Introduction
The world of Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) is transforming. Sales teams today need tools that are faster, smarter, and easier to use—especially as quoting becomes increasingly complex. Oracle has unveiled its NextGen CPQ vision, powered by Redwood UI and AI-first innovations, redefining how sellers, administrators, and customers interact with the quoting process.
During the September 2025 session “NextGen CPQ Unlocked: AI, Quote Designer & The Future of Admin”, Oracle showcased how CPQ is evolving with AI-generated quote summaries, real-time AI-powered assistance, intelligent product recommendations, a reimagined Quote Designer, and a Redwood-driven Admin Experience.
The AI-Powered Future of Quoting
AI-Generated Quote Summaries (25B)
Automatically creates clear, consistent summaries for approvers, buyers, and customers. Reduces manual effort for reps and admins and ensures professional, error-free communications.
AI-Powered Quote Assistance (25C)
Real-time AI agents provide instant answers in natural language. Surfaces guidance from product documentation and first-party data. Improves precision, reduces onboarding time, and accelerates workflows.
AI-Powered Product Recommendations (25C)
Suggests complementary products to boost deal value. Context-aware, tailored to customer needs. Reduces search time and minimizes errors.
Quote Designer Enhancements
Oracle’s Quote Designer has been supercharged with Redwood UI principles. Enhancements include:
– In-context field customization
– Better visualization and HTML support
– Default search and view options (Card/List)
– Array set enhancements like edit-in-drawer and mass update
– Action enhancements with confirmation prompts and drawers
– Pagination and column management for large quotes
Roadmap: What’s Coming Next
Oracle provided a forward-looking roadmap into 25C, 25D, and beyond:
– Quote Advisor Agent – AI-powered assistant within the quote
– Multi-dimensional quoting with multiple pricing options
– Conversational commenting between seller and buyer inside the quote
– Preview Price Waterfall UI for transparency
– Redwood Config Experience with product search and configurator
This roadmap highlights Oracle’s commitment to continuous innovation—blending Redwood UX with AI intelligence.
Redwood Admin Experience
Beyond quoting, administrators also get a powerful, modernized CPQ admin interface:
– Improved navigation for faster access
– Comprehensive catalog views with easier product family and attribute management
– Rule authoring with collapsible sections and search capabilities
– Configuration Layout Editor for drag-and-drop design of layouts
– Quote Process Steps Admin with visual diagramming tools
– Migration Center for seamless movement of customizations across environments
Why This Matters
NextGen CPQ is not just an incremental upgrade. It is Oracle’s future-proof vision for quoting and administration:
– AI everywhere – making reps faster and more accurate
– Redwood UX – modern, intuitive, and mobile-ready
– Smarter Admin tools – reducing complexity and cost
– Continuous innovation – a roadmap full of impactful features
For organizations, this means better deals, faster cycles, and happier customers. Oracle’s NextGen CPQ blends Redwood’s elegant design with embedded AI to deliver a quoting and admin experience built for the future. From AI-powered summaries and assistants to intuitive design tools and modern administration, Oracle is reimagining CPQ as the true enabler of revenue growth.
👉 If you’re using Oracle CPQ today, now is the time to explore these NextGen capabilities.