Kinross strikes gold with its advanced reporting system (KARS) implemented using SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation. KARS provides a single, centralized source of financial and operational data, replacing siloed information. It allows for faster and more accurate reporting, increasing efficiency and compliance. KARS improves governance, control, accountability and analysis of Kinross' global mining operations.
Hyperion Financial Management Application Design for PerformanceAlithya
This document provides a summary of Chris Barbieri's background and expertise in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) performance tuning. It discusses key factors that impact HFM performance, including metadata design, data volume and content, and rules. Specific recommendations are provided around optimizing dimensions, accounts, data density, and rule execution. The document aims to help users understand how to best structure their HFM application for optimal performance.
StreamServe Realized Uniform Revenue Recognition Processes with TechOne, an S...SAP-AIO
TechOne, an SAP Business All-in-One solution from YASH Technologies, was selected as StreamServe’s new ERP platform, as it was the best fit for their required business processes and functionality around revenue recognition.
This document provides information about an SAP Simple Finance training course. It includes an overview of the course content which covers topics such as changes in S/4 HANA Finance, bank accounting, cash management, controlling, Fiori, and Lumira. It also provides contact information for the training and details on how to register including that server access will be provided for 3 months after registering. The daily sessions will include PowerPoint presentations, practice notes, and recordings that will be shared at the end of each day.
Hyperion financial management: Application design for performanceAlithya
This document summarizes key factors that impact performance in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) applications. It discusses how the volume and design of metadata, data, rules, and environment can affect single-user and consolidation performance. Specific recommendations are provided around dimensions, data density, memory sizing, and rule optimization. Benchmark testing results from various HFM applications are also presented.
This candidate has over 15 years of experience in corporate accounting roles of increasing responsibility. They are currently a senior accounting analyst providing financial reporting and analysis to help drive performance. Key skills include revenue recognition, reconciliation, and advanced Excel skills. Previous roles involved month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analytics and reporting to management. The candidate has extensive experience with various ERP systems and business intelligence tools.
Jeffrey Dawkins has over 15 years of experience in accounting and financial analysis roles. He has strong skills in GAAP compliance, financial reporting, data analysis, and revenue recognition. Dawkins has worked for several large companies in various industries, demonstrating experience in diverse accounting environments.
This presentation discusses multi-period accounting in Oracle ERP Cloud. It begins with an introduction to multi-period accounting and how it is used to recognize expenses or revenue across multiple periods. It then provides two scenarios: prorating by periods, which requires no setup, and prorating by days, which requires custom journal line rule and accounting method setups. The presentation concludes with implementation considerations for multi-period accounting.
This document summarizes PPG's implementation of a Dynamic Reference Master (DRM) solution to automate the maintenance of their financial hierarchies and attributes.
Key points:
- PPG implemented a phased approach, initially focusing on automating the maintenance of their complex financial hierarchies and attributes in Hyperion Essbase using a DRM from Edgewater Ranzal.
- This automation saved them over 17 hours per month in manual maintenance time which could then be reallocated.
- Future plans include expanding the DRM to also maintain product and customer hierarchies and attributes to support operational planning and reporting.
Hyperion Financial Management Application Design for PerformanceAlithya
This document provides a summary of Chris Barbieri's background and expertise in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) performance tuning. It discusses key factors that impact HFM performance, including metadata design, data volume and content, and rules. Specific recommendations are provided around optimizing dimensions, accounts, data density, and rule execution. The document aims to help users understand how to best structure their HFM application for optimal performance.
StreamServe Realized Uniform Revenue Recognition Processes with TechOne, an S...SAP-AIO
TechOne, an SAP Business All-in-One solution from YASH Technologies, was selected as StreamServe’s new ERP platform, as it was the best fit for their required business processes and functionality around revenue recognition.
This document provides information about an SAP Simple Finance training course. It includes an overview of the course content which covers topics such as changes in S/4 HANA Finance, bank accounting, cash management, controlling, Fiori, and Lumira. It also provides contact information for the training and details on how to register including that server access will be provided for 3 months after registering. The daily sessions will include PowerPoint presentations, practice notes, and recordings that will be shared at the end of each day.
Hyperion financial management: Application design for performanceAlithya
This document summarizes key factors that impact performance in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) applications. It discusses how the volume and design of metadata, data, rules, and environment can affect single-user and consolidation performance. Specific recommendations are provided around dimensions, data density, memory sizing, and rule optimization. Benchmark testing results from various HFM applications are also presented.
