As organizations continue to navigate the complexities of financial management and performance, having reliable and efficient Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) applications is essential. Whether on-premise or cloud-based, these solutions play a critical role in streamlining business processes, from budgeting and planning to financial consolidation and reporting. However, managing these powerful tools requires a high level of expertise and ongoing attention. That’s where outsourcing Oracle EPM support can be a game-changer for your business. Let's explore the key benefits of outso ..read more

Hey there, fellow data enthusiasts! At US-Analytics, we're always committed to keeping you in the loop with the latest updates and guidelines in the world of Oracle Business Intelligence (BI). Today, we're diving into some crucial upgrade guidelines for both Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) and Oracle Business Intelligence Applications (OBIA), along with key dates and versions you need to know about. Let's get started ..read more

When it comes to support services horror stories, we’ve heard it all. Organizations have approached us looking for a new provider because they’ve waited weeks for a ticket to resolve. Or they’re unable to get a hold of their support services team. An admin recently told us that she finally gave up and closed a ticket because the provider didn’t have the expertise to resolve it. Often, customers are disappointed with their current provider but are still hesitant to make a change. Either they aren’t sure what expectations are realistic, or they’re skeptical that better providers exist. How can ..read more

Not having to deal with infrastructure is probably a huge reason for your organization moving to the Oracle EPM cloud. You no longer have to worry about supporting hardware for mission-critical EPM systems. You have a daily maintenance window where updates occur and defects are fixed. Life just got easier for you, and you’re on cloud nine (pun intended). Before you plan your dream vacation with this newfound freedom, check your to-do list for the maintenance activities that still need to be completed. You’ll see a number of tasks that are tedious, highly specialized, and for the most part, ro ..read more

Let’s face it. Cost is a key factor in decision-making — more often than not, it is the factor. The cost to support and administer an Oracle EPM environment is expensive. Oracle EPM support services can remove the burden of human capital that is focused on non-business-driving administrative tasks and provide you with an alternative solution that fits within your budget. To gauge how much you can save with managed services, keep these factors in mind ..read more

The August updates for Account Reconciliations in Oracle EPM Cloud have arrived. In this blog post, we’ll cover several new features, considerations, and more. We’ll let you know any time there are updates to ARCS or any other Oracle EPM cloud products. Check the US-Analytics Oracle EPM & BI Blog every month. The monthly update for Oracle ARCS will occur on Friday, August 16 during your normal daily maintenance window ..read more

The July updates for Oracle EPM Cloud Enterprise Data Management have arrived. This is the first set up updates since Oracle changed the structure of the EPM Cloud and pricing plans.In this blog post, we’ll cover several announcements, including new statistical properties, sample application and recreating the service, and more.  We’ll let you know any time there are updates to Enterprise Data Management or any other Oracle EPM cloud products. Check the US-Analytics Oracle EPM & BI Blog every month. The monthly update for Oracle EPM Enterprise Data Management will occur on ..read more

The July updates for Account Reconciliations in Oracle EPM Cloud are here. This is the first set up updates since Oracle changed the structure of the EPM Cloud and pricing plans.In this blog post, we’ll cover enhancements to reconciliation attachments, the new version of EPM Automate, and more. We’ll let you know any time there are updates to ARCS or any other Oracle EPM cloud products. Check the US-Analytics Oracle EPM & BI Blog every month. The monthly update for Oracle ARCS will occur on Friday, July 19 during your normal daily maintenance window ..read more

The July updates for Planning in the Oracle EPM Cloud have arrived. This is the first set up updates since Oracle changed the structure of the EPM Cloud and pricing plans.  The monthly update for Planning in the Oracle EPM Cloud will occur on Friday, July 19 during your normal daily maintenance window ..read more

Oracle has made a lot of changes to both their EPM and Analytics solutions, making the updates difficult to keep up with as well as causing confusion. This blog post will help clarify the new direction of the Oracle EPM Cloud as well as what to expect with future updates. Below you’ll find information on… Changes to product names and pricing plan How the changes affect current customers Terminology changes The EPM Cloud Roadmap ..read more