A Developer’s Guide to Oracle APEX Theming
Get started with Oracle APEX theming using Theme Roller, app icons, and CSS—plus tips for…
Brock RayAugust 7, 2025
Explore our latest thinking on Oracle EBS and Cloud ERP, Oracle APEX development, IT consulting, and business strategy—plus profiles of the people who help make it happen.
Ascend 2026: Brock Ray to Present on Extending ERP with APEX
March 30, 2026
Ascend 2026: Brock Ray to Present on Extending ERP with APEX
Ascend 2026 offers practical education, hands-on labs, and direct access to Oracle experts in Orlando,…
Featured Consultant: Angel Flores, Senior Oracle APEX Developer
Angel Flores brings a performance-first mindset to Oracle APEX, building faster, cleaner applications and sharing…
The Hidden Cost of Spreadsheet Workarounds — and a Better Way to Think About Data
Spreadsheets are often used to fill gaps in enterprise systems—but once data leaves the source,…
Featured Consultant: Magaly Iraheta, Senior Oracle APEX Developer
Magaly Iraheta shares her journey from teaching coding to becoming an Oracle ACE and Senior…
Traust Presenting at Kscope26 in Denver
February 26, 2026
Traust Presenting at Kscope26 in Denver
Traust will present two Oracle APEX sessions at ODTUG Kscope26 in Denver, June 14–18. Join…
Oracle APEX DevOps: Applying CI/CD Practices to a Rapid Development Platform
Oracle APEX devops changes how teams approach CI/CD, source control, and deployment safety as applications…
Oracle APEX Multi-Developer Work: What Changes as Teams Scale
February 9, 2026
Oracle APEX Multi-Developer Work: What Changes as Teams Scale
Oracle APEX multi-developer environments limit merge-based workflows, placing greater emphasis on coordination, ownership, and intentional…
A Moment That Tests Our Leadership
January 28, 2026
A Moment That Tests Our Leadership
As Traust enters our 25th year in business, this milestone invites more than celebration—it calls…
Repeatability Over Speed: Month-End Close in Oracle Cloud ERP
January 21, 2026
Repeatability Over Speed: Month-End Close in Oracle Cloud ERP
Month-end close in Oracle Cloud ERP depends on system flow, subledger readiness, and designed exception…
Task Centered Enterprise UX: Helping Users Get More Done
December 17, 2025
Task Centered Enterprise UX: Helping Users Get More Done
Task-centered enterprise UX prioritizes the jobs to be done — including tasks, clarity, and repeatable…
Oracle EBS 12.2.15: A Clear Signal That EBS Is Moving Forward
November 19, 2025
Oracle EBS 12.2.15: A Clear Signal That EBS Is Moving Forward
Oracle EBS 12.2.15 shows Oracle’s continued investment in modernizing E-Business Suite with new UX updates,…
Extending Oracle EBS Using No-Core Customizations: Lessons from Real Projects
A practical look at how organizations can extend Oracle EBS safely using no-core customizations, featuring…
Welcome to the Team: Guillermo Hernández, Principal Oracle APEX Developer and Quality Lead
November 5, 2025
Welcome to the Team: Guillermo Hernández, Principal Oracle APEX Developer and Quality Lead
Traust is excited to welcome Guillermo Hernández to our growing Oracle APEX practice as a…
Oracle EBS Natural Language Query with APEX
September 18, 2025
Oracle EBS Natural Language Query with APEX
With Oracle EBS natural language query, business users can quickly ask questions in plain English,…
David Lopez-Abugattas to Present at OATUG EBS Week 2025
September 9, 2025
David Lopez-Abugattas to Present at OATUG EBS Week 2025
We’re excited to share that David Lopez-Abugattas, Traust’s Oracle APEX Practice Director, will be presenting…
Solving Problems Across Departments: Spotlight on a NetSuite Consultant
At Traust, our consultants are the heart of the work we do for our clients.…
A Developer’s Guide to Oracle APEX Theming
August 7, 2025
A Developer’s Guide to Oracle APEX Theming
Get started with Oracle APEX theming using Theme Roller, app icons, and CSS—plus tips for…
Oracle APEX Google Maps Address Autocomplete: Validate and Populate Address Data
Improve data accuracy in your Oracle APEX apps with Google Maps address autocomplete. This step-by-step…