This candidate has over 15 years of experience in corporate accounting roles of increasing responsibility. They are currently a senior accounting analyst providing financial reporting and analysis to help drive performance. Key skills include revenue recognition, reconciliation, and advanced Excel skills. Previous roles involved month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analytics and reporting to management. The candidate has extensive experience with various ERP systems and business intelligence tools.
Jeffrey Dawkins has over 15 years of experience in accounting and financial analysis roles. He has strong skills in GAAP compliance, financial reporting, data analysis, and revenue recognition. Dawkins has worked for several large companies in various industries, demonstrating experience in diverse accounting environments.
This presentation discusses multi-period accounting in Oracle ERP Cloud. It begins with an introduction to multi-period accounting and how it is used to recognize expenses or revenue across multiple periods. It then provides two scenarios: prorating by periods, which requires no setup, and prorating by days, which requires custom journal line rule and accounting method setups. The presentation concludes with implementation considerations for multi-period accounting.
This document summarizes PPG's implementation of a Dynamic Reference Master (DRM) solution to automate the maintenance of their financial hierarchies and attributes.
Key points:
- PPG implemented a phased approach, initially focusing on automating the maintenance of their complex financial hierarchies and attributes in Hyperion Essbase using a DRM from Edgewater Ranzal.
- This automation saved them over 17 hours per month in manual maintenance time which could then be reallocated.
- Future plans include expanding the DRM to also maintain product and customer hierarchies and attributes to support operational planning and reporting.
MasterCard Worldwide Drives Performance Using Oracle HPCMAlithya
Mastercard uses Oracle Hyperion Profitability and Cost Management (HPCM) to generate fully allocated country P&Ls. [1] HPCM allocates costs and revenue across multiple stages to attribute expenses between direct, dedicated, and indirect categories. [2] This tiered approach provides transparency into the allocation rules. [3] Mastercard's implementation of HPCM within Oracle's EPM platform has enabled faster reporting and fit within their existing systems.
Enterprise Performance Management - HFMCodec-dss UK
Codec-dss is an expert Oracle EPM partner with 30 years of experience implementing Oracle's Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and other EPM solutions. It has offices across Europe and specializes in setting EPM strategy, implementing HFM for financial consolidation and reporting, and helping customers streamline their financial close process. The document discusses Codec-dss' experience and credentials, provides an overview of HFM's features and how it can help automate financial processes and ensure compliance. It also includes customer case studies demonstrating how Codec-dss has helped organizations implement HFM to reduce costs and improve the timeliness of financial reporting.
CFOs and the Corporate Performance event presentation is now available for download!!
Don't miss out the chance to discover KMS Financial Dashboard and gain a 360 degree view of the profitability, risk and cash flow metrics of your organization. Get in touch with us and learn how to perform Dynamic Analysis, Simulation of Profits, Sensitivity Analysis and uncover key value drivers.
This document discusses moving from static reporting to more dynamic planning and analysis. It outlines challenges with current disconnected planning, reporting, and budgeting systems. The goals are to provide a single version of truth across financial and operational data for scenario planning, driver-based forecasting, and real-time supply chain visibility. Integrating multiple data sources and maturity of integration is addressed. Examples demonstrate benefits like reduced promotion planning times and faster financial reporting. The solution aims to provide flexible, scalable, and easy-to-use analytics and planning across the organization to improve decision making.
This document discusses moving from static reporting to more dynamic planning and analysis. It outlines challenges with current disconnected planning, reporting, and budgeting systems. The goals are to provide a single version of truth across financial and operational data for scenario planning, driver-based forecasting, and real-time supply chain visibility. Integrating multiple data sources and maturity of integration is addressed. Examples demonstrate benefits like reduced promotion planning times and faster financial reporting. The solution aims to provide flexible, scalable, and easy-to-use analytics and planning across the organization to improve decision making.
M&A Information Factory: Integrating 80 Sources in 100 Days with Oracle DRM &...Alithya
The document discusses Edgewater Ranzal, an Oracle consulting partner focused on Oracle Business Analytics solutions. It summarizes their services including enterprise planning, business intelligence, data integration, and infrastructure services. It then discusses WestRock, a packaging company formed from a merger, and their need to integrate 80 financial data sources within 100 days. The solution involved using Oracle Data Relationship Management (DRM) and Financial Data Management Enterprise Edition (FDMEE) to map the sources and load them into Oracle's JD Edwards and Hyperion systems.
