...Oracle Business Intelligence: A Case Study Introduction We live in an everyday changing world where technology is constantly generating data and valuable information for organizations and communities, which is often overlooked or undervalued. Business Intelligence is a concept, accompanied by a set of tools and techniques that powers the use of data towards business strategies and goals already established. It enhances the use of technology for competitive advantage through better use of information as a tool for decision making. Regardless of company size, the ability to collect, analyze and act on operational data is key to competitive and successful operations. Oracle Software solutions for Business Intelligence (BI) are designed to provide information to those responsible for decision making with just one mouse click, allowing business managers to identify and respond appropriately to changing market conditions and the customer demand at any time, anywhere. (Oracle,2009) Relevant Issues Companies generate tons of information everyday, ranging from transactions to market evaluations. Every piece of data could be relevant when it comes the time for decision making. In some companies, a simple spreadsheet is enough to get the job done while in others it is the database the most useful tool. But as companies grow, the amount of data decision makers need to understand grows: new products and services, new markets and opportunities, investments in operations, sales, marketing...
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...Oracle Payroll and Oracle Advanced Benefits In the phase of rapid technological advances, targeting resource optimization, accuracy and timely execution of processes within an enterprise is seen as a primary objective towards gaining competitive edge in the global market (Kavanagh, et al., p.41). With this goal, human resource serves the crucial role in processing and producing employee-related matters and demands such as payroll and benefits administration in the most accurate and less time-consuming means. This can be achieved by using the Oracle Payroll and Oracle Advanced Benefits. Oracle Payroll is a highly configurable payroll system management program that promises to reduce overhead costs while delivering rules-based, data-driven...
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...Linux/Intel Effectiveness For Running E-Business: A Case Study of Oracle E-Business Outsourcing An Oracle White Paper January 2003 Linux/Intel Effectiveness For Running E-Business: A Case Study of Oracle E-Business Outsourcing Executive Overview ............................................................................................. 3 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 3 Why Linux? ........................................................................................................... 4 Price/Performance Measurement of Intel Architecture ................................. 4 UNBREAKABLE LINUX ................................................................................ 4 Architecture for E-Business outsourcing.......................................................... 5 Oracle E-Business Outsourcing Standard Infrastructure .............................. 5 effectiveness of Linux/Intel for outsourcing ................................................... 6 Reliability ............................................................................................................... 7 Reliability Advantages of Oracle E-Business Suite on Linux/Intel and RISC ........................................................................................................................7 Performance .....................................................................................................
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...Database Design – Final Exam Study Guide Name ________________________________________________ Date ___________________ Part I Directions: Answer each question. 1. What are the benefits the Oracle 10g Database Environment provides for business? Oracle's 10g database management system gives businesses the ability to coordinate and share computing, application, data, storage, or network resources across dynamic and geographically dispersed organizations and in turn save time, resources and money. 2. What services and products does Oracle provide? Information Technology services and products. 3. What is a relational database? A relational database is a group of data stored in tables that are related by means of a common field. 4. What is the difference between application and system software? Provide an example. Systems software consists of low-level programs designed to interact with the computer hardware. Application Software is the code that allows end users to interact with computers, like for instance Firefox for browsing the internet, Microsoft Word for writing documents, Application Express for developing applications and also for accessing and manipulating data in an Oracle Database. 5. How is data extracted from the database? Data is extracted from the database by the SELECT statement. 6. Name two benefits of a career portfolio? • To organize the many details of one's experiences • To help with goal setting 7. What is the difference between a projection, a selection,...
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...Accounting Systems: A Case Study 1 1,2 Kgomotso Matengu, 2Dr. B.N. Swami Faculty of Business, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana Abstract ERP assists with centralized data bases, quick access to information and easy management of data in terms of backing up of data and restoration of data as required by the organization. The main aim of this paper is to locate the impact of ERP and its implementation in accounting practices. The allied objectives of this research are to locate the problems and prospects of ERP taking the local bank as a case study. The users of ERP have good faith in the programme having taken into account of the programme’s reliability, accuracy and response to time. The main worry is the limitation of budget where the implementation of the programme requires heavy budget for hard and soft ware and training the personal for sending the staff for exposure in ERP. Keywords ERP, Functions, benefits, problems & prospects) I. Background Information Companies are slowly moving from individual system modules to more integrated systems. This has on one hand provided lots of opportunities and cost savings and on the other hand created few challenges and complications for the management at different levels in an organization. It is estimated that between 1.5 and 6.0 percent of annual revenues are spent on ERP implementation [18]. The top five ERP vendors, SAP, Oracle Corporation, PeopleSoft, Inc. (now Oracle Corp.), JD Edwards &...
