Challenge
The business challenges that led the Legal Shield to evaluate and ultimately select Global Software, Inc.’s Spreadsheet Server:
- Rekeying data from the ERP system into spreadsheets
- Manual, multi-step reporting processes
- Creating reports in a timely manner
- Lack of ability to quickly analyze account activity
Selected Spreadsheet Server over the competition because of the following:
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- Capability to drill down to sub-ledger details
- Excel-based Interface
- Pricing
- Quick implementation time
Uses Spreadsheet Server for Financial / General Ledger reporting and the following module:
- Fixed Asset Subledger
Solution
Benefits received from Spreadsheet Server:
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- The removal of disparate static Excel sheets
- Faster, streamlined report creation
- Improved data accuracy
- Faster access to live data to make strategic decisions
- Empowering users to create their own reports with less dependence on IT
- Greater visibility into the overall business strategy
Reporting processes streamlined with Spreadsheet Server:
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- Data extraction from an ERP or relational database
- Automated distribution of reports to management/other departments
- Month-end close and management/board reporting packages
- Auditing and tax schedules
- Budgeting/forecasting processes
Actions or business insights gained using Spreadsheet Server:
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- Centralized reporting practices
- Validated data
- Increased their ability to complete tactical and complex analysis
Saved over 300 hours in one year with Spreadsheet Server.
