Update - November 2004

BG@100 Project Office

The project team did move to the BG@100 Project Office at 414 East Wooster on October 11 as planned.  Some of the technical team members remain in Hayes Hall.  The  BG@100 Project Organization link has been updated to show the office location of each team member.

Please use 'BG@100, 414 E. Wooster' on all campus mail to this location.

Team member telephone numbers remain the same.

When visiting the project office, please come to the rear of the building.  The building will remain locked.  Access may be gained by notifying team members of your arrival by ringing the door bell at the back door. 

Applications Developers

In the past few weeks we have added six new employees to our team in the role of Applications Developers; Kristen Williams, Chavi Mohan, Yajing Hu, Bob Kupetz, Scott Bailey, and Raj Nagendram.  We are excited about the contribution and experience that these people bring to our team.  They will primarily be responsible for analyzing, coding and testing all of the conversion, interface and reports programs.

Conversion Milestone Reached

The long and tedious data mapping sessions are winding down.  This critical effort is the backbone to conversion.  With these decisions, the analysis and design of conversion programs begins, followed by coding and testing.  During the last week of October, the first legacy data related to benefits was converted from the legacy system to the PeopleSoft test system.  Congratulations to the conversion team for this initial success.

Oracle and PeopleSoft

For the past 16 months PeopleSoft has been fighting a hostile takeover attempt by Oracle.  Naturally this has received much press.  Should this takeover be successful, there is no way for us to ascertain the impact, if any, on BGSU at this time.  We received a letter from PeopleSoft's president on September 9, 2004 which summarizes the outstanding significant issues.  Of these issues, it is important to note that PeopleSoft's lawsuit again Oracle is scheduled to go to trial on November 1, 2004.  PeopleSoft believes that they can prove that Oracle intentionally engaged in unfair business practices.  The letter dated September 9 may be viewed by clicking  here.

PeopleSoft Management Changes

On October 1, 2004 PeopleSoft announced a series of management changes.  The most significant change is the appointment of Dave Duffield as Chief Executive Officer.  Dave Duffield is the founder of PeopleSoft who stepped down voluntarily five years ago as CEO.  He has remained Chairman of the Board and continues in this role today.  Customers worldwide, especially old customers are thrilled with his return.  He brings a renewed commitment to his customers.  Click  here to read the letter from the new management team at PeopleSoft.

Message from Dave Duffield, PeopleSoft CEO

A special communication was received by all PeopleSoft customer from Dave Duffield, CEO of PeopleSoft.  This message emphasizes his commitment to his customers.  Click  here to read Dave's uplifting message.

State of Ohio Selects PeopleSoft

It was announced on October 14, 2004 that the State of Ohio has purchased PeopleSoft's Financial, Human Resource, eProcurement, and Enterprise Portal software.  It is encouraging to see the additional customers that PeopleSoft continues to acquire during these challenging times for their company.  Use this link to access the press release:  http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/041014/145281_1.html 

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