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...Customer Submitted Case Studies Case Study: Functional Overview on Letter of Credit Author: Deepak Seeruwani, Consultant Contributors: Naveen Rangineni, Consultant Skill Level Rating for this Case Study: Intermediate About Oracle Customer Submitted Case Studies Oracle Customer Submitted Case Studies are intended as learning tools and for sharing information or knowledge related to a complex event, process, procedure, or to a series of related events. Each case study is written based upon the experience that the writer/s encountered. Customers should not interpret or use information in these case studies as solutions or recommendations without first contacting Oracle Support. Each Case Study contains a skill level rating. The rating provides an indication of what skill level the reader should have as it relates to the information in the case study. Ratings are: • Expert: significant experience with the subject matter • Intermediate: some experience with the subject matter • Beginner: little experience with the subject matter Case Study Abstract This case study will provide a practical guide to letters of credit and as there is no functionality as of now to use Letter of Credit as a means of payment which is increasingly being used, a workaround in Oracle Payables to handle payments through Letters of Credit. Within its limitations it is hoped that: • This paper will serve as a basic tool in understanding letters of credit and ...
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...Agenda: A. Introduction B. ERP 1. What is ERP ? 2. ERP Modules & Components 3. Available ERP Tools 4. How to Choose an ERP Software ? 5. Future of ERP 6. Comparisons and Surveys 7. Demos & case studies ERP Mind Mapping Managers & Stakeholders Reporting Applications Sales Force & Customer Service Reps Back-Office Admins & Workers Financial Applications Sales & Delivery Applications Centralized Database Manufacturing Applications Service Applications Inventory & Supply Applications Human Resources Management Apps Customers Employees Suppliers Architecture of ERP ERP Modules Finance Human Resources Inventory Management Project Management & Planning Quality Management Sales Management Purchase Management E-Commerce CustomerRelationship Management Document Management SupplierRelationship Management Risk Management Production Planning & Controlling Knowledge Management Business Intelligence ERP Challenges High Cost Implementation Time ERP Package Selection Consulting Fees Customizations ERP Challenges Business Process Reengineering Custom Reports Security Change In Organization Requirements Integration with Other Data Sources Integration with Other Applications Integration with Legacy Systems Total Cost Implementation Time Project Facotrs Benefits Risks Goal & Vision Fit Strategic Fitness Local Environmental Requirements System Factors Reliability & Quality User Friendliness...
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...BACKGROUND In This Case Study Background Challenge Solution Results Lessons Learned Next Steps PDF Version [pic] How Cisco IT Upgraded Its ERP Manufacturing and Finance Modules (PDF - 255 KB) Don’t fix it if it’s not broken - especially if you are talking about an extensive enterprise software foundation, right? Not necessarily. In the case of the Oracle software environment, Cisco® management teams decided that it was time to upgrade even though the Oracle 10.7 software was still getting the job done. IT, operations, and executive teams all concurred that this vital component of the company’s IT infrastructure needed to be modernized. While there would be clear benefits from an upgrade to Oracle 11i, the main decision drivers were the need to move away from an outdated platform that was becoming cost-prohibitive for supporting Cisco’s growth and evolving business requirements. In particular, any future development of enterprise solutions would be compromised if developed on a less-than-current Oracle platform. “Remaining competitive on a global scale often comes down to our ability to efficiently respond to changing operations, to work with new partners and suppliers, and to make sure that our employees have fast access to the latest productivity-enhancing technology and decision-making tools. Having an integrated, modern platform allows us to more rapidly respond to changing business requirements and to improve partner productivity and customer satisfaction...
