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	The Pyramid Decision Intelligence Platform provides Videndum Production Solutions with a single source of truth

The Pyramid Decision Intelligence Platform provides Videndum Production Solutions with a single source of truth

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Data-as-a-Service Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration
Applicable Industries	Professional Service
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Sales & Marketing
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	Videndum Production Solutions (VPS) faced challenges with outdated and varied static reports from their primary applications, IFS ERP software and Salesforce. The sales team received information that was no longer current, and multiple employees created slightly different reports, leading to inconsistencies. The company had been using BI Office and other tools like Business Objects, Crystal Reporting, and QlikView, but needed a more advanced BI solution to deliver a single source of truth and granular analytics. Read More
About Customer	Videndum is a leading global provider of premium hardware products and software solutions to broadcasters, film studios, production and rental companies, photographers, independent content creators, vloggers, influencers, gamers, professional sound crews, and enterprises. With around 2,000 employees in 11 countries, the company and its brands, including Vinten, Sachtler, and Litepanels, are market leaders. The Videndum Production Solutions (VPS) division relies on two primary applications: IFS ERP software and Salesforce, which hold critical data for the company's growth. Read More
Solution	Videndum Production Solutions implemented Pyramid’s Decision Intelligence platform to combine data preparation, analytics, and data science. This allowed them to replace static Crystal Reports and use a SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) cube built with the Microsoft Business Intelligence stack. The implementation was done in two parts: first, redeveloping reports to make accurate insights more available, and second, focusing on putting dashboards in front of more users. A two-month training program was conducted to teach employees how to use the interface. Salesforce now provides revenue and order information, which Pyramid turns into business-critical insights at the end of each month. The VPS Quality Department can now create dynamic presentations with data pulled directly from Salesforce and IFS, and there are plans to issue Pyramid licenses to more users. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Data-as-a-Service

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Applicable Industries

Professional Service

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Sales & Marketing

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Videndum Production Solutions (VPS) faced challenges with outdated and varied static reports from their primary applications, IFS ERP software and Salesforce. The sales team received information that was no longer current, and multiple employees created slightly different reports, leading to inconsistencies. The company had been using BI Office and other tools like Business Objects, Crystal Reporting, and QlikView, but needed a more advanced BI solution to deliver a single source of truth and granular analytics.

About Customer

Videndum is a leading global provider of premium hardware products and software solutions to broadcasters, film studios, production and rental companies, photographers, independent content creators, vloggers, influencers, gamers, professional sound crews, and enterprises. With around 2,000 employees in 11 countries, the company and its brands, including Vinten, Sachtler, and Litepanels, are market leaders. The Videndum Production Solutions (VPS) division relies on two primary applications: IFS ERP software and Salesforce, which hold critical data for the company's growth.

Solution

Videndum Production Solutions implemented Pyramid’s Decision Intelligence platform to combine data preparation, analytics, and data science. This allowed them to replace static Crystal Reports and use a SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) cube built with the Microsoft Business Intelligence stack. The implementation was done in two parts: first, redeveloping reports to make accurate insights more available, and second, focusing on putting dashboards in front of more users. A two-month training program was conducted to teach employees how to use the interface. Salesforce now provides revenue and order information, which Pyramid turns into business-critical insights at the end of each month. The VPS Quality Department can now create dynamic presentations with data pulled directly from Salesforce and IFS, and there are plans to issue Pyramid licenses to more users.

Impact #1	Pyramid allowed the VPS data team to advance the analytics process and create a new layer on top of existing data models, connecting directly into IFS and Salesforce data sources.
Impact #2	The platform enabled salespeople to see up-to-date information within half an hour to an hour every day, significantly improving visibility.
Impact #3	The speed to insight has been accelerated, and visualizations have seen a massive improvement in look, feel, and scripting.

Impact #1

Pyramid allowed the VPS data team to advance the analytics process and create a new layer on top of existing data models, connecting directly into IFS and Salesforce data sources.

Impact #2

The platform enabled salespeople to see up-to-date information within half an hour to an hour every day, significantly improving visibility.

Impact #3

The speed to insight has been accelerated, and visualizations have seen a massive improvement in look, feel, and scripting.

Benefit #1	The number of Pyramid users is set to increase to 140, with plans to issue licenses to even more employees.
Benefit #2	Salespeople can now access up-to-date information within 30 to 60 minutes daily.

Benefit #1

The number of Pyramid users is set to increase to 140, with plans to issue licenses to even more employees.

Benefit #2

Salespeople can now access up-to-date information within 30 to 60 minutes daily.

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The Pyramid Decision Intelligence Platform provides Videndum Production Solutions with a single source of truth

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