Judson Althoff Blog

Around the World with OPN Specialized

2009-11-18T15:52:44Z

The countdown is on to the launch of OPN Specialized - just 2 weeks until you can join the new program. With a completely re-designed framework offering upgraded benefits, a new portal, and access to the Partner Business Center, OPN Specialized will allow you to differentiate yourself from the competition.

This news is making its way around the world with its first announcement at the OPN Forum followed by a special call for NAS Partners, serving as a highlight at the APAC Executive Partner Forum (EPF), and being discussed in detail in the EMEA Virtual OPN Days there is no denying that OPN Specialized is big news.

Listen in as Judson tells you a little bit about what APAC partners heard at their EPF in Macau.

There will be more news to come on this from the EMEA OPN Day in Paris. Until then, mark your calendar for an event of global proportions as we host a live OPN Specialized launch event on December 2nd. This event will begin for our EMEA partners at 3:00 PM GMT and continue on live throughout the day for all of our partners globally.

Check out the schedule and registration details and we'll see you at the show.

The OPN Communications Team

Live from Oracle Headquarters it is OPN Specialized

2009-11-10T21:04:52Z

Starring Judson Althoff, Penny Philpot and Nick Kritikos with special guests Stein Surlien, Manny Marrero, Ted Bereswill and George Wong. While there is no musical performance we have a really exciting show lined up for everyone on December 2nd.

That's right, we're coming to you live to talk about OPN Specialized. We announced the new program at OPN Forum at OpenWorld and starting December 1st you can begin enrolling into OPN Specialized. We want to make sure you have all the information you need to go-to-market with us so we are hosting an around the clock event to answer your questions.

Region	Day	Time / Location	Time / Location
EMEA	Wed - Dec 2	7:00 AM San Francisco	3:00 PM London
LAD	Wed - Dec 2	9:00 AM San Francisco	2:00 PM Buenos Aires
NAS	Wed - Dec 2	11:00 AM San Francisco	2:00 PM New York
APAC	Wed - Dec 2 / Thurs - Dec 3	4:00 PM San Francisco	11:00 AM Sydney
APAC	Wed - Dec 2 / Thurs - Dec 3	11:00 PM San Francisco	12:30 PM Bangalore

The live show is scheduled to last about 1 hour and will offer our live audience (that's you - joining us via your computer) the opportunity to ask questions.

See you on December 2nd,
The OPN Communications Team

You do know about OPN Specialized, right?

2009-11-03T21:35:13Z

By now you've heard about the Oracle PartnerNetwork Specialized announcement we made at the OPN Forum. It is exciting stuff. The new Partner Business Center has been receiving a lot of questions on OPN Specialized so we thought we would take a moment and have Judson address them directly.

Didn't have a pen handy? Not to worry, check out the links below:

The move to OPN Specialized is a big one, and we want to make sure you get all of your questions answered. To make sure you know about OPN Specialized we are hosting a live event on December 2nd - mark your calendar now and check back here for registration information.

The OPN Communications Team

And the Award goes to ...

2009-10-24T01:46:06Z

While we aren't giving out any Oscar's for the OPN Video Blogging, we had a wonderful turnout and now have a great library of video's to share our partner's stories. You can catch a quick Oracle OpenWorld recap from Judson Althoff below and check out just a few of the videos we captured at this year's event.

If you weren't able to join us this year, grab some popcorn and a comfortable spot on the couch as we have the OPN Forum highlights available on demand as well as all of the partner videos available on You Tube.

Stay tuned for more information on OPN Specialized,

The OPN Communications Team

It's a Wrap

2009-10-15T16:32:26Z

All work and no play ... well, you know the saying. For those of you at Oracle OpenWorld, we hope you had a great time at the Appreciation Event last night. For those of you who couldn't make it, we thought we would share a moment with you as Judson introduced The Wailers.

It was a busy week, so in case you missed all of the news on ">OPN Specialized you can learn more about the new program here.

Stay tuned for more information on OPN Specialized,

The OPN Communications Team

I got a feeling that tonight's gonna be a good night ...

2009-10-14T02:16:40Z

Are you having fun yet? Between the major announcement at the OPN Forum and the party parade it is tough to keep up at Oracle OpenWorld. Let's do a quick recap:

Oracle PartnerNetwork hosted the OPN Forum

Check out the keynote highlights here.