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...Case Study No. 17 Title: Establishing a Telephony Service Desk System to Enhance Telecommunications Support Author: TEKSYSTEMS GLOBAL SERVICE Date: 2014 Category: Development Process, Engineering Keywords: Telecommunications support, Telephony Service Desk System Source:http://www.teksystems.com/~/media/Files/case-studies/global-services/Delivering%20Superior%20IT%20Support%20Services%20for%20a%20Video%20Game%20Maker.ashx Content: With the guidance of TEKsystems’ Support Services practice, the client was able to successfully launch its first telephony service desk designed to resolvetelecommunications-focused issues. The service desk has been fully operational since 2001. TEKsystems sourced, screened and onboarded nine service desk analysts who were experts working to assess and fix any telecommunications problems. From TEKsystems’ Support Center in Maryland, this team was dedicated to providing 24x7x365 support for all telecommunications issues across the client’s massive network of retail locations; this ensured that tickets were resolved in a timely fashion and in order of urgency and escalation requirements. Regular client touchpoints were held to stay abreast of any shifts in business objectives andprovide transparency into our progress. Over time the analyst team earned the client’s respect, as they were perceived not as a vendor but as an extension of the organization’s internal telecommunications team. The team remained on the pulse of changing technologies...
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... Module 1 –Case Study 1 Chapter 3, Case 1: Advance America Implements Grid Computing Critical Thinking Questions 1. Why is the new grid computing system at Advance America much easier to install, manage, and maintain than its old system? In the older system of Advance America each of the centers had their own software and hardware installed in their premises, and every night all the centers around the country you to send their data to the main hub. Because of the growing numbers of the data and the centers around the country there was not enough time for all the data to be transferred to the main system plus the maintenance cost of the older system was much higher. In the new system Advance America switched to grid computing. “Grid computing is the collection of computer resources from multiple locations to reach a common goal.”{1} They installed a Client machine in every center which connects to the Web from a fault-tolerant server running Oracle database software. In this process may computers are working together to reduce the workload over the server which in turn helps in identifying and solving the problems much quicker even in real-time. {1} https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grid_computing 2. How might Advance America expand its system as the company outgrows it? Advance America is combining Oracle and a third-party database in to a centralized database. “Oracle Database 10g, and is using Oracle Real Application Clusters to distribute...
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...Introduction It all kicked off on 6 June 2003, when Oracle ambushed PeopleSoft with a hostile takeover bid valued at $5.1 billion just four days after PeopleSoft agreed to a $1.8 billion deal with J.D. Edwards. The acquisition fight lasted over 18 months and has become a staple in business and law school case studies. PeopleSoft specialized in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solutions. It was very strong in human resource software and other back-office functions, competing with SAP and Siebel; however, as the ERP space began to see dramatically reduced growth, PeopleSoft’s sales began to lag. Company leaders saw the acquisition of smaller J.D Edwards as a way to bolster and expand its business into enterprise management and supply chain solutions. Although this acquisition would place PeopleSoft in a better position to compete with market leaders, it never got a chance to enjoy the hype and excitement. Oracle announced its tender offer takeover of PeopleSoft and Oracle CEO, Larry Ellison, further announced that that the company would discontinue PeopleSoft products once the merger was complete (although product support for existing customers would continue). PeopleSoft faced significant challenges. The true intention of Oracle was unknown, and a personal conflict between the PeopleSoft and Oracle CEOs added complexity into the issue. The unwelcome tender offer cast a cloud of doubt upon PeopleSoft’s future and required that the board seriously consider...
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...Implementing Transactional Security in Single OU through form personalization Version 1.0 Overview: This document explains the procedure & step-by-step approach for implementing transactional security in single operating unit based on a segment in Chart of Accounts or any given criteria. White Paper: Implementing transactional security in single operating unit of Oracle Applications Version 11.5.10 Introduction: Transactional security has traditionally been one of the driving factors for businesses to opt of multiple operating units in Oracle Application Implementations. However, a large number of business establishments are now increasingly looking for transactional security even in the single operating unit. Transactional security in an operating unit can be of two types: ➢ To restrict access to transactional entry, say AP invoices etc, based on a specific chart of account or any given criteria ➢ To prevent users from viewing transactions, say AP invoices etc, with a specific chart of account or any given criteria even if the opt for a blind query by pressing Ctrl + F11 General Ledger security rules come handy in implementing the first part of the transactional security i.e. to prevent users from entering transactions with specific COA segments. However, GL security rules can be used only if the criterion is based on the COA segments. Also GL security rules have no effect on query mode. So viewing cannot be prevented with the help...
