For many organizations, Workday is a core system housing vital data on HR, payroll, finance, and more. However, extracting and utilizing that data for analysis can be a challenge. The new Simba Workday ODBC and JDBC Drivers simplify this process, enabling seamless access to Workday data through standard database interfaces. With Simba Drivers, you can effortlessly integrate Workday data into your analytics tools, ETL workflows, or custom applications, unlocking its full potential for decision-making.

In today’s digital age, data has evolved from being a mere byproduct of business processes to becoming the cornerstone of strategic decision-making. Yet, for many organizations, unlocking the full potential of their data remains a significant challenge. Traditional data analytics models often create bottlenecks, relying heavily on overextended IT departments to provide insights, which delays decision-making and limits agility.

If the operating theme for finance teams in 2024 was “automate workflows and optimize costs to drive value,” then the operating theme for 2025 is shaping up to be, “stay the course.” While inflation did recede in 2024, it did so much more slowly than hoped, leading to fewer interest rate cuts than expected and slower economic growth than desired.

Your organization has decided to make the leap to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, a strategic choice that offers improved performance, advanced analytics, and more efficient support for your business operations. While this cloud ERP offers streamlined processes and improved scalability, it also limits the level of customization that finance teams have come to rely on for tailored, actionable insights. The result post-migration?

As a finance team member, it’s likely your main goals are to reduce risk, improve profitability, and maintain exceptional levels of compliance. To achieve success, you need direct access to accurate data from your ERP and the ability to quickly create drillable Excel reports for GL and other finance requirements. Many finance teams rely on their ERP’s native reporting for this.

Understanding embedded analytics dashboards starts with knowing what the term itself means—so let’s break it down. Dashboards are screens or pages that display information in a unified view that makes data easily digestible for end users.

Epicor’s ability to provide industry-focused, scalable, and customizable ERP solutions has made it a popular choice for organizations across the globe. Epicor’s built-in reporting capabilities are useful for standard reports but can be limiting for organizations that require more advanced analytics. Without deep technical knowledge of Epicor’s data structures, attempting to manually create custom reports can create serious roadblocks to data trust within your organization.