Want the whole story? View the entire keynote here. (It's available on demand)

Oracle PartnerNetwork announced OPN Specialized

Check out what people are saying about the new program:

Oracle to Revamp Partner Program, Emphasize Reseller Specializations, ChannelWeb, Rick Whiting, October 11, 2009

Oracle Tells Partners: Time to Specialize; The VAR Guy, Joe Panettieri, October 12, 2009

Oracle announces new PartnerNetwork Specialized Program; eChannelLine, Mark Cox, October 12, 2009

Oracle Revamps Partner Program; IDG News Service, also appeared in PCWorld, The Industry Standard, Chris Kanaracus, October 11, 2009

Event Report: Oracle Open World Day 1- Partner News ; A Software Insider's Point of View. R "Ray" Wang, October 11, 2009

Oracle PartnerNetwork Kicks Off Week of Specialized Partner Programming at Oracle® OpenWorld 2009

Despite the weather today, we've got a feeling that tonight's gonna be a good night - we hope you are having fun at Oracle OpenWorld. Make sure you save some time and energy for the Partner Only sessions tomorrow - See you there.

The OPN Communications Team

Extra! Extra! Hear all about it!

2009-10-13T06:26:31Z

The cat is out of the bag. The beans are spilled. The secret is out. Oracle PartnerNetwork has launched a new partner program: OPN Specialized.

Don't worry if you missed our exciting day yesterday, you can catch watch the Cliff Notes version of the OPN Forum.

We'll keep you updated on OPN Specialized and Oracle OpenWorld all week. For now, check out this update hot off the press.

Your Top 10 Tweets Answered

2009-10-12T09:38:01Z

Listen in as Judson Althoff answers your top 10 questions from Twitter

Join the conversation with us at twitter.com/oraclepartners.

The OPN Communications Team

Oracle PartnerNetwork Forum LIVE 12:30 PM PT

2009-10-11T18:40:07Z

To join the conversation go to www.oracle.com/openworldlive

And I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing

2009-10-11T16:24:44Z

We're gearing up for Aerosmith, but before the Appreciation Event we don't want you to miss any of the announcements being made at the OPN Forum this year. Tune in (that's right, tune in) here at 12:30 PM PT to see the OPN Forum for yourself.

On Your Mark, Get Set ...

2009-10-09T19:29:53Z

Go. And we're off to the races with just hours before the Oracle PartnerNetwork Forum. We managed to catch up with Judson for a few final thoughts before Oracle OpenWorld begins.

Can't make it to San Francisco this year? Not to worry, we are bringing the OPN Forum to you. Tune in Sunday afternoon at Livestream or Oracle.com to catch the news live. Can't pull yourself away from Facebook to watch - no sweat - we're there too.

Join the conversation on our big announcement on Twitter @oraclepartners with the hashtag #OOW09.

See you at the Fun Run on Monday.

The OPN Communications Team

Oracle PartnerNetwork Forum is just days away!

2009-10-07T21:03:43Z

It's hard to believe, but the OPN Forum is almost here. It's quickly approaching, and some things have been updated. Be sure to check out our updated agenda below. You don't want to miss this opportunity to hear first hand from Oracle executives, FY10 strategies and the important role our partners play in helping us succeed. We want you to get the latest information directly from the source. If you haven't already registered, please click here. It's free to participate with your Oracle OpenWorld registration. Professor Andrew McAfee, author of Enterprise 2.0: New collaborative tools for your organization's toughest challenges, will discuss how leading organizations find it challenging or unnatural to use new web tools such as Wikipedia, Facebook, Twitter, and Delicious initially and the possible pitfalls they associate with them. During his talk, Professor McAfee will explore these concerns, and show how business leaders will overcome them.

You aren't traveling to San Francisco to attend the live event? Don't worry. You can watch it live from your desktop here.

