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Infor dEPM pros and cons

Vendor: Infor
3.8 out of 5

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PROS

Users can access data directly from the database using Excel formulas.
The planning capability is highly valuable.
Customers can choose between cloud or on-premises deployment, which typically takes about a month.
Infor dEPM offers excellent end-user reporting that keeps users motivated.
Customization of elements is possible without the need for additional tools.

CONS

Initial setup is cumbersome and has room for improvement.
It's a very expensive offering.
The latest version requires deeper programming skills.
There are difficulties in connecting Infor dEPM with other software.
Integration is a major concern for users.
 

Infor dEPM Pros review quotes

it_user209994 - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Intelligence Consultant with 51-200 employees
Mar 18, 2015
If you are using only spreadsheets and have to download your data from various sources then you will have to reconcile these to build reports that make sense, this product will improve your life.
it_user211680 - PeerSpot reviewer
Functional Strategy Consultant at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Mar 22, 2015
The robustness of the Infocubes, and the possibility of integrating both strong data analysis characteristics with pleasant aesthetic features.
it_user211683 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Mar 22, 2015
Integration with other software applications is so user friendly and also it's a single ledger designed system.
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it_user215439 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Mar 29, 2015
It has given us the ability to not only deliver key reports and metrics, but also to make them available on a self service basis.
it_user212124 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Payroll Officer at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Apr 14, 2015
This is a perfect, secure, safe and fast product.
it_user542724 - PeerSpot reviewer
‎BI Analyst at a non-tech company with 51-200 employees
Jul 17, 2017
It was useful for consolidating data from subsidiaries and having global reports.
reviewer1609164 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Controlling, Planning and DWH at a insurance company with 201-500 employees
Jun 23, 2022
You can