Want to Lead Big Change? Start with These Small Shifts
July 16, 2025
Want to Lead Big Change? Start with These Small Shifts
Small shifts in communication—like building trust, rethinking accessibility, and normalizing experimentation—can make organizational change more…
What We Learned (and Loved) at Kscope25
June 26, 2025
What We Learned (and Loved) at Kscope25
There’s no conference quite like ODTUG’s Kscope, and this year in Grapevine proved it once…
From Arequipa to Enterprise Tech: Meet Jose Molina
June 4, 2025
From Arequipa to Enterprise Tech: Meet Jose Molina
Get to know Jose Molina, Traust’s newest APEX developer and DBA, as he shares his…
Mastering the Art of Curious and Effective Criticism
May 22, 2025
Mastering the Art of Curious and Effective Criticism
Setbacks are bound to happen in any business setting, and major initiatives occasionally go awry.…
Enterprise UX Design: 6 Strategies for Complex Workflows and Decision-Making
Enterprise systems aren’t built for casual users or one-click tasks—they’re built for specialists making high-stakes…
Getting Things Done: Larry Fasching on Leadership, Legacy, and the Power of Commitment
April 30, 2025
Getting Things Done: Larry Fasching on Leadership, Legacy, and the Power of Commitment
Project leader Larry Fasching reflects on his career, his work with Traust over the years,…
Essential Tactics for Managing Tariffs in Oracle EBS
March 27, 2025
Essential Tactics for Managing Tariffs in Oracle EBS
With a wave of new tariffs recently announced by the U.S. government, companies that rely…
Better Together: Extending Oracle Fusion with Oracle APEX
March 18, 2025
Better Together: Extending Oracle Fusion with Oracle APEX
Extend the power of Oracle Fusion with the right toolkit. Oracle APEX enables rapid development,…
Practical UX Principles for Oracle APEX Developers
March 6, 2025
Practical UX Principles for Oracle APEX Developers
Oracle APEX is a powerful tool for building enterprise applications quickly, but its ease of…
Five Ways to Improve Financial Reconciliation in Oracle EBS
For CFOs and Controllers, financial reconciliation is a core responsibility, ensuring the accuracy of financial…
Join Traust at Kscope25 in Dallas-Ft. Worth!
February 17, 2025
Join Traust at Kscope25 in Dallas-Ft. Worth!
If you work with Oracle technologies — especially Oracle APEX — Kscope25 in Dallas-Ft. Worth…
What’s New in APEX 24.2: Enhancements That Matter
January 30, 2025
What’s New in APEX 24.2: Enhancements That Matter
APEX 24.2 brings major enhancements for developers, including improved JSON data handling, workflow automation, UI…
Using Prototyping to Align Stakeholders in Enterprise Software Projects
Aligning stakeholders in enterprise software projects is easier with the right approach. Explore best practices…
Oracle Reports Deprecated: Transitioning to Oracle APEX for Smarter Reporting
Oracle Reports is deprecated, but Oracle APEX offers a modern, cost-effective solution for reporting and…
How You Represent Your Company Matters
December 30, 2024
How You Represent Your Company Matters
Every interaction you have reflects on your company. Traust President & CEO Mark Peterson shares…
Traust’s Top Book Picks: Essential Reads to Inspire Your Work
December 20, 2024
Traust’s Top Book Picks: Essential Reads to Inspire Your Work
Traust team members share their top book recommendations for inspiring creativity, leadership, and collaboration. These…
Featured Consultant Scott Searcy: Driving Innovation and Delivering Results
Scott Searcy's expertise in Oracle EBS, Integration Cloud, and APEX shines in his work on…
The Amazing API: IS_COMPONENT_USED in Oracle APEX
November 26, 2024
The Amazing API: IS_COMPONENT_USED in Oracle APEX
In this blog post, we will be working through a case study on how to…
Oracle EBS Support: A Rolling 10-Year Commitment to Your Peace of Mind
November 18, 2024
Oracle EBS Support: A Rolling 10-Year Commitment to Your Peace of Mind
With Oracle EBS support guaranteed for at least a decade, organizations can focus on strategic…
