Compare Oracle Cloud to Workday for State and Local Government
Government organizations find themselves in an environment of increasing expectations from citizens. This is coupled with a surge of retirements and a plethora of unfilled job requisitions. With these conditions, leaders are continuously attempting to innovate while being constrained by legacy, on-premises solutions. Oracle empowers public sector organizations with the most comprehensive solutions for government entities today, including new and engaging cloud services for citizens, workers, and the back office.
Optimize your public sector organization with ERP and HCM for government
Oracle’s government offerings are purpose-built for citizen-facing organizations. Cities, counties, special districts, and states need solutions for myriad industry-specific issues, such as building a skilled workforce, strengthening data security, and making citizen services easier to use. Oracle ERP and HCM for government help ease the recruiting burden, support compliance while mitigating risk, facilitate government reporting, and provide sophisticated communication tools for citizens and employees alike.
Oracle ERP and HCM for government vs. Workday
Our applications are built on the solid foundation of Oracle technology. Infusing our applications with agentic AI, a common data model, and advanced analytics, Oracle’s technology can assist your organization in meeting the increased demands from employees and citizens. Combined with our comprehensive, purpose-built solutions for vital functions such as budget book preparation and risk management, Oracle’s technology can help strengthen your organization, streamline mundane tasks, and facilitate your ongoing compliance.
Compare Workday's solutions to Oracle Cloud ERP and HCM and see why Oracle is the better choice for your government organization.
Business advantages |
Oracle |
Workday |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational | ||
| Next-generation cloud | available |
incomplete 1 |
| Generative/agentic AI | available |
not available 2 |
| Global presence | available |
incomplete 3 |
| Common data model | available |
incomplete 4 |
| Advanced analytics | available |
incomplete 5 |
| Platform as a service (PaaS) | available |
incomplete 6 |
| Enterprise data management | available |
not available 7 |
| Functional | ||
| Enterprise resource planning | available |
not available 8 |
| Enterprise planning management | available |
incomplete 9 |
| Supply chain planning | available |
incomplete 10 |
| Risk management | available |
not available 11 |
| Treasury | available |
not available 12 |
| ACFR and budget book preparation (narrative reporting) | available |
not available 13 |
| Human resources | available |
available |
| HCM communication tools | available |
incomplete 14 |
| Human resources help desk | available |
incomplete 15 |
Product comparison as of October, 2024
4 reasons to choose Oracle over Workday
01Move finance to the cloud
A cloud-based finance system can position your agency for future growth. A modern government back office has no room for a thicket of spreadsheets, redundant manual processes, or legacy customizations. Migrating your data to Oracle Cloud ERP can be accomplished in months, not years, with Oracle Soar’s automated tools.
02Simplify budget planning
Gain insights and efficiency with budgeting and planning in the cloud. The traditional five-year plan can’t accommodate the speed of today’s government. A configurable enterprise planning management system can help state and local governments forecast the future and use the Comprehensive Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) to report on the present state.
03Recruit your next generation of leaders
Recruit and retain top talent who have a passion to serve in government. A comprehensive human capital management (HCM) system gives government agencies the tools to attract new talent accustomed to a mobile, digital office environment. Once hired, this workforce will expect a suite of training and career advancement tools.
Read the Top HR Challenges and Trends in the Public Sector article
04Manage the logistics of government
Whether they’re procuring employee laptops or purchasing and maintaining a fleet of police cars, state and local governments require a suite of supply chain management tools to maximize taxpayer value. Combined with blockchain and the cloud, these tools can also help agencies meet compliance regulations.
Take the first step to migrate to Oracle ERP and HCM for government
Oracle offers a complete suite of integrated SaaS cloud applications built on Oracle’s next-generation infrastructure and built-in advanced technologies. Colleges and universities can start their cloud migration immediately, no matter where they are in their technology transformation.
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Sources:
1. Next Generation Cloud: https://accelerationeconomy.com/cloud-wars/workday-goes-public-cloud-with-google-aws-also-add-oracle-microsoft/
2. Generative AI: https://x.com/hashtag/WDaySummit?src=hashtag_click
3. Global Presence: https://app.quotemedia.com/data/downloadFiling?webmasterId=101533&ref=318357935&type=PDF&symbol=WDAY&cdn=5941c95d6f48475549cd16754f0893fd&companyName=Workday+Inc.&formType=10-Q&dateFiled=2024-05-29
4. Common Data Model: VNDLY, Sourcing, HiredScore and Adaptive are on separate platforms and require separate SLAs: https://www.oracle.com/government/state-local/#rc30p3
5. Advanced Analytics: Workday not included in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms, June 2024: https://www.gartner.com/interactive/mq/5519595?ref=solrAll&refval=422966429
6. Integration Platform as a Service: Workday not included in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Integration Platform as a Service, February 2024: https://www.gartner.com/interactive/mq/5198963?ref=solrAll&refval=423048846
7. Enterprise Data Management: Workday does not have an Enterprise Data Management product: https://www.workday.com/en-us/why-workday/our-technology/core-technology.html
8. Enterprise Resource Management: Workday is lacking significant components of an ERP and is a Financials solution: https://blog.workday.com/en-us/what-is-erp-system-why-workday-different.html#:~:text=If%20Workday%20isn't%20a,is%20an%20intelligent%20data%20core
9. Enterprise Planning Management: Workday is Planning centric and lacks non-planning applications: https://www.workday.com/en-us/products/adaptive-planning/overview.html
10. Supply Chain Management: Workday has industry specific supply chain only: https://www.gartner.com/document/5611191?ref=solrAll&refval=423052987&
11. Risk Management: Workday has no Risk Management Solution: https://www.workday.com/en-us/finance-solutions.html
12. Treasury: Workday has no Treasury Solution: https://www.workday.com/en-us/finance-solutions.html
13. Narrative Reporting: Workday has no narrative reporting: https://www.workday.com/en-us/products/adaptive-planning/financial-planning/overview.html
14. HCM Communicate: Workday has very basic communication toolshttps://www.workday.com/en-us/products/human-capital-management/human-resource-management.html
15. HR Help Desk: Workday has very basic Help, Knowledge and Case Management: https://www.workday.com/en-us/products/human-capital-management/human-resource-management.html