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OmegaCube Technologies offers two distinct implementation methodologies that vary which services are utilized and to what extent, based on carefully evaluated client needs. Regardless of the methodology selected, the following services are always provided during pre-specified phases of the implementation:

Implementation Preparation

The purpose of this phase is to identify the scope of the client's implementation project and to create a project plan. Some of the items that are considered in the planning and preparation phase include the following:

• Identify the suitable timeframe for a successful implementation
• Identify the order of PowerERP modules to be implemented
• Create a testing plan for each process
• Create a training plan for individual employees or groups of employees
• Create a detailed project plan that documents each specific implementation task
• Determine and incorporate critical success factors and desired business improvement metrics into the project plan
• Identify all project team members - both client’s and OmegaCube’s - including executive sponsors, steering committee members, core team members, implementation managers, key users, and extended core team members

System Installation and Setup

The purpose of this phase is to define the client's system environment and to deliver a training database so that subsequent phases can begin. Some of the items comprising this phase include the following:

• Install PowerERP on client's server
• Perform system review of installed hardware and network components that will be working with PowerERP.
• Initialize and configure the database as the starting point for a client-specific system
• Configure the workstations to access PowerERP
• Setup backup functions and train client administrator on backup functions

Key User Training and Functional Design

The purpose of this phase is to review system functions, parameters, administration procedures and business processes with the client. Some of the items comprising this phase include the following:

• Conduct daily hands-on training sessions - preferably using train-the-trainer approach.
• Identify business procedures that will work best with PowerERP
• Perform a gap analysis of the differences between company needs and PowerERP specifications, including recommended workarounds
• Present gap resolutions as part of the project plan

Pre-production Pilot

The purpose of this phase is to test all system transactions as if they were being processed in a live production environment, and to verify the results. Some of the items to be completed in this phase include the following:

• Determine that all transactions and reporting have been completed satisfactorily
• Resolve issues (if any) before production cut-over

Cut-over Preparation

The purpose of this step is to ensure that all master data, open transactions, previous period closings and reports are ready for the GO-LIVE date.

Production Cut-over and GO-LIVE

During this phase, the client runs the software in a live production environment for their business activities. OmegaCube will assist as planned or as needed during this phase.

For projects requiring more specialized services, OmegaCube offers a variety of critical business and IT activities including:

Data Conversions

The purpose of this phase is to identify any data conversion requirements. Project plan will identify files to be manually entered and those to be converted electronically from the client's current system. Conversions are prepared, tested and executed as planned during this phase.

Reports Customization

The purpose of this phase is to identify and deliver any custom inquiry and reporting needs including history, inquiries, business statistics or custom forms.

Customizations and Interfaces

The purpose of this phase is to specify and make changes to the software as a result of finding any functional gaps and/or specifying interfaces to legacy or third party systems. Some of the items to be completed in this phase include the following:

• Analyze custom requirements; specify and make changes
• Document changes and incorporate into test plans

User Operating Procedures and Documentation

The purpose of this phase is to document all end-user operating procedures for each PowerERP module to be installed. The result of this activity is a document that will be used for formal end-user training prior to production cutover.

Optimization

The purpose of this phase is to conduct periodic reviews of software performance and assess how well the project has met the critical success factors identified at the beginning of the project. Some of the items to be completed in this phase include the following:

• Identify bottleneck areas and under-utilized features
• Identify additional ROI opportunities