Oracle PartnerNetwork Forum Sunday, October 11, 2009 Moscone South, San Francisco
7:30 a.m.	Registration Opens
8:00 a.m.	Special Interest Group Meetings JD Edwards Partner Briefing Virtualization & Linux for Partners Accelerate for Mid-sized Companies SaaS and Cloud for Partners	Esplanade Rooms 300-310
11:30 a.m.	Networking Luncheon
12:30 p.m.	Global General Session Safra Catz, President, Oracle Judson Althoff, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Alliances & Channels	Gateway Rooms 103-104
2:00 p.m.	Regional Meetings Asia Pacific Europe, Middle East & Africa Latin America North America General Session & Partner Type Meetings Applications Mid-Market Reseller Application System Integrators Embedded Technology for ISVs Technology Resellers Technology System Integrators	Esplanade Rooms 300-310 Gateway Rooms 103-104
4:30 p.m.	Global General Session Charles Phillips, President, Oracle Andrew McAfee, Author Enterprise 2.0: New Collaborative Tools for Your Organization's Toughest Challenges	Gateway Rooms 103-104

Additional Oracle OpenWorld Sunday Activities
5:45 p.m.	Oracle OpenWorld Opening Keynote Welcome to SUNday at Oracle OpenWorld. Join Scott McNealy, Larry Ellison, and others as we kick off the premier business technology conference of 2009 with a keynote that will get you thinking about the week ahead, but more importantly, about technology for the future of your business. A keynote not to be missed!	Moscone North Hall D Live Broadcast in Moscone South Room 103-104
7:30 p.m.	North America Alliances & Channels Titan Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Reception Recognizing the innovative solutions and business achievements of North America partners within the Oracle PartnerNetwork	Moscone South Gateway Rooms 102-104
8:30 p.m.	Oracle PartnerNetwork Global Awards Presented at the Oracle OpenWorld Welcome Reception in the Yerba Buena Gardens* Recognizing partner solution innovation and implementation from around the world. Winners will receive recognition during the Oracle OpenWorld (open to Full Conference Pass attendees and award winners)*	Yerba Buena Gardens

You can find additional partner oriented events by checking Partner Activities on the Oracle OpenWorld website often.

We look forward to seeing you at OPN Forum Sunday, October 11th.

The OPN Communications Team

Bueller? Bueller?

2009-10-05T04:39:34Z

You don't want to get caught playing hooky from the OPN Forum this year. While the idea of riding the cable cars through the streets of San Francisco may sound appealing - you'll be missing the biggest announcement OPN has made in over 10 years.

We caught up with Judson a while back - listen in as he talks about the preparations in place for this year's event.

In the words of Ferris Bueller "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it". Life moves even faster in Oracle OpenWorld time. Not only is the OPN Forum now just 6 days away, you can now catch the OPN Forum live at www.oracle.com/openworldlive. Get the lastest updates leading up to and during Oracle OpenWorld by following us on Twitter.

See you at the OPN Forum,

The OPN Communications Team

I Can See My Name in Lights

2009-09-30T01:40:39Z

Partners, this one's for you. New this year, we will have a recording studio set up in the OPN Lounge with all the equipment and set up you need to create your very own Oracle OpenWorld video.

Think about it. This could be the coolest chotchkie / swag item you walk away with from the event.

Take a peek as Judson Althoff walks you through how to star in your very own movie.

Also, don't forget you still have time to participate in the Partner's Innovation Campaign. Send us a video for a chance to be featured at this year's Oracle OpenWorld OPN Forum. Make it a double-feature with a Partner's Innovation Campaign and a video blog.

See you at the OPN Forum,

The OPN Communications Team

Don't I know you from somewhere?

2009-09-14T21:41:21Z

It's the oldest pick-up line in the book. And I'm guessing you'll be hearing it at Oracle OpenWorld. Not only because you have on your very best outfit, but because you submitted a picture as part of our "Get Recognized" campaign. Oracle PartnerNetwork is calling all walk/run/bike/swim enthusiasts to share a photo with us of you with a race bib from an event you participated in. Everyone who shares a picture with us on Facebook will be entered into a drawing for one of five $50 Niketown gift certificates.

Joining us at Oracle OpenWorld? You can buy a new pair of running shoes for the Partner Fun Run on Monday and check out the preparations for the Nike Marathon. Watching the OPN Forum on UStream instead? You can order those yoga pants online.

Either way - we hope to "see" you on Facebook soon.

Judson will be joining us for the Partner Run on Monday - check out his thoughts on getting recognized ...

"See" you at the OPN Forum,

The OPN Communications Team