Why is Oracle Redwood UI a Key Upgrade for Oracle Users?
Oracle Redwood UI is a modern design system that provides a consistent, user-friendly interface across the Oracle Cloud Applications ecosystem. It includes a clean, intuitive, and accessible design architecture to enhance user experience.
Features and Benefits of Oracle Redwood UI
Enhanced User Experience
Consistency Across Applications
Improved Accessibility
Customization and Personalization
AI and Automation Integration
Mobile-First and Responsive Design
Faster Onboarding and Adoption
Future-Proofing
Considerations for Upgrading to Oracle Redwood UI
Upgrading to Oracle Redwood UI requires a structured approach, which involves upgrading to the latest versions of Oracle applications and modifying existing customizations to fit the new design. Here’s how organizations can transition smoothly by following these Oracle Redwood UI best practices:
Assess the Current Oracle Environment
Identify Application Versions: Organizations should determine if they use Oracle cloud applications or legacy systems (on-premise). Redwood UI is primarily available for Oracle Cloud products like Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications (ERP, HCM, SCM, etc.), so upgrading to the latest cloud version is essential.
Evaluate Customizations: Review any customizations, integrations, or third-party extensions currently in use. Assess how Redwood UI might impact them and what adjustments will be necessary.
Upgrade to the Latest Oracle Cloud Version
Adopt Oracle Cloud: Moving to Oracle Cloud is a prerequisite for accessing Redwood UI for organizations still using on-premise versions. Cloud applications receive regular updates that include the latest Redwood features.
Upgrade Existing Cloud Instances: Current Oracle Cloud users must ensure they are on the latest version of their Oracle Cloud Applications. Redwood UI is part of Oracle’s continuous updates to cloud products, so upgrading to the latest release will enable the UI.
Prepare for the UI Transition
User Training and Change Management: Prepare employees for the UI upgrade by providing training on the new Redwood interface. While Redwood UI is more intuitive, users may still need guidance on navigation, mainly if they are accustomed to Oracle’s older design language.
User Feedback: Gather feedback from users during the transition phase to address any concerns or usability issues. Incorporating user needs into the process is critical to making the transition smooth.
Adapt Custom UI and Extensions
Review Custom UI Elements: If your organization has developed custom themes or UI extensions in older Oracle applications, these may need to be re-engineered to be compatible with Redwood UI’s design principles.
Leverage Oracle Development Tools: Use Oracle’s tools, such as Oracle Visual Builder, to customize and build Redwood UI-compliant extensions. Ensure that customizations match Redwood’s modern aesthetic and user experience principles.
Test and Validate
Testing the New UI: Conduct thorough testing across various business processes to ensure the new Redwood UI works smoothly and does not disrupt existing workflows.
User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Engage end-users in UAT sessions to gather insights on the practical aspects of the UI change. Ensure that the upgraded UI meets business needs without introducing new bottlenecks.
Leverage Oracle Support and Resources
Consult Oracle Support: Work closely with Oracle’s support team to resolve any issues or challenges during the transition. Oracle often provides detailed documentation, tools, and guidance to ease the shift to Redwood UI.
Redwood Design Resources: Oracle provides developers access to design guidelines and resources to ensure that custom-built applications or integrations align with the Redwood UI framework.
Monitor and Optimize Post-Transition
Monitor User Adoption: After deployment, monitor how users interact with the new Redwood UI and address any feedback related to usability or functionality.
Continuous Optimization: Oracle regularly releases updates to Redwood UI, so it’s essential to stay current and make iterative improvements to ensure optimal performance and user experience.
Upgrading to Oracle Redwood UI allows organizations to modernize their user experience with Oracle Cloud Applications. A structured approach can help them ensure a smooth and effective upgrade that enhances productivity and future-proofs Oracle applications for evolving business needs.
Oracle Mandate!
Oracle now mandates a move to Redwood UX for all of its HCM users .
If you’re currently using Oracle Cloud Applications for your HCM, you’re likely aware that a big change is underway. While it brings the promise of a modern UI, improved performance, and a future-ready experience, it also brings new complexities. Like what?
Redwood UX is not compatible with Legacy ADF customizations. If your system includes personalized pages, embedded extensions, or older design frameworks, they won’t transition smoothly. It could mean your most critical workflows and custom-built functionality may not work as expected.
Now the Bigger Question: What Happens to Your Customizations?
If you’ve invested years tailoring your HCM system with ADF-based customizations, there is no one-click solution. These older customizations often don’t align with Redwood’s new UI paradigms. They’ll need to be re-evaluated, reimagined, or re-built using Oracle Visual Builder (VBS) which is a go-to tool for extensions that play well with Redwood.
For that you require an ERP Implementation Partner who:
- Have a clear understanding of Oracle HCM
- Has deep expertise in Redwood UX and Visual Builder Studio (VBS)
- Brings more than just technical help including strategic guidance and steady support throughout the shift
Conclusion
When you have the right guidance, the Redwood transition can become an opportunity. Your ERP Implementation Partner should understand how to protect and elevate what you’ve already built by staying with you from assessment to post-go-live optimization.
Handled the right way, your switch to Oracle Redwood can simplify the complex. And with the right support, this upgrade can become one of your most value-driving decisions.
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