This document discusses upgrading Oracle E-Business Suite from versions 11i to R12. It outlines the main challenges of an upgrade including that R12 upgrades are not fully automatic and can be complex and time consuming. It also discusses business objectives like reducing time/effort for upgrades and reimplementations while improving data integrity, process integration, and compliance. The solution presented is Conviface, a conversion and interface system that can help maximize investments in Oracle E-Business Suite by reducing time/costs and ensuring compliance for tasks like system upgrades, implementations, and testing.