The document summarizes the professional experience and qualifications of Robin L. Bond. It outlines her 15+ years of experience in finance, accounting, and business analysis roles, with a focus on procurement, accounts payable, financial reporting, budgeting, and SAP systems. She has extensive experience managing projects, testing new systems, and training users. Her career includes positions of increasing responsibility at Cox Enterprises and Cox Ohio Publishing.
Finance Transformation for JABIL with IBM Cognos TM1Tridant
This document discusses IBM Cognos TM1, a business intelligence and performance management software, and its implementation at Jabil, a global manufacturing services company. Some key points:
- Jabil implemented TM1 in 2009/2010 to consolidate financial reporting and forecasting across its global operations. Over 2,500 users worldwide now use TM1.
- TM1 has provided benefits like standardized reporting, automated data loads, faster analysis, and replaced plant-level Excel-based processes.
- Jabil is continuing to expand its use of TM1 for applications like pricing/quoting, strategic planning, and headcount planning.
- Jabil has also implemented Cognos Business Intelligence for on-demand analytics
This document provides an overview of Adaptive Insights, a cloud-based business planning and analytics solution. Some key points:
- Adaptive Insights has over 3,700 customers in over 50 countries with a modern cloud architecture.
- It has received numerous awards and recognition from analysts as a leader in strategic corporate performance management.
- The company has experienced strong and sustained revenue growth over 40% annually since 2013 with recurring subscription revenue models.
- It provides powerful yet easy-to-use planning, reporting, and analytics capabilities in a single cloud solution.
Database optimization in Dynamics 365 Finance and OperationsJuan Fabian
This document provides an overview of the capabilities and features of Dynamics 365 Business Applications. It discusses the core and extended functionality available in areas like finance, accounting, reporting and analytics. It also covers how to utilize and extend ready-made analytics in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations using tools like Power BI for reporting, dashboards and data exploration. Finally, it provides information on setting up Power BI integration and using the direct query mode with Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations.
Robin Bond has over 15 years of experience in finance, accounting, and IT roles. She has a strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and SAP systems. Currently she is a Manager of Analysis for a consumer products company, where she leads financial planning, analysis, and decision support.
The document is a resume for Robin L. Bond summarizing her experience and qualifications. She has over 15 years of experience in finance, accounting, and SAP systems. Her background includes roles in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, and procurement. She has extensive experience with SAP modules including FI, CO, MM, P2P, and BW/BI.
How to go from HFM (on prem) to FCCS(cloud) with a horizontal learning curveDoga Pamir
CPI Card Group completed a cloud migration from its on-premise Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) system to Oracle's Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud Service (FCCS). The migration timeline involved defining requirements, restructuring entity dimensions, migrating metadata, loading and validating data, and user acceptance testing over a period of 6 months before going live on the new FCCS system in February. Perficient assisted with the migration due to their expertise in HFM, FCCS and Oracle applications as well as their ability to build strong working relationships and provide knowledge transfer. The migration addressed challenges with the on-premise system such as limited user knowledge, lack of functionality for roll forwards and cash flow, and manual
CNA’s Journey to Workday Accounting CenterWorkday, Inc.
Learn about CNA’s journey to transform its high-volume accounting journal entries with the help of Workday Accounting Center.
This slide deck explores why CNA selected Workday, the process of going live on Workday Accounting Center, and the value CNA has gained.
The document summarizes a presentation on profitability management using Oracle's Hyperion Profitability and Cost Management (HPCM) solution. It provides an agenda for the presentation including an introduction to profitability management needs, how HPCM enables profitability management, a case study, and Q&A. It also provides an overview of the consulting partner Edgewater Ranzal and their experience delivering EPM and BI projects including HPCM. [END SUMMARY]
Oil & Gas Technology Solutions on HANA. Akili and Cisco Offer Best in Class Solutions for Upstream Oil & Gas.
Gain Optimal Performance and Accelerated Results with Industry Solutions on HANA.
The webinar discussed how SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation (BPC) can help organizations improve their budgeting processes. It highlighted common issues with manual budgeting in Excel and how BPC provides a unified interface, business rules, processes and administration. The presentation included a demonstration of BPC's analytical abilities, drill down functionality, budget review and approval processes, and ability to publish results online. It also outlined a three stage approach to implementing BPC and quick wins, and shared analyst opinions that SAP is a market leader in performance management tools.
