Oracle Enterprise Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (EPBCS) is a significant differentiator for Oracle. Lacking the challenges inherent in on-premises software and building on best practices in the industry, EPBCS offers companies a head start on finance transformation like no other. One clear lesson from the field is that a good financial planning process is […]
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EPBCS Deployment Considerations [Part 2]
In Part 1 of this blog post series on Enterprise Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (EPBCS) deployment considerations, I covered key topics such as change management, education and training as well as upgrades and maintenance. I’ll pick up where I left off and share my thoughts on support and migrations. Support In the event an […]
EPBCS Deployment Considerations [Part 1]
Implementing a new financial planning suite introduces unfamiliar technologies and tools, and often significant changes to the planning processes as well. A solid change program is needed to ensure all stakeholders are engaged and capable of a smooth transition. Change management starts with executive sponsorship, but other key components are user training, communication plans, governance […]
EPBCS Administration – Key Areas of Interest
With regard to Enterprise Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (EPBCS), topics such as master data, data management, security, and workflow are key areas of interest to administrators. Master Data EPBCS provides no less than four methods for administrators to add, modify, and delete master data (dimension members, attributes, hierarchies) in the applications. From a web […]
Setup Cross-Pod Integration for Seamless User Experience
Oracle has announced some exciting changes coming to the EPM Cloud in the July to August time frame. If you are headed to Kscope 17 in San Antonio, Texas, be sure to attend the Sunday Symposium to catch Oracle’s live demo of cross-pod integration. What Is Cross-Pod Integration? When I use the term “pod,” I […]
How to Encrypt the Admin Password When Used on a Batch Script
In one of my previous blog posts, the EPMAUTOMATE encrypt command was used to encrypt the administrator’s password on a batch script. Here, I describe the process for how to encrypt the password when used on a batch file. Before continuing, ensure the EPMAUTOMATE has been installed on the computer from which you are running […]
PBCS vs. EPBCS: The Planning Cloud Decision
“CLOUD! CLOUD! CLOUD!” Oracle offers TWO Planning applications on the cloud: PBCS and EPBCS. The following blog will describe the differences between the two and how Perficient can demonstrate the differences by attending our Planning Create & Manage class in Houston. First off, I am sure most of you are wondering, what do those acronyms […]
EPBCS: How to Create and Configure Workforce Planning
With the recent launch of Oracle Enterprise Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (EPBCS), Oracle adds yet another cloud-based application purposed to centralize and simplify your Planning application development and needs. EPBCS is uniquely positioned as being an out-of-the-box solution for your Financials, Workforce, Capital Expenditures, and Projects budgeting and forecasting requirements. Upon creating an Enterprise […]
Empower EPM Planning with Oracle Cloud Analytics #C17LV
There are several analytical capabilities that Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) products, whether Hyperion on-premises or Cloud EPM, have to offer. Financial reports and ad-hoc analysis in Excel are all great. However, in general EPM reporting capabilities remain restricted to whatever data you have in EPM. Are you looking to do one or more of […]