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Redwood Experience: Ushering in the Next Era of Oracle Fusion Cloud ApplicationsIn a world where business users expect consumer grade design and enterprise grade performance, Oracle's Redwood Experience is a bold and necessary evolution. It's not just a UI facelift; it's a strategic overhaul that reimagines the entire user journey across Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications. With Redwood, users enjoy a unified, intuitive, and design forward interface across all Oracle applications from ERP to CX.What is Oracle Redwood? Isn’t just a redesign …. It’s a reimaginedOracle Redwood is the next generation design system and user interface (UI) framework for Oracle Cloud Applications. Introduced to improve usability, responsiveness, and user productivity, Redwood offers a clean, minimalist design paired with embedded intelligence and automation tools. The transformation is deep rooted, impacting not only the surface visuals but also how users navigate, interact, and extract insights from the system.The Philosophy Powering Oracle RedwoodThe enterprise world is changing rapidly. With hybrid workforces, rising user expectations, and the need for faster decision making, traditional ERP interfaces are no longer enough. Oracle’s Redwood Experience is designed to:<ul><li>Deliver intuitive, human centric design</li><li>Enable real time decision making through contextual insights</li><li>Support scalability and agility for growing businesses</li><li>Foster consistency across modules, reducing cognitive load and training effort</li></ul>Key Features of Oracle Redwood 1. Modern Aesthetic and Responsive Design Redwood's visual identity is simple yet powerful. It features:<ul><li>Clean layouts with whitespace emphasis</li><li>Accessible typography and iconography</li><li>Responsive design across desktop, tablet, and mobile</li></ul>2. AI Enhanced User Experience Redwood integrates AI and machine learning deeply within the application flow:<ul><li>Global search : AI powered suggestions, fuzzy matching, and predictive search</li><li>Contextual recommendations: Personalized prompts based on user roles and activities</li><li>Embedded analytics: Charts, badges, trees, and EPM visualizations directly within business flows</li></ul>3. Integrated Journeys and Automation Tools <ul><li>User Journeys: Step by step guidance for key processes like onboarding, requisition approvals, and performance reviews</li><li>Visual Builder Studio: Low code platform for extending applications with Redwood components</li><li>Workflow orchestration: Enhanced notification systems and intelligent task automation</li></ul><table border="1" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" data-mce-style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><th style="width: 33.3325%; border-style: solid; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;" data-mce-style="width: 33.3325%; border-style: solid; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">Feature </th><th style="width: 33.3325%; border-style: solid; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;" data-mce-style="width: 33.3325%; border-style: solid; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">Classic / Responsive UI </th><th style="width: 33.335%; border-style: solid; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;" data-mce-style="width: 33.335%; border-style: solid; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">Redwood UI</th></tr><tr><td style="width: 33.3325%; text-align: center;" data-mce-style="width: 33.3325%; text-align: center;">Navigation </td><td style="width: 33.3325%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;" data-mce-style="width: 33.3325%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">Menu based, complex </td><td style="width: 33.335%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;" data-mce-style="width: 33.335%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">Dashboard based, intuitive </td></tr><tr><td style="width: 33.3325%; text-align: center;" data-mce-style="width: 33.3325%; text-align: center;">Mobile Experience</td><td style="width: 33.3325%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;" data-mce-style="width: 33.3325%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">Limited, partial</td><td style="width: 33.335%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;" data-mce-style="width: 33.335%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">Fully responsive</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 33.3325%; text-align: center;" data-mce-style="width: 33.3325%; text-align: center;">AI Capabilities</td><td style="width: 33.3325%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;" data-mce-style="width: 33.3325%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">Minimal</td><td style="width: 33.335%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;" data-mce-style="width: 33.335%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">Deeply embedded</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 33.3325%; text-align: center;" data-mce-style="width: 33.3325%; text-align: center;">User Onboarding</td><td style="width: 33.3325%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;" data-mce-style="width: 33.3325%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">Self-Navigated</td><td style="width: 33.335%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;" data-mce-style="width: 33.335%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">Guided with Journeys</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 33.3325%; text-align: center;" data-mce-style="width: 33.3325%; text-align: center;">Design Consistency</td><td style="width: 33.3325%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;" data-mce-style="width: 33.3325%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">Varies across modules</td><td style="width: 33.335%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;" data-mce-style="width: 33.335%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">Unified and cohesive</td></tr></tbody></table>With a clear perspective on how Redwood transforms the Fusion landscape, EQInt stands ready to guide you through a successful enablement journey. Below is an outline of the path to achieving Redwood enablement.<figure id="figure-b04h1r8s78md4i04fk"><img id="b04h1r8s78md4i04fk" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/13AeklRgXwfkp8y6vZhofTvCg7k2GuPnUXnKxTC44SpXEZR245T0uqjcjHWEUZyB.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 0% 45%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="0%" data-positiony="45%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/13AeklRgXwfkp8y6vZhofTvCg7k2GuPnUXnKxTC44SpXEZR245T0uqjcjHWEUZyB.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 0% 45%;"></figure>1. Oracle Instance Analysis The existing Classic and Responsive Oracle UIs are not inherently compatible with the Redwood experience. To enable a successful transition, our experts will conduct a detailed analysis of the current system using Oracle’s diagnostic and development tools to fully understand all underlying business processes and custom components. <ul><li>Analyze the current UI framework to assess compatibility with Redwood standards.