The JDE Connection

In this episode, Chandra and Paul are joined by guests Lane Lassetter of Interface, Inc. and Rajan Kaistha of RST Solutions to discuss how Interface has leveraged JD Edwards and automation tools to modernize and streamline their business processes. Lane details the challenges faced with manual AP processes and how the adoption of AP automation has significantly improved efficiency and reduced manual effort. The conversation highlights the ongoing efforts to migrate archival systems, automate additional functions such as vendor onboarding and PO approvals, and address customization debt through thoughtful upgrades.

03:56 Introducing Lane and Rajan
06:50 AP Automation, PO Approvals, and Document Archival in Laserfische
12:33 Debt reduction with AP automation
15:52 Selling the business on upgrades
18:12 Challenges of Software Upgrades with Customizations
21:27 Software Upgrades and Adoption
26:52 Importance of Awareness
34:48 Midwesternism of the Day

Chandra and Paul team up for a walkthrough of the INFOCUS conference agenda. The episode features a rapid-fire preview of keynotes, educational sessions, hands-on workshops, SIG meetups, with plenty of tips for newcomers and regulars alike. Highlights include practical advice for navigating session choices, spotlights on hot topics like AI and automation in JD Edwards.
02:54 Midwesternism of the Day
10:00 Sunday Agenda
10:39 Monday Agenda
16:16 Tuesday Agenda
24:00 Wednesday Agenda
Resources:
Register for Quest INFOCUS: https://questoraclecommunity.org/events/conferences/infocus/

In this episode, Chandra and Paul discuss key updates impacting JD Edwards customers, focusing on Critical Security Patch Updates (CSPUs) and the transition from 32-bit to 64-bit architecture. The conversation explores the reasons behind the shift to monthly CSPUs, including enhanced security in light of rapid AI advancements, and clarifies how patches are delivered, their cumulative nature, and what these changes mean for customers on older releases or 32-bit systems. They provide guidance for those behind on updates, touch on the challenges and misconceptions surrounding migration to 64-bit, and stress the importance of regular maintenance and planning to stay current.
07:31 What are CSPUs?
10:27 Why are we moving to monthly CSPUs?
13:25 What if I'm several releases behind?
16:48 Are these CSPUs 32-bit and 64-bit?
18:38 BLUEPRINT4D 64-bit Announcement
23:25 Web-only ESUs are coming in 2028
26:09 64-bit Upgrades
29:52 MIdwesternism
Resources:
Critical Security Patch Updates: https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/
JD Edwards Attitude@Altitude: https://blogs.oracle.com/jd_edwards/oracle-critical-patch-update-july-2026-for-jd-edwards
Office Hours: https://oracle.zoom.us/meeting/register/I93U-VkYQvKk4O5iumHX9g#/registration

Hosts Chandra and Paul, and guest Cindy Edwards wrap up a multi-part conversation on stress management, joy, and supporting neurodiversity in the workplace. The hosts reflect on practical techniques shared in previous episodes and discuss the importance of joy and laughter for longevity. Cindy introduces the "Healthy Mind Platter" as a tool for daily wellness and emphasizes the need for leaders to accommodate neurodiverse individuals just as they would those with physical disabilities.
06:41 The Healthy Mind Platter
10:45 Supporting neurodiverse individuals
13:40 Mental health awareness
18:43 Starting Strong for Dopamine Reward
21:56 Midwesternism

Resources:
The Healthy Mind Platter: https://drdansiegel.com/healthy-mind-platter/
Emma McAdam, Therapy in a Nutshell: https://therapyinanutshell.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyinaNutshell

In this episode, Chandra and Paul continue their discussion with Cindy Edwards focused on practical stress management techniques, particularly how individuals can regulate and process stress in real time. Cindy explains concepts like the "window of tolerance" or the "goldilocks of the brain" and brain networks involved in stress response, outlining actionable steps such as "name it to tame it," conducting body scans, reframing stressful situations, and the importance of movement and controlled breathing. The conversation highlights challenges faced by both neurotypical and neurodiverse brains in managing stress, emphasizes the role of self-awareness, and encourages the use of breaks and physical activity to restore balance.
04:05 Understanding the "Window of Tolerance" or "Goldilocks of the Brain"
08:46 Switching between brain networks
10:52 Understanding the brain's body budget
15:22 Five key things to do in the middle of stress
26:56 Importance of Acknowledging Emotions
30:45 Midwesternism
Resources:
Cindy Edwards - To Find Your Fit and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindyedwards/
Psychology References: Dan Siegel - https://drdansiegel.com/
Book references: Caroline Williams – Move - https://www.carolinewilliams.net/move