Holiday go-lives are never easy.

They require precision, trust, and teams willing to show up when it matters most. Often sacrificing personal time to ensure business-critical systems launch without disruption. Over the recent holiday season, Denovo supported two successful Oracle Cloud go-lives for valued customers, spanning more than 2,000 miles, multiple time zones, and both U.S. and Canadian Payroll.

It was a true testament to collaboration, preparation, and partnership.

The Challenge: High Stakes, Tight Timelines

Both customers were navigating complex Oracle Cloud deployments that included Payroll, one of the most sensitive and mission-critical functions in any organization. Accuracy, compliance, and timing were non-negotiable.

Adding to the complexity:

• Holiday schedules and reduced availability

• Cross-border payroll requirements

• Distributed teams working across regions

• Zero tolerance for downtime or errors

These were not “routine” go-lives—they were high-risk moments that required absolute focus.

The Approach: Governance, Partnership, and Best Practices

Success didn’t happen by chance. It was driven by a shared commitment between Denovo and our customers to do things the right way.

Key factors included:

• Strong executive support to enable fast, confident decision-making

• Clear project governance to manage risk and maintain alignment

• Oracle Modern Best Practices guiding design and execution

• Deep collaboration between Denovo teams and customer stakeholders

More than 50 Denovo team members worked together across geographies, staying focused on the details that matter most during a payroll-inclusive deployment.

The Results: Confident Go-Lives, Delivered

Despite the challenges of holiday timing, both Oracle Cloud implementations went live successfully, supporting business continuity and setting the foundation for long-term modernization.

✔ Two successful Oracle Cloud go-lives
✔ U.S. and Canadian Payroll launched with confidence
✔ Teams aligned across time zones and regions
✔ Customers supported without disruption during a critical period

Most importantly, these go-lives reinforced trust between systems, teams, and partners.

Why It Matters

Enterprise modernization isn’t just about new technology, it’s about execution.
It’s about having the right people, processes, and partners in place when the pressure is highest.

These holiday go-lives reflect what Denovo is built for:

• Supporting mission-critical Oracle Cloud deployments

• Delivering under tight timelines and complex conditions

• Partnering closely with customers to ensure long-term success

A Thank You to the Teams Behind the Success

To our customers, partners, and the incredible #TeamDenovo members who made these go-lives possible, thank you. Your dedication, collaboration, and attention to detail are what turn challenging moments into success stories.