Master Data Management (MDM) in the Sales & Marketing Office

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Master Data Management (MDM) in the Sales & Marketing Office"

Transcription

1 Master Data Management (MDM) in the Sales & Marketing Office As companies compete to acquire and retain customers in today s challenging economy, a single point of management for all Sales & Marketing master data is critical. Accurate product catalogs, services and pricing; up-to-date locations and Point of Sale information; and channel synchronization--each are key to a successful Sales and Marketing organization. With the increased complexity of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), product configuration, sales channels, and compliance processes across the enterprise, the benefits of establishing true governance over shared data are significant. Shared data enables faster product introductions, allows companies to adapt to constant market and channel changes, ensures accurate sales reports, and ultimately increases revenues and profitability. A Solution Overview by Orchestra Networks

2 What Type of Master Data is Managed by Sales & Marketing? Product and Services information is highly valuable master data for Sales & Marketing departments because it provides the who, what and where of the sales cycle. It is also the most complex data since it defines how a company differentiates itself in the market. For example, a product catalog is more than just a simple hierarchy of product references arranged in categories. A comprehensive product catalog describes complex attributes, business rules, and inheritance relationships in order to extensively model product characteristics, pricing and packaging. This information is also widely shared by teams and IT systems. One single product attribute can be consumed by multiple ERPs, sell-side or buy-side systems, or business intelligence reporting solutions. In addition to product information, Sales & Marketing departments also need to manage large sets of master data that define locations such as sales territories, fixed assets including Point of Sale information, and the sales channel (i.e., partners, vendors or customers). When linked, this data resolves conflicts between multiple data sources and serves to form a global definition of the Sales & Marketing master data landscape. - Ability to model complex product attributes, rules and relationships - Ability to define inheritance rules between data - Ability to model any type of master data, not just product information 2

3 Why is MDM a Critical Solution for Sales & Marketing Teams? Managing data through a single point of governance is key to a company s success as products gain in complexity, regulatory requirements become more stringent and channel synchronization is required for success. Reducing Time to Market with Faster Product Introductions Mastering product information through one central solution means faster time-to-market for new products. Product information is typically dispersed in different ways through ERP systems (global and local instances), custom applications by product line, or even in spreadsheets managed by individual product managers. A centralized MDM solution allows enterprises to decouple product information from existing systems and provide Sales & Marketing teams with a single interface for defining and maintaining complex catalogs. By using a flexible MDM solution companies have reduced new product launch times from months to weeks or days. - Ability to create new products using a collaborative workflow - Ability to enter new product data using a simple User Interface (UI) - Ability to synchronize master data with all IT systems Sales & Marketing Teams Have More Than Just Product Data to Manage Sales & Marketing teams use different solutions to manage different types of master data. Typically, product information is managed within a PIM (Product Information Management) solution or an ERP system, while other data such as parties or locations are managed elsewhere. This siloed approach to information management results in inconsistencies in master data and the inability to enforce strong integrity controls across data domains. A multidomain MDM solution that manages all the master data required by Sales & Marketing provides the optimum result -- a single point of governance. For example when a company creates a new distribution channel or store location, a multidomain MDM solution allows them to quickly reallocate products from one channel or store location to another. - Ability to model any type of master data (products, locations, parties...) - Ability to enforce integrity controls between all master data - Ability to dynamically add new data and rules 3

4 Consistent Master Data = Improved BI = Accurate Reporting Sales & Marketing departments use BI (Business Intelligence) solutions extensively for analyzing sales in many dimensions and forecasting revenues. Without a unique definition of master data, business intelligence solutions consume inconsistent data that can lead to low quality reports and inaccurate forecasts. An MDM solution helps improve the quality of master data before it is consumed by BI. In addition to core master data such as products, parties or locations, a Sales & Marketing MDM solution applies the definition of reference data that is specifically used in BI such as KPIs, dimensions or classifications. - Ability to maintain complex dimensions and hierarchies - Ability to define and maintain reference tables for BI - Ability to manage multiple versions (past, present and future) Multichannel and ecommerce Enablement Today companies are selling their products through a variety of channels, including brick & mortar stores, resellers, white-labeling partners or ecommerce websites. With multiple channels, accurate and consistent product catalogs, pricing policies, product customization and category management are required. A flexible MDM solution allows you to maintain a unique product definition for each context such as regional pricing or suppliers and, without duplicating information, it enables masscustomization of products for all channels. This capability ensures long-term consistency of data across each context in which it is used. - Ability to manage channel master data - Ability to define inheritance rules between channels - Ability to customize master data for each channel - Ability to delegate user permission by channel 4

5 Localizing to Meet Market and Regulatory Requirements Large multinational companies face the challenge of maintaining a global product catalog as well as customizing offerings for each country or region. A single product that is marketed globally must be localized in different languages, rebranded/named for specific countries or reconfigured for local policies, regulations or market requirements. MDM allows you to adapt product definitions without duplicating the information and to maintain one unique master catalog that can be used for consolidated reporting. - Ability to link products to locations, countries, regions - Ability to define inheritance rules between global and local levels - Ability to localize master data in any language - Ability to enforce strict validation rules and audit trails for compliance Enterprise-wide Data Governance Sales & Marketing departments collaborate and share master data across the entire enterprise. Here are some examples: new products introduced by Sales & Marketing will be linked to Accounting structures; a new cost center will be attached to a Human Resources geographical hierarchy; a new point of sale will be linked to an organization structure owned by Finance and to an employee hierarchy owned by Human Resources. Each example illustrates why Sales & Marketing teams must be part of an enterprise-wide data governance initiative with comprehensive change management and cascading approval processes. - Ability to configure change management and cascading approval workflows - Ability to provide any end-user with a simple workflow UI without training - Ability to define fine-grained access rights 5