The document describes an ERP and accounting systems comparison seminar hosted by Raffa, P.C. on September 20, 2018. The seminar will provide an overview of key ERP software options for mid-market organizations, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Sage Intacct, and JAMIS. Attendees will learn best practices for software evaluation and implementation, capabilities of leading ERP systems, and gain an understanding of the mid-market ERP landscape. The document also provides information about Raffa and their services in ERP implementations, accounting, technology solutions and more.
This webinar presentation summarizes Performance Analytics Corporation's Consolidation Starter Kit (CSK) solution for automating financial consolidation processes. The CSK is a pre-configured solution based on SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation that provides reports, input schedules, logic, business rules and workflows for multi-currency consolidation. Key features highlighted include reporting, input schedules, currency conversion, carry forward rules, cash flow logic, intercompany eliminations and validation rules. The presentation demonstrates the CSK and its benefits, such as accelerated implementation timelines and reduced costs compared to legacy systems.
The document discusses SAP BusinessObjects Disclosure Management, a software solution that helps companies reduce the time, risk, and cost of regulatory disclosures. It provides speed and flexibility through automation, integrates data to accelerate disclosure generation, and supports collaboration through workflow and approval tools. It also enables compliance and control with audit trails, versioning, and the ability to generate disclosures and XBRL filings.
MasterCard Worldwide Drives Performance Using Oracle HPCMAlithya
Mastercard uses Oracle Hyperion Profitability and Cost Management (HPCM) to generate fully allocated country P&Ls. [1] HPCM allocates costs and revenue across multiple stages to attribute expenses between direct, dedicated, and indirect categories. [2] This tiered approach provides transparency into the allocation rules. [3] Mastercard's implementation of HPCM within Oracle's EPM platform has enabled faster reporting and fit within their existing systems.
Enterprise Performance Management - HFMCodec-dss UK
Codec-dss is an expert Oracle EPM partner with 30 years of experience implementing Oracle's Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and other EPM solutions. It has offices across Europe and specializes in setting EPM strategy, implementing HFM for financial consolidation and reporting, and helping customers streamline their financial close process. The document discusses Codec-dss' experience and credentials, provides an overview of HFM's features and how it can help automate financial processes and ensure compliance. It also includes customer case studies demonstrating how Codec-dss has helped organizations implement HFM to reduce costs and improve the timeliness of financial reporting.
CFOs and the Corporate Performance event presentation is now available for download!!
Don't miss out the chance to discover KMS Financial Dashboard and gain a 360 degree view of the profitability, risk and cash flow metrics of your organization. Get in touch with us and learn how to perform Dynamic Analysis, Simulation of Profits, Sensitivity Analysis and uncover key value drivers.
This document discusses moving from static reporting to more dynamic planning and analysis. It outlines challenges with current disconnected planning, reporting, and budgeting systems. The goals are to provide a single version of truth across financial and operational data for scenario planning, driver-based forecasting, and real-time supply chain visibility. Integrating multiple data sources and maturity of integration is addressed. Examples demonstrate benefits like reduced promotion planning times and faster financial reporting. The solution aims to provide flexible, scalable, and easy-to-use analytics and planning across the organization to improve decision making.
This document discusses moving from static reporting to more dynamic planning and analysis. It outlines challenges with current disconnected planning, reporting, and budgeting systems. The goals are to provide a single version of truth across financial and operational data for scenario planning, driver-based forecasting, and real-time supply chain visibility. Integrating multiple data sources and maturity of integration is addressed. Examples demonstrate benefits like reduced promotion planning times and faster financial reporting. The solution aims to provide flexible, scalable, and easy-to-use analytics and planning across the organization to improve decision making.
M&A Information Factory: Integrating 80 Sources in 100 Days with Oracle DRM &...Alithya
The document discusses Edgewater Ranzal, an Oracle consulting partner focused on Oracle Business Analytics solutions. It summarizes their services including enterprise planning, business intelligence, data integration, and infrastructure services. It then discusses WestRock, a packaging company formed from a merger, and their need to integrate 80 financial data sources within 100 days. The solution involved using Oracle Data Relationship Management (DRM) and Financial Data Management Enterprise Edition (FDMEE) to map the sources and load them into Oracle's JD Edwards and Hyperion systems.
