What’s New in Oracle EPM Cloud?

Explore the latest features, enhancements, and updates transforming enterprise performance management.

At DeepFold Technologies, we keep a close eye on Oracle’s continuous innovation in the cloud-based EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) space. Oracle EPM Cloud is evolving rapidly to meet the growing needs of finance and operations teams, with a strong focus on automation, user experience, and AI-driven insights. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most impactful new features and enhancements recently introduced to Oracle EPM Cloud.

Enhanced AI and Machine Learning Capabilities

Oracle is investing heavily in embedding AI and machine learning into EPM Cloud. Recent updates have introduced predictive forecasting enhancements, anomaly detection, and outlier analysis. These capabilities help finance teams:

– Generate more accurate forecasts

– Identify irregularities in financial data

– Improve decision-making with data-driven insights

For example, machine learning can now analyze past performance and suggest intelligent forecast values—reducing manual intervention and boosting accuracy.

Improved Narrative Reporting and Collaboration

Oracle has significantly improved the Narrative Reporting module, enabling teams to collaborate more effectively during the reporting process. Key improvements include:

– Real-time document collaboration

– Streamlined review and commenting workflow

– Enhanced integration with Smart View and Microsoft Office

These enhancements empower organizations to combine financial data with commentary and context—producing more transparent and trustworthy reports.

New Integration Capabilities with ERP and Other Systems

Oracle has expanded the EPM Integration Agent, making it easier to connect on-premise and third-party data sources with your EPM Cloud applications. Updates include:

– Improved data load performance

– Expanded support for REST and SQL connections

– Enhanced scheduling and automation capabilities

This ensures smoother data synchronization across systems like Oracle Fusion ERP, SAP, and others.

Advanced Planning & Forecasting Tools

Within the Planning module, new features have been added to support driver-based planning, rolling forecasts, and scenario modeling:

– Expanded Scenario Management functionality

– Simplified modeling of what-if situations

– Support for financial and operational drivers across departments

These updates help CFOs and FP&A teams stay agile and quickly adapt to market changes.

Strengthened Security and Access Controls

Oracle continues to improve security and governance across the platform:

– Enhanced role-based access controls (RBAC)

– Improved audit logging and user tracking

– Expanded encryption and compliance features

These improvements make it easier to meet regulatory requirements and secure sensitive financial data.

Monthly Updates for Continuous Innovation

Oracle EPM Cloud follows a monthly update cycle, ensuring customers get new features and bug fixes without needing manual upgrades. Some recent releases have included:

– New visualization types in dashboards

– Improved task manager features

– Enhanced user interface responsiveness and design

At DeepFold Technologies, we help our clients stay ahead of these updates, ensuring smooth rollouts and training to make the most of every new capability.

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