The JDE Connection

In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul continue their discussion from the previous week, diving deeper into JD Edwards Orchestrator. They offer an accessible introduction to what the Orchestrator is, who can benefit from it, and some prerequisites needed to use it (like being on a certain Tools release and having specific servers configured). Paul and Chandra break down the main components of Orchestrator—including form requests, ...

In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul discuss the

challenges of context switching in their professional roles and share updates

about upcoming JD Edwards events, including recaps and resources made available

from the recent Blueprint 4D conference. Chandra talks about her journey in

building her first JD Edwards Orchestrator orchestration, highlighting both the

challenges and learning resources for newcomers. The conversation features...

In this episode of the JDE Connection, hosts Chandra and Paul dive into the topic of managing and understanding JD Edwards baseline ESUs (Electronic Software Updates), focusing particularly on how they affect system updates and customizations. Chandra shares her real-life frustrations working with a third-party software integration, which uncovered missing bugs tied to a baseline ESU. Paul provides a thorough explanation of what ba...

In this episode of the JDE Connection, hosts Chandra and Paul discuss recent updates in JD Edwards, including new features for enterprise automation, sustainability tracking, and long-awaited enhancements like rich text formatting in workflow messages, but the main focus of the episode is UDO (User Defined Object) Security. Paul explains what UDOs are—tools that allow users to personalize and extend JD Edwards functionality without...

Hosts Chandra and Paul continue their deep dive into JD Edwards Security Workbench, focusing on the various security types and controls available through P00950, excluding UDO security for now. They discuss the importance of empathy in customer communications, especially around the often-frustrating "functions as designed" (FAD) response and share strategies for users to advocate for enhancements. The episode details several securi...

Hosts Chandra and Paul recap their experiences at the Blueprint 4D conference in Las Vegas, highlighting the increased attendance, energetic participation, and the influx of new faces within the JD Edwards (JDE) community. Chandra shares insights from wrapping up the Emerging Leaders Program, including rewarding group projects and building connections through vulnerability and teamwork. The hosts discuss the Executive Forum, focusi...

This episode is sponsored by ALLOut Security.

In this live episode of the JDE Connection podcast, hosts Chandra and Paul celebrate reaching 10,000 downloads while broadcasting from the Blueprint 4D conference in Las Vegas. They dive into the thought-provoking concept of "do for versus do with," as introduced by keynote speaker Chris Laping. The discussion spotlights how JDE and business application professionals can proactively impr...

This episode is sponsored by AllOut Security.

In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul dive deep into JD Edwards (JDE) security. The conversation explores how security settings are structured within JDE. Chandra and Paul walk listeners through the hierarchy and sequence of various security types, explaining their real-world usage, potential pitfalls, and best practices. Listeners receive candid advice on navigating security workbench...

In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul dive into the Quest Emerging Leaders Program (ELP), a nine-month initiative designed to cultivate and enhance leadership skills for mid-career professionals in the Oracle ecosystem. Joined by ELP participants, Karla Pappas, Eric Maxon and Arul TT, the conversation explores their diverse backgrounds and personal journeys through the program. The guests reflect on key elements such as one-on-on...

In this episode hosts Chandra and Paul dive into all things Blueprint 4D, Oracle’s major JD Edwards-focused conference taking place June 9–13 at the Venetian in Las Vegas. They walk listeners through a day-by-day preview of the event, highlighting keynotes—including talks by Chris Laping, Gary Grieshaber and Paul Houtkooper —Oracle roadmap sessions, and an array of customer-led presentations on topics like AI, orchestrations, cyber...

Hosts Chandra and Paul walk listeners through the Security Workbench, breaking down the differences between inclusive and exclusive security, emphasizing why organizations should plan security strategy thoughtfully for scalability, maintenance, and performance. They also share practical details about how some companies manage access at the application, action, row and column security. The episode provides hands-on guidance about ap...

Hosts Chandra and Paul continue their deep dive into JD Edwards (JDE) security with guests Andrew Ostdiek, Matthias Freitag, and Nimesh Patel. The conversation kicks off with the importance of naming conventions when managing User Defined Objects (UDOs) and how early oversight in this area can prevent disorganization and headaches down the line. The panel shares candid stories and lessons learned, emphasizing the need for governanc...

Hosts Chandra and Paul kick off a multi-part series focused on security within JD Edwards (JDE) environments. Joined by guests Andrew Osick, Matthias Freitag, and Nimesh Patel, the conversation dives into real-world approaches to security ownership, role structures, and the critical importance of segregation of duties (SOD) across different organizations. The panel discusses how security responsibilities are often shared among busi...

Ep 57 – Interview with Chris Laping Part 2 

Hosts Paul and Chandra continue their enlightening conversation with guest Chris Laping. The discussion delves into transformative business approaches, emphasizing the importance of identifying root problems before investing resources. Chris challenges traditional tech collaboration strategies, advocating for a "done for you" approach over "done with you" to drive true innovation. The...

Hosts Paul and Chandra engage in a wide-ranging conversation with Chris Laping, bestselling author, 4 x CIO, and keynote speaker at BluePrint4D 2025. They discuss topics including the importance of company culture, emotional intelligence, and the challenges of leadership. Chris shares insights on how personal attitudes and approaches can impact workplace culture and emphasizes the significance of care in leadership rather than cont...

In episode 55 of the JDE podcast, hosts Paul and Chandra discuss Paul's recent trip to Houston, where he attended a JD Edwards strategy networking meeting focused on AI. They delve into artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related technologies, emphasizing the importance of managing expectations and taking a methodical approach to implementing AI in business. They highlight the need for good data governance and suggest st...

n this episode of the JDE Connection podcast, hosts Chandra and Paul continue their conversation about the history of JD Edwards with Ward Quarles. The episode emphasizes the cultural cornerstone of relationships and community within JDE with conversation that covers the evolution of JDE from its beginnings in 1977, customer engagement and the development of the JDE ecosystem. They reminisce about JDE's growth, employee training pr...

In this episode of the JDE podcast, hosts Paul and Chandra are joined by Ward Quarles to discuss the history of JD Edwards. Ward Quarles, provides an in-depth look at the origins of JD Edwards, including the significance behind the company's name. Ward recounts how these founders' varied backgrounds contributed to the development of JD Edwards' innovative software solutions. The episode delves into the company's founding principles...

In this episode of The JDE Connection podcast, hosts Chandra and Paul, along with guest John Holder, discuss the concept and benefits of Virtual Batch Queues (VBQ). They explore how VBQ architecture is designed to enable elasticity, allowing for the dynamic allocation of server resources for batch processing, and how this approach addresses potential bottlenecks in system performance. The discussion further includes practical appli...