Building the Right Enterprise Software: The Case for Investing in BAs and UX
Building the right enterprise software means more than just technical execution—it requires applications that align…
Exploring Oracle APEX Collections
October 31, 2024
Exploring Oracle APEX Collections
Oracle APEX collections provide developers with powerful tools for managing temporary data, enhancing workflows, and…
Not Every ERP Belongs in the Cloud: Evaluating Oracle EBS Paths Forward
The idea of migrating your ERP system to the cloud promises scalability, enhanced security, and…
Featured Consultant: Leland Quirk, Expert Project Manager and IT Security Specialist
October 10, 2024
Featured Consultant: Leland Quirk, Expert Project Manager and IT Security Specialist
We recently spoke with Leland Quirk, one of our seasoned project managers who specializes in…
The People Business of Technical Consulting
September 26, 2024
The People Business of Technical Consulting
Successful technical consulting focuses on relationships, adaptability, and creating lasting value by investing in both…
Balancing Quality and Price with Smart Shoring: A Nearshore Software Development Approach
September 17, 2024
Balancing Quality and Price with Smart Shoring: A Nearshore Software Development Approach
Traust's Smart Shoring combines nearshore software development with onshore oversight, offering flexible solutions that balance…
What to Expect in Oracle EBS 12.2.14: Key Enhancements for Your Business
September 12, 2024
What to Expect in Oracle EBS 12.2.14: Key Enhancements for Your Business
The new Oracle EBS 12.2.14 offers improved ERP functionality, tighter APEX integration, and enhanced customization…
The Benefits of a Center of Excellence for Enterprise Applications
Imagine having a dedicated team within your organization that's laser-focused on elevating your application development…
Creating an Accessible Color Palette for Oracle APEX Universal Theme
Learn how to select colors that meet contrast accessibility standards, customize themes for better usability,…
Traust Releases 2024 ERP Survey Report
August 8, 2024
Traust Releases 2024 ERP Survey Report
Traust has unveiled a new report titled Navigating ERP Challenges: Lessons and Insights from IT…
Innovation, Engagement, and Growth in the Oracle APEX Community: Key Takeaways from Kscope24
July 25, 2024
Innovation, Engagement, and Growth in the Oracle APEX Community: Key Takeaways from Kscope24
ODTUG Kscope24, held in Nashville, TN, July 14–18, was a vibrant gathering of more than…
Oracle Forms to APEX Migration: What You Need to Create a Successful Plan
In this follow-up to our previous article on how to migrate from Oracle Forms to…
Celebrating Success: Traust Developers Achieve Oracle APEX Cloud Developer Professional Certification
June 6, 2024
Celebrating Success: Traust Developers Achieve Oracle APEX Cloud Developer Professional Certification
Traust is excited to announce that three of our dedicated Oracle APEX developers—Andrew Schultz, Luke…
On Premise to Cloud Migration: Strategies & Processes for Success
Choosing the right on premise to cloud migration strategy is crucial when transitioning applications to…
Traust to Exhibit at Kscope24 in Nashville, TN
May 9, 2024
Traust to Exhibit at Kscope24 in Nashville, TN
Traust is proud to announce our sponsorship of Kscope24, North America's premier Oracle APEX conference,…
Leveraging Business Users in the ERP Support Workflow
April 25, 2024
Leveraging Business Users in the ERP Support Workflow
Explore 6 key benefits your company can gain by involving business users in managing ERP…
Oracle ERP Implementation Checklist: Ensuring a Smooth Transition
Learn the critical phases of the ERP implementation process, from initial planning to post-go-live support…
Transforming Legacy Systems: Selecting the Right Application Modernization Strategy
One of the biggest challenges facing modern IT teams is the need to modernize their…
Oracle EBS to Cloud Migration: Overcoming Technical Challenges
Explore key strategies for Oracle EBS to Cloud migration, including how to overcome technical challenges,…
