Community Update - December 31, 2025

This month’s update brings a mix of high-level strategy and in-the-weeds technical tips. We’ll look at the official 2026 product roadmap, contrast it with the real-world trend of “hollowing out” PeopleSoft, and then dive into some practical advice on improving system testing and a great new feature for power users.

Oracle’s Vision for 2026

Wondering what Oracle has in store for PeopleSoft? The official 2026 product roadmap is out, showcasing significant enhancements to user experience and operational efficiency. Highlights include new Work Management features in Work Centers, Customization Insights for a better view of your system mods, and a modernized Personal Data interface, signaling continued investment in the platform.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV–4cN2tF4

The “Slow Hollowing” of PeopleSoft

While Oracle plans for the future, what’s happening on the ground? An interesting piece from Cedar Hills Group observes a trend of organizations gradually “hollowing out” their PeopleSoft instances by integrating modern point solutions. This avoids the pain of a full rip-and-replace, suggesting the platform’s role may evolve piece-by-piece rather than through a single major event.

https://www.cedarhillsgroup.com/blog/2026-the-hallowing/

Access Global Search Faster with Hotkeys

Looking for a small change that makes a big difference in daily productivity? An idea from the community labs has now been implemented: hotkey access for PeopleSoft Global Search. Jim Marion explains how this enhancement streamlines the user experience, allowing for quick, keyboard-driven searches that save clicks and time.

http://blog.jsmpros.com/2025/12/from-idea-labs-to-implementation-access.html

Why PTF is Essential for Page and Field Configurator

If you use Page and Field Configurator, you need a solid testing strategy. A quick video from JSMpros highlights a critical dependency: your configurations can easily break if the underlying fields they reference are removed from the component buffer. This is a powerful reminder of why a robust regression testing suite with the PeopleSoft Test Framework (PTF) is a necessity for maintaining stability.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2XUXAC6y-8U