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This article focuses on the process of preparing for a software implementation. Congratulations! You’ve already made the hard decision. You’ve done your research on software vendors, you’ve notified your IT and finance…

The Benefits of Budgeting with Budget Templates Part 1

BI360, BI360 Planning, Business Intelligence, Cloud, Collaboration, GPUG, Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage 500, Sage X3, SAP Business One

This article focuses on the importance of budgeting with a corporate performance management solution. Budgeting is a topic that is not very popular in many organizations. It can be an extremely time-consuming project for many employees. This…

How to Build a Corporate Performance Management (CPM) Solution

BI360, BI360 Dashboards, BI360 Planning, BI360 Reporting, Business Intelligence, Cloud, Collaboration, ERP Partner Program (VAR), Excel 2010, GPUG, Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage 500, Sage X3, SAP Business One, Solver Operational Data Store (BI360 Data Warehouse module)

This article discusses corporate performance management (CPM) tools and examples of effective strategy, goals, planning, and analysis. Let’s talk about strategy and goals. There are many reasons for communicating strategy…

Tips to Improve Your Organization’s Internal Processes with CPM Software

BI360 Planning, BI360 Reporting, Business Intelligence, Cloud, Collaboration, ERP Partner Program (VAR), GPUG, Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage 500, Sage X3, SAP Business One, Solver Operational Data Store (BI360 Data Warehouse module)

This article focuses on the importance of internal process improvements and KPIs. How do you create a best-in-class process? And how do you implement it across the organization? These are some of the questions that may come to mind…

Using Corporate Performance Management for Digital Transformation: Engaging Customers and Empowering Employees, Part 1

Acumatica, BI360, BI360 Dashboards, BI360 Planning, BI360 Reporting, Business Intelligence, Cloud, Collaboration, GPUG, Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage 500, Sage X3, SAP Business One

The blog article is the first part in using Corporate Performance Management (CPM) for digital transformation. What is digital transformation? It sounds like most nebulous concept terms that mean something different to almost everyone. According…

What to Expect from the Sage Acquisition for Sage and Intacct Users

BI360, BI360 Dashboards, BI360 Planning, BI360 Reporting, Cloud, ERP Partner Program (VAR), Intacct, Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage 500, Sage X3

In this article, we will be discussing details about the Sage acquisition of Intacct and how that will shape financial management for both Sage and Intacct users. You heard it. On July 25th, Sage announced that it will be acquiring Intacct…

Advanced Budgeting & Forecasting for Sage Intacct

Business Intelligence, Cloud, Intacct, Sage 500, Sage Intacct, Sage X3

This article will focus on your options for modern financial budgeting solutions for your Sage Intacct ERP solution. Choosing the right budgeting solution for your industry that integrates smoothly with your Sage Intacct enterprise resource…

Why Move Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to the Cloud?

BI360, BI360 Dashboards, BI360 Planning, BI360 Reporting, Business Intelligence, Cloud, ERP Partner Program (VAR), Fun, GPUG, Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage 500, Sage X3, SAP Business One

This article explores financial planning and analysis in the cloud for your CPM strategies. In the budgeting and forecasting realm, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is becoming more and more relevant. Most mid-sized and large companies…

Spreadsheet Design and Excel Tips for Better Reporting with Sage

BI360, BI360 Planning, BI360 Reporting, Business Intelligence, Excel 2010, InfoManager (BI360 budgeting module), Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage 500, Sage X3, Solver Operational Data Store (BI360 Data Warehouse module)

This article will zoom in on reporting solutions and spreadsheet design for organizations looking to enhance their experience with Sage. Every company needs a powerful, impactful financial reporting tool to remain competitive in their industry.…

Cloud-based BI Solutions for Banking

Acumatica, BI360, BI360 Dashboards, BI360 Planning, BI360 Reporting, Business Intelligence, Collaboration, ERP Partner Program (VAR), Excel 2010, Fun, GPUG, InfoManager (BI360 budgeting module), Intacct, Jobs, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage 500, Sage X3, Solver Operational Data Store (BI360 Data Warehouse module), Uncategorized

This article will focus on Cloud-based Business Intelligence Solutions for Banking. Why do I love my iPod Classic? – I got my 80GB iPod Classic around 2007. I was able to load all 14,000 songs from my library onto it. I created…

How to Prepare for Your First Financial Reporting Implementation

Acumatica, BI360, BI360 Dashboards, BI360 Planning, BI360 Reporting, Business Intelligence, Collaboration, ERP Partner Program (VAR), Excel 2010, Fun, GPUG, InfoManager (BI360 budgeting module), Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage 500, Sage X3, SAP Business One, Solver Operational Data Store (BI360 Data Warehouse module)

This article will discuss the process of preparing for a successful financial reporting implementation. In the modern business realm, you cannot avoid financial reporting. Whether it is a homegrown Excel process, a legacy software program,…

My Prediction: Convergence between Business Intelligence and Corporate Performance Management Vendors in the Mid-Market

BI360, BI360 Dashboards, BI360 Planning, BI360 Reporting, Business Intelligence, Collaboration, ERP Partner Program (VAR), Excel 2010, GPUG, Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage 500, Sage X3, SAP Business One, Solver Operational Data Store (BI360 Data Warehouse module), Uncategorized

This article will focus on the demand for convergence of Business Intelligence and Corporate Performance Management tools and why this benefits mid-market companies. The latest release of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence…

