Quest is pleased to announce we will host a dedicated educational path for Oracle Utilities at the COLLABORATE 08 conference. If your company is an Oracle Utilities (SPL, LODESTAR, etc.) customer, please join us for the customer-driven experience of the year, COLLABORATE 08, April 13-17, 2008.

What is COLLABORATE 08?
COLLABORATE 08, presented by Quest International Users Group in partnership with the IOUG and OAUG, is a user conference designed to help users of the full family of Oracle business applications and database technologies gain greater value from their Oracle investments. It will be held April 13-17, 2008, in Denver's beautiful Colorado Convention Center. The dedicated program for Oracle Utilities will take place in the nearby Adam's Mark Hotel and will complement Quest's special events and educational content for users of PeopleSoft, JD Edwards and other Oracle applications and technologies. Specific educational content, speakers and agenda details for the Oracle Utilities Program are currently being developed.

How is COLLABORATE different from Oracle OpenWorld?
The primary difference: COLLABORATE 08 is created by and for users. It is an educational conference, not a sales event. Our content (selected by users) is focused on helping you achieve the maximum value from the Oracle products you already have, while also expanding your knowledge of upcoming product developments and releases. With an expert blend of customer-to-customer interaction and insights from customer experts, technology visionaries and Oracle strategists, COLLABORATE 08 will also help expand your network of contacts. Interact with fellow users, service/solution providers, consultants, developers and representatives from Oracle Corporation at COLLABORATE 08.

Why should I attend the Oracle Utilities Program at COLLABORATE 08?
The Oracle Utilities Program at COLLABORATE 08 is focused, affordable and valuable, plus it is designed by customers, for customers. If you want to connect with the right people and learn to use your Oracle Utilities products better, this is the place. Strong education focused on your needs and priorities, cutting-edge announcements and all the networking you can pack into one week -- those are the hallmarks of COLLABORATE 08 and Quest's events at the conference.

You'll also hear from featured speaker Quentin Grady, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Oracle Utilities Global Business Unit and his presentation The Driving Factor in Meeting the Rising Demands of Utility Customers.

How can utilities meet customer demands for more reliable service delivery, renewable and energy efficiency options, superior customer care, increased convenience, and diverse information demands? As a social dynamic, customers will continue to demand better service, more information, and more options at reduced cost. Mr. Grady will discuss how technology will be the driving factor in meeting these needs while concurrently maximizing value and margin from the customer experience.

Fees and Registration Instructions
To welcome our new Oracle Utilities customers (SPL and LODESTAR) into the Quest family, we are offering a special acquisition rate of $945, available now through March 13, 2008. You can register now for best rates and hotel availability. (Important: during registration, you must use the special Oracle Utilities promotion code to receive the special rate. To inquire about eligibility for this code, please email viki.young@questdirect.org before you register.

Registering through Quest gives you access to the special Oracle Utilities Program at the Sheraton Hotel (formerly the Adam’s Mark Hotel), featuring education and speakers focused just on your products and services, as well as full access to the full COLLABORATE 08 conference.

Hotel Accommodations
This year's room rates mean more good news for your budget. Hotel options in Denver are very reasonable - almost all of the rooms in Quest's block are under $200 per night. Check out the hotel options online now. (Remember, you won't be able to book your room until after you register for the conference.)

Join Now!
Enhance the value of COLLABORATE -- become a Quest member or subscriber! Although you are not required to be a Quest member or subscriber to attend COLLABORATE 08, you can achieve a lot of value from Quest. Learn about paid member benefits now, or sign up for a free Quest subscriber account. Once you log in for the first time, make sure and fill out your profile so that you can get the most up-to-date information about the products you use.

Have questions about the conference? E-mail registration@questdirect.org.