Traust Announces Strategic Alliance with The Monarch Collective to Expand Services in Europe
February 29, 2024
Traust Announces Strategic Alliance with The Monarch Collective to Expand Services in Europe
Our new strategic alliance with The Monarch Collective, a premier IT consulting firm based in…
Navigating the Shift: A Strategic Approach to Migrate Oracle Forms to APEX
Discover the strategic approach to migrate Oracle Forms to APEX, enhancing your applications with modern…
Welcoming David Lopez Abugattas to Traust: Our New Oracle APEX Practice Director
Traust is pleased to announce the addition of David Lopez Abugattas as our new Oracle…
Change Select List Color in Oracle APEX Based on User-Defined Colors
February 1, 2024
Change Select List Color in Oracle APEX Based on User-Defined Colors
Learn how to let users define a list of colors that can then be used…
How to Build a Case for Strategic IT Projects
January 11, 2024
How to Build a Case for Strategic IT Projects
Here's how to get your next big IT project approved: from identifying pain points to…
Link to a Specific Tab in Oracle APEX with JavaScript
December 21, 2023
Link to a Specific Tab in Oracle APEX with JavaScript
In this Oracle APEX tutorial, learn how to link to a specific tab on another…
Oracle Cloud Consulting: Getting to Self-Management
November 30, 2023
Oracle Cloud Consulting: Getting to Self-Management
Across more than twenty years of business, we’ve learned the importance having a proven, repeatable…
Improving Enterprise Application Design with Behavioral Psychology
November 9, 2023
Improving Enterprise Application Design with Behavioral Psychology
Better UX design can help improve the results businesses get from their enterprise applications. Here…
Oracle Database 23c: Empowering Developers with AI-Enhanced Features
October 26, 2023
Oracle Database 23c: Empowering Developers with AI-Enhanced Features
Oracle recently announced that Oracle Database 23c will empower developers to utilize generative AI, simplifying…
Unlocking the Benefits of Oracle APEX: 10 Reasons Why You Should Already Be Using this Free Resource
October 12, 2023
Unlocking the Benefits of Oracle APEX: 10 Reasons Why You Should Already Be Using this Free Resource
In the ever-evolving realm of modern business, companies are constantly striving to improve their back-end…
Extending ERP, SCM, EPM, and HCM Operations Using the Oracle APEX Low-Code Platform
September 27, 2023
Extending ERP, SCM, EPM, and HCM Operations Using the Oracle APEX Low-Code Platform
For IT managers and directors handling complex operations in manufacturing, supply chain management, and other…
Moving Your ERP (Closer to) SaaS
September 12, 2023
Moving Your ERP (Closer to) SaaS
Learn why companies are undertaking ERP cloud migration, common challenges they face, and the differences…
Building Leaders — in IT Consulting and Beyond
August 17, 2023
Building Leaders — in IT Consulting and Beyond
Over the years, Traust has developed a key set of insights and principles for building…
Extending ERP and SaaS Environments: Insights from the 2023 ODTUG Kscope Conference
The 2023 ODTUG Kscope conference in Aurora, CO recently concluded, bringing together a vibrant community…
Leveraging (Rapid) Custom Software to Save on ERP Licensing Costs
By tailoring software solutions to specific business needs, organizations can achieve the required functionality while…
Which ERP Features Are Most Important for Your Manufacturing Process?
The importance of specific ERP features can vary widely depending on the type of manufacturing…
How to Calculate a CPK in Oracle APEX
April 20, 2023
How to Calculate a CPK in Oracle APEX
In this article, Traust developer Stephen Piper explains how to use Oracle APEX to calculate…
Featured Consultant: Tim Jackelen, IT Project Manager
March 23, 2023
Featured Consultant: Tim Jackelen, IT Project Manager
In this interview, we chat with Traust consultant and IT/Technical Project Manager Tim Jackelen, and…
Full-Service IT Consulting vs. IT Staff Augmentation: Which Solution Is Right for Us?
