- Software is easy to install and backup is simple.
- Support from BOARD is fantastic; always returning with solutions for both server and application questions.
- There is permission control where data access can be set to different groups of users.
- Accounting periods can be locked after each import which prevents accidental overwriting of past data.
Manager at a insurance company with 501-1,000 employees
It's provided us a good presentation of consolidated data to customers and senior management.
What is most valuable?
How has it helped my organization?
We lack a good presentation of consolidated data to customers and senior management and BOARD's slick graphics solved that. It allows various graphical presentation using the same set of data and the drill-down of details can be done from the reports directly.
What needs improvement?
Data import error messages can be improved to provide more information on why a record failed to get imported.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Works
Useful for finding areas of inefficiency, but needs support for automatically defining cubes
Pros and Cons
- "It is useful for self-analysis regarding company data and helps to find areas where we can improve."
- "The product can be improved by making it possible to know where cubes are used."
What is our primary use case?
We use this solution in several ways, including:
- We develop data modeling for customers.
- Internally, we use it to monitor and control company performance.
- We create demonstrations for potential new customers.
- We create dashboards that permit us to find and understand inefficiencies, which can then be improved.
How has it helped my organization?
Board helps us to better explain KPI performance, thanks to the creation of dashboards. These permit us to show the right information to discover trends and allows us to take action in advance.
It is useful for self-analysis regarding company data and helps to find areas where we can improve.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the ability to create processes inside it. We can have Business Intelligence integrated with a CPM that permits us to develop structured projects. Also, the capability to manipulate data allows us to create different processes, easier and faster.
What needs improvement?
The product can be improved by making it possible to know where cubes are used. Also, the auto definition of a better cube structure can facilitate the process of structuring the database. This would avoid some types of errors.
For how long have I used the solution?
Two years.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Group Controller with 51-200 employees
Easy to implement, easy to maintain, easy to develop internal report or procedure.
What is most valuable?
- Integrated environment, guaranteeing us the ease of use and flexibility needed to create applications or procedures on our owns.
- Ability to perform multidimensional analyses.
- Integration and normalization data from different sources.
How has it helped my organization?
Each user is able to obtain all the information needed in autonomy.
For how long have I used the solution?
8 years
How are customer service and technical support?
We needed technical support and customer service few times, and had good results.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used several excel files, linked each other. Instability and errors happened every day.
How was the initial setup?
Initial setup is easy to do and to understand, there is no need to have great IT knowledge.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented the BI tool through a vendor team 8 years ago, and their level of expertise was high.
We are currently implementing Board Financial Consolidation package with Board consultants with optimum results in terms of time and comprehension of the product.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Pricing and licensing are not standard, but it can be tailored according to company needs.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Board was suggested by our ERP consultants and we are convinced after the demo.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Business analyst at a pharma/biotech company
It's a flexibility, fast, and easy to use solution.
What is most valuable?
It's a flexibility, fast, and easy to use solution.
How has it helped my organization?
It has helped us manage our workflow.
What needs improvement?
It needs improvement in the areas of sales, credit, and supply chain.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
We've had no issues with deployment.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We've had no issues with stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We've had no issues with scalability.
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