Dashboards for Real Estate Companies Using Microsoft Dynamics GP

BI360, BI360 Dashboards, BI360 Planning, BI360 Reporting, Business Intelligence, Collaboration, ERP Partner Program (VAR), Excel 2010, Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage 500, Sage X3, SAP Business One

Visualization has some beneficial side effects. Visualization improves your performance; helps reach your potential, increases focus, boosts confidence, and so much more. Think about professional athletes. For instance, everyone from tennis…

Cloud Reporting for Banks

BI360, BI360 Dashboards, BI360 Planning, BI360 Reporting, Business Intelligence, Collaboration, ERP Partner Program (VAR), Excel 2010, Fun, GPUG, InfoManager (BI360 budgeting module), Intacct, Jobs, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage 500, Sage X3, SAP Business One, Solver Operational Data Store (BI360 Data Warehouse module), Uncategorized

This article will focus on Cloud Reporting for Banks. Just what is Cloud Reporting? – TechTarget defines Cloud Analytics as a service model in which the reporting and analysis process are provided through a public or private cloud.…

Forecasting Methods in Finance

Acumatica, Business Intelligence, GPUG, Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage 500, Sage X3, SAP Business One, Solver

Budgeting Tools for Banks

BI360, BI360 Dashboards, BI360 Planning, BI360 Reporting, Business Intelligence, Collaboration, ERP Partner Program (VAR), GPUG, InfoManager (BI360 budgeting module), Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage 500, Sage X3, SAP Business One

Balanced Scorecards for Banks

Acumatica, Business Intelligence, Collaboration, GPUG, Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage 500, Sage X3, SAP Business One, Solver

Improve KPIs with Dashboards for Banks

Acumatica, BI360, BI360 Dashboards, BI360 Planning, BI360 Reporting, Business Intelligence, Collaboration, GPUG, InfoManager (BI360 budgeting module), Intacct, Jobs, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage 500, Sage X3, Solver Operational Data Store (BI360 Data Warehouse module)

What should I be looking for in a Performance Management Tool for Banks?

Acumatica, BI360, BI360 Dashboards, BI360 Planning, BI360 Reporting, Business Intelligence, Collaboration, Excel 2010, Fun, GPUG, InfoManager (BI360 budgeting module), Intacct, Jobs, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage 500, Sage X3, SAP Business One

This article will focus on what you will be looking for in a Performance Management Tool for Banks. What is Performance Management? According to the Harvard Business School, performance measurement focuses on four main areas: -Communicating…

Data Warehousing for Hybrid Cloud Data Management

BI360, BI360 Dashboards, BI360 Planning, BI360 Reporting, Business Intelligence, Collaboration, ERP Partner Program (VAR), Excel 2010, GPUG, InfoManager (BI360 budgeting module), Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage 500, Sage X3, SAP Business One

This article will focus on key benefits of a data warehouse (DW) when associated with your cloud- and on-premise data sources. Have you watched a Tasty food video on Buzzfeed? The videos always start with a default still of the finished dish,…

The Importance of Business Intelligence for All Companies and how it Impacts the Beginning of the Year

After the Thanksgiving holiday, I sat down with Solver’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) Corey Barak to talk about the importance of business intelligence (BI) for organizations. Corey is our “Chandler” from the television sitcom, Friends.…

The Importance of BI360 Training

Acumatica, BI360, BI360 Dashboards, BI360 Reporting, Business Intelligence, Collaboration, Excel 2010, GPUG, InfoManager (BI360 budgeting module), Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage 500, Sage X3, SAP Business One

The importance of training is more than just the obvious. BI360 users will often say, “I don’t know how to use BI360, so let me take a training class.” Structured training is about the best way to learn how to use and become more efficient…

Planning Your Thanksgiving Dinner with Business Intelligence!

Acumatica, BI360, BI360 Dashboards, BI360 Planning, BI360 Reporting, Business Intelligence, Collaboration, ERP Partner Program (VAR), GPUG, Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage 500, Sage X3, SAP Business One

The week is finally here where we gather around the table and share a delicious Thanksgiving meal with our loved ones. As much as we enjoy the good food, family time, and days off from work, organizing and hosting this special dinner can be…

Things to be Thankful for in Today’s Business Intelligence Solutions for Not-For-Profit Organizations

Acumatica, BI360, BI360 Dashboards, BI360 Planning, BI360 Reporting, Business Intelligence, Collaboration, Excel 2010, Fun, GPUG, InfoManager (BI360 budgeting module), Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage 500, Sage X3, SAP Business One, Solver Operational Data Store (BI360 Data Warehouse module)

In this article, we discuss how business Intelligence (BI) tools have helped not-for-profit organizations focus more on their mission and less on budgeting and reporting. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we thought it would be appropriate…

Beyond Accessibility: 9 More Reasons why CFOs are Starting to Love Cloud Business Intelligence Tools

BI360, BI360 Dashboards, BI360 Planning, BI360 Reporting, Business Intelligence, Collaboration, GPUG, InfoManager (BI360 budgeting module), Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage 500, Sage X3, SAP Business One, Solver Operational Data Store (BI360 Data Warehouse module)

There’s a lot more to cloud–based business intelligence tools than easy data accessibility. This article examines why CFOs and accounting pros see cloud BI as a great return on investment. Like a lot of productivity and management software,…

How to Use Planning Software & Properly Prepare for Inflation at Your Business

How to Evaluate the Best Corporate Performance Management CPM Tools

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The Faster, Easier Way to Manage KPIs Using Reporting Software

Are You Using the Right Cash Flow Report?

How to Prepare for an Enterprise Resource Planning Software Implementation