6 What Solutions are Available for Sales & Marketing MDM? Companies have historically struggled to manage all master data owned by Sales & Marketing in one single solution. Typically, the solutions marketed by well-known technology brand names have been limited to product information--mainly for Retail--or to business applications such as ERP. PIM (Product Information Management) Solutions PIM solutions such as IBM MDM Server for PIM have been available for many years. Originally developed as product catalog management tools for the retail industry, these solutions have not evolved enough to provide a true multidomain platform for all master data owned by Sales & Marketing. PIM solutions are limited to product information and not designed to handle non-standard, complex products and services because of their lack of semantic data modeling capabilities. In addition, beyond product information, PIM requires costly custom developments for managing other master data such as locations, assets or parties. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) ERP solutions such as SAP are still widely used by Sales & Marketing teams for master data reference typically because they are the point of entry for new data. However; where ERP solutions fall short in managing complex master data is with their fixed data models. As a result, users may resort to duplicating information in spreadsheets or custom developed solutions. All of which contribute to inconsistencies in the product, location, party and asset master data required by Sales and Marketing teams. Spreadsheets Spreadsheets are still one of the most widely used solutions by Sales & Marketing for managing master data. While flexible enough for end users they lack critical data governance features such as collaboration, validation controls, security or sharing. Even when coupled with an enterprise portal, the duplication and manual governance processes inherent in the use of spreadsheets invariably cause extensive inconsistencies and errors in operational and analytical systems. Custom Developed Solutions Generally companies invest in their own custom MDM solutions when off-the-shelf software does not sufficiently address their needs. While custom development enables a company s specific requirements to be met, it typically results in a rigid and costly solution with lower adoption rates. Custom solutions have difficulty managing flexible data models and business rules. They rarely include sophisticated features such as version control or workflow or offer the flexibility to scale to meet enterprise-wide data governance requirements. 6

7 Introducing Orchestra Networks EBX5 Solution Orchestra Networks EBX5 is the first Master Data Management software to provide Sales & Marketing teams with all the features they need for true data governance in one single software solution. The product offers a 100% web-based user interface and enables Sales & Marketing teams to build a single point of governance for all master data. The Top 5 Benefits EBX5 Delivers to Sales & Marketing Teams EBX5 offers the most complete, end-to-end MDM solution and addresses data modeling, data quality, data management, data governance, data lineage and data integration. The following summarizes the value Sales & Marketing teams can achieve with EBX5. #1 Powerful Data Modeling and Rules Definition: Model-driven MDM Sales & Marketing teams need a flexible solution where they can model the exact definition of their core master data and not try to force it into a pre-defined, rigid model. Products and services are so specific to any organization that a model-driven solution is required. EBX5 is the only true model-driven MDM solution. Its What You Model Is What You Get approach allows users to define data objects, quality rules, and business dictionaries and then automatically see the results in the EBX5 User Interface. EBX5 has been successfully deployed for all type of master data including products, services, locations, channels and parties. In addition, EBX5 provides an easy-to-use business rules editor that allows you to define complex validation rules for your master data. For example, it is possible to define a rule that specifies that a leaf-level product reference can be a child of another product package or product category; that there are three fixed categories at the top of the hierarchy; and then a variable number of product roll-up levels. Another example is the ability to write complex formulas for data input validation with expressions, operators and functions. 7

8 #2 Hierarchy Management: Become a Sales & Marketing hierarchy master Sales & Marketing master data is organized in complex hierarchies based on many dimensions and relationships. Product catalogs are a good example of this because they are arranged by categories, channels, markets or geographies. Each one can be attached to another with multiple roll-up levels but can also be linked to other objects. To better maintain multi-dimensional views of your data you need a sophisticated hierarchy management tool. This tool should not only provide the ability to display your data in a tree structure but must deliver rich features for defining relationships, adding business rules, moving / attaching nodes and enforcing validation controls. With existing ERP applications or spreadsheet programs these capabilities are nearly impossible. Current solutions do not provide a way to visually view and manage hierarchies. EBX5 is the only MDM software that provides out-of-the-box, web-based hierarchy management for any master data hierarchy. Using a simple Web User Interface (UI), end-users can define and maintain their hierarchies and import / export data in various formats. EBX5 supports all types of recursive and relational hierarchy with unlimited number of attributes, relationships and roll-up levels. Hierarchy management leverages role-based security and workflow features for active collaboration between groups of users. #3 Built-in Workflow for Change Management & Approval: With EBX5, everybody is involved Sales & Marketing hierarchies are among the most shared master data across the enterprise. When creating or updating a product, point of sale or channel, you need to not only involve multiple teams inside Sales & Marketing but also across other departments such as Supply Chain, Finance & Accounting or Human Resources. To better control change management and approval processes users must have a simple, easy-to-use workflow. This is very difficult to achieve in existing applications since workflow features are disconnected from your data. 8

9 EBX5 delivers a flexible, fully-configurable workflow engine. You can define your own data governance processes and provide users with a simple web user interface. EBX5 workflow supports advanced collaboration features such as notification, deadline management and conditional rules. #4 Sophisticated Version Control: Back to the future When managing product hierarchies, sales territories or channels, one of the most complex issues is time. Present, past and future data needs to be worked on simultaneously. Consider sales territory data: the current organization hierarchy may need to be maintained but for reporting or regulatory reasons you may also have to track your past territories. In addition you may also want the ability to model future reorganizations of sales territories and analyze the differences and impacts on your hierarchy. To achieve this version control is required, not only for your data models, but also for the data content itself. The ability to work concurrently on past, present and future is non-existent in other tools on the market. EBX5 is the only MDM software to provide true 3-point version control giving you the ability to maintain an unlimited number of data versions. This unique feature can be used for impact analysis, future updates or comparison between points of time. #5 Security and Auditing: Who does / did what, when? With increasing product compliance regulations and complex approval processes across the organization, data security and traceability is critical. First, you need to define who can access, update and provide approval of your master data hierarchies. Role-based security must be fine-grained, sometimes down to the attribute or record level. This capability is needed to track all data transactions in order to perform who did what analysis. When managing product information in spreadsheets or multiple ERP applications, you lose control of security and traceability. As a central and secure MDM solution, EBX5 ensures that the security rules for each group or individual user are enforced. In addition, EBX5 also tracks all updates in a detailed audit trail and provides a consistent user interface for real-time monitoring of all transactions as well as record-level history of all master data objects. 9

