Information Management - Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing Services

Most organisations have multiple business applications to support the operational activity of the business, creating significant amount of data. Harnessing this data to deliver information can be a complex and difficult task without business intelligence (BI) capability. BI provides the 'window into the information' through balanced scorecards, performance reporting, advanced visualisation, data mining,predictive modeling techniques and many others.

It ensures that the right people have the right information, of the right quality, in the right format, at the right time, at the right cost. It helps provide a consistent view across the organisation, and supports the timely identification and resolution of business issues. BI also provides advanced information distribution capabilities to proactively and reactively distribute the information, for example, through BI Portals, Email, SMS etc. Saksoft has an extensive understanding of BI solution definition, development and deployment. As an integral part of our methodology, we have successfully delivered BI solutions using all of the leading and many niche BI toolsets, We constantly research & develop our understanding of new BI products. Saksoft can provide a comprehensive and proven BI delivery capability.

A Data Warehouse (DW) provides the secure, consolidated, and integrated information repository necessary for effect information reporting. It brings together the right information across organisational boundaries to ensure there is a 'single version of the truth' and trusted information is available at the right time to support effective business intelligence. A significant challenge when designing this type of environment is to ensure that it is flexible and responsive to change. A data warehouse is not necessarily a single database, we think more in terms of a managed environment that supports both large scale enterprise data warehouse repositories and smaller focused data marts required for specific types of analysis such as data mining, and departmental reporting. Saksoft has extensive experience of building data warehouse solutions using all of the leading database toolsets.

Saksoft has developed a data warehouse development and deployment methodology. This incorporates an iterative design and development approach thathas proven to be a very successful. This approach recognises two key characteristics of data warehouse projects that otherwise tend to cause major risk: First, the data used to populate data warehouse tends to be of highly variable quality. Whilst a lot can be done to resolve quality issues in advance, new issues inevitably emerge during development. Second , users often find it difficult to precisely define requirements prior to working with prototype output.

Information Management - Overview

Saksoft offers full range of business consulting and technology services - which can successfully align our customers in their Information Management objectives. We consult, design, implement, train and support on major IM platforms such as Cognos, Datastage, Business Objects, Hyperion, Microsoft and Informatica. Whether you require services in all areas or on select areas, Saksoft is ready to partner with you in delivering success.

At Saksoft, we have built our practice and reputation on enabling better decision making through optimized information flow to executive and business leaders. This allows us to help our clients define their strategy, optimize their processes and select technology to further develop their capabilities.

Saksoft has recently launched its Managed Services initiative to provide value added services to its growing client base. Our Managed Services offering takes away the routine and drudgery associated with application maintenance and allows you to focus on your core IT Management tasks. Saksoft has a range of exciting offerings in Managed Services for Information Management.

Our BI solutions and services enable our customers to build and manage effective Information Management initiatives. We assist a wide array of industries in providing up-to-date information in easy-to-understand formats. Our EDW service offering focuses on coordinating data from various systems so that information can be accessed easily, efficiently, and consistently. A robust and well designed DataWarehouse is the basis for effective Corporate Performance Management and Business Intelligence services. We use Informatica, AbInitio, Datastage, Oracle Warehouse builder and SQL Server Integration Services on databases such as Oracle, Teradata, SQL Server and DB2 UDB as part of this offering.

High performance organizations recognize that Performance Management is not a one-off process, rather, it is a sustaining and constant cycle of measurement and management. Saksoft Consultants combine experience and capability in CPM tools and processes to deliver success to our customers. Tools such as Business Objects, SQL Server Reporting Services, Oracle BI, Cognos, Crystal reports are used in our CPM framework.

Saksoft is your trusted partner for Information Management; We deliver success.

Information Management - Strategy

The strategic consideration of Information Management is becoming increasingly important for organisations for a number of reasons:

• The volume of information held and required to be analysed is increasing significantly
• Regulatory pressures are increasing, requiring more accurate, consistent, transparent and auditable reporting and management of key business information.
• Technology advances are enabling more information to be analysed faster and to be personalised to meet specific consumer needs, whenever and wherever required.

An Information Management Strategy articulates the overall vision, objective and approach in the context of managing the organisation's information assets to derive business value. In organisations that use an enterprise approach to Information Management, the IM Strategy sets the direction to establish and maintain a co-ordinated, integrated - IM environment across the enterprise.

Saksoft's IM Environment model encapsulates all elements of the information environment within an organisation and looks at the human and technical factors from a business and technical perspective. The model has 28 key areas which are further subdivided to over 125 elements to ensure a comprehensive understanding.

Saksoft has a range of IM Strategy services from a short and sharp IM Strategy Assessment to a full IM Strategy definition.

Saksoft's definition of an organisation's IM Strategy will typically address :

• IM Vision and its alignment to the overall business strategy and objectives
• Information Environment - current and projected
• IM Roadmap

Information Management - SAP Mobility Services

Saksoft, through its partnership with SAP and also through specific client projects has acquired capability in SUP Hybrid Web Container applications and SUP Native Apps (iPhone, iPad, Android & Blackberry). We have a dedicated team of people who can provide these services on a project basis or on a resource augmentation basis.

