Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting Pitfalls to Avoid in 2015
Many companies struggle with creating effective, insightful budgets and forecasts. The existing processes for creating budgets and forecasts are often highly inefficient and outdated. Throughout my...
View ArticleOracle Critical Patch Update Released | 169 fixes
Oracle recently released it’s January 2015 Critical Patch Update that includes 169 new security fixes across the following product groups: Oracle Database Oracle Fusion Middleware Oracle Fusion...
View ArticleIntegrating HFM and Planning Multi-Currency Applications
I am often asked by clients and colleagues why Hyperion Financial Management and Hyperion Planning are so different. It’s typically when they are struggling to build an interface between the two, and...
View ArticleHyperion Corporate Tax Provision product overview & key benefits
Hyperion Tax Provision is a powerful tool that leverages HFM capabilities and functionalities to streamline the tax close processes and enhance tax automation. Let us introduce HTP to tax departments...
View ArticleCurrency Translation in Hyperion Planning – A Custom Approach
It has become a common requirement in multi-national organizations to collect budgets and forecasts in local currency and expect automated currency translation as part of their Hyperion Planning...
View ArticleUsing Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service Simplified Interface
“It looks so cool!” – That was my first impression of the Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (PBCS) simplified interface. The standard interface has proven easy enough to navigate, but now the...
View ArticleWhat’s New for Oracle Hyperion DRM 11.1.2.4 – PBCS Integration
With the recent release of EPM suite 11.1.2.4, it’s no big surprise that Data Relationship Management (DRM) becomes an integration tool used with Planning and Budget Cloud Service (PBCS) as Oracle...
View ArticleMigrating On-Premises Planning Application to PBCS
Are you currently thinking about migrating your existing on-premises Hyperion Planning application to the Cloud? Are you having reservations about what this process may entail? Well put your...
View Article5 Tips on Administering Applications in Oracle PBCS
Have you ever wondered how much time you really spend on routine Planning admin tasks? Sometimes, a little trick can save you a lot of time with administrative chores. Here are my 5 favorite tips that...
View ArticleConsolidating on-premise and public cloud data on Oracle BI Apps
With an increase in the adoption of cloud applications by large corporations, most organizations today are in some form of hybrid state i.e. they are using a combination of both on-premise as well as...
View ArticleMissed Oracle OpenWorld? Great Content Now On-Demand
Oracle shared an incredible amount of rich content during the show, but don’t worry if you weren’t able to make it, you can view all the OpenWorld keynotes on-demand. There were more than 1800 sessions...
View ArticleBest Practices with Oracle Integration Cloud Service
This post touches on some lessons learned and what I consider best practices when developing ICS integration flows. All Integration Style/Patterns Map Actions and Complex Transformations If you’re...
View ArticleOracle Fusion Middleware 12c (12.2.1.2.0) Released
Oracle has announced an upgrade to FMW 12c, numbered 12.2.1.2. For reference, see this link. The main change for this release is the addition of Oracle Real-Time Integration Business Insight. Oracle...
View ArticleVertex Exchange 2016 – Pack Your Bags!
Vertex Exchange, the premier conference for tax professionals looking to learn from and network with Vertex subject matter experts and other information technology professionals, is being held October...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about BICS Remote Data Connector (RDC) 1.1
For companies that are happy with their on-premise data warehouse there is a fear of having to create a new data warehouse when migrating to the cloud. Luckily for Oracle BI Cloud Service customers...
View ArticleNew 11.1.2.4 Oracle Essbase Bootcamp
This Oracle Essbase 11.1.2 Bootcamp teaches you the principal techniques and theories to design Essbase block storage databases. Block storage databases are deployed independently for budgeting,...
View ArticleOracle’s new Cloud offerings
Oracle announced its most advanced on-prem products to be available on Cloud as PaaS offerings. That’s exciting news for the companies who want to move their products to Cloud to get all the advantages...
View ArticleIntegrate EPM Automate with Hyperion Smart View in Cloud
EPM Automate Oracle came out with a bunch of good scripts for many of the repeatable tasks performed in a Cloud instance. For example Refresh Database Import and export metadata Import and export...
View ArticleChallenges of Cloud Implementations
Cloud implementations bring a new set of challenges due to the fundamental difference in how applications and their supporting infrastructure are delivered and managed. It should be noted that none of...
View ArticleOracle Project Financials Cloud in 9 Weeks
Oracle Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Cloud is an integrated solution from Oracle designed for project-centric businesses looking to improve the way they manage projects. Project Financials...
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