The Sunset of UPK: Is Now the Time to Benefit from a Change?

We’ve all heard the news, the sunset of Oracle UPK (User Productivity Kit) has been pushed to December 2022, but development in the tool will be limited to basic patches and service pack releases. With this recent announcement*, TIA, Inc has seen an uptick in requests for products, services and new tools to enhance organization’s training needs. Is now the time for you to make a change? Let’s talk about that…

Often a change in technology requires a change in training programs. A system upgrade or implementation project can bring the need to evaluate your training tools or platforms for best end-user effectiveness, but 2020 threw a curveball to most organizations project planning. Does it make sense to look at improved training now?!     

Here at TIA, Inc. we have been working with Oracle and UPK technology for more than 15 years and knew a few years back that Oracle was planning to sunset the software.  Since then we took the challenge to look for alternative options for our customers and potential clients.  Naturally, we started early researching and taking a comprehensive look at many options to identify replacement tools that offer the learning management capabilities and eLearning features of UPK. We now have hard tested solutions to make sure your training is current, engaging and sustainable! 

Possible options include: 

·      Migration to similar eLearning look and feel.

·      Conversion to fresh simulations with avatars, animation, and audio/video.

·     Rethink your learning programs altogether. Are they delivering the results you expect? 

LaaS (Learning as a Service) supported by TIA, Inc. Develops, Hosts and Maintains your training libraries in cloud-based solutions. 

Training employees is vital to a company’s success, now, more than ever! As changes are happening in the workplace, we encourage you to reach out and take the time to learn about comprehensive training program options with TIA, Inc. 

*"Premier Support Extension for Oracle User Productivity Kit (UPK) 12.1: As part of Oracle's continued commitment to provide the industry's leading Support offering, the Premier Support end date for Oracle User Productivity Kit (UPK) 12.1 has been extended from April 2019 to December 2022. This update is reflected in the Lifetime Support Policy: Oracle Applications brochure within the Oracle User Productivity Kit (UPK) Standard & Professional table. This announcement is applicable only to the 12.1 version of the impacted product IDs.”