The document summarizes the professional experience and qualifications of Robin L. Bond. It outlines her 15+ years of experience in finance, accounting, and business analysis roles, with a focus on procurement, accounts payable, financial reporting, budgeting, and SAP systems. She has extensive experience managing projects, testing new systems, and training users. Her career includes positions of increasing responsibility at Cox Enterprises and Cox Ohio Publishing.
Finance Transformation for JABIL with IBM Cognos TM1Tridant
This document discusses IBM Cognos TM1, a business intelligence and performance management software, and its implementation at Jabil, a global manufacturing services company. Some key points:
- Jabil implemented TM1 in 2009/2010 to consolidate financial reporting and forecasting across its global operations. Over 2,500 users worldwide now use TM1.
- TM1 has provided benefits like standardized reporting, automated data loads, faster analysis, and replaced plant-level Excel-based processes.
- Jabil is continuing to expand its use of TM1 for applications like pricing/quoting, strategic planning, and headcount planning.
- Jabil has also implemented Cognos Business Intelligence for on-demand analytics
This document provides an overview of Adaptive Insights, a cloud-based business planning and analytics solution. Some key points:
- Adaptive Insights has over 3,700 customers in over 50 countries with a modern cloud architecture.
- It has received numerous awards and recognition from analysts as a leader in strategic corporate performance management.
- The company has experienced strong and sustained revenue growth over 40% annually since 2013 with recurring subscription revenue models.
- It provides powerful yet easy-to-use planning, reporting, and analytics capabilities in a single cloud solution.
Database optimization in Dynamics 365 Finance and OperationsJuan Fabian
This document provides an overview of the capabilities and features of Dynamics 365 Business Applications. It discusses the core and extended functionality available in areas like finance, accounting, reporting and analytics. It also covers how to utilize and extend ready-made analytics in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations using tools like Power BI for reporting, dashboards and data exploration. Finally, it provides information on setting up Power BI integration and using the direct query mode with Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations.
Robin Bond has over 15 years of experience in finance, accounting, and IT roles. She has a strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and SAP systems. Currently she is a Manager of Analysis for a consumer products company, where she leads financial planning, analysis, and decision support.
The document is a resume for Robin L. Bond summarizing her experience and qualifications. She has over 15 years of experience in finance, accounting, and SAP systems. Her background includes roles in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, and procurement. She has extensive experience with SAP modules including FI, CO, MM, P2P, and BW/BI.
How to go from HFM (on prem) to FCCS(cloud) with a horizontal learning curveDoga Pamir
CPI Card Group completed a cloud migration from its on-premise Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) system to Oracle's Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud Service (FCCS). The migration timeline involved defining requirements, restructuring entity dimensions, migrating metadata, loading and validating data, and user acceptance testing over a period of 6 months before going live on the new FCCS system in February. Perficient assisted with the migration due to their expertise in HFM, FCCS and Oracle applications as well as their ability to build strong working relationships and provide knowledge transfer. The migration addressed challenges with the on-premise system such as limited user knowledge, lack of functionality for roll forwards and cash flow, and manual
CNA’s Journey to Workday Accounting CenterWorkday, Inc.
Learn about CNA’s journey to transform its high-volume accounting journal entries with the help of Workday Accounting Center.
This slide deck explores why CNA selected Workday, the process of going live on Workday Accounting Center, and the value CNA has gained.
The document summarizes a presentation on profitability management using Oracle's Hyperion Profitability and Cost Management (HPCM) solution. It provides an agenda for the presentation including an introduction to profitability management needs, how HPCM enables profitability management, a case study, and Q&A. It also provides an overview of the consulting partner Edgewater Ranzal and their experience delivering EPM and BI projects including HPCM. [END SUMMARY]
Oil & Gas Technology Solutions on HANA. Akili and Cisco Offer Best in Class Solutions for Upstream Oil & Gas.
Gain Optimal Performance and Accelerated Results with Industry Solutions on HANA.
The webinar discussed how SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation (BPC) can help organizations improve their budgeting processes. It highlighted common issues with manual budgeting in Excel and how BPC provides a unified interface, business rules, processes and administration. The presentation included a demonstration of BPC's analytical abilities, drill down functionality, budget review and approval processes, and ability to publish results online. It also outlined a three stage approach to implementing BPC and quick wins, and shared analyst opinions that SAP is a market leader in performance management tools.
