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5 Reasons to Consider Moving from SAP BPC to OneStream

We all love familiarity, especially when it comes to things like software and its corresponding user experience. You’re familiar with brands like SAP and Oracle and the solutions they provide within the corporate performance management (CPM) space — so why would you move to a software package you’re less familiar with?

Besides its growing customer base and increasing familiarity within the industry, there are many reasons why those using SAP’s CPM software should consider OneStream and its unified platform. In this blog post, we’ll cover the major reasons why SAP customers should consider moving to OneStream, including…

• OneStream’s understanding of the CPM space
• Doing more with OneStream
• Integrating SAP ERP with OneStream
• Migrating SAP BPC to OneStream
• SAP customers who use OneStream

The Top Four Takeaways from OneStream Splash NOLA

We’re back from New Orleans after an incredible OneStream Splash conference. We met up with old friends, made some new friends, and learned a lot during some amazing sessions.

We also had a lot of fun with the attendees who stopped by the US-Analytics booth, took their turn in our cash cube, and picked up one of our swanky tie-dye cups.

Since so much happened at Splash, we’re taking the time to reflect on the top four things we took away from the conference — telling you the reasons why you shouldn’t miss it next year.

The Must-Sees at OneStream Splash 2019

This year, we're going platinum at OneStream Splash in New Orleans. As a Platinum Sponsor we've cooked up a few exciting things to check out at the exhibit hall, and we have some ideas about a few events to put on your agenda. 

You can also let us know what prizes you'd like to enter to win, and reserve yourself a snazzy, tye-dye T-shirt.

What Level of OneStream Support Do I Need? Proactive vs. Reactive Support Services

A good OneStream support services provider should be flexible enough to offer you multiple options to meet the needs of your platform. But first, you must decide what those needs are and how best to address them. Certain jobs and functions can be automated — others cannot. Let’s review some of your options.

The Must-Sees at Splash 2018

The countdown is on for this year’s Splash User Conference and Partner Summit. Last year, there were so many great sessions that we compiled an eBook from the best ones. This year, we’re heading to Chicago with the promise of even more great sessions, including a session from one of our own senior consultants.

In this blog post, we’ll cover some of the Splash sessions you won’t want to miss, as well as an event we’re hosting to kick off this year’s unified CPM conference.

What’s New in OneStream XF 4.3.0?

A new release of OneStream XF is here! There are several valuable new features that will improve the user’s workflow and enhance the overall user experience.

In this blog post, we’ll cover a new spreading option in the solution’s Spreadsheet feature, new functionality added to the Financial Model, and new solutions and features available in the XF MarketPlace.

Your Questions, Answered: OneStream XF

Whether you call it enterprise performance management (EPM) or corporate performance management (CPM), the industry is changing. A big part of that change is new technologies rising from the ranks and competing with the big names you’re used to hearing about.

Most of these new kids on the block are trying to integrate all your CPM processes on one platform. Which brings us to OneStream XF, the unified CPM platform that brings together your processes for planning and forecasting, financial close and consolidation, as well as financial reporting.

As a OneStream consulting and services firm, we get a lot of questions about the product. In this blog post, we’ll simplify things for you, answering the most frequently asked questions.

Using Excel to Get the Most Out of OneStream

Nothing will stop organizations from using Excel, and OneStream gets that. The XF Office Blend delivers a unique Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel reporting solution by combining Office content with OneStream XF for the best financial reporting experience.

In this blog post, we'll go through various ways to complete Excel data analysis and methods of loading data using Excel.

3 Methods of Automating Cash Flow in OneStream

Planning is not one size fits all — organizations have a variety of techniques to choose from today based on their specific needs and strategy. Typically, modern planning processes include:

• Seeding from other scenarios (such as actuals)
• Combining scenarios for forecasts (i.e. actual and forecast)
• Driver-based planning
• Allocations of global expenses for profitability
• “What if” scenario gaming/modeling
• Machine learning

These processes can work in tandem with or within OneStream. To have a successful implementation with OneStream, first you need to understand your processes and which specialty planning solutions can help you improve those processes.

There are many other aspects you must consider during your implementation to make your life easier in the long run. In this blog post, we’ll specifically look at considerations for Cash Planning with OneStream.

OneStream XF: Drill Through and Drill All the Way Back

Whether you’re shopping around for an EPM solution or looking to switch over to a new solution — OneStream’s drill-through capability is the functionality you never knew you needed.

“Drill through” is something you probably hear a lot in the EPM space. In the world of finance, it’s especially important for you to see where numbers originated. OneStream has ensured this process is as easy as possible with its products.

In this blog post, we’ll cover how OneStream makes it easy to drill through and drill back by:

• Shortening the number of clicks (to drill to the most relevant data)
• Keeping everything on your source system
• Configuring integrations for your needs