HCG helps provide an effortless transition from Essbase Excel Ad-In to Oracle Hyperion Smart View.

MINNEAPOLIS - April 2, 2013 - PRLog -- Major features have been added in the latest Smart View release and it is integrated to work across the Microsoft Office Suite and not just Excel.  Oracle has moved the Spreadsheet Add-in to maintenance only mode as of January 2013, which means platform updates will no longer be done and newer versions of Office or Windows will no longer be supported. New features will only be added to Smart View.

Converting from Excel Ad-in to Smart View sounds complicated, HCG has created a seamless conversion package that will make the process uncomplicated.  HCG’s consultants provide experience and best practices designed to guide you through a successful migration and user adoption. A smooth transition from the classic Add-in to Smart View requires planning, resources and experience to assure success.  HCG has built a strategic game plan that covers all the bases in our full-service Smart View Conversion Package.

HCG has developed and delivered a proven conversion package that includes Smart View Best Practices,  Conversion Road Map and comprehensive team training  in self-study and live virtual delivery formats.
Topics include:
• Smart View for Executives and Managers
• Smart View vs. Classic Add-In
• Smart View Fundamentals
• Smart View Automation Using VBA Functions

Consider the benefits of making the Smart View switch:
• Improved Feature Functionality  over Essbase Spreadsheet Add-in
• Single add-in for multiple products  as opposed to Essbase only
• Query Data and create reports
• Access HFM and Planning forms and task lists
• Rich functionality specific to the data source (Planning,   Essbase and HFM)
• Support for newer versions of Office and Windows O/S’s
• Microsoft Office 64-bit support
• Improved architecture keeping pace with trends in Office and Analysis
• HTTP(s) makes access possible via internet/intranet and is the standard protocol for modern applications

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