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PREVIOUS AND UPCOMING

EVENTS

PREVIOUS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

Educational in-person and virtual events offered by Column5
Webinar
OCT 23 2024
Introducing the Next Generation of Darwin: Darwin Analytics
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8AM PDT | 11AM EDT | 4PM GMT

Several years ago, Column5 helped introduce Darwin EPM to hundreds of SAP BPC customers around the globe. Today, many SAP customers continue to leverage the Darwin platform and modules to help them gain more value from their investment in SAP Analytics solutions.

Join this webinar to hear about the latest roadmap for Darwin, including an introduction to and live demo of Darwin Analytics, the next generation of the Darwin platform. In addition, learn about the benefits of participating in the Darwin Marketplace.

Some of the key benefits of the Darwin Analytics Platform: -Centralize and standardize your data, masterdata and business rules across all planning and analytics processes -Integrate data from multiple data sources (including live streaming) without expensive and timely consulting -Accommodate multiple Data Warehouse, ERP, Planning and BI/Analytics solutions from a single integrated platform -Built to leverage AI to streamline enterprise planning and analytics processes.

Register now - we look forward to seeing you!

SAC Webinar Nov 2024
NOV 13 2024
SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for FP&A - Executive Overview and Hands-On Workshop
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8AM PDT | 11AM EDT | 4PM GMT

Are you currently using SAP BPC for Planning, Consolidations and Financial Reporting?

Are you curious how BPC compares with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for Planning, Reporting and Analysis?

Column5 is hosting this webinar event to help you understand the differences between these two solutions and to determine which solution is most appropriate to address your specific business requirements.  We will include a side-by-side analysis and live demo of SAC's key features and benefits, compared to BPC.

Register now - we look forward to seeing you!
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AUG 22 2024
Comparing SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and BPC
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8AM PDT | 11AM EDT | 4PM GMT

Are you currently using SAP BPC for Planning, Consolidations and Financial Reporting?

Are you curious how BPC compares with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for Planning, Reporting and Analysis?

Column5 is hosting this webinar event to help you understand the differences between these two solutions and to determine which solution is most appropriate to address your specific business requirements.  We will include a side-by-side analysis and live demo of SAC's key features and benefits, compared to BPC.

Register now - we look forward to seeing you!
BPC Roadmap
July 23 2024
Update and Live Demo of BPC for BW/4HANA - Supported Until at Least 2040
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8AM PDT | 11AM EDT | 4PM GMT

Are you currently using BPC and curious about your options for long-term support? Are you aware that SAP has committed to supporting BPC for BW/4HANA until at least 2040? Join our panel of BPC experts to review the latest roadmap for BPC, including the current maintenance schedule from SAP for various versions of BPC. We will also deliver a live demo of BPC 2021: the latest version of BPC for BW/4HANA. During this one-hour session, our panel of experts will delve into the benefits of upgrading to BPC 2021 for BW/4HANA. Gain insights into the specific requirements for this upgrade, uncover which aspects of BPC 2021 mirror your current version, as well as the distinguishing features that set it apart. Discover the strategies available for executing the technical and functional aspects of the upgrade process, including options for deploying BPC 2021 on prem or in the cloud. Secure your spot now by registering for this exclusive session. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights for BPC 2021 for BW/4HANA. Register now - we look forward to seeing you!
SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for Workforce Planning - Executive Overview and Hands-On Workshop
May 22 2024
SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for Workforce Planning - Executive Overview and Hands-On Workforce Planning Workshop
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8AM PDT | 11AM EDT | 4PM GMT

Column5 Consulting is teaming with SAP’s Global Center of Excellence to deliver this Online Executive Overview and Hands-On Workshop for SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). This 4-hour online session will focus on how organizations are able to leverage SAC to automate and improve their Workforce Planning processes. After a one-hour Executive Overview, attendees will be able to learn about SAC's planning and analytics functions by participating in an optional 3-hour hands-on workshop. (Chrome browser required to access live content) We'll explore SAC capabilities including reporting, visualization, and a variety of workforce planning features. These capabilities are built on the SAP Cloud Platform, powered by SAP HANA in-memory technology - and can be extended to any device.
SAC Planning Update for S4HANA Customers
APR 23 2024
SAC Planning Update for S/4HANA Customers
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8AM PDT | 11AM EDT | 4PM GMT

Is your organization currently using S/4HANA or planning to implement S/4HANA in the near future?  
Join this one hour webinar, co-hosted by Column5 Consulting and SAP, to learn how customers are using SAP’s prebuilt business content for SAP Analytics Cloud, integrated with S/4 HANA, to improve FP&A processes and accelerate implementation time-to-value. 

