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Abstract:
Solid financial reporting applications are as different from run-of-the-mill reporting tools as financial accountancy is
from bookkeeping. Organizations routinely use common reporting tools for management accounting. But financial reporting applications
can elaborate financial statements for external use (...)
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financial reporting applications:
Solid financial reporting applications are as different from run-of-the-mill
reporting tools as financial accountancy is from bookkeeping. Organiz...
Published:
2011-06-14
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Abstract:
Although CPM (aka EPM) starts with strong financial management, it will eventually extend beyond financial planning to almost
all areas of corporate activity. Therefore, organizations choosing BI suites should consider both their financial management
tools and future integration with key business-area so (...)
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financial reporting applications:
Although CPM (aka EPM) starts with strong financial management, it will eventually extend beyond financial planning to almost
all areas of corpora...
Published:
2003-11-22
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Abstract:
Enterprise performance management (EPM) is an emerging portfolio of applications and methodologies with business intelligence
(BI) architectures and technologies at its core. (...)
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financial reporting applications:
Enterprise performance management (EPM) is an emerging portfolio of applications and methodologies with business intelligence
(BI) architectures a...
Published:
2003-11-21
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Abstract:
With its short term ownership under Baan all but forgotten, CODA has been doing well, owing to its astute offerings tailored
to the preferences of each regional market, coupled with some recent appetizing acquisitions. (...)
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financial reporting applications:
With its short term ownership under Baan all but forgotten, CODA has been doing well, owing to its astute offerings tailored
to the preferences of...
Published:
2005-11-14
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Abstract:
Companies relying on an Excel or Excel-like system need to know that, while Excel might suffice for ad hoc analysis and data
storage for individuals or small groups, the technological flaw of data and referential integrity prevents it from a corporate-wide,
collaborative effort like planning and budgetin (...)
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financial reporting applications:
Companies relying on an Excel or Excel-like system need to know that, while Excel might suffice for ad hoc analysis and data
storage for individua...
Published:
2005-06-23
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Abstract:
Enterprise performance management (EPM) is an emerging portfolio of applications and methodologies with business intelligence
(BI) architectures and technologies at its core. (...)
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financial reporting applications:
Enterprise performance management (EPM) is an emerging portfolio of applications and methodologies with business intelligence
(BI) architectures a...
Published:
2003-11-21
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Abstract:
The Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) implemented Business Objects to create a financial reporting system that would run
in real time, as opposed to taking weeks to generate reports. However, the NSCC environment presented its own unique set of
challenges. (...)
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financial reporting applications:
The Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) implemented Business Objects to create a financial reporting system that would run
in real time, as oppos...
Published:
2006-12-08
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Abstract:
Within recent years, enterprise resource planning (ERP) has been redefined as a platform for enabling collaborative e-business
globally. Originally focused on automating internal processes of an enterprise, extended ERP systems increasingly include
customer and supplier-centric processes. (...)
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financial reporting applications:
Within recent years, enterprise resource planning (ERP) has been redefined as a platform for enabling collaborative e-business
globally. Originall...
Published:
2004-04-03
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Abstract:
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MFST) has joined the Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) committee to help launch an XML-based
standard for translating financial reports between applications. Formerly known as the Extensible Financial Reporting Markup
Language (XFRML), the language should allow companies t (...)
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financial reporting applications:
... form, such as a printed financial statement, an ... XML file, or other
specialized reporting format such ... of methods to facilitate vertical applications
to customers ...
Published:
2000-05-02
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Abstract:
With Integration Designer and Forecaster, FRx has taken critical steps forward in creating value for its customers and resellers.
FRx should expend the marketing effort required to insure all its customers, prospects, and affiliates fully understand the
value proposition of its products. (...)
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financial reporting applications:
With Integration Designer and Forecaster, FRx has taken critical steps forward in creating value for its customers and resellers.
FRx should expen...
Published:
2003-12-06
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Abstract:
J.D. Edwards recently announced support for financial reporting solutions from FRx Software. This software makes it possible
to consolidate information from multiple databases, platforms, and servers to provide a complete financial picture. (...)
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financial reporting applications:
JD Edwards recently announced support for financial reporting solutions from FRx Software. This software makes it possible
to consolidate inform...
Published:
2000-01-14
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Abstract:
Knowing the history and evolution of enterprise applications is essential to understanding their current use and future developments.
Each step in the evolution of the software is built on the fundamentals and principles developed within the previous one,
which holds true for the contemporary phase of th (...)
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financial reporting applications:
Knowing the history and evolution of enterprise applications is essential to understanding their current use and future developments.
Each step in...
Published:
2004-03-31
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Abstract:
Application vendors find themselves in a precarious situation where, concurrently with dismal revenue inflow, there is a
need for bigger investment in the development of their products. Vendors unable to keep abreast of technology demands of a
vertically focused solution that provides tangible returns in (...)
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financial reporting applications:
Application vendors find themselves in a precarious situation where, concurrently with dismal revenue inflow, there is a need
for bigger investmen...
Published:
2002-08-29
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Abstract:
While there is an opportunity for FRx to become a main pillar within the entire Microsoft BI product strategy, there is not
yet an overall cohesive BI/CPM strategy or architecture to guide the product plans to an integrated BI solution set. (...)
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financial reporting applications:
While there is an opportunity for FRx to become a main pillar within the entire Microsoft BI product strategy, there is not
yet an overall cohesiv...
Published:
2003-12-05
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Abstract:
The enterprise applications market is converging resulting with fewer providers; however, there are still the same number
of competing systems. What are the factors that are driving the market and what are the emerging trends? (...)
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financial reporting applications:
The enterprise applications market is converging resulting with fewer providers; however, there are still the same number
of competing systems. Wh...
Published:
2006-03-23
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Abstract:
Business process management (BPM) allows financial services companies to manage internal processes and to increase efficiency
and accuracy. Organizations, especially those that deal with Sarbanes-Oxley, should focus on BPM to ensure compliance and
to minimize error and risk. (...)
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financial reporting applications:
Business process management (BPM) allows financial services companies to manage internal processes and to increase efficiency
and accuracy. Organi...
Published:
2006-01-03
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Abstract:
A growing measure of business performance is financial performance management. Leveraging business intelligence (BI) to map
business performance goals requires integrating and consolidating information. Systems Union is embarking on a strategy to
triumph in this market. (...)
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financial reporting applications:
A growing measure of business performance is financial performance management. Leveraging business intelligence (BI) to map
business performance g...
Published:
2005-07-18
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Abstract:
On December 30, QAD, a leading developer of industry-specific e-business solutions for manufacturers and distributors, announced
the availability of improved versions of its B2B and B2C e-commerce applications for its core enterprise solution, MFG/PRO.
These applications extend secure, scalable buying an (...)
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financial reporting applications:
On December 30, QAD, a leading developer of industry-specific e-business solutions for manufacturers and distributors, announced
the availability ...
Published:
2000-01-14
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Abstract:
Oracle is one of the first software companies to implement the Internet computing model for developing and deploying enterprise
software across its entire product line. CRM and strategic procurement will be significant contributors to Oracle Applications
sales revenue (up to 35% within next 3 years), whe (...)
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financial reporting applications:
Oracle is one of the first software companies to implement the Internet computing model for developing and deploying enterprise
software across it...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act is not the only government regulation that enterprises must comply with. Several others make it imperative
that appropriate enterprise resource planning and financial management systems provide comprehensive sets of financials and
analytics capabilities to ensure compliance. (...)
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financial reporting applications:
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act is not the only government regulation that enterprises must comply with. Several others make it imperative
that appropriate...
Published:
2007-02-26