PCS Consulting has been successfully implementing the PlaidCloud solution since 2022.
PlaidCloud is a cost assignment, profitability analysis, and financial analytics SaaS solution developed by Tartan Solutions, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2005, the company began as a cost management systems consulting firm, implementing the SAP Profitability Cost Management (PCM) solution for several years. During that time the company began providing SaaS data pipelining software to their clients to fill gaps in the PCM software. By the time SAP announced the end of mainstream support for PCM, PlaidCloud had matured into a full cost assignment and dashboarding platform and Tartan began converting their existing PCM clients to PlaidCloud.
PlaidCloud currently supports end-to-end automated profitability calculation and reporting processes. PlaidCloud is built on Greenplum database technology enabling extremely large datasets to be handled efficiently and economically. PlaidCloud leverages Apache Superset techology to provide an intuitive interface for visualizing datasets, crafting interactive dashboards and delivering flexible enterprise-level reporting.
The company provides regular updates to PlaidCloud and responds quickly to client support requests.
Solution Functions & Features
PlaidCloud supports the processes to manage, store and model business processes to produce accurate and repeatable results. The solution is provided with a robust security model providing strong layers of access control. PlaidCloud consists of:
- Connectivity – Connect any data source, ingest data in any format – removing the need for a third-party ETL or data sourcing tool.
- Data Modeling – Data sources are transformed into sustainable and adaptable analytical models.
- Multidimensionality – PlaidCloud makes use of dimensions as core building blocks, supporting an unlimited number of dimensions.
- Automation – Process workflows can be developed and scheduled to run routinely, on-demand, or based on specific conditions.
- Analysis & Collaboration – Results can be shared across teams, departments and business units. Collaboration is supported with a browser-based interface and licensing with unlimit user accounts.
- Visualization & Reporting – Visualization and reporting capabilities allow results to be disseminated in multiple formats, including via browser-based dashboards and Excel.
- User Defined Functions – PlaidCloud allows users to incorporate SQL and Python-based user defined functions to support advanced use cases such as rule-based cost drivers and various edge-case handling.
- Enterprise Ready – PlaidCloud is SOC 2 compliant. PlaidCloud makes use of KeyCloak technology, thereby allowing integration with existing enterprise security management for quick SSO setup.
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SAP PCM Models Migration
PlaidCloud provides the ability to quickly migrate SAP PCM models to the PlaidCloud platform. The unique structure of the PlaidCloud platform and built-in automated conversion tools make it possible to Quickly Replicate Most PCM models with no hardware or IT infrastructure costs. The customer is then able to begin using their models on the PlaidCloud platform, by simply re-pointing their existing reports.
We have a strong working knowledge of the SAP PCM software and have been supporting legacy PCM customers for years. We know which solutions are best for migration and PlaidCloud is one of the most straight forward and attractively priced alternatives for existing PCM customers who want to “Lift and Shift” their models to another platform.
A Blended and Intuitive Approach
PlaidCloud has a straightforward user interface. The SaaS framework allows for direct integration with existing systems and requires minimal IT support.
PlaidCloud includes ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) functionality, data modeling capabilities, workflow management, access and security, visualization and reporting capabilities that can interface with any system. Data can be exported to multiple formats for input into other systems. Data and calculation results can be presented to end users via customizable reports, or can be engaged with directly on the platform via dashboards and the Microsoft Excel plug-in.
Versatile and Scalable
PlaidCloud originated as a SaaS data pipelining engine and has evolved to become a scalable cost management platform . It excels in supporting end-to-end automated processes required for costing & profitability calculations and reporting regardless of size.
PCS Consulting does not sell any software. We partner with all of the leading Profitability and Cost Management software vendors to select and implement the best solutions for our clients. We specialize in the design and implementation of Profitability and Cost Management systems using off-the shelf software to provide decision makers with valid economic modeling decision support systems that help them make economically sound decisions to achieve their profitability objectives. We have been implementing the CostPerform solution for over 10 years.
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