The document discusses the benefits of using cloud deployment for line of business projects. It highlights that the cloud model allows companies to focus on business outcomes rather than managing servers. It also notes that cloud deployment provides disaster recovery, support, upgrades, and enhancements all managed by the cloud provider. The document then provides an example of one company, Cubist, that launched its first sourcing event on the cloud.

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The Cloud – Making Line of Business Projects a Reality
Technology without the Cross Charges!

2. Before The Project
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Why automate the Sourcing process?
Why did you consider the cloud for the deployment model?
What were your staff considerations related to this project?

3. Going Live in the Cloud – Using Deployment Descriptions to Insure Clarity
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Focus on Business Outcomes – not setting up servers

5. The Implementation Resourced with Our Staff
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•Disaster recovery site – Maintained by Ariba with full data mirroring and offsite back ups
•Support – Front line user support provided by Ariba
•Supplier Support - Provided by Ariba
•Upgrades – Occur once a year with 6 weeks advanced time for change management and readiness
•Enhancements – Voted on by the user community
All We Do is Use It

6. Making it personal - Cubist Results?
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Nov. 11, 2013
April 4, 2014
Cubist signs up for Sourcing Pro
First Sourcing Event launched
April 17, 2014
First Sourcing Event concluded
Sourcing Event Cycle time
Impact on Price
Information and Control

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Questions?
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