10 EBX5: The Next Generation of MDM Enterprise-class Power. User-focused Experience. The Sales & Marketing organization s contribution to master data across the enterprise is significant and far-reaching. In support of this effort, a single solution must be available that allows shared master data between functions and enables company-wide collaboration. Orchestra Networks EBX5 multidomain MDM solution helps Sales & Marketing organizations develop, use and enrich their most important shared asset--data. EBX5 is an end-to-end, model-driven solution with superior management and governance capabilities. With its simplified business user experience, EBX5 provides accurate and flexible shared master data. This shared data gives Sales & Marketing teams the ability to deliver faster product introductions, adapt to constant market and channel changes, provide accurate sales reports, and positively impact company revenues and profitability. For more information about how Orchestra Networks can help your company achieve true data governance, visit our website: Copyright 2011 Orchestra Networks. All rights reserved. Orchestra Networks, the company s logo and tagline are trademarks of Orchestra Networks. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ONM

Riversand Technologies, Inc. Powering Accurate Product Information PIM VS MDM VS PLM. A Riversand Technologies Whitepaper

Riversand Technologies, Inc. Powering Accurate Product Information PIM VS MDM VS PLM. A Riversand Technologies Whitepaper Riversand Technologies, Inc. Powering Accurate Product Information PIM VS MDM VS PLM A Riversand Technologies Whitepaper Table of Contents 1. PIM VS PLM... 3 2. Key Attributes of a PIM System... 5 3. General

More information

Choosing the Right Master Data Management Solution for Your Organization

Choosing the Right Master Data Management Solution for Your Organization Choosing the Right Master Data Management Solution for Your Organization Buyer s Guide for IT Professionals BUYER S GUIDE This document contains Confidential, Proprietary and Trade Secret Information (

More information

A Real Multidomain MDM Solution or a Wannabe?

A Real Multidomain MDM Solution or a Wannabe? A Real Multidomain MDM Solution or a Wannabe? WHITEPAPER Eight Aspects to Consider When Evaluating MDM Technology with Data Governance Capabilities Dan Power, Hub Solution Designs Executive Summary Master

More information

ORACLE PRODUCT DATA HUB

ORACLE PRODUCT DATA HUB ORACLE PRODUCT DATA HUB THE SOURCE OF CLEAN PRODUCT DATA FOR YOUR ENTERPRISE. KEY FEATURES Out-of-the-box support for Enterprise Product Record Proven, scalable industry data models Integrated best-in-class

More information

Unique challenges in Oracle Hyperion EPM Data Governance

Unique challenges in Oracle Hyperion EPM Data Governance Unique challenges in Oracle Hyperion EPM Data Governance A solution overview by Orchestra Networks Disclaimer Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Other names may

More information

Harness the value of information throughout the enterprise. IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server. Overview

Harness the value of information throughout the enterprise. IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server. Overview IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server Overview Master data management (MDM) allows organizations to generate business value from their most important information. Managing master data, or key business

More information

SAP Master Data Management

SAP Master Data Management SAP Master Data Management Martina Beck-Friis 0733-228015 6/9/2006 1 Agenda Architecture Scenarios IT Scenarios Consolidation Harmonization Central Master Data Management Business Scenarios Rich Product

More information

Semarchy Convergence for MDM The Next Generation Evolutionary MDM Platform

Semarchy Convergence for MDM The Next Generation Evolutionary MDM Platform PRODUCT DATASHEET Semarchy Convergence for MDM The Next Generation Evolutionary MDM Platform IT MANAGEMENT BENEFITS Get successful on time and budget Start with a tactical solution, build for tomorrow

More information

IBM Software Enabling business agility through real-time process visibility

IBM Software Enabling business agility through real-time process visibility IBM Software Enabling business agility through real-time process visibility IBM Business Monitor 2 Enabling business agility through real-time process visibility Highlights Understand the big picture of

More information

The Business Case for Independent Product Information Management. How Companies Are Reducing Costs and Increasing Revenues

The Business Case for Independent Product Information Management. How Companies Are Reducing Costs and Increasing Revenues The Business Case for Independent Product Information Management How Companies Are Reducing Costs and Increasing Revenues 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Managing Product Information in a Rapidly Changing Environment...3

More information

Master Reference Data: Extract Value from your Most Common Data. White Paper

Master Reference Data: Extract Value from your Most Common Data. White Paper Master Reference Data: Extract Value from your Most Common Data White Paper Table of Contents Introduction... 3 So What?!? Why align Reference Data?... 4 MDM Makes MDM Better... 5 Synchronize, Integrate

More information

IBM Master Data Management strategy

IBM Master Data Management strategy June 2008 IBM Master Data Management strategy Leveraging critical data to accomplish strategic business objectives Page 2 Contents 3 The IBM Master Data Management strategy 5 IBM InfoSphere MDM Server

More information

Using Master Data in Business Intelligence

Using Master Data in Business Intelligence helping build the smart business Using Master Data in Business Intelligence Colin White BI Research March 2007 Sponsored by SAP TABLE OF CONTENTS THE IMPORTANCE OF MASTER DATA MANAGEMENT 1 What is Master

More information

Introduction to TIBCO MDM

Introduction to TIBCO MDM Introduction to TIBCO MDM 1 Introduction to TIBCO MDM A COMPREHENSIVE AND UNIFIED SINGLE VERSION OF THE TRUTH TIBCO MDM provides the data governance process required to build and maintain a comprehensive

More information

Corralling Data for Business Insights. The difference data relationship management can make. Part of the Rolta Managed Services Series

Corralling Data for Business Insights. The difference data relationship management can make. Part of the Rolta Managed Services Series Corralling Data for Business Insights The difference data relationship management can make Part of the Rolta Managed Services Series Data Relationship Management Data inconsistencies plague many organizations.