In this post, we'll explore the differences between full-service IT consulting and IT staff augmentation,…
Automated Emails with HTML Formatting
February 14, 2023
Automated Emails with HTML Formatting
In the final article of our series on email in Oracle APEX applications, we show…
Automated Emails with Dynamic Messages
February 7, 2023
Automated Emails with Dynamic Messages
In part 2 of our series on email in Oracle APEX applications, we show how…
Traust named a top ERP consulting company on Clutch
February 2, 2023
Traust named a top ERP consulting company on Clutch
Traust has once again been named a top ERP consulting and software development company by…
Email All Users in an Oracle APEX Report
January 31, 2023
Email All Users in an Oracle APEX Report
In the first of a three-part series detailing advanced techniques for utilizing email in your…
Digital Transformation: Using Business Software to Improve Your Company’s Core Functions
January 9, 2023
Digital Transformation: Using Business Software to Improve Your Company’s Core Functions
Digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business, resulting…
Make 2023 the Year of Transformation: New Year’s Resolutions for the IT Department
In this article, we’ll look at five New Year’s resolutions that can help make 2023…
Validating Software Requirements for Custom Business Applications
December 8, 2022
Validating Software Requirements for Custom Business Applications
Validating software requirements is critical to the success of any software development project. While it…
Identifying Opportunities for Automation in Business Processes
November 10, 2022
Identifying Opportunities for Automation in Business Processes
How do you know when a process is ripe for automation? In this post, we…
6 Types of Tests All Business Software Must Pass
October 6, 2022
6 Types of Tests All Business Software Must Pass
Most of us realize that testing is vital to the software development process. You have…
7 Ways Custom Business Applications Can Improve Your Business Processes
September 22, 2022
7 Ways Custom Business Applications Can Improve Your Business Processes
Do you feel like your business could be running a little smoother? Are there specific…
Making the Mental Shift From Spreadsheets to Enterprise Applications
September 8, 2022
Making the Mental Shift From Spreadsheets to Enterprise Applications
Everything you need to know about the mental shift required to move your business from…
How to Add Charts in Oracle APEX
August 25, 2022
How to Add Charts in Oracle APEX
In this demo, software developer Stephen Piper shows you how to create charts using the…
Key Takeaways from ODTUG Kscope 2022
August 11, 2022
Key Takeaways from ODTUG Kscope 2022
Members of the Traust team enthusiastically attended ODTUG Kscope 2022 held June 19–23 in Grapevine,…
Using Product Management Best Practices to Improve Enterprise IT Solutions
Getting product management right is not just for customer-facing applications. This growing field also offers…
Identifying (and Fixing!) Bottlenecks in Your Business Processes
Bottlenecks can occur in any business process where information, people, time, and communication are involved.…
Traust Named a Best Oracle Services Provider by Clutch
June 30, 2022
Traust Named a Best Oracle Services Provider by Clutch
Traust has been recently named one of the best Oracle services providers by Clutch, a…
Featured Consultant: Stephen Piper
June 16, 2022
Featured Consultant: Stephen Piper
In this interview, we talk to Traust's newest application developer, Stephen Piper, and discuss his…
6 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Business Software
June 2, 2022
6 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Business Software
As your business has grown and matured – adding more clients, staff, and business processes…
Creating a Dynamic Copyright Notice in Public-Facing APEX Applications
Most websites and web-based applications are built on original intellectual property that needs to be…
Putting People First: Nurturing a Deep Keel and a Steady Course
As the year comes to an end, Traust CEO Mark Peterson discusses his focus on…
5 Questions to Improve Your Business Processes
April 21, 2022
5 Questions to Improve Your Business Processes
It’s easy to get so caught up fighting fires that your processes get left to…
Featured Consultant: Sam Gnanadas
April 7, 2022
Featured Consultant: Sam Gnanadas
