Workforce has been out for a while now, but based on the number of implementations I’ve done (more than anything except financials) I’d say that it was still a perennial…

As a Hyperion architect, I am an admirer of the actual architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.  This is my pompous way of saying that I am a great believer in…

While this blog is primarily focused on the finance user, Hyperion works as well for operational forecasting and reporting.  Many clients are happy using it for financial data only, but…

While this is a topic that seems obvious to some of you, it should be discussed.  Along with training, it’s one of the most vital factors in a successful implementation.Insist…

I was meeting with a prospective client last week when I put my foot in my mouth.  Those of you who know me personally know that it’s not an uncommon…

I’ll start this post out with a little personal story.  I had an unfortunate experience sub-contracting for a well-known consulting company.  Their Hyperion division was infamous within the Hyperion community…

One of the questions that I’ve always hated is “Are you technical or functional?”  I started with an MBA, so I started functional, but damn I spent a lot of…

This blog post will be particularly relevant for anyone considering PBCS, though it also applies to all implementations. Have a session to talk to consultants.  Choosing the right ones with…

Magic Hyperion is what I call requests that won’t work.  Sometimes they’re reasonable “Why won’t the software export in the format I need?”  Other times it’s not “Why won’t the…

To go along with my new Hyperion consulting company, I’ve decided to start this blog:  The Finance side of Hyperion.  Thanks to all of my friends and co-workers who have…