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Thoughts on PeopleSoft, enterprise software, and the consulting world.

Introducing psLens — PeopleSoft Operations & Security Intelligence in Your Browser

Meet psLens: a read-only, browser-based console to look up any PeopleSoft object, audit security, and monitor Process Scheduler and Integration Broker — no App Designer or SQL required. Watch the intro video.

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AI Agents in PeopleSoft in Weeks, Not Months

How to use SWS (Simple Web Services) as the data layer for an MCP server that connects AI agents to PeopleSoft, without turning it into a custom development project.

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PeopleSoft Isn't Dying. But Its UI Model Needs a New Strategy.

PeopleSoft isn't going anywhere soon. But the UI development model has hit a ceiling. Here's how to keep PeopleSoft as your system of record while building modern user experiences on top of it.

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The API Gateway Paradox: Why Your Centralized Integration Strategy Might Be Failing

After twenty-five years of enterprise integration work, I've observed a recurring pattern: centralized API gateway strategies often fall short not due to flawed architecture, but because organizational execution fails to align with architectural goals. This post explores the challenges and offers pragmatic solutions.

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The Slow Hollowing of PeopleSoft: What I'm Seeing in the Field

PeopleSoft is gradually being hollowed out as organizations bolt on modern point solutions. Here's what I'm seeing in the field.

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REST OAuth Configuration

How to setup OAuth for REST services in PeopleSoft.

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New IB Book Section - HttpTargetConnector

A new book chapter about HttpTargetConnector

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Strategies to Integrate with PeopleSoft

New book chapter on strategies to integration with PeopleSoft.

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Best Practices with PeopleSoft Table Updates and Inserts

New book chapter on table update strategies in PeopleSoft.

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Chris Malek

Chris Malek is a PeopleTools® Technical Consultant with over two decades of experience working on PeopleSoft enterprise software projects. He is available for consulting engagements.

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