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R12.2 Upgrade New Features PDF
R12.2 Upgrade New Features PDF
Jonathan Pearson
Original Software
Power Training
Users
Business
Analyst
Helpdesk
Programmers
Less than 10
10 to 30
31 to 50
50 to 70
Over 70
IT responsibility
Database Changes
Customization redevelopment
Business responsibility
Functional & Process changes
e.g. sub ledger accounting, centralized bank
transactions, multiple ledger capability, etc.
Inadequate
validation processes
Poor communication
and collaboration
Ensure Success
Greater coverage, less risk
Increase Visibility
Shared problem, shared success
Minimize Impact
Start Quickly
Easy to use
Save Time, Money
During upgrade
On-going patches
Eliminate a CRP?
Poorly
Some documentation, likely out of date
Customizations documented, little else
Well documented
Sheer volume
Prioritize
» Business critical vs. low impact
» High risk vs. low risk
Categorize
» Standard vs. Customizations
Various & Numerous people
involved
Different skills & areas of expertise
y
r
r
Ma
Ma
Ap
4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 6
3/4
Product Installation and Setup Mon (AM)
for 5 days
3/11
Qualify Design Review & Implementation Mon (PM)
for 1.5 days Legend
Legend
3/13
Manual Testing Workshop
Wed (AM)
- Train the trainer
for 1.5 days
ViaSat Activity
Customer (36 days)
Activity (36 Days)
3/18
EBS Team Builds Plan and Manual Test Assets Mon (AM) Implementation/Training Activity (9 days)
for 10 days
Deploy flawlessly
Guarantee that the upgraded applications continue to meet
business requirements
Execute efficiently
Ensure the entire upgrade process is managed as productively
as possible
Deliver swiftly
Meet the end-of support deadlines
Lift moratorium on business enhancements
Minimise costs
Can be reduced by 25%
Eliminate a CRP?
Thank You