In this interview, we talk with ERP e-business application consultant Sam Gnanadas about how he…
6 Key Elements of Digital Operations that Improve Business Performance
Every business needs its own operating system. Today’s most successful companies utilize digital processes, tools,…
Better Project Communication Using the RACI Matrix
March 10, 2022
Better Project Communication Using the RACI Matrix
The idea behind RACI is that there are people who need to be involved in…
Build vs. Buy — How to Make the Right Decision
February 10, 2022
Build vs. Buy — How to Make the Right Decision
Reviewing the challenges associated with a “build vs. buy” decision: should you build a solution…
Our Commitment to Client Relationships
January 27, 2022
Our Commitment to Client Relationships
Software engineers and application developers wear many hats, but none may be as important as…
A printer friendly template for the APEX Universal Theme
January 13, 2022
A printer friendly template for the APEX Universal Theme
The printer_friendly output of multi-page reports in the APEX Universal Theme can be reactivated with…
Meet Eric Anderson — Traust Summer Intern
July 8, 2021
Meet Eric Anderson — Traust Summer Intern
We’re excited to announce that Eric Anderson has joined Traust as our 2021 summer intern.…
To Drive Innovation, Learn to Ask Better Questions
June 22, 2021
To Drive Innovation, Learn to Ask Better Questions
Here at Traust, one of our core values is that “asking better questions is the…
Software & Hardware: Creating a Strategic Partnership
June 15, 2021
Software & Hardware: Creating a Strategic Partnership
There is a constant debate in the IT community of what’s more important: the software…
What the Death of Internet Explorer Means for Oracle E-Business Suite Users
On May 19, Microsoft announced that it would be ending support for Internet Explorer (IE)…
Producing a Report from a Colon Delimited List in Oracle APEX
Being a data-driven company means dealing with, well, data. But it's not enough to just…
5 Reasons for Field Services to Go Mobile
May 6, 2021
5 Reasons for Field Services to Go Mobile
We all carry around tiny digital computers that get increasingly more powerful each year. These…
Interview with Jackie McIlroy, APEX Boss
April 12, 2021
Interview with Jackie McIlroy, APEX Boss
Our next guest appearance from the Oracle APEX world is Jackie McIlroy, Director of Product and…
Setting the Value of a Popup LOV Page Item via IG
April 5, 2021
Setting the Value of a Popup LOV Page Item via IG
This blog will teach you about how to set the value of Popup LOV page…
Read-Only/Disable Switch Widgets in Oracle APEX
March 16, 2021
Read-Only/Disable Switch Widgets in Oracle APEX
This blog will show you how to implement read-only and disabled switch widgets in Oracle…
Lose Focus DA and Submit Page in Oracle APEX
March 10, 2021
Lose Focus DA and Submit Page in Oracle APEX
This blog will show you how to get around a problem with the Lose Focus…
Interview with Dirk Strack – Oracle APEX Enthusiast
March 2, 2021
Interview with Dirk Strack – Oracle APEX Enthusiast
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dirk Strack via Zoom to learn about…
Disable IG Column in Oracle APEX
February 10, 2021
Disable IG Column in Oracle APEX
This blog will show you how to disable a column in an interactive grid (IG)…
Top 3 Traust Podcasts of 2019-2020
January 27, 2021
Top 3 Traust Podcasts of 2019-2020
As promised I said I would post a blog featuring our top three podcasts of the 2019 - 2020 season. In…
Top 3 Traust Blog Posts of 2020
January 20, 2021
Top 3 Traust Blog Posts of 2020
We all breathed a sigh of relief knowing that 2020 is over, but we wanted…
Interview with People Serving People
December 15, 2020
Interview with People Serving People
I had the extraordinary opportunity to hear from 3 invisible giants from People Serving People:…
Conditional Error Button on IG in Oracle APEX
December 8, 2020
Conditional Error Button on IG in Oracle APEX
This blog will teach you how to conditionally render an error button on an Interactive…
Conditionally Change Select List Color in Oracle APEX
December 1, 2020
Conditionally Change Select List Color in Oracle APEX
This blog will teach you how to conditionally change the background color of a select…
Cascading LOV with a Popup in Oracle APEX
November 19, 2020
Cascading LOV with a Popup in Oracle APEX
This blog will teach you how to create a cascading list of values (LOV) using…
