Webinar: Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm EST
Late Breaking News -- Microsoft selects SAP BOBJ Planning & Consolidation (formerly OutlookSoft) as the replacement for all budgeting & forecasting products in the MSFT Dynamics (Great Plains, Axapta, Navision, Solomon) product line. This is interesting considering SAP competes actively with Dynamics and might be well positioned (now) to take advantage of companies growing out of the Dynamics product line.
For existing BPC or OutlookSoft users, however, the upcoming expiration of maintenance for OutloookSoft 4.2 & BPC 5.1 in March 2010, the question is "What is your strategy?"
Find out what is happening with this ground breaking Excel-centric tool for financial reporting, consolidation, and budgeting or forecasting. There is no doubt many existing OutlookSoft clients are trying to chart their future, with more than a few planning to depart to other packages. At the same time new, eager SAP clients look to the tool for critical functionality.
Invest your time in this short webinar and demostration designed to:
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DEMONSTRATE the BPC technology
* Discuss the technology and various releases:
o Upgrading to 7.0 Microsoft
o Upgrading to 7.0 NetWeaver
o Get our guidance on what is coming in future releases (7.5, 8, etc.)
o What you should know about SAP's strategy
o Review alternative technologies (Hyperion, etc.)
* Review the features/functions available in every option
* Discuss the business benefits of making change
* Quick case study examples of Strafford clients that have pursued these options
At the end of this webinar you should feel comfortable understanding ALL the SAP-related options available to improve functionality in this critical area.