Mobile Application development has become a top concern for enterprises and their CIO's. According to Gartner CIO Survey, 61% of respondents plan to enhance their mobile capability during the next three years, and 48% believe they will become leaders by fully adopting innovative mobility solutions.

This Magic quadrant for Mobile application development has the niche player and visionary quadrant crowded. SAP is classified as among clear leaders with increased ability to execute.

At the heart of SAP mobility is the Sybase Unwired platform, a mobile enterprise application platform designed to simplify the task of creating applications that connect business data to mobile devices for work flow management and back-office integration

Simple workflow driven applications such as Leave request, Expense Reimbursement, Purchase Order Request, Time sheets can be created as Hybrid Web container like applications and this allows customers to extend their workflow processes. Extremely beneficial in automating routine tasks, workflow applications, are incredible time savers and often reduce human errors. Some Characteristics to look for in a typical Hybrid Web Container

• Low data volume
• Simple user experience
• Simple business logic

Applications developed using Hybrid containers can run on Android, iOS, Blackberry, Windows mobile without any change to the code base.

Native Applications are used for Offline applications and leveraging device hardware features like camera, SD card, Contacts, GPS etc. Users work on data offline and synchronize updates to the server when connected to data networks. The native application model enables the developer to write custom code or to use the Device Application Designer to generate the user interface

Information Management - Reporting as a Managed Service (RaaMS)

With the rapid increase in data being captured through various channels, enterprises both large and small must analyze this data efficiently and share it across the organization for quick decision making.

Saksoft’s Reporting as a Managed Service (RaaMS) is a packaged offering to satisfy all decision support needs of an enterprise. RaaMS will remove the hassle of building, enhancing, managing and monitoring of reporting environment and will enable business focus on decision making.

• Data Overload : The number of systems for transactional data capture have increased, but enterprises are unable to utilize that data to their advantage. There is an exponential rise in the data and different metrics are being tracked by departments, leading to disparity in monitoring of performance indicators.


• Data & Organizational Silos: There is a need for integrated and timely exchange of information between all departments, prevention of duplication efforts and removal of technology islands.


• Limited Analysis : Analysis is done using error prone spreadsheets with one-off Report Request which is not seen as critical if not delivered.


• Data Co-relation : There is a need to integrate and interpret both unstructured and structured data with enterprise data (transactional, intranet, etc.) and external data (web, social, etc.).


• Technology : A multiple vendor landscape leads to an overlap in the products and services offered.

Saksoft’s Reporting as a Managed Service (RaaMS) offering helps Organizations generate actionable insights by the provision of data management, operational reporting, strategic reporting and CXO Dashboards as On Premise services.

• Consulting Services : Strategy definition, Business Intelligence roadmap, Business Intelligence Review and Audit, Information Management Assessment.


• Insight Services : Near real-time dashboards, standard and ad-hoc insight reports, analyst services and reports.


• Integrated Services : Integration services with enterprise systems.

With extensive global Information Management experience across multiple industries, we are best placed to offer your business the mix of skills required to improve your data management to insight delivery.

We can help you achieve greater business agility by providing analytics and enabling decision making on the basis of the data from across the enterprise.

• Increased business -centricity
• Enhanced business Intelligence Organization
• Reduced operational costs
• Improved competitive advantage

Information Management - BO Migration and Report Factory

BO Migration extends the robust information infrastructure and integrates seamlessly with existing product line. It delivers innovation to drive user productivity and self-service, and exploits the value of your existing investment into SAP Business Objects, migrates and upgrades to latest release.

Saksoft has the experience of building BO Migration solutions using latest technology.

Saksoft has developed different phases consisting of assessment, planning, migration, validation and training. Our BO Migration involves installation and configuration of the XI R2/3.x/4.x system and migrating content and converting deski reports using import wizard and report conversion. We validate the security, universes and reports, and rework on the SDK-based customizations and testing.

We provide enhanced performance, scalability and reliability with synchronized multi DP and other new features in webi, OLAP access from web intelligence.

We ensure better dashboards and performance management with enhanced scheduling and calendars, MS data center certification, simplified directory integration and linux support.

Our goal is to create a complete, cost effective and successful BO solution using certified engineers having adequate technical skills.

Information Management - Mobile Application Development

In keeping up with the latest trends in business and consumer centric mobile applications, Saksoft has added Mobile application development to its service offerings. Saksoft offers full spectrum end to end mobile services across diverse categories. With a strong focus on newer technology, domain knowledge and support we deliver products that are of high standards and quality. We have very strong mobile development team and we work across all platforms and phones.

Our service offering are further classified into:

Saksoft has the expertise in Mobile Application Development across various platforms such as iPhone Application Development, Android, Windows Mobile Application, Blackberry and all J2ME based devices. Saksoft is currently credited with developing the following applications.

Saksoft offers custom Mobile Application Development of ERP, CRM, BI Dashboards and much more. Application porting enables companies to provide services at minimum flux in their business. It is creating of an application on a target platform that acts like the original one and thus making the application available to an extended market.

As mobile technology keeps the customers tuned to their smartphones for most parts of their day, companies are moving beyond the desktop world to keep attuned to their customer needs. Saksoft offers conversion of existing web pages into Mobile device compatible versions across a range of advanced platforms.