Moving PeopleSoft to the Cloud

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1 PINPOINT SOLUTIONS FOR PROJECT DRIVEN ENTERPRISES Moving PeopleSoft to the Cloud Strategy & Selection Service

2 Pinpoint Solutions for Project Driven Enterprises PeopleSoft Oracle Fusion Applications Oracle Business Intelligence Strategic Consulting Bullets here TBD based upon deliverable of the topic

3 Agenda The Allure of the Cloud Factors to Consider with Cloud Deployment The Opportunities for PeopleSoft Cloud How can Cardinal Point Solutions help you?

4 The Allure of the Cloud Value Proposition Rapid Implementations Effortless Upgrades Flexible & Adaptable Reality Only speeds up installation activities Configurations? End-user training? Technical Upgrades: Yes Functional Upgrades: No Depends on Support Model Single Tenant Multiple Tenant

5 Cloud Market Complexities

6 Moving PeopleSoft to the Cloud Factors to Consider Training PeopleSoft Functional Support CAPEX vs. OPEX SLA Validations Organizational Change Customizations & Configurations Integration Cloud Deployment Approach (Phased, Big Bang) Impact to existing on-premise software/hardware licenses

7 Opportunities for PeopleSoft Cloud Standard ERP Advantage Drive standardization across the enterprise resulting in greater operational efficiencies Enables greater focus on strategic activities Potential for rapid deployment of technology Share IT development costs Simplify the IT footprint On Premise vs. Cloud ERP Advantage cloud given that the model promotes a greater emphasis on standardization. Advantage cloud due to the fact that a non-strategic activity is moved outside the organization. Advantage cloud given that the customer does not have to make an additional investment in infrastructure, software, and support resources. Mixed reviews no clear advantage Advantage cloud due to the fact that an entire IT ecosystem footprint is removed.

8 Opportunities for PeopleSoft Cloud Standard ERP Challenge Organizational change Perception of setbacks Discipline to maximize ERP investment Common requirements across a broad customer base Requirements gathering On Premise vs. Cloud ERP Advantage On Premise given the greater sense of customer ownership. Advantage Cloud given the probability that Cloud ERP SLAs would include more frequent upgrades versus an On Premise model. Advantage Cloud given that a Cloud ERP provider s key source of revenue is directly aligned with maximizing the ERP investment. Advantage Cloud due to the fact that Cloud ERP providers will have financial incentive to keep operating costs low by encouraging a common solution across it s customer s base. Advantage On Premise given that a customer s internal support group will always have a deeper appreciation of the customer s business than an external support group.

9 Assessment Selection Transition How Can Cardinal Point Help You? Feature Analysis Business Process Analysis Support Analysis Long List RFI Short List RFP Demonstration Provider Selection Negotiation Cloud Deployment Strategy Functional Upgrade Organizational Change Testing Training

10 Questions & Answers

11 For More Information Brett Beaubouef PeopleSoft SRM and Cloud Practice