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Abstract:
Although CPM (aka EPM) starts with strong financial management, it will eventually extend beyond financial planning to almost
all areas of corporate activity. Therefore, organizations choosing BI suites should consider both their financial management
tools and future integration with key business-area so (...)
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business financial reporting:
Although CPM (aka EPM) starts with strong financial management, it will eventually extend beyond financial planning to almost
all areas of corpora...
Published:
2003-11-22
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Abstract:
The Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) implemented Business Objects to create a financial reporting system that would run
in real time, as opposed to taking weeks to generate reports. However, the NSCC environment presented its own unique set of
challenges. (...)
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business financial reporting:
The Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) implemented Business Objects to create a financial
reporting system that would run in real time, as oppos...
Published:
2006-12-08
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Abstract:
Enterprise performance management (EPM) is an emerging portfolio of applications and methodologies with business intelligence
(BI) architectures and technologies at its core. (...)
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business financial reporting:
Enterprise performance management (EPM) is an emerging portfolio of applications and methodologies with business intelligence
(BI) architectures a...
Published:
2003-11-21
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Abstract:
Solid financial reporting applications are as different from run-of-the-mill reporting tools as financial accountancy is
from bookkeeping. Organizations routinely use common reporting tools for management accounting. But financial reporting applications
can elaborate financial statements for external use (...)
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business financial reporting:
Solid financial reporting applications are as different from run-of-the-mill reporting tools as financial accountancy is from
bookkeeping. Organiz...
Published:
2011-06-14
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Abstract:
The 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) has affected organizations, their data, and their reporting processes, putting a strain
on how their financials are managed. Business intelligence solutions provide answers to these issues, allowing organizations
to address SOX compliancy. (...)
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business financial reporting:
The 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) has affected organizations, their data, and their reporting processes, putting a strain
on how their financials ...
Published:
2006-04-06
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Abstract:
A growing measure of business performance is financial performance management. Leveraging business intelligence (BI) to map
business performance goals requires integrating and consolidating information. Systems Union is embarking on a strategy to
triumph in this market. (...)
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business financial reporting:
A growing measure of business performance is financial performance management. Leveraging business intelligence (BI) to map
business performance g...
Published:
2005-07-18
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Abstract:
Business process management (BPM) allows financial services companies to manage internal processes and to increase efficiency
and accuracy. Organizations, especially those that deal with Sarbanes-Oxley, should focus on BPM to ensure compliance and
to minimize error and risk. (...)
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business financial reporting:
Business process management (BPM) allows financial services companies to manage internal processes and to increase efficiency
and accuracy. Organi...
Published:
2006-01-03
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Abstract:
J.D. Edwards recently announced support for financial reporting solutions from FRx Software. This software makes it possible
to consolidate information from multiple databases, platforms, and servers to provide a complete financial picture. (...)
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business financial reporting:
JD Edwards recently announced support for financial reporting solutions from FRx Software. This software makes it possible
to consolidate inform...
Published:
2000-01-14
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Abstract:
Analog Devices was the first company to implement a balanced scorecard company-wide on an Executive Information System.
In fact, it has been running for 13 years. One of the major lessons that Analog learned was to trust the lead and lag relationship
between non-financial and financial measures. This (...)
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business financial reporting:
... External financial reporting and internal operational control represent
two fundamentally ... performance indicator, and is guided by business strategy, and how
...
Published:
2000-04-25
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Abstract:
Current pure play business intelligence (BI) leaders offer the advantage of superior analytics and planning capabilities;
however, enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors are improving their analytic capabilities and accessibility. (...)
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business financial reporting:
Current pure play business intelligence (BI) leaders offer the advantage of superior analytics and planning capabilities;
however, enterprise reso...
Published:
2005-07-14
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Abstract:
Companies relying on an Excel or Excel-like system need to know that, while Excel might suffice for ad hoc analysis and data
storage for individuals or small groups, the technological flaw of data and referential integrity prevents it from a corporate-wide,
collaborative effort like planning and budgetin (...)
