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The Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG) represents the voice of Oracle technology and database professionals and empowers them to be more productive in their business and careers by:
Delivering education
Sharing best practices
Providing technology direction and networking opportunities
Incorporating the elements of the G.R.E.A.T. strategy, the IOUG empowers Oracle database and development professionals by delivering the highest quality:
Information
Education
Networking
Advocacy
The IOUG helps each member:
Enhance their skill set with technical content created for users by users
Increase the technical advantage of their organization
Boost their individual marketability
Gain access to a network of peers for collaboration and information exchange
Voice opinions to Oracle about their products, services and policies
This is one of many Oracle Users Groups formed as a self-supporting forum for discussion, education and networking outside of the formal Oracle Corporation-sponsored community forums on the Oracle TechNet Discussion Forums.