The document describes an ERP and accounting systems comparison seminar hosted by Raffa, P.C. on September 20, 2018. The seminar will provide an overview of key ERP software options for mid-market organizations, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Sage Intacct, and JAMIS. Attendees will learn best practices for software evaluation and implementation, capabilities of leading ERP systems, and gain an understanding of the mid-market ERP landscape. The document also provides information about Raffa and their services in ERP implementations, accounting, technology solutions and more.
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This webinar presentation summarizes Performance Analytics Corporation's Consolidation Starter Kit (CSK) solution for automating financial consolidation processes. The CSK is a pre-configured solution based on SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation that provides reports, input schedules, logic, business rules and workflows for multi-currency consolidation. Key features highlighted include reporting, input schedules, currency conversion, carry forward rules, cash flow logic, intercompany eliminations and validation rules. The presentation demonstrates the CSK and its benefits, such as accelerated implementation timelines and reduced costs compared to legacy systems.
The document discusses SAP BusinessObjects Disclosure Management, a software solution that helps companies reduce the time, risk, and cost of regulatory disclosures. It provides speed and flexibility through automation, integrates data to accelerate disclosure generation, and supports collaboration through workflow and approval tools. It also enables compliance and control with audit trails, versioning, and the ability to generate disclosures and XBRL filings.
The Canadian BPC User Conference agenda covered various topics related to SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation (BPC). The opening included comments from the president of the organizing committee. Presentations were scheduled on the evolution of BPC at Bell Media, the current and future state of BPC, how Kinross streamlined consolidation, integrating BPC with business intelligence and SAP Disclosure Management, and an open forum discussion. The agenda concluded with a networking reception.
This webinar discusses six ways that SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation (BPC) can help avoid month end panic. It outlines how BPC provides a centralized database, facilitates a collaborative approach, and utilizes Excel while removing its limitations. The webinar also explains how BPC supports a systematic process, provides an integrated data source, synchronizes management and statutory reporting, streamlines intercompany consolidations, assists with IFRS and GAAP reporting, and simplifies currency translation. It concludes with discussing how BPC can help companies develop an action plan to achieve process improvement, efficient reporting, data integrity, and better decision making.
The document discusses 10 reasons to avoid using Excel as the sole solution for budgeting and planning. It argues that Excel has limitations including disorganized data storage, versioning difficulties, lack of collaboration features, and poor data security. The document promotes SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation (BPC) as a centralized alternative that addresses these issues and provides features for standardized processes, real-time data sharing, and improved data quality and analytics.
The document describes a Fast Track Implementation Program offered by Performance Analytics Corporation to accelerate the deployment of a Business Planning and Consolidation application. The program aims to deliver a production-ready application within 6-8 weeks through a focused scope, intensive schedule, and emphasis on knowledge transfer. Key aspects include:
- Deploying one application with standard functionality and up to 9 dimensions and 500 members
- Using 2 existing data sources and delivering 8 reports and templates
- Dividing the 6 week timeline among planning, building, testing, deployment, and training activities
- Requiring client preparation of requirements and master data in standard formats
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
Discover how Standard Chartered Bank harnessed the power of Neo4j to transform complex data access challenges into a dynamic, scalable graph database solution. This keynote will cover their journey from initial adoption to deploying a fully automated, enterprise-grade causal cluster, highlighting key strategies for modelling organisational changes and ensuring robust disaster recovery. Learn how these innovations have not only enhanced Standard Chartered Bank’s data infrastructure but also positioned them as pioneers in the banking sector’s adoption of graph technology.
Building RAG with self-deployed Milvus vector database and Snowpark Container...Zilliz
This talk will give hands-on advice on building RAG applications with an open-source Milvus database deployed as a docker container. We will also introduce the integration of Milvus with Snowpark Container Services.
Cosa hanno in comune un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ?Speck&Tech
ABSTRACT: A prima vista, un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ potrebbero avere in comune il fatto di essere entrambi blocchi di costruzione, o dipendenze di progetti creativi e software. La realtà è che un mattoncino Lego e il caso della backdoor XZ hanno molto di più di tutto ciò in comune.
Partecipate alla presentazione per immergervi in una storia di interoperabilità, standard e formati aperti, per poi discutere del ruolo importante che i contributori hanno in una comunità open source sostenibile.