More information

SOLUTION BRIEF CA ERwin Modeling. How can I understand, manage and govern complex data assets and improve business agility?

SOLUTION BRIEF CA ERwin Modeling. How can I understand, manage and govern complex data assets and improve business agility? SOLUTION BRIEF CA ERwin Modeling How can I understand, manage and govern complex data assets and improve business agility? SOLUTION BRIEF CA DATABASE MANAGEMENT FOR DB2 FOR z/os DRAFT CA ERwin Modeling

More information

Optimizing government and insurance claims management with IBM Case Manager

Optimizing government and insurance claims management with IBM Case Manager Enterprise Content Management Optimizing government and insurance claims management with IBM Case Manager Apply advanced case management capabilities from IBM to help ensure successful outcomes Highlights

More information

Why is Master Data Management getting both Business and IT Attention in Today s Challenging Economic Environment?

Why is Master Data Management getting both Business and IT Attention in Today s Challenging Economic Environment? Why is Master Data Management getting both Business and IT Attention in Today s Challenging Economic Environment? How Can You Gear-up For Your MDM initiative? Tamer Chavusholu, Enterprise Solutions Practice

More information

BROCHURE ECOSYS EPC. Full Lifecycle Project Cost Controls

BROCHURE ECOSYS EPC. Full Lifecycle Project Cost Controls BROCHURE ECOSYS EPC Full Lifecycle Project Cost Controls ECOSYS EPC EcoSys EPC is a next generation planning and cost controls software solution delivering best practices for full lifecycle project cost

More information

Product Information Management and Enterprise Applications

Product Information Management and Enterprise Applications White Paper Product Information Management and Enterprise Applications PIM Complements PLM, ERP, and Other Applications in Your Organization An Executive Overview www.enterworks.com Introduction There

More information

IBM Software A Journey to Adaptive MDM

IBM Software A Journey to Adaptive MDM IBM Software A Journey to Adaptive MDM What is Master Data? Why is it Important? A Journey to Adaptive MDM Contents 2 MDM Business Drivers and Business Value 4 MDM is a Journey 7 IBM MDM Portfolio An Adaptive

More information

Enable Business Agility and Speed Empower your business with proven multidomain master data management (MDM)

Enable Business Agility and Speed Empower your business with proven multidomain master data management (MDM) Enable Business Agility and Speed Empower your business with proven multidomain master data management (MDM) Customer Viewpoint By leveraging a well-thoughtout MDM strategy, we have been able to strengthen

More information

Delivering information you can trust. IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server 9.0. Producing better business outcomes with trusted data

Delivering information you can trust. IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server 9.0. Producing better business outcomes with trusted data Delivering information you can trust IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server 9.0 Producing better business outcomes with trusted data Every day, organizations generate and collect a veritable landscape

More information

SOLUTION BRIEF. TIBCO Master Data Management Platform

SOLUTION BRIEF. TIBCO Master Data Management Platform SOLUTION BRIEF TIBCO Master Data Management Platform Table of Contents 3 How TIBCO Master Data Management can help your business 4 A comprehensive, singular source of truth 5 Multi-domain MDM with Single,

More information

Is Your Approach to Multidomain Master Data Management Upside-Down?

Is Your Approach to Multidomain Master Data Management Upside-Down? E XECUTIVE BRIEF Is Your Approach to Multidomain Master Data Management Upside-Down? How to Avoid the Trap of MDM Silos Some master data management (MDM) technologies have created a misperception in the

More information

IBM Global Business Services White Paper. Insurance billing and payment transformation Why now?

IBM Global Business Services White Paper. Insurance billing and payment transformation Why now? IBM Global Business Services White Paper Insurance billing and payment transformation Why now? 2 Insurance billing and payment transformation Why now? IBM Global Business Services 3 Introduction Customer

More information

Introducing webmethods OneData for Master Data Management (MDM) Software AG

Introducing webmethods OneData for Master Data Management (MDM) Software AG Introducing webmethods OneData for Master Data Management (MDM) Software AG What is Master Data? Core enterprise data used across business processes. Example Customer, Product, Vendor, Partner etc. Product

More information

B2B E-Commerce Solutions Empower Wholesale Distributors

B2B E-Commerce Solutions Empower Wholesale Distributors SAP Thought Leadership Paper Wholesale Distribution B2B E-Commerce Solutions Empower Wholesale Distributors Achieve Interaction Excellence with Outstanding Online Experiences and High-Quality Digital Content

More information

IBM Customer Experience Suite and Electronic Forms

IBM Customer Experience Suite and Electronic Forms Introduction It s more important than ever to have a set of capabilities that allow you to create dynamic, self service options for your customers that leverage existing processes and infrastructure. Your

More information

Dynamic Enterprise Performance Management

Dynamic Enterprise Performance Management TM Dynamic Enterprise Performance Management Data. Insights. Action. 1 Pull insight out of the chaos Chaos. It s a word that few CFOs would like associated with their businesses; but when it comes to decision

More information

Enhance visibility into and control over software projects IBM Rational change and release management software

Enhance visibility into and control over software projects IBM Rational change and release management software Enhance visibility into and control over software projects IBM Rational change and release management software Accelerating the software delivery lifecycle Faster delivery of high-quality software Software

More information

Master Data Management What is it? Why do I Care? What are the Solutions?

