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The Catalyst
The finance team at a global telecom enterprise was hitting the limits of its existing planning platform, SAP BPC (formerly OutlookSoft). With hundreds of contributors across worldwide teams, a growing volume of forecasting data, and multiple system integrations, the performance of SAP BPC began to break down.
Key limitations included:
- Lagging Performance: As data grew, reports slowed, and forecasting became unreliable.
- Productivity Bottlenecks: Users were locked out during processing, losing valuable work time.
- Rigid Integrations: SAP BPC struggled to handle data from disparate systems.
- Limited Usability: Complex processes and a lack of Excel flexibility frustrated the finance team.
Why They Chose deFacto
The company needed a scalable, enterprise-grade solution that offered:
- High-speed performance with large datasets
- Integration with multiple data sources
- Stability and data integrity
- An Excel-based interface for ease of use
- Customizable, real-time reporting across all global entities
After evaluating several options, deFacto was the only solution that checked every box—with a proven ability to scale, simplify workflows, and deliver real-time data with Excel flexibility.
The Transformation
deFacto replaced SAP BPC across the company’s entire forecasting and planning process.
Within weeks of deployment, the finance team experienced dramatic improvements:
- Performance Boost: Reporting and calculations ran 10x faster than before
- Always-On Access: Users no longer had to log out during data processing
- Real-Time Forecasting: Global contributors could enter and adjust forecasts without delays
- Seamless Integration: Data from various systems loaded smoothly into one unified platform
- Excel-Driven Interface: Familiar tools and templates minimized the learning curve
Key Outcomes
1,000% Performance Improvement across planning, forecasting, and reporting
Significantly More Stable system—no more slowdowns or logouts during updates
Greater Forecast Accuracy due to faster access and cleaner data
Global Scalability with no degradation in user experience
Faster Reporting Cycles, allowing finance to focus on strategic analysis
Looking Ahead
With deFacto as their core financial planning engine, the company now has a stable, scalable platform to support ongoing global growth. The finance team continues to expand deFacto’s use into more departments—transforming how financial data powers the business.
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