</li><li>Utilize Oracle tools to review existing configurations, extensions, and workflows.</li><li>Identify and document custom components that may require redesign or redevelopment.</li><li>Evaluate business processes to determine necessary adjustments for Redwood alignment.</li></ul>2. Redwood Mapping Legacy ADF (Application Development Framework) customizations may not seamlessly transition to Redwood. Since Redwood introduces a fundamentally new design system and underlying UI architecture, existing custom built pages using ADF may need to be:<ul><li>Rewritten or re-architected using Visual Builder or Redwood compatible frameworks</li><li>Evaluated for redundancy, as some functionality might now be standard</li><li>Validated against Redwood standards to maintain design and UX consistency </li><li>Leveraging Oracle Fusion AI Studio to implement AI-driven use cases aimed at optimizing and streamlining business processes.</li></ul>3. Adoption (Training) The Redwood experience introduces new navigation patterns, UI behaviors, and interaction flows. To ensure smooth adoption:<ul><li>End user training will be essential, particularly for high transaction roles</li><li>Change management initiatives (like job aids, walkthroughs, and champions) can ease the transition</li><li>IT and support teams will also need enablement to handle new configurations and UX nuances </li></ul>4. Completion and Go Live Oracle is rolling out new features and UI enhancements exclusively in Redwood, meaning:<ul><li>Ensuring smooth transitions for the business users</li><li>Functionality gaps may emerge if users remain on the classic UI</li><li>Future innovation (AI prompts, contextual analytics, conversational experiences) may be Redwood only</li><li>Early migration unlocks access to cutting edge capabilities in ERP, HCM, and other modules </li></ul>Why Forward Thinking Enterprises Are Embracing Redwood The Redwood Experience addresses long standing enterprise pain points:<ul><li>Reduces training time by offering a consistent, guided UI</li><li>Increases user satisfaction with responsive and clean design</li><li>Boosts productivity by embedding insights where work happens</li><li>Future proofs your investment with a scalable, modern architecture</li></ul>Accelerating Your Redwood Journey with EQInt's Oracle Redwood Enablement Cycle (ORAC) Closing Reflection - Stay ready. Stay modern. Choose Redwood with EQIntOracle’s Redwood Experience is more than just a design refresh; it’s the foundation for a smarter, more agile enterprise. With AI powered insights, seamless cross device experiences, and consistent design standards, Redwood positions Oracle Fusion Cloud as the UX leader in enterprise applications. As Redwood becomes the new standard, enterprises that prepare early will gain a competitive edge in usability, efficiency, and digital maturity.To learn in detail about how EQInt can support your Redwood enablement journey, write to us at <a data-mce-href="mailto:business@eqintglobal.com" href="mailto:business@eqintglobal.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">business@eqintglobal.com</a>

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ERP implementation and enablement is just a once in 10-year opportunity for most organizations. Of course, there are organizations who change their ERPs within 5 years when their ERPs do not improvise periodically or when organizations outgrow their current ERP’s offerings. Customization and maintaining the customization is not a preferred option for most organizations who are looking at complete digital transformation.&nbsp;During the implementation phase, it is crucially important to understand the responsibilities between the customer, implementor and License provider.&nbsp;<h3>Project Sponsorship and Governance</h3>Executive Sponsorship: Ensure there is strong executive sponsorship to provide leadership, make critical decisions, and secure necessary resources.Project Governance: Establish a governance structure with clear roles and responsibilities, including a steering committee to oversee the project.Participating in the Steering Committee meetings is crucially important for both these bodies.<h3>Data Management</h3>Data Cleansing: Cleanse existing data to ensure accuracy and consistency before migration.&nbsp;Data Migration: Collaborate with the implementation team to transfer data from legacy systems to the new ERP system.<h3>Change Management</h3>Communication: Develop a communication plan to keep all stakeholders informed about project progress, changes, and benefits. Email out on a fixed time every week on this.Active Participation: All businesses run on a timeline. Implementation team do understand there might be a quarter closing, upcoming audits, etc.; however, it is important for your project manager to work with the implementation team and schedule the relevant sessions. Once done, ensure your complete participation from day 1.&nbsp;Training: Provide training for end-users to ensure they understand how to use the new system and adapt to new processes.Resistance Management: Identify potential resistance to change and develop strategies to address concerns and encourage adoption.<h3>System readiness.&nbsp;</h3>Testing and Validation: User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Participate in UAT to validate that the system meets the business requirements and is functioning as expected. Create scenarios that were difficult for you with the previous ERP. Ask your implementation team to help you carry out the same scenario in the new system. <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: calc(16px * var(--body-fontSize, 1)); font-weight: inherit; font-style: var(--body-fontStyle, normal); background-color: rgba(249,250,251,var(--tw-bg-opacity));">Feedback and Adjustments: Provide feedback and work with the implementation team to make necessary adjustments<h3>Go-Live Preparation</h3>Cutover Planning: Be involved in a detailed plan created by the implementation team for transitioning from the old system to the new ERP system, including timelines, responsibilities, and contingency plans.&nbsp;System Readiness: Ensure that all necessary hardware, software, and infrastructure are ready for the system to go live.Usability of the Systems:&nbsp;Continuous Improvement: Monitor the system's performance and work on continuous improvements and optimizations. When EQInt started the implementation of Oracle ERP projects, we started working out on these details with the customer from day 1. We ensured that customers understood that ERP implementation is more of a group effort than a one-man magic show. Though the implementor to customer responsibility ratio is 80:20, that 20% is crucially important for us for seamless implementation. EQInt’s experienced project managers lead project level change management; however, we insist project sponsors and client-led project managers work with us hand in hand to help business users to adapt to these changes. Moreover, EQInt’s consultants are usually hired from the customer industry domain. This helps business users correlate Oracle process and terminologies with them.

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