The webinar will include a live demo of the pre-built Business Content for SAC, integrated with S/4HANA.  Explore how this solution’s Financial Planning, Sales Planning, and Workforce Planning modules can improve FP&A processes and accelerate implementation time-to-value.
April 2024 SAP S4HANA Group Reporting
APR 17 2024
Introduction and Live Demo of S/4HANA Group Reporting for Consolidations
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8AM PDT | 11AM EDT | 4PM GMT

Are you currently using SAP S/4HANA or planning to implement S/4HANA?
Are you curious how SAP's S/4HANA Group Reporting solution addresses financial consolidation and financial reporting requirements?
Interested in evaluating Group Reporting versus other consolidation solutions such as SAP BPC? 

If so, then this webinar is for you! Column5 is co-hosting this one-hour Introduction and optional 90 minute Live Demo to help you understand the key features and benefits of the S/4HANA Group Reporting solution.

S/4HANA Group Reporting is designed to work with S/4HANA, and creates a single source of truth for financial and management accounting data, from transaction to consolidated close. During this webinar we will discuss how customers are using Group Reporting to address financial consolidation and financial reporting requirements, and we will deliver a live demonstration of key features in the Group Reporting solution.
SAC Cloud Webinar March 2024
MAR 21 2024
SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning - Executive Overview, Solution Roadmap Update, and Hands-on Workshop
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8AM PDT | 11AM EDT | 4PM GMT

Back by Popular Demand! Column5 Consulting is once again teaming with SAP’s Global Center of Excellence to deliver this Online Executive Overview and Hands-On Workshop for SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). This 4-hour online session will focus on how organizations today must be able to monitor financial activities that impact their business in real-time, as well as measure the outcomes of key decisions over time. After a one-hour Executive Overview and SAC Solution Roadmap Update, attendees will be able to learn about SAC's financial planning and analysis functions by participating in an optional 3-hour hands-on workshop. (Chrome browser required to access live content) We'll explore SAC capabilities including reporting, visualization, and a variety of financial planning features. These capabilities are built on the SAP Cloud Platform, powered by SAP HANA in-memory technology - and can be extended to any device.
End of Year Recommendations for SAP BPC Customers
DEC 14 2023
End of Year Recommendations for SAP BPC Customers
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8AM PDT | 11AM EDT | 3PM GMT

Column5 is co-hosting this webinar event with SAP. you understand the differences between these two solutions and to determine which solution is most appropriate to address your specific business requirements.
 
S/4HANA Group Reporting Group Reporting and consolidation is designed to work with S/4HANA, and uses the ´Universal Journal´ concept to create a single source of truth for financial and management accounting data, from transaction to consolidated close. During the webinar we will review a feature by feature comparison, discuss the technical differences and deliver a live demonstration of Group Reporting.
 

 

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OCT 25 2023
Comparing SAP BPC and Group Reporting for Financial Consolidation
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8AM PDT | 11AM EDT | 3PM GMT

Column5 is co-hosting this webinar event with SAP. you understand the differences between these two solutions and to determine which solution is most appropriate to address your specific business requirements.
 
S/4HANA Group Reporting Group Reporting and consolidation is designed to work with S/4HANA, and uses the ´Universal Journal´ concept to create a single source of truth for financial and management accounting data, from transaction to consolidated close. During the webinar we will review a feature by feature comparison, discuss the technical differences and deliver a live demonstration of Group Reporting.
 

 

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OCT 18 2023
SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Workshop
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8AM PDT | 11AM EDT | 3PM GMT

Column5 Consulting is teaming with SAP’s Global Center of Excellence to deliver this Free SAP Analytics Cloud Hands-On Workshop. This 4-hour online session will focus on how organizations today must be able to monitor financial activities that impact the business in real-time, as well as measure the outcomes of key decisions over time. Learn about SAC's different planning and analytics functions and see its capabilities in action by following along with real-life demo scenarios. (Chrome browser required to access live content)
 
We'll explore SAC capabilities including reporting, visualization, driver-based planning, currency translation, workflow, and multi-model linking. These capabilities are built on the SAP Cloud Platform, powered by SAP HANA in-memory technology - and can be extended to any device.
Webinar - Technical Update For SAP BPC Customers
AUG 29 2023
Technical Update for SAP BPC Customers
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8AM PDT | 11AM EDT | 3PM GMT

Are you currently using SAP BPC?
Many existing BPC customers struggle with optimizing the performance and stability of their systems.

