ORACLE CONSULTING SERVICES

We are an Oracle Partner, and we have strong competencies in Oracle Cloud Applications, PeopleSoft, and integration technologies. Leave the complexity to us as you lead your organization’s transformation with Oracle.

Services

Implementation Services

Our implementation approach is powered by tools and accelerators that reduce effort and costs while promoting quality, success, and faster go-lives. With experience in the functionality and underlying technologies of Oracle Cloud Applications, we provide the support your organization needs to make the most of its investment.

Upgrade to Oracle Cloud Applications

Our Platform Upgrade approach to move clients from PeopleSoft or Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) to Oracle Cloud Applications yields significant efficiencies through reduced efforts and shorter timelines without compromising quality. We also offer pre-built integrations to PeopleSoft Campus Solutions.

Optimization Services

Subscribe to Sierra-Cedar’s Optimization Program to realize more value from your Oracle Cloud Applications. Adopt new features as they become available in Oracle Quarterly Updates, provide your organization with more reports & dashboards, and grow the capability of your user community through precision learning plans.

HCM Now

HCM Now is aimed at mid-sized enterprises with up to 15,000 employees. Designed to streamline the implementation of Oracle Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM), HCM Now makes it faster and more cost-effective for companies to adopt these solutions and scale their HR operations.

Cloud Managed Services

Sierra-Cedar has offered managed services since 1999 and is one of the largest independent providers of Oracle Application Management Services. Sierra-Cedar’s Managed Services practice supports approximately 600 hosted Oracle ERP environments.

PeopleSoft Services

We are one of the eight original PeopleSoft Alliance Partners and have been delivering PeopleSoft solutions for more than 25 years. Our consultants have experience implementing every PeopleSoft module and release. Over the years, our managed services team has helped over 350 PeopleSoft clients.

Oracle Redwood

User Experience

Oracle is requiring all users to make the move to Redwood by 2025. However, organizations are encouraged to begin the process as soon as possible to enable a smooth transition. This leaves a lot of companies struggling to figure out where to start. See how Sierra-Cedar’s team of experienced consultants can help.

Oracle Student

Financial Planning

Higher education institutions are seeking ways to streamline and improve the student experience. The area of student financial aid is particularly challenging given its complex nature. To understand the value Oracle Student Financial Planning (SFP) can bring to your institution, look no further than Sierra-Cedar. We have implemented SFP at multiple higher education institutions in a variety of scenarios.

Optimization Services

Sierra-Cedar’s Optimization Program, part of our world-class Application Management Services offering, can help you realize more value from your Oracle Cloud Applications and allow IT staff to focus on mission-critical items. Check out examples of client outcomes to see how your organization can benefit.

Testimonials

"We partnered with Sierra-Cedar to replace our 30-year-old system and paper-based processes with Oracle Cloud Applications. They thoughtfully listen to our staff, understand our requirements, and provide us with proven solutions based on Best Business Practices. They are focused on our need to not only improve the software, but the antiquated and time-consuming processes we currently utilize. They are doing an excellent job. While being professional and keeping our project on time, they make the process fun and are building relationships with us that will last for years past this project."

Elizabeth Parry, CIO

- Dauphin County, PA

"We had a tight timeline and limited resources for our cloud project. Sierra-Cedar's skilled consultants and agile methodologies helped Bowie State migrate from PeopleSoft to Oracle Cloud seamlessly and efficiently.”

Maurice Tyler, Chief Information Officer

- Bowie State University

"We have simplified the Financial Aid experience for our students with the SFP Student Portal allowing them to focus on academic success with the goal of graduating in four years."

William Hudson Jr., Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs

- Florida A&M University

"Sierra-Cedar joined the Pitt team as a true partner, helping us understand the system fully and jumping in when needed to help solve a problem, take on extra work, or review options with us. Their expertise and support were a huge part of our success.”

Angela Neria, Associate VP of Technology

- Pittsburg State University

“A lot of our old business processes were paper-based. Getting these transactions online and routing them electronically will save a lot of time for the City and make our business processes more efficient.”

Sandy Dennies, Director of Administration

- City of Stamford, CT

“Sierra-Cedar’s track record of success implementing Oracle Cloud Applications for State and Local Governments is unparalleled, and they are a great pleasure to work with.”

Justin Apotheker, Head of Oracle Cloud Application Sales

- Oracle State and Local Government

“We are far less dependent upon internal IT today. We’ve been live for about five months and have gone from being about 90% dependent on IT resources to about 15%, and that continues to decline. When all is said and done, we anticipate saving over $2 million in the total cost of ownership.”

Susan Willis, CFO

- Wichita Public Schools

“The City currently screens tens of thousands of applications by hand each year. Sierra-Cedar has worked with us to deploy the Oracle Recruiting Cloud and realize automation so that our analysts can focus on being proactive instead of reactive, speeding up our hiring process.   We expect to see a 25% reduction in the time-to-hire utilizing Oracle and the refined policies and procedures at the City.”

Stephen Fuller, Enterprise Program Manager

- Oklahoma City, OK

"It's been a six-month journey with hours and hours of Hangout, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams meetings driving this implementation amidst Covid disruptions. Sierra-Cedar adapted well and brought Oracle Cloud experts to the project, that helped effectively deliver an improved HR experience to our employees."

Arpita Sarkar, Head - Performance and Rewards

- Randstad India

"Sierra-Cedar assembled a very talented team to partner with our King County project team, the project came in on time and under budget. This was a significant achievement given the County’s highly customized Time and Labor module. Sierra-Cedar brought the right mix of project management, technical, and functional expertise.  I appreciated the open communication and collaboration, their dedication to supporting the aggressive timeline, and their prompt attention to resolve issues quickly. I could not have asked for a better result."

Carmel Call, Director, Business Resource Center

- King County, WA

"Going live on Oracle Cloud Applications in January 2020 allowed Lucas County to continue doing business without missing a beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oracle Cloud Applications enabled us to work efficiently and timely from any location. Decision makers are able to receive real-time accurate data to make the best decisions possible during this crisis, which has been a blessing. We thank Sierra-Cedar for its dedication, hard work, and professionalism in helping us complete our Oracle Cloud Applications conversion on time and on budget."

Tony Stechschulte, Director of Accounting

- Lucas County, OH