BIO: Sostenitrice del software libero e dei formati standard e aperti. È stata un membro attivo dei progetti Fedora e openSUSE e ha co-fondato l'Associazione LibreItalia dove è stata coinvolta in diversi eventi, migrazioni e formazione relativi a LibreOffice. In precedenza ha lavorato a migrazioni e corsi di formazione su LibreOffice per diverse amministrazioni pubbliche e privati. Da gennaio 2020 lavora in SUSE come Software Release Engineer per Uyuni e SUSE Manager e quando non segue la sua passione per i computer e per Geeko coltiva la sua curiosità per l'astronomia (da cui deriva il suo nickname deneb_alpha).
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
A tale of scale & speed: How the US Navy is enabling software delivery from l...sonjaschweigert1
Rapid and secure feature delivery is a goal across every application team and every branch of the DoD. The Navy’s DevSecOps platform, Party Barge, has achieved:
- Reduction in onboarding time from 5 weeks to 1 day
- Improved developer experience and productivity through actionable findings and reduction of false positives
- Maintenance of superior security standards and inherent policy enforcement with Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Development teams can ship efficiently and ensure applications are cyber ready for Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs). In this webinar, Sigma Defense and Anchore will give attendees a look behind the scenes and demo secure pipeline automation and security artifacts that speed up application ATO and time to production.
We will cover:
- How to remove silos in DevSecOps
- How to build efficient development pipeline roles and component templates
- How to deliver security artifacts that matter for ATO’s (SBOMs, vulnerability reports, and policy evidence)
- How to streamline operations with automated policy checks on container images
Full-RAG: A modern architecture for hyper-personalizationZilliz
Mike Del Balso, CEO & Co-Founder at Tecton, presents "Full RAG," a novel approach to AI recommendation systems, aiming to push beyond the limitations of traditional models through a deep integration of contextual insights and real-time data, leveraging the Retrieval-Augmented Generation architecture. This talk will outline Full RAG's potential to significantly enhance personalization, address engineering challenges such as data management and model training, and introduce data enrichment with reranking as a key solution. Attendees will gain crucial insights into the importance of hyperpersonalization in AI, the capabilities of Full RAG for advanced personalization, and strategies for managing complex data integrations for deploying cutting-edge AI solutions.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
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However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
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PAC Webinar - Kinross Strikes Gold
1. KINROSS STRIKES GOLD WITH
ADVANCED REPORTING
Presenters:
Justin McNeely - Account Executive, Performance Analytics Corporation
Sharon Chadwick - Manager, Kinross Advanced Reporting System
Susan Harris, Director of Consolidations & Kinross Advanced Reporting System
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3. Canadian consulting firm focused exclusively on SAP Enterprise Performance
Management solutions
Implementing SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation (BPC) since
2003
Currently support the majority of Canadian customers using BPC
Consultants located across Canada
Consultants have Finance background: CA, CGA, CMA, CPA
Services include: Evaluation, Design, Implementation, Project Management,
Training, and Support
7. What the Industry Analysts are
saying…
Gartner SAP is a Market Leader and has the strongest vision
IDC SAP #1 in Performance Management Tools
Forrester SAP has the strongest offering in the Business
Performance Solutions market
Microsoft – SAP press release November 2009
Microsoft Corporation supports the SAP® BusinessObjects™ Planning and
Consolidation application, version for the Microsoft platform, as a preferred
solution for customers running their business applications on the Microsoft
platform.
