle users another available outlet to discuss their problems and make suggestions as well as to share and review existing and future Oracle products and upgrades. It also provides networking opportunities for Oracle users in the Atlanta area to solve individual problems without contacting Oracle first. Finally, Brenda presented information on the Atlanta OAUG web page (www.atloaug.org) and list server. Both of these should help members keep in touch with the on-going activities of the ATL-OAUG.

II. Presentation: "The Nuts and Bolts of the Mid-South OAUG Organization" Deborah Ripic -Tactics, Inc.

To assist us with organizing our group, Deborah discussed the aspects of the Mid-South OAUG organization and how it interacts with Oracle users and consultants to provide useful information on Oracle products and upgrades. It also serves as a liaison with Oracle to provide the company with problems encountered by users.

III. Presentation: "Payables - End of Month Close Process" Jackie Watson - BT North America

Jackie presented a fast-paced and very organized view of the BTNA system of closing payables each month. Using Oracle Payables and reports from Oracle G-L, Jackie demonstrated the ways in which the BTNA staff avoid the pitfalls of payables close. Specifically, she showed how BTNA's hierarchy allows for a structured approach to entering, approving, and posting the month-end payables run. Jackie then followed by answering questions regarding the BTNA approach.

IV. Presentation: "Integrating a Fax Server into Oracle Applications" Mike Greer - Tactics, Inc.

Mike presented an overview and handout of how to use fax software available from a variety of vendors to send Oracle reports to remote users. The overview showed a brief set-up of how to send reports to users directly from your desktop without downloading them into MSWord or Excel. This provides for instant availability of reports which, with the right fax equipment, will be clean an easy to read.

V. Presentation: "Oracle Financial Analyzer" - Deborah Ripic - Tactics, Inc.

Deborah presented a shortened version of her original report because of technical difficulties with the overhead projector. The Oracle Financial Analyzer is an enterprise solution for multi-dimensional analysis, budgeting and planning. It helps to meet financial objectives including simplifying the budgeting and forecasting process, answering ad hoc requests efficiently, and identifying areas for profit improvement. Deborah showed how its features can be used and adjusted to fit the individual needs of each user and company.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. for networking at Houlihan's in Colony Square .

Thanks to The Tensar Corporation for allowing us the use of their conference room!

The next Atlanta OAUG meeting will be May 20 at BTNA.

Nineteen were in attendance. Companies represented:

Users	Consultants		Vendors
Tensar Corporation	Tactics, Inc.		Intime Systems International
BTNA	Noblestar		Optico Software
NCR	Computer Systems Authority		Xpoint Corporation
			Corvu