Master Data Management What is it? Why do I Care? What are the Solutions? Master Data Management What is it? Why do I Care? What are the Solutions? Marty Pittman Architect IBM Software Group 2011 IBM Corporation Agenda MDM Introduction and Industry Trends IBM's MDM Vision IBM

More information

ORACLE HYPERION DATA RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

ORACLE HYPERION DATA RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Oracle Fusion editions of Oracle's Hyperion performance management products are currently available only on Microsoft Windows server platforms. The following is intended to outline our general product

More information

IBM Global Business Services Microsoft Dynamics AX solutions from IBM

IBM Global Business Services Microsoft Dynamics AX solutions from IBM IBM Global Business Services Microsoft Dynamics AX solutions from IBM Powerful, agile and simple enterprise resource planning 2 Microsoft Dynamics AX solutions from IBM Highlights Improve productivity

More information

Ignite Your Creative Ideas with Fast and Engaging Data Discovery

Ignite Your Creative Ideas with Fast and Engaging Data Discovery SAP Brief SAP BusinessObjects BI s SAP Crystal s SAP Lumira Objectives Ignite Your Creative Ideas with Fast and Engaging Data Discovery Tap into your data big and small Tap into your data big and small

More information

ElegantJ BI. White Paper. Considering the Alternatives Business Intelligence Solutions vs. Spreadsheets

ElegantJ BI. White Paper. Considering the Alternatives Business Intelligence Solutions vs. Spreadsheets ElegantJ BI White Paper Considering the Alternatives Integrated Business Intelligence and Reporting for Performance Management, Operational Business Intelligence and Data Management www.elegantjbi.com

More information

Cognos e-applications Fast Time to Success. Immediate Business Results.

Cognos e-applications Fast Time to Success. Immediate Business Results. Cognos e-applications Fast Time to Success. Immediate Business Results. www.cognos.com Cognos e-applications transform business-critical data into a readily available global view of our customers and our

More information

Modernizing enterprise application development with integrated change, build and release management.

Modernizing enterprise application development with integrated change, build and release management. Change and release management in cross-platform application modernization White paper December 2007 Modernizing enterprise application development with integrated change, build and release management.

More information

IBM Cognos Express Essential BI and planning for midsize companies

IBM Cognos Express Essential BI and planning for midsize companies Data Sheet IBM Cognos Express Essential BI and planning for midsize companies Overview IBM Cognos Express is the first and only integrated business intelligence (BI) and planning solution purposebuilt

More information

MDM and Data Warehousing Complement Each Other

MDM and Data Warehousing Complement Each Other Master Management MDM and Warehousing Complement Each Other Greater business value from both 2011 IBM Corporation Executive Summary Master Management (MDM) and Warehousing (DW) complement each other There

More information

FAQs. Sapphire 2009. Are your enterprise applications running on accurate, consistent & complete master data?

FAQs. Sapphire 2009. Are your enterprise applications running on accurate, consistent & complete master data? FAQs Sapphire 2009 Are your enterprise applications running on accurate, consistent & complete master data? 1. What are the pain points that SAP MDM addresses? Some of the business pain points that can

More information

How master data management serves the business

How master data management serves the business IBM Software White Paper Information Management How master data management serves the business Leverage a single view of the enterprise to reduce costs, increase agility and support compliance 2 How master

More information

IBM Global Business Services Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions from IBM

IBM Global Business Services Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions from IBM IBM Global Business Services Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions from IBM Power your productivity 2 Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions from IBM Highlights Win more deals by spending more time on selling and

More information

Empower Your People with Self-Service Business Intelligence

Empower Your People with Self-Service Business Intelligence INSIGHT ******************************** Microsoft Dynamics AX Empower Your People with Self-Service Business Intelligence White Paper May 2008 www.microsoft.com/dynamics/ax Table of Contents Empower Your

More information

IAF Business Intelligence Solutions Make the Most of Your Business Intelligence. White Paper November 2002

IAF Business Intelligence Solutions Make the Most of Your Business Intelligence. White Paper November 2002 IAF Business Intelligence Solutions Make the Most of Your Business Intelligence White Paper INTRODUCTION In recent years, the amount of data in companies has increased dramatically as enterprise resource

More information

Kofax White Paper. Overcoming Challenges in Accounts Payable Automation. Executive Summary. Benefits of Accounts Payable Automation

Kofax White Paper. Overcoming Challenges in Accounts Payable Automation. Executive Summary. Benefits of Accounts Payable Automation Kofax White Paper Overcoming Challenges in Accounts Payable Automation Executive Summary Accounts payable automation presents unique challenges. It is characterized by large volumes of data, arriving in

More information

Create and Distribute Rich Media for Optimized, Omnichannel Customer Engagement

Create and Distribute Rich Media for Optimized, Omnichannel Customer Engagement SAP Brief SAP Customer Relationship Management SAP Digital Asset Management by OpenText Objectives Create and Distribute Rich Media for Optimized, Omnichannel Customer Engagement Make the most of your

More information

Increase Business Intelligence Infrastructure Responsiveness and Reliability Using IT Automation

Increase Business Intelligence Infrastructure Responsiveness and Reliability Using IT Automation White Paper Increase Business Intelligence Infrastructure Responsiveness and Reliability Using IT Automation What You Will Learn That business intelligence (BI) is at a critical crossroads and attentive

More information

Microsoft Axapta Financial Management consists of several individually packaged offerings: Microsoft Axapta Financials I and Financials II