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business financial reporting:
Companies relying on an Excel or Excel-like system need to know that, while Excel might suffice for ad hoc analysis and data
storage for individua...
Published:
2005-06-23
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Abstract:
Enterprise performance management (EPM) is an emerging portfolio of applications and methodologies with business intelligence
(BI) architectures and technologies at its core. (...)
Excerpt related to
business financial reporting:
Enterprise performance management (EPM) is an emerging portfolio of applications and methodologies with business intelligence
(BI) architectures a...
Published:
2003-11-21
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Abstract:
Applix is a leading business intelligence and performance management vendor for Global 2000 mid-market organizations. For
users considering implementing a solution such as Applix TM1, it is vital to consider key TM1 modules and strengths, along
with opportunities for improvement. (...)
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business financial reporting:
Applix is a leading business intelligence and performance management vendor for Global 2000 mid-market organizations. For
users considering implem...
Published:
2006-05-22
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Abstract:
Cost, time, resources, cash, and risk have always been the basics of project management. But as business as a whole becomes
more project- rather than process-oriented, management technologies must in turn become more project-centric. (...)
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business financial reporting:
Cost, time, resources, cash, and risk have always been the basics of project management. But as business as a whole becomes
more project- rather t...
Published:
2009-04-20
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Abstract:
Tools under the business intelligence (BI) umbrella combine to convert data into information, and information into decisions
for action. Dashboards and scorecards are two such tools. Though often confused, they have functional difference, especially
in modern BI suites. (...)
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business financial reporting:
... applications, workflows and alerts, analytics, enterprise reporting, financial
reporting, and customer and ... to gain visibility into their business,
acquire and ...
Published:
2005-06-28
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Abstract:
In today's highly competitive business climate, the quality and timeliness of business information for an organization is
not only a choice between profit and loss, it is a question of survival or bankruptcy. No business organization can deny the
inevitable benefits of business intelligence. (...)
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business financial reporting:
Business Intelligence: Its Ins and Outs. ... Originally published - January 10, 2005. Introduction.
Business intelligence (BI) is a big buzzword in today's IT world. ...
Published:
2009-04-29
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Abstract:
With Integration Designer and Forecaster, FRx has taken critical steps forward in creating value for its customers and resellers.
FRx should expend the marketing effort required to insure all its customers, prospects, and affiliates fully understand the
value proposition of its products. (...)
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business financial reporting:
With Integration Designer and Forecaster, FRx has taken critical steps forward in creating value for its customers and resellers.
FRx should expen...
Published:
2003-12-06
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Abstract:
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act is not the only government regulation that enterprises must comply with. Several others make it imperative
that appropriate enterprise resource planning and financial management systems provide comprehensive sets of financials and
analytics capabilities to ensure compliance. (...)
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business financial reporting:
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act is not the only government regulation that enterprises must comply with. Several others make it imperative
that appropriate...
Published:
2007-02-26
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Abstract:
Informatica Corp. (Nasdaq: INFA) today announced the acquisition of Influence Software, a leading provider of analytic applications
for the e-business value chain. Informatica is acquiring Influence Software for roughly $80 million in a stock transaction
that will be treated as a pooling of interests. Th (...)
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business financial reporting:
Informatica Heads for E-Business. M. Reed - January 5, 2000. Comments: 0. Read Comments Event Summary. "PALO
ALTO, Calif., Dec. 15 /PRNewswire ...
Published:
2000-01-05
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Abstract:
While there is an opportunity for FRx to become a main pillar within the entire Microsoft BI product strategy, there is not
yet an overall cohesive BI/CPM strategy or architecture to guide the product plans to an integrated BI solution set. (...)
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business financial reporting:
While there is an opportunity for FRx to become a main pillar within the entire Microsoft BI product strategy, there is not
yet an overall cohesiv...
Published:
2003-12-05