Column5 has been supporting hundreds of BPC customers around the globe for over 20 years. We realize that many of these organizations have questions about the roadmap, compatible versions of Microsoft and SAP components, or get frustrated by how much time is required to maintain their technical infrastructure. If these issues sound familiar to you, be sure to register for this webinar to get answers to your questions.

This Technical Update, hosted by Column5, offers exclusive guidance, designed to equip you with actionable strategies and insights that you can use right away.

Topics We’ll Cover:  
  What is the upgrade path for my BPC version? Is a Cloud-migration a wise decision?

  What are the most stable versions of BPC, NetWeaver, BW, HANA, SQLServer, Office, etc?

  For most customers, the most important part of a BPC system is the BPC client. We'll discuss common issues and options for addressing any client-related issues.

  Can BPC be operated as a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution? What are the options and benefits of outsourcing IT and Admin tasks to a Managed Services model?

  Industry Expertise: Learn tips and tricks from BPC experts with over 20 years of experience supporting all versions of BPC.

 

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June 21 2023
Roadmap Update for SAP BPC Customers
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8AM PDT | 11AM EDT | 3PM GMT

Are you currently using SAP BPC? End of mainstream maintenance is coming as soon as 2026, depending on the version of BPC you are using. The truth is that SAP has committed to supporting a version of BPC until 2040, but is this the right long-term solution for your organization? Do you know what your options are? 

We know there is a lot of misinformation out there, so we want to give you the facts.

If you know the facts, you'll understand your options - join Column5’s panel of leading BPC experts and get answers to your questions. Learn how other companies have leveraged their previous investments in BPC while developing a long-term platform for addressing their consolidation, planning, forecasting, and analytics requirements. Continue using BPC?, Upgrade to the latest version (BPC 2021)?, Run BPC in the Cloud?, Migrate to SAC and/or Group Reporting? We'll explore the options.

Let us help you find the right answer for your organization and take ownership of your Solution Roadmap.
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June 7 2023
SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning for S/4HANA Webinar
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8AM PDT | 11AM EDT | 3PM GMT

In this one hour webinar, co-hosted by Column5 Consulting and SAP, you will learn how customers are using SAP’s prebuilt content for SAP Analytics Cloud, integrated with S/4 HANA to improve FP&A processes. As well, you will learn how SAC enables finance and accounting teams to access real time data from across the organization to support easy creation of financial statements (Balance Sheet, P/L, Cash Flow, etc.), identification of trends and uncovers insights to help optimize financial performance. 

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MAR 15 2023
Hands-On Training Workshop: SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning
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8AM PDT | 11AM EDT | 3PM GMT

Back by popular demand, Column5 Consulting is again teaming with SAP’s Global Center of Excellence to deliver a Free SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Hands-On Workshop. This 4-hour online session will focus on how organizations today must be able to monitor financial activities that impact the business in real-time, as well as measure the outcomes of key decisions over time (Chrome browser required)

Learn about SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) key features in action by following along with real-life demo scenarios. We'll explore SAC capabilities including reporting, visualization, driver-based planning, currency translation, workflow, and multi-model linking. These capabilities are built on the SAP Cloud Platform, powered by SAP HANA in-memory technology - and can be extended to any device.

Join our SAC training workshop so you can better understand the value of developing a common Planning & Analytics strategy across all your departments.

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April 27 & 28 2022
Hands-On Virtual Training | SAP Analytics Cloud Planning Workshop
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8AM PDT | 11AM EDT | 4PM BST

Column5 Consulting is again teaming with SAP’s Global Center of Excellence to deliver this Free SAP Analytics Cloud Hands-On Workshop.

This 2-part workshop will focus on how organizations today must be able to monitor HR activities that impact the business in real-time, as well as measure the outcomes of strategic people initiatives over time (Chrome browser required).