8. Kinross Gold Corporation
Corporate profile
■ Canadian based gold mining company with mines & projects in the
USA, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Ghana, Mauritania & Russia
■ Employees: Approximately 7,000 worldwide
■ Strategic focus is to maximize net asset value & cash flow per share
2010 performance & highlights
■ Production: 2.3 million gold equivalent ounces
■ Revenue: USD 3 billion
■ Acquired Red Back Mining
■ Increased revenue, cash flow & earnings
■ Advanced growth projects
■ Expanded gold reserves & resources
9. Kinross Advanced Reporting System
KARS Implementation
■ External auditors, KPMG, assisted with selection process:
■ Enterprise wide solution to meet both financial and operational
requirements
■ Single, reliable and centralized source of information that everyone in the
company could access
■ Highly intuitive and provide familiar interfaces, including Microsoft Office
■ Scalable to support the company’s growth
■ Implementation partner: Performance Analytics Corporation
■ Two phases
■ External financial reporting
■ Internal operational reporting
10. Kinross Advanced Reporting System
KARS Project Team & Consulting
■ Project team
■ Project managers - 1 x PAC, 2 x Kinross - Finance & IT
■ Consultants - 2 x PAC
■ KARS team - 4 x Kinross Finance, including system administrator
■ Key business users across company
■ Consulting
■ Application design
■ Fully calculated cash flow
■ Elimination of investments
■ Gold equivalent ratio by month, quarter & YTD
■ Imperial to metric conversion for USA sites
■ Reports, input schedules & custom journal report
■ Interfaces
11. Kinross Advanced Reporting System
KARS Project Plan
19-Jun-08 31-Mar-09
Overview
Scrub Data
Consolidation
Adjustments
Parallel sub-consolidations
KARS sub-consolidations
Project Coordination
JUN 1 JUL 1 AUG 1 SEP 1 OCT 1 NOV 1 DEC 1 JAN 1 FEB 1 MAR 1 APR 1
12. Kinross Advanced Reporting System
BPC Applications
DailyRate: Daily currency rates, metal & oil prices.
Rate: End of month & monthly average for Fx rates & prices.
Finance: Consolidation of financial & operational data.
Ownership: Entity ownership data.
Operations: Operational/production data.
13. Kinross Advanced Reporting System
BPC Applications – continued …
Dimensions (18)
Shared e.g. Category
Unique e.g. Account
Alternate hierarchies e.g. Entity
Legal, Management, Geographic and Segment.
DailyRate Rate Finance Ownership Operations
14. Kinross Advanced Reporting System
KARS Training & Documentation
■ Developed
■ 1½ day training course
■ User guides for Operations & Finance
■ ½ day report writing course post ‘go-live’
■ On-site training
■ Operating mine sites
■ Regional offices
15. Kinross Advanced Reporting System
KARS Milestones
■ Monthly reporting implemented April 2009
■ “Go live” for external reporting – Q2 2009
■ Financial statement preparation for Q2, Q3 & Q4 based on KARS
data
■ Legacy/Excel consolidation run in parallel for Q2, Q3 & Q4 to verify
KARS data – discontinued Q1 2010
KARS
16. Kinross Advanced Reporting System
“Then” quarterly consolidation process
■ First collected at a regional level
■ Highly summarized financial data
■ Submitted to headquarters 10 days after financial
reporting cut-off date
■ Headquarters took a week to generate consolidated
P&L & balance sheet
■ Another week to issue consolidated cash flow report
■ Request for more detail placed additional burden on
regions and/or local business units
17. Kinross Advanced Reporting System
“Now” monthly consolidation process
■ WD3
■ AP & AR closed 8am
■ Ounces produced input & transferred to Finance
■ WD6
■ Source GL (JD Edwards) closed 8am & data loaded into BPC
■ Operations data transferred to Finance at 3pm
■ WD8
■ Balance sheet continuities completed – cash flow completed
■ Supplementary input schedules completed
■ All entities submitted by COB
■ WD9
■ Operations results issued to SLT
■ Regional signoff – KARS locked for the period
■ WD10
■ Consolidated results issued to Executive Team
18. Kinross Advanced Reporting System
Results
■ Rapid external financial reporting
■ First time in company’s history that audited quarterly financial
statements were released at the same time as publicly announced
quarterly financial results
■ Reduced reporting cycle timeline
■ 50% faster for completing consolidated balance sheet, profit & loss
and cash flow statements
■ Business users can focus more time on analytics & operational
improvements
■ Consolidated ‘monthly’ internal reporting
■ Delivered on budget & on time
19. Kinross Advanced Reporting System
KARS Report stacks
Financial statements Operational metrics
■ Profit & loss ■ Production & costs
■ Balance sheet ■ Production & sales summary
■ Cash flow ■ Site statistics
■ Intercompany matching ■ Production
■ Note disclosures ■ Costs by element
■ MD&A ■ Fuel costs
■ G&A ■ Corporate responsibility reporting e.g.
consumption of carbon-emitting
substances
■ Monthly commentary
■ Quarterly site financial reporting packs
20. Business Benefits
Reduced cycle times and associated costs
Improve accuracy and alignment with
strategic goals
Increase governance, control and
accountability
Spend more time analyzing and modeling
the business and less time gathering data