Microsoft Axapta Financial Management consists of several individually packaged offerings: Microsoft Axapta Financials I and Financials II Microsoft Business Solutions Axapta Financial Management helps you effectively increase your business while maintaining control over your financial management processes. Key Benefits: Helps you increase

More information

Infor CloudSuite Business

Infor CloudSuite Business Business Achieve a next-generation business strategy in the cloud Whether you re providing services or moving inventory in your home-town, across the country or around the world with Infor CloudSuite Business,

More information

Integrating MDM and Business Intelligence

Integrating MDM and Business Intelligence Integrating MDM and Business Intelligence Scott Adams Director, Microsoft Business Intelligence Hitachi Consulting UK 1 9 th September 2014 Radisson Blu Portman 22 Portman Square London W1H 7BG United

More information

E2 COLLABORATIVE SUPPLY PLANNING

E2 COLLABORATIVE SUPPLY PLANNING Module Brief E2 COLLABORATIVE SUPPLY PLANNING In today s complex global supply networks, the only way to accurately synchronize demand with supply is to implement a collaborative supply planning process

More information

Unique, Yet Complementary, Solutions

Unique, Yet Complementary, Solutions Understanding PIM & PLM: Unique, Yet Complementary, Solutions by Joe Dury, Lee Peterman & Horst Groesser Product development firms are facing greater challenges than ever before, striving to drive innovation

More information

SOLUTION BRIEF CA ERWIN MODELING. How Can I Manage Data Complexity and Improve Business Agility?

SOLUTION BRIEF CA ERWIN MODELING. How Can I Manage Data Complexity and Improve Business Agility? SOLUTION BRIEF CA ERWIN MODELING How Can I Manage Data Complexity and Improve Business Agility? CA ERwin Modeling provides a centralized view of key data definitions to help create a better understanding

More information

ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT IN THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY

ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT IN THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT IN THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY The Telecommunications Industry Companies in the telecommunications industry face a number of challenges as market saturation, slow

More information

Kofax White Paper. Overcoming Challenges in AP Automation. Executive Summary. Benefits of Accounts Payable Automation

Kofax White Paper. Overcoming Challenges in AP Automation. Executive Summary. Benefits of Accounts Payable Automation Kofax White Paper Executive Summary Accounts payable automation presents unique challenges. It is characterized by large volumes of data, arriving in different formats and media that must be securely received,

More information

Knowledgent White Paper Series. Developing an MDM Strategy WHITE PAPER. Key Components for Success

Knowledgent White Paper Series. Developing an MDM Strategy WHITE PAPER. Key Components for Success Developing an MDM Strategy Key Components for Success WHITE PAPER Table of Contents Introduction... 2 Process Considerations... 3 Architecture Considerations... 5 Conclusion... 9 About Knowledgent... 10

More information

Copyright 2000-2007, Pricedex Software Inc. All Rights Reserved

Copyright 2000-2007, Pricedex Software Inc. All Rights Reserved The Four Pillars of PIM: A white paper on Product Information Management (PIM) for the Automotive Aftermarket, and the 4 critical categories of process management which comprise a complete and comprehensive

More information

IBM Business Process Manager

IBM Business Process Manager IBM Software WebSphere Thought Leadership White Paper IBM Business Process Manager A single, comprehensive BPM platform that easily scales from project to enterprise-wide programs 2 IBM Business Process

More information

User-Centric Client Management with System Center 2012 Configuration Manager in Microsoft IT

User-Centric Client Management with System Center 2012 Configuration Manager in Microsoft IT Situation Microsoft IT needed to evolve their Configuration Manager 2007-based environment that used homegrown application distribution services to meet the self-service needs of Microsoft personnel. Solution

More information

An Oracle White Paper April, 2012. Spend Management Best Practices: A Call for Data Management Accelerators

An Oracle White Paper April, 2012. Spend Management Best Practices: A Call for Data Management Accelerators An Oracle White Paper April, 2012 Spend Management Best Practices: A Call for Data Management Accelerators Table of Contents Overview... 1 Analytics Best Practices... 2 The Importance of Spend Management

More information

IBM Tivoli Service Request Manager

IBM Tivoli Service Request Manager Deliver high-quality services while helping to control cost IBM Tivoli Service Request Manager Highlights Streamline incident and problem management processes for more rapid service restoration at an appropriate

More information

OpenText Media Management

OpenText Media Management OpenText Media Management A Framework for Digital Asset Management OpenText Media Management is a pioneer in digital media asset management. From creation to consumption, we help you manage all your video,

More information

CA IT Client Manager. Asset Intelligence

CA IT Client Manager. Asset Intelligence DATA SHEET: ASSET INTELLIGENCE CA IT Client Manager Asset Intelligence CA IT CLIENT MANAGER AUTOMATICALLY CONVERTS RAW ASSET DATA INTO ACTIONABLE INTELLIGENCE SO YOU CAN QUICKLY IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES

More information

Managing your error-prone spreadsheets

Managing your error-prone spreadsheets IBM Software Business Analytics IBM Cognos Express Managing your error-prone spreadsheets Create more accurate plans, budgets and forecasts with integrated planning tools for midsize businesses 2 Managing

More information

Multi-Domain Master Data Management. Subhash Ramachandran VP, Product Management webmethods Product Line

Multi-Domain Master Data Management. Subhash Ramachandran VP, Product Management webmethods Product Line Multi-Domain Master Data Management Subhash Ramachandran VP, Product Management webmethods Product Line The Grand MDM Give Away Be the first to assemble the Nut and the Bolt in the packet you received

More information

EMPOWERING THE TAX DEPARTMENT With ERP and Tax Depreciation Integration. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> White Paper

EMPOWERING THE TAX DEPARTMENT With ERP and Tax Depreciation Integration. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> White Paper EMPOWERING THE TAX DEPARTMENT With ERP and Tax Depreciation Integration >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> White Paper Introduction The ubiquitous ERP system still reigns as the top application for

