The PSFT Connection

In this episode of the PeopleSoft Connection, co-hosts Stephen Valentine and Brooke Repine are joined by Laura Papero, Vice President of Programming & Strategy at Quest Oracle Community, for an in-depth discussion on the PeopleSoft Community survey. Laura shares how Quest uses the results to shape events, webinars, and other programming for PeopleSoft users.
Key survey findings from 2025 PeopleSoft Community Survey results included PeopleTools upgrades, PUM updates, analytics, dashboards, Fluid UI, workflow optimization, and growing interest in AI and cloud strategies. The survey also showed that many organizations plan to continue investing in and modernizing their PeopleSoft environments rather than replacing them.
The conversation also highlights Quest’s community-driven approach, where customer feedback directly influences conference sessions, webinars, and collaboration with Oracle product teams. Listeners learn that Quest offers access to many webinars and resources through a free Quest account, while memberships provide additional networking, learning materials, and event benefits.
01:43 Community Survey releases each fall
02:28 How survey results are used
07:58 Results are also shared with Oracle
11:48 Diving into 2025 survey results
15:39 Create a free Quest account
17:04 Member benefits
19:58 Extend & modernize existing solutions
22:55 Watch for & respond to the 2026 survey

This episode is packed full of insight from Jeff Dudas, ERP expert at Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System. He shares insights into the organization’s journey to transfer paper-based documents and processes to electronic ones using PeopleSoft. The discussion covers the implementation of an electronic project request form to replace a manual, paper-based process, a successful go-live with PeopleSoft grants that eliminated reliance on a third-party Access database, and the organization’s upgrade strategy for PeopleTools 8.62. Additionally, Jeff details a novel AI-powered automation project for non-PO invoice processing, highlighting improved efficiency, user adoption, and change management lessons. Listeners can look forward to upcoming presentations on grants and AI at Blueprint4D, reflecting Sarasota’s commitment to leveraging PeopleSoft innovation for business success.

01:05 Jeff Dudas PeopleSoft Journey
02:02 Project Request Form
11:00 Grants Go Live
17:03 PT 8.62 Upgrade
22:57 AI empowered invoicing for non-PO invoices
29:26 BP4D 2026 sessions

In this episode of PSFT Connection, co-hosts Brooke Repine and Stephen Valentine are joined by Rajesh Thiru, ERP Manager at Powers Health, to discuss their experience as early adopters of PeopleTools 8.62. Rajesh Thiru shares insights about Powers Health’s annual PeopleSoft upgrade strategy, their approach to implementing new functionality like the landing page and Fluid Work Centers, and the importance of user collaboration throughout the process. Listeners will also hear about what’s in store for their upcoming Blueprint 4D conference presentation.
01:15 Rajesh Thiru’s Current Role at Powers Health
02:25 Yearly Upgrade Strategy
04:30 PeopleTools 8.62 and the Landing Page Benefits
06:42 Involving End Users in the Process
15:44 Customization Insights
18:45 Updating PTF Scripts for this Upgrade
22:55 Additional Benefits of PeopleTools 8.62
30:25 BP4D 2026 Early Registration Discount

In this episode of the PeopleSoft Connection podcast, co-hosts Stephen Valentine and Brooke Repine sit down with Sasank Vemana from Oracle to dive into the latest PeopleTools 8.62 release and its standout features. The conversation centers on the new Landing Page functionality, designed to streamline the user experience and enhance productivity, as well as Customization Insights, which helps organizations better manage and evaluate their customizations. Listeners are encouraged to explore the new capabilities, join the Quest community, and share feedback to help shape future product development.

00:40 Introducing Sasank and his role at Oracle
01:50 New Landing Page – what is it?
05:01 Key features released in PeopleTools 8.62
06:11 Look and feel of new Landing Page
12:18 How to Get Started
14:16 Delivered Landing Page Examples
15:49 Landing Page Modeler Tool
16:53 Resources
21:31 Quest PeopleTools Technology User Group
24:16 Customization Insights

As 2025 comes to a close, The PeopleSoft Connection looks back on a year defined by practical learning and strong community momentum. The podcast evolved into a forum where customers, product experts, and peers could share how they are using PeopleSoft functionality to solve real business problems.
Join Co-Hosts, Brooke Repine of Samaritan’s Purse and Stephen Valentine of Milton Hershey School, as they recap the first season that explored how organizations are modernizing their PeopleSoft environments—without over-customizing or over-complicating.
Beyond the technology itself, the conversations emphasized something equally important: community. Listeners heard how starting small can lead to meaningful wins, how peer-led SIGs and working sessions helped us move our projects along, and how channels like Idea Space and focus groups give customers a real voice in the product’s future.
In this year-end reflection episode, Stephen and Brooke revisit key moments from the season, share what they learned along the way, and look ahead to 2026—highlighting upcoming enhancements, Blueprint 4D, and the continued evolution of PeopleSoft.

Fluid WorkCenters & User Experience (1:23)
Key takeaways from the Fluid WorkCenters discussion, adoption lessons, and what’s next with the Work Management Framework.
PeopleSoft Insights: From Data to Decisions (2:15)
Why starting small matters, Workforce Insights as an entry point, and how teams shifted from reporting to analytics.
PeopleSoft Test Framework (PTF) (3:51)
What’s changed since early PTF days, why automation is more achievable now, and the value of community-led working sessions.
Configuration over Customization (5:10)
Page and Field Configurator, change tracking, notifications, and why small configuration changes can drive outsized value.
Mobile Asset Inventory & Idea Space (5:36)
Real-world use of mobile asset scanning and how customers can influence the PeopleSoft roadmap through Idea Space and focus groups.
Blueprint 4D, Innovator Awards & 2026 Outlook (7:10)
Community challenges, upcoming enhancements, and a call to stay engaged in the year ahead.