In this episode of the JDE Connection podcast, Chandra and Paul reconnect after Paul's brief absence, discussing the challenges and benefits of hosting solo and duo episodes. Paul shares highlights from his recent travels to Europe for Oracle's Applications Unlimited (AU) Sales Days, offering insights into how JD Edwards customers across various European cities engage with regional user groups, product updates, and collaborative mini-conferences. The hosts explore business trends around centralized versus decentralized IT structures and how these models impact technical debt, innovation, and adoption within organizations.  

04:33 Where was Paul? 

08:25 Oracle's Applications Unlimited Conference Overview 

12:01 ERP's Role in Business Strategy 

13:30 Centralized vs. Decentralized Business Models 

16:58 AI Discussions Surprisingly Absent 

21:52 Midwesternism of the Week 

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