More information

Master Your Data. Master Your Business. Empower your business with access to consolidated and reliable business-critical data

Master Your Data. Master Your Business. Empower your business with access to consolidated and reliable business-critical data Master Your. Master Your Business. Empower your business with access to consolidated and reliable business-critical data Award-winning Informatica MDM provides reliable views of business-critical data

More information

IBM Cognos TM1 Enterprise Planning, Budgeting and Analytics

IBM Cognos TM1 Enterprise Planning, Budgeting and Analytics Data Sheet IBM Cognos TM1 Enterprise Planning, Budgeting and Analytics Overview Highlights Reduces planning cycles by 75% and reporting from days to minutes Owned and managed by Finance and lines of business

More information

Cognos Analytic Applications Sales Analysis

Cognos Analytic Applications Sales Analysis Cognos Analytic Applications Sales THE KEY TO CLOSING MORE AND LARGER DEALS FASTER IS UNDOUBTEDLY BUILDING STRONG CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS. WHEN A SALES ORGANIZATION HAS THE RIGHT INFORMATION ABOUT CUSTOMER

More information

Master Data Governance & SAP Information Steward Integration. Jens Sauer, SAP Switzerland September 11 th, 2013

Master Data Governance & SAP Information Steward Integration. Jens Sauer, SAP Switzerland September 11 th, 2013 Master Data Governance & SAP Information Steward Integration Jens Sauer, SAP Switzerland September 11 th, 2013 Agenda Enterprise Master Data Management Trends & Functions SAP Enterprise MDM Product Portfolio

More information

IBM Cognos Performance Management Solutions for Oracle

IBM Cognos Performance Management Solutions for Oracle IBM Cognos Performance Management Solutions for Oracle Gain more value from your Oracle technology investments Highlights Deliver the power of predictive analytics across the organization Address diverse

More information

1 Copyright 2011, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

1 Copyright 2011, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. 1 Copyright 2011, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights ORACLE PRODUCT LOGO Session ID: 17202 Oracle Fusion Applications - Technology Essentials Overview Nadia Bendjedou Senior Director Product Strategy,

More information

Master Your Data and Your Business Using Informatica MDM. Ravi Shankar Sr. Director, MDM Product Marketing

Master Your Data and Your Business Using Informatica MDM. Ravi Shankar Sr. Director, MDM Product Marketing Master Your and Your Business Using Informatica MDM Ravi Shankar Sr. Director, MDM Product Marketing 1 Driven Enterprise Timely Trusted Relevant 2 Agenda Critical Business Imperatives Addressed by MDM

More information

CA Oblicore Guarantee for Managed Service Providers

CA Oblicore Guarantee for Managed Service Providers PRODUCT SHEET CA Oblicore Guarantee for Managed Service Providers CA Oblicore Guarantee for Managed Service Providers Value proposition CA Oblicore Guarantee is designed to automate, activate and accelerate

More information

SAP BusinessObjects Edge BI, Standard Package Preferred Business Intelligence Choice for Growing Companies

SAP BusinessObjects Edge BI, Standard Package Preferred Business Intelligence Choice for Growing Companies SAP Solutions for Small Businesses and Midsize Companies SAP BusinessObjects Edge BI, Standard Package Preferred Business Intelligence Choice for Growing Companies SAP BusinessObjects Edge BI, Standard

More information

SIEBEL EBILLING MANAGER AND BILLING ANALYTICS SELF- SERVICE SOLUTIONS

SIEBEL EBILLING MANAGER AND BILLING ANALYTICS SELF- SERVICE SOLUTIONS SIEBEL EBILLING MANAGER AND BILLING ANALYTICS SELF- SERVICE SOLUTIONS Oracle s Siebel Customer Relationship Management (CRM) applications enable organizations to more effectively sell to, market to, and

More information

Customer Case Studies on MDM Driving Real Business Value

Customer Case Studies on MDM Driving Real Business Value Customer Case Studies on MDM Driving Real Business Value Dan Gage Oracle Master Data Management Master Data has Domain Specific Requirements CDI (Customer, Supplier, Vendor) PIM (Product, Service) Financial

More information

Aspen Collaborative Demand Manager

Aspen Collaborative Demand Manager A world-class enterprise solution for forecasting market demand Aspen Collaborative Demand Manager combines historical and real-time data to generate the most accurate forecasts and manage these forecasts

More information

Oracle Role Manager. An Oracle White Paper Updated June 2009

Oracle Role Manager. An Oracle White Paper Updated June 2009 Oracle Role Manager An Oracle White Paper Updated June 2009 Oracle Role Manager Introduction... 3 Key Benefits... 3 Features... 5 Enterprise Role Lifecycle Management... 5 Organization and Relationship

More information

OpenText Media Management

OpenText Media Management OpenText Media Management A Platform for Digital Asset Management OpenText Media Management is a pioneer in Digital Asset Management (DAM). From creation to consumption, we help you manage all your video,

More information

So Long, Silos: Why Multi-Domain MDM Is Better For Your Business

So Long, Silos: Why Multi-Domain MDM Is Better For Your Business So Long, Silos: Why Multi-Domain MDM Is Better For Your Business Rob Rowe Sr. Marketing Manager, Software AG Business White Paper December 2011 Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 WHY BUSINESSES NEED MDM 4 TRADITIONAL

More information

TECHNICAL PAPER. Infor10 ION BI: The Comprehensive Business Intelligence Solution

TECHNICAL PAPER. Infor10 ION BI: The Comprehensive Business Intelligence Solution TECHNICAL PAPER Infor10 ION BI: The Comprehensive Business Intelligence Solution Table of contents Executive summary... 3 Infor10 ION BI overview... 3 Architecture... 5 Core components... 5 Multidimensional,

More information

Vehicle Sales Management

Vehicle Sales Management Solution in Detail Automotive Executive Summary Contact Us Vehicle Sales Optimizing Your Wholesale Business Efficient Sales Collaborative Operation Faced with declining margins, automotive sales organizations

More information

Provide access control with innovative solutions from IBM.

