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EPM in the Cloud…and Solving the DIY Instinct of Spreadsheet Users

EPM in the Cloud…and Solving the DIY Instinct of Spreadsheet Users

Little more than 5 years ago, prospects would balk at the idea of working with business solutions in the Cloud.
Does anyone else remember? Putting key company information, especially financials, into the “Cloud” was considered too risky. In addition, it was natural to ask, How easily can I reach my data when it’s in the Cloud, as compared to reaching it in my local environment?
Accessing data through a browser seemed much shakier than simply double-clicking on

Excel is Not a One-stop Shop for your Data Needs

Excel is Not a One-stop Shop for your Data Needs

Excel is everywhere and it has proven to be a valuable resource to every company across the globe. The problem is that many companies are using spreadsheets as their main line of communication internally. Excel is great at displaying all of the raw data you could possibly dream of, just ask any Data Analyst, who eats, sleeps and dreams of never-ending spreadsheets.