Survey Note: Detailed Analysis of Sales Planning Cloud and ePBCS Updates for June 2024
This note details the June 2024 updates (24.06) for Oracle’s Sales Planning Cloud and ePBCS, based on documentation as of March 10, 2025, emphasizing visualization and performance.
Background and Context
June enhances data presentation and infrastructure in Oracle EPM Cloud.
Sales Planning Cloud Updates: Detailed Breakdown
- Sales Trend Heatmap Visualization:
- Adds heatmaps for sales trends.
- Impact: Improves visual analysis.
- Implementation Consideration: Train users on heatmap interpretation.
- Business Benefit: Clearer sales insights, e.g., spotting regional trends.
ePBCS Updates: Detailed Breakdown
- Hybrid Essbase Upgrade:
- Upgrades select environments to Hybrid Essbase.
- Impact: Boosts calculation performance.
- Implementation Consideration: Test upgraded environments.
- Business Benefit: Faster planning cycles.
Comparative Analysis and Business Implications
| Product | Update | Impact | Business Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Planning Cloud | Sales Trend Heatmap Visualization | Improved visual analysis | Clearer sales insights |
| ePBCS | Hybrid Essbase Upgrade | Boosted performance | Faster planning cycles |
Unexpected Detail: Auto-Generated Heatmaps
Heatmaps auto-generate from forecasts, simplifying setup.
Conclusion and Recommendations
24.06 enhances visualization and speed. Test heatmaps and Essbase upgrades. Contact WeRun Consulting for support.