Provide access control with innovative solutions from IBM. Security solutions To support your IT objectives Provide access control with innovative solutions from IBM. Highlights Help protect assets and information from unauthorized access and improve business

More information

IBM Cognos 8 Controller Financial consolidation, reporting and analytics drive performance and compliance

IBM Cognos 8 Controller Financial consolidation, reporting and analytics drive performance and compliance Data Sheet IBM Cognos 8 Controller Financial consolidation, reporting and analytics drive performance and compliance Overview Highlights: Provides all financial and management consolidation capabilities

More information

Fortune 500 Medical Devices Company Addresses Unique Device Identification

Fortune 500 Medical Devices Company Addresses Unique Device Identification Fortune 500 Medical Devices Company Addresses Unique Device Identification New FDA regulation was driver for new data governance and technology strategies that could be leveraged for enterprise-wide benefit

More information

CA Service Desk Manager

CA Service Desk Manager PRODUCT BRIEF: CA SERVICE DESK MANAGER CA Service Desk Manager CA SERVICE DESK MANAGER IS A VERSATILE, COMPREHENSIVE IT SUPPORT SOLUTION THAT HELPS YOU BUILD SUPERIOR INCIDENT AND PROBLEM MANAGEMENT PROCESSES

More information

SOLUTION BRIEF CA SERVICE MANAGEMENT - SERVICE CATALOG. Can We Manage and Deliver the Services Needed Where, When and How Our Users Need Them?

SOLUTION BRIEF CA SERVICE MANAGEMENT - SERVICE CATALOG. Can We Manage and Deliver the Services Needed Where, When and How Our Users Need Them? SOLUTION BRIEF CA SERVICE MANAGEMENT - SERVICE CATALOG Can We Manage and Deliver the Services Needed Where, When and How Our Users Need Them? SOLUTION BRIEF CA DATABASE MANAGEMENT FOR DB2 FOR z/os DRAFT

More information

IBM Cognos Express. Breakthrough BI and planning for midsize companies. Overview

IBM Cognos Express. Breakthrough BI and planning for midsize companies. Overview IBM Cognos Express Breakthrough BI and planning for midsize companies Overview IBM Cognos Express is the first and only integrated business intelligence (BI) and planning solution purpose-built to meet

More information

MOVING TO THE NEXT-GENERATION MEDICAL INFORMATION CALL CENTER

MOVING TO THE NEXT-GENERATION MEDICAL INFORMATION CALL CENTER MOVING TO THE NEXT-GENERATION MEDICAL INFORMATION CALL CENTER Pharma companies are improving personalized relationships across more channels while cutting cost, complexity, and risk Increased competition

More information

The Requirements for Universal Master Data Management (MDM) White Paper

The Requirements for Universal Master Data Management (MDM) White Paper The Requirements for Universal Master Data Management (MDM) White Paper This document contains Confidential, Proprietary and Trade Secret Information ( Confidential Information ) of Informatica Corporation

More information

IBM Cognos TM1 Enterprise Planning, Analytics and Reporting for Today s Unpredictable Times

IBM Cognos TM1 Enterprise Planning, Analytics and Reporting for Today s Unpredictable Times Data Sheet IBM Cognos TM1 Enterprise Planning, Analytics and Reporting for Today s Unpredictable Times Overview In today s challenging economy, companies are increasingly focused on three rudimentary performance

More information

whitepaper critical software characteristics

whitepaper critical software characteristics australia +613 983 50 000 brazil +55 11 3040 4700 canada +1 416 363 7844 cyprus +357 5 845 200 france +331 5660 5430 germany +49 2 131 3480 ireland +353 1 402 9439 israel +972 3 754 6222 italy +39 06 5455

More information

Michael Briles Senior Solution Manager Enterprise Information Management SAP Labs LLC

Michael Briles Senior Solution Manager Enterprise Information Management SAP Labs LLC Session Code: 906 Spotlight on Information Governance and Johnson & Johnson s use of SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management and Global Data Synchronization Terry Bouziotis Global Consumer Data & Analytics

More information

NetSuite for Wholesale Distributors

NetSuite for Wholesale Distributors NetSuite for Wholesale Distributors Key benefits Built-in support for wholesale distribution business processes Real-time visibility throughout your entire organization, from sales to operations to invoicing

More information

Dell One Identity Manager Scalability and Performance

Dell One Identity Manager Scalability and Performance Dell One Identity Manager Scalability and Performance Scale up and out to ensure simple, effective governance for users. Abstract For years, organizations have had to be able to support user communities

More information

Reaping the rewards of your serviceoriented architecture infrastructure

Reaping the rewards of your serviceoriented architecture infrastructure IBM Global Services September 2008 Reaping the rewards of your serviceoriented architecture infrastructure How real-life organizations are adding up the cost savings and benefits Executive summary Growing

More information

Integrating SAP and non-sap data for comprehensive Business Intelligence

Integrating SAP and non-sap data for comprehensive Business Intelligence WHITE PAPER Integrating SAP and non-sap data for comprehensive Business Intelligence www.barc.de/en Business Application Research Center 2 Integrating SAP and non-sap data Authors Timm Grosser Senior Analyst

More information

Business Intelligence

Business Intelligence Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 Business Intelligence Driving insight for more confident results White Paper November 2008 www.microsoft.com/dynamics/nav Table of Contents Overview... 3 What Is Business Intelligence?...

More information