Learn about SAC's different functions and see its capabilities in action by following along with a real-life demo scenario. We'll explore SAC capabilities including reporting, visualization, driver-based planning, workflow, multi-model linking, and optional integration with SAP BPC. These capabilities are built on the SAP Cloud Platform, powered by SAP HANA in-memory technology - and can be extended to any device.

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SEPT 15 & 16 2021
SAP Analytics Cloud Planning Hands-On Training Workshop
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8AM PT | 11AM EDT | 4PM BST 

Column5 Consulting is Teaming with SAP’s Global Center of Excellence to deliver this Free SAP Analytics Cloud Hands-On Workshop. Sign up and learn how to Leverage People Data to Drive Business Results. Join both parts 1 & 2 and learn how you can move your Analytics to a single cloud solution across all your departments. Learn about its different functions and see its capabilities in action by following along with real-life demo scenarios.

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AUG 18 2021
Does BPC Fit into yourAnalytics Future?
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8AM PT | 11AM ET | 4PM BST

BPC has been a reliable solution for some customers with up to 20 years of service in their organization. For others, the experience with BPC has too often been a struggle to achieve positive value. In either case, it is healthy to reevaluate BPC’s ability to support advancing requirements against a range of options in the EPM (and now: xP&A) solution market.

Major organizations are reevaluating their use of BPC to determine how and, in some cases, IF BPC fits into their future analytics vision. This webinar will discuss under which circumstances BPC is a good fit and where alternatives should be considered…the range of options available to current BPC users to enable a more complete and high-value analytics capability.

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JUN 16 2021
BPC Microsoft End of Mainstream Maintenance. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?
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8AM PT | 11AM ET | 4PM BST

Are you currently using BPC Microsoft? End of mainstream maintenance is coming in 2024 – do you know what your options are?

Join Column5’s panel of leading BPC experts and get answers to all your questions. Learn how other companies have leveraged their previous investments in BPC while developing a long-term platform for addressing their consolidation, planning, forecasting, and analytics requirements.

Improve BPC Performance by 80%
APR 06 2021
Improve Performance of your BPC Solution by 80% or More
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This webinar will address common challenges of SAP BPC and SAC, and how  Darwin EPM Platform unlocks the hidden value organizations struggle to obtain.  
At the center of the Darwin Platform is the  Darwin Calculation Engine (DarCE). 

In this 45 minute Webinar we'll share a short introduction to the Darwin Calc Engine (DarCE), designed to improve development and maintenance of complex business rules and to optimize performance of BPC (Standard and Embedded models) and SAC. This will be followed by a short demo and case studies of how BPC and SAC customers with BW/4HANA, S/4 and other SAP data structures can leverage DarCE to execute business rules on real time data.

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FEB 10 2021
How Telefonica UK implemented and extended driver-based planning in three months with SAP BPC and Darwin EPM
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Telefonica, the largest mobile network operator in the UK, set out to develop a more structured and driver based approach to planning for sales revenue, direct, indirect and human resource costs to enable faster re-planning and forecasting and flexible scenario planning.
 
An additional goal was to integrate these driver-based plans into its extensive SAP BPC based management reporting system. The project was hit by the first UK national lock-down for Covid-19 but it was still implemented successfully in just 3 months.
 
Join this webinar to learn:
  • How Sales, Opex and Man Power planning were automated and integrated in just 3 months
  • How the new integrated planning solution is enabling rapid re-planning in the current challenging economic environment
  • What were the benefits of choosing Darwin EPM
  • How this project has aligned with Extended Planning & Analysis (xP&A) principles
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DEC 15 2020
Is EPM Dead? What is XP&A all About, and Why You Should Care?
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Join us on this live webinar to learn what is Extended Planning and Analysis (XP&A), a new category recently announced by Gartner. Learn what does XP&A mean for your company, what are the benefits and how other companies are embracing it.

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DEC 09 2020
How to Automate Your Financial Reporting by Integrating SAP BPC with Workiva
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8AM PT | 11AM ET | 4PM GMT

Many existing SAP customers are using the Workiva platform to help streamline their processes to meet internal and external reporting demands and requirements. Join us to hear more about how Column5 has partnered with Workiva to develop a more automated and integrated solution between SAP BPC and Workiva. Minimize the manual effort involved in your monthly and quarterly reporting cycles and learn how to leverage the advanced reporting features in the Workiva platform to complement your existing BPC reporting and book publication capabilities.