Using Hyperion to Go from a Yearly Budget to a Rolling Forecast
Like most companies, you roll out the budget once a year. It’s a hassle to update it. You’re hopefully reporting against actuals every month, but you’ve got to remind your…
Why Is It Difficult to Get Quality Hyperion People?
I interviewed someone this week who told me that their last job was at the US House of Representatives. It was a qualified applicant, but one thing really bothered me;…
Basic and Complicated Hyperion Projects
I had a client approach me this week with a problem they aren’t sure Hyperion can handle. I’ve heard some, but not all of the challenges and so far it…
The Finance Users Guide to Servers
So your IT department is always talking about servers and clouds and you have only a vague idea of what it all means. How much tech do you really need…
My Experiences with Hyperion Workforce
Workforce has been out for a while now, but based on the number of implementations I’ve done (more than anything except financials) I’d say that it was still a perennial…
Simplicity in Essbase Architecture
As a Hyperion architect, I am an admirer of the actual architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This is my pompous way of saying that I am a great believer in…
Operational Reporting in Hyperion
While this blog is primarily focused on the finance user, Hyperion works as well for operational forecasting and reporting. Many clients are happy using it for financial data only, but…
Why Engagement During the Process Is Vital to the Success of Your Hyperion Implementation
While this is a topic that seems obvious to some of you, it should be discussed. Along with training, it’s one of the most vital factors in a successful implementation.Insist…
Training for Successful Hyperion Implementations
I was meeting with a prospective client last week when I put my foot in my mouth. Those of you who know me personally know that it’s not an uncommon…
How to choose the correct Hyperion consultants
I’ll start this post out with a little personal story. I had an unfortunate experience sub-contracting for a well-known consulting company. Their Hyperion division was infamous within the Hyperion community…