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...1 Case Study : Sinosteel Strengthens Business Management with ERP Applications SUMMARY: China’s state owned strategic resources enterprise Sinosteel Corporation uses Oracle Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) to strengthen its business management and global reach. Case: Sinosteel Corporation (abbreviated as Sinosteel) is a central enterprise under the administration of the State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission. There are 76 subsidiaries under the administration of Sinosteel, among which 53 are in China and 23 abroad, the revenue from core businesses reaches RMB 111 billion in 2008. Chinese currency is called the Renminbi (RMB), and it is currently trading at .146 US dollars in 2009. Sinosteel is mainly engaged in developing and processing of metallurgical mineral resources, trading and logistics of metallurgical raw materials and products, and related engineering technical service and equipment manufacture. It is a large multinational enterprise with core businesses engaging in resources development, trade & logistics, engineering project and science & technology, equipment manufacturing and specialized service, providing comprehensive auxiliary service for steel industry, especially steel mills. Sinosteel is organized as decentralized, multi-business unit firm. Like most rapidly growing global firms, Sinosteel has grown through the acquisition of hundreds of small companies, and many medium to large size companies. In the...
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...we need to manipulate and analyze the big data. For the first step of big data manipulation, we can consider traditional database management system. To discover novel knowledge from the big data environment, we should analyze the big data. Many statistical methods have been applied to big data analysis, and most works of statistical analysis are dependent on diverse statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, or R project. In addition, a considerable portion of big data is stored in diverse database systems. But, the data types of general statistical software are different from the database systems such as Oracle, or MySQL. So, many approaches to connect statistical software to database management system (DBMS) were introduced. In this paper, we study on an efficient connection between the statistical software and DBMS. To show our performance, we carry out a case study using real application. Keywords Statistical software, Database management system, Big data analysis, Database connection, MySQL, R project. 1. INTRODUCTION Every day, huge data are created from diverse fields, and stored in computer systems. These big data are extremely large and complex [1]. So, it is very difficult to manage and analyze them. But, big data analysis is important issue in many fields such as marketing, finance, technology, or medicine. Big data analysis is based on statistics and machine learning algorithms. In addition, data analysis is depended on statistical software, and...
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...Migrating Sun-based Oracle® Databases to Dell™ PowerEdge™ Servers Dell PowerEdge 6450 and 8450 with Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Advanced Server 1 Enterprise Systems Group (ESG) Dell White Paper 2 By Dave Jaffe and Todd Muirhead 3 dave_jaffe@dell.com 4 todd_muirhead@dell.com 5 [pic] Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Solution Overview 6 The Database Servers 8 The Hardware 8 The Software 9 The Application Servers 11 The Hardware 11 The Software 11 Migrating the Application 13 The Tests 15 Conclusions 17 Acknowledgements 18 Bibliography 19 Appendix A : Baseball Database Organization 20 Database Tables 20 Master 20 Teammaster 20 Batting 21 Pitching 21 Fielding 22 Sample Query 22 Figure 1: The Dell and Sun Solution Implementations 6 Table 1: Database Server Comparison: PowerEdge 6450 and 8450 vs. Sun Enterprise 4500 8 Table 2: RAID Organization for Three Configurations 9 Table 3: Oracle Database Layout 9 Table 4: Oracle9i Tuning Parameters 10 Table 5: Application Servers: Dell PowerEdge 1550 vs. Sun Enterprise 220R 11 Table 6: Oracle Pricing 12 Table 7: 4-CPU Test Results: PowerEdge 6450 vs. Sun E4500 w/ 4 CPUs 15 Table 8: 8-CPU Test Results: PowerEdge 8450 vs. Sun E4500 w/ 8 CPUs 16 Section 1 Executive Summary Following studies showing the advantages of migrating Tier 1 web servers and Tier 2 application...
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