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March 25, 2025 42 mins

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 processes, and expansion into global markets. Ward shares personal anecdotes about his journey with JDE.  

06:13 Built on Customer Collaboration 

09:04 Data Dictionary was the path to Low Code/No Code  

11:38 JDE College: Employee Training Program 

18:08 International Expansion 

22:45 Building Software by Building Relationships  

26:02 It’s Small World: JDE Connections 

33:34 Culture and Legacies 

36:55 Midwesternism of the Day 


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