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The Path to On Demand
Carol Cvitkovich – Director, Global Resource Model, QADSlide2
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The following is intended to outline QAD’s general product direction. It is intended for information purposes only, and may not be incorporated into any contract. It is not a commitment to deliver any material, code, functional capabilities, and should not be relied upon in making purchasing decisions. The development, release, and timing of any features or functional capabilities described for QAD’s products remains at the sole discretion of QAD.
Safe Harbor Statement
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Why On Demand?Why upgrade?
Migration options
The process
SummaryNext steps?
Agenda
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Full strength ERPFlexible
High availability
Globally accessible
Low riskPredictable costsSimple to deploy, implement and use
Why On Demand?
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Converting to On Demand
The Path to On Demand
Conversion
Transition
Lift & Shift
Technical Upgrade
Re-Alignment Upgrade
Re-Implementation
Blended Deployment
Single Phase
Step PhaseSlide6
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Transition – New Customers
The Path to On Demand
Legacy Application
QAD
Version
UI
Database
Data
Operating
System
Legacy
DataSlide7
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Transition – Existing Customers
The Path to On Demand
QAD Version
UI
Customizations
Database
Data
Operating System
QAD Version
UI
Customizations
Database
Data
Operating SystemSlide8
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Lift &Shift
The Path to On Demand
On Premise
On Demand
Replicates existing customer environment
Version
Data
Customizations
Commitment to upgrade in futureSlide9
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Conversion
The Path to On
Demand
On Premise
On Demand
Customer migrates from On Premise to On Demand
On Demand is current SE or EE versionSlide10
Re-Alignment Upgrade
Re-implementation
Technical Upgrade
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Conversion Options
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SE
ïƒ SE or EE ïƒ EE
No change in business process model
Customizations uplifted ‘as is’
No significant use of new features
No new modules
Technical Conversion
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Technical UpgradeSlide12
Fastest route from SE
ïƒ EE
Only financial process model changes
Data is ‘realigned’ and reloaded
No conversion of history
Finance customizations eliminated or re-written
Realignment Upgrade
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Re-Alignment UpgradeSlide13
Start ‘almost’ from scratch
Business process model changes
May include new features or modules
Eliminates unneeded customizations
Greatest benefit – more time and cost
Reimplementation
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Re-implementationSlide14
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Target environment achieved in one phase
More complex project
Shorter elapsed timeframe to achieve
Multiple Upgrade Options –One Phase
The Path to On Demand
Technical Upgrade
Customization Rationalization
New Features/Functions
Process
OptimizationSlide15
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Allows for quicker initial benefitBreaks complex project into more manageable phases
Overall longer timeframe
Multiple Upgrade Options –Step Phase
The Path to On Demand
Customization Rationalization
Technical Upgrade
New Features/Functions
Process OptimizationSlide16
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Blended Deployment
The Path to On
Demand
On Premise
On Demand
Combination of On Demand and On Premise
Flexible
Sites
ModulesSlide17
The Process
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How Does The Conversion Process Work?
The Path to On Demand
Environment
Data
Customizations
Functionality
3
rd
Party Apps
Project
Upgrade/Deployment Q-Scan
Conversion
Assessment
Proposal
Plan
Costs
Timescales
Resources
Present Report
Conversion/Alignment
Interfaces
Customizations
Modules
Localizations
Conversion Options
Time dependent upon approach/size/complexity
Test/Train
Cutover
Planning
Create Environment
Database Conversion
OR
Data Realignment
CRP
Acceptance Test
End User Training
.Net
UI Training
Production Environment
Database Conversion
Execute Cutover
Go LiveSlide19
3 Day Q-Scan
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Upgrade Q-Scan
The Path to On Demand
10 DaysSlide21
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Conversion
The Path to On Demand
Environment
Data
Customizations
Functionality
3
rd
Party Apps
Project
Upgrade/Deployment Q-Scan
Implementation
Assessment
Proposal
Plan
Costs
Timescales
Resources
Present Report
Interfaces
Customizations
Modules
Localizations
Implementation Options
Time dependent upon size/complexity
Test/Train
Cutover
CRP
Acceptance Test
End User Training
.Net
UI Training
Production Environment
Database Conversion
Execute Cutover
Go Live
Planning
Create environment
Database conversion
Or
Data realignment
ConversionSlide22
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Project PlanData conversion tools and templates
Database
conversion utilities
Data validation reportsData realignment t
emplatesData load toolsEasy On-Boarding
Process Maps
Configuration
Data
Workshops
Conversion Tools and Methodologies
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Test / Train
The Path to On Demand
Environment
Data
Customizations
Functionality
3
rd
Party Apps
Project
Upgrade/Deployment Q-Scan
Implementation
Assessment
Proposal
Plan
Costs
Timescales
Resources
Present Report
Conversion
Interfaces
Customizations
Modules
Localizations
Implementation Options
Time dependent upon size/complexity
Cutover
Planning
Prepare Source Data (EE)
Run Pre-Conversion Utilities (EE)
Database Conversion
Production Environment
Database Conversion
Execute Cutover
Go Live
Test/Train
CRP
Acceptance Test
End User Training
.Net
UI TrainingSlide24
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Predefined test scriptsTest script logs
Work
aids
Training materialEnd
userTechnical
Test/Train Tools and Methodologies
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Cutover
The Path to On Demand
Environment
Data
Customizations
Functionality
3
rd
Party Apps
Project
Upgrade/Deployment Q-Scan
Implementation
Assessment
Proposal
Plan
Costs
Timescales
Resources
Present Report
Conversion
Interfaces
Customizations
Modules
Localizations
Implementation Options
Time dependent upon size/complexity
Test/Train
Planning
Create Environment
Database Conversion
OR
Data
Realignment
CRP
Acceptance Test
End User Training
.Net
UI Training
Cutover
Production environment
Database conversion
Execute cutover
Go liveSlide26
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Conversion utilitiesData load templates
Validation reports
Cutover plan
Cutover Tools and Methodologies
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How Does The Upgrade Process Work?
The Path to On Demand
Environment
Data
Customizations
Functionality
3
rd
Party Apps
Project
Upgrade/Deployment Q-Scan
Implementation
Assessment
Proposal
Plan
Costs
Timescales
Resources
Present Report
Conversion
Time dependent upon size/complexity
Test/Train
Cutover
Planning
Create Environment
Database Conversion
OR
Data Realignment
CRP
Acceptance Test
End User Training
.Net
UI Training
Production Environment
Database Conversion
Execute Cutover
Go Live
Interfaces
Customizations
Modules
Localizations
Implementation OptionsSlide28
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Net UI Browse collections
Q-Xtend
EE
functionality
Implementation Options
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Why On Demand?Full strength ERP
High availability
Globally accessible
Predictable costsFlexible
Multiple deployment optionsVaried conversion approachesStructured, repeatable process
Tools and methodologies
Summary
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Carol Cvitkovich: ccv@qad.com
Questions & Answers
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