Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10:30 - 12:00 p.m.

v5.0 Technology Roadmap

Gain insight into the v5.0 platform to understand the direction and value of the new platform. This overview will include what the changes mean to your overall infrastructure, operating systems, browsers, SQL server and data handling.

Learning Outcomes:

• Customization direction
• Performance and scalability results
• Software and hardware recommendations for v5.0

ID: M01, T01
Track: Technology in Action
Audience: Executive, IT Professional, IT End User
Platform: All; NetSource friendly
Prerequisite: None
Advance Preparation: None
CPE Level: Basic
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Making an IMPACT!- An IMPACT Case Study

What will IMPACT do for your business? Attend this session and discover the “why” of this next generation product and how the solution solves so many of today’s business challenges. Learn how IMPACT has been applied by current Users. This will include the pain points clients needed to address and how IMPACT has allowed them to leverage their data and maximize their potential.

Learning Outcomes:

• Experience client pain points and how this tool will solve for those challenges
• How to visualize and interact with your data
• How to apply the power of IMPACT to your business situations
• Future product development plans for IMPACT

ID: T02, W01
Track: IRES Next Gen
Audience: Executive, End User, Operations Mgr., Regional Mgr., Finance
Prerequisite: None
Advanced Preparation:
CPE Level: Intermediate
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Get Ready! Planning For Migration to v5.0 and Beyond

IRES leaders discuss client planning readiness for migration to IRES’ new .Net suite of products. In this session, you will learn about key decision points and activities affecting your upgrade. Learn what is recommended in regard to preparation, organization planning, system tuning and training. We will discuss technology requirements, business considerations, people readiness and operational objectives.

Learning Outcomes:

• Where your organization needs to be for this migration; assessing the readiness
• Planning and timing for IRES led migration training
• IRES migration offerings and costs

ID: M05, T03, W03
Track: IRES Next Gen
Audience: IT Professional, Executive, IT End User
Platform: All
Prerequisite: None
Advanced Preparation: None
CPE Level: Intermediate
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v4.0 Upgrade Planning

Upgrading from one version of MRI to another can be smooth with the right preparation. Managing the upgrade process to v4.0 with clear, proven guidelines improves the overall experience. You will learn the necessary steps for a successful upgrade to IRES’ v4.0 – for NetSource and licensed clients. Activities that will be included in this session are scheduling procedures, test environments and customization testing and installation options.

Learning Outcomes:

• Planning for upgrades to new versions of MRI
• How to design and maintain your customizations to facilitate upgrades
• Tips for handling common upgrade concerns

ID: T04, W07
Track: Best Practices
Audience: All
Platform: All
Prerequisite: None
Advance Preparation: None
CPE Level: Basic
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Disaster Recovery Planning I– Ensuring Business Continuity

Are you prepared if a natural disaster or simple hardware failure occurs? What is your plan to restore vital data? Learn how business continuity has evolved and what the current trends are in the industry. This session will also cover which industry practices are recommended for enterprises to pursue to achieve Business Continuity program excellence.

Learning Outcomes:

• Proactive recovery plans
• Best practices in business contingency planning
• How to protect your business from interruption in momentum

ID: T05
Track: Technology in Action
Audience: Executive, IT Professional, Operations Mgr.
Platform: All; NetSource friendly
Prerequisite: None
Advance Preparation: None
CPE Level: Intermediate
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SQL Series I – Practical SQL Use

A conference favorite, this workshop introduces you to Structured Query Language (SQL), which can facilitate retrieving IRES data for troubleshooting, maintaining and designing system elements. This session covers basic SQL syntax and usage including SELECT, INSERT and UPDATE queries. It also highlights common mistakes and how to correct them.

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn to write basic SQL statements
• Understand how IRES uses SQL statements in views, reports, etc.
• Learn how to correct common mistakes
• Based on processes, which SQL(s) should you be running?

ID: M22, T06
Track: Technology in Action
Audience: IT End User
Platform: All; NetSource friendly
Prerequisite: None
Advance Preparation: None
CPE Level: Basic

Coming Soon! Commercial Management v5.0

This session will give you a glimpse into the v5.0 Commercial Management release. Users will see what is new, what is improved and will hear how IRES is addressing global functionality in the product. This knowledge base will help you understand how v5.0 will benefit your business.

Learning Outcomes:

• Clear understanding of new features in the product
• Understanding of process improvements within the product
• Learn about the value of migrating to CM v5.0

ID: M04, T07
Track: IRES Next Gen
Audience: Executive, End User, Operations Mgr., Regional Mgr.
Platform: All; NetSource friendly
Prerequisite: v5.0 General Ledger, v5.0 Accounts Payable and Commercial Mgmt work experience
Advance Preparation: None
CPE Level: Intermediate
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Accounts Payable v5.0 I – Purchase to Pay Overview

Discover how this completely integrated Accounts Payable system allows a user to tailor your payables process by expense category, from purchasing through electronic or printed check payment. During this session, many facets of the Accounts Payable v5.0 solution will be unveiled including AP Setup Overview, Vendor Accounts, Purchase Order Entry, Voucher Entry and Payment Process.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the v5.0 AP process flow
• Learn about the ability to tailor the AP process by expense category
• Processes involved with Purchase Orders, Vouchers and Payments

ID: M07, T08
Track: IRES Next Gen
Audience: All
Platform: All
Prerequisite: None
Advance Preparation: None
CPE Level: Basic
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