Community Update - February 1, 2026

This week is all about staying current, with Oracle dropping major PUM image updates for both HCM and Campus Solutions. We also take a look at the future of the platform with a deep dive into PeopleTools 8.62 and a can’t-miss webinar on taming your customizations. Finally, we’ll wrap up with a technical tip for optimizing your batch processing.

New HCM PUM Image 54 is Here

Keeping your HCM system current is crucial, and Oracle just released a significant update. PUM Image 54 for PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 is now available, bringing new Kibana dashboards for Team Time and Absence Management, plus key regulatory updates and recruiting enhancements to give managers greater insight.

https://support.oracle.com/support/?documentId=KA615

See the HCM Update Highlights

Want to see the new HCM features in action? This companion video from Oracle offers a visual walkthrough of the highlights in HCM Update Image 54. It’s a great way to quickly grasp the impact of the new dashboards and features without digging through the documentation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbVZ_Gsmdak

Campus Solutions Gets Key Regulatory Updates

It wasn’t just HCM getting an update; Campus Solutions users have a critical new image to review. Oracle has also released PUM Image 37 for Campus Solutions 9.2, packed with essential 2024-2025 financial aid regulatory requirements and new enhancements for Admissions and Student Records.

https://support.oracle.com/support/?documentId=KA615

A Deep Dive into PeopleTools 8.62

Curious about the latest and greatest in PeopleTools? The PSFT Connection podcast sits down with Oracle’s Sasank Vemana to explore the major new features in PeopleTools 8.62. They take a deep dive into the new Landing Page functionality and how it’s designed to streamline the user experience.

https://the-psft-connection.captivate.fm

Gain Insight into Your Customizations

Struggling to get a handle on your system’s customizations? An upcoming Quest webinar provides a framework for evaluating your modifications to identify what’s still valuable and what can be retired. Learn how to leverage delivered tools like Page and Field Configurator to reduce your total cost of ownership.

https://questoraclecommunity.my.site.com/s/community-event?id=a1mUT000008VTHF

Optimize Batch Processing with Job Classes

For those managing batch processes, optimizing database performance is always a top priority. David Kurtz explains the power of Oracle job classes for managing database scheduler jobs. By grouping jobs, you can better control resource consumption and service affinity for more efficient processing.

https://blog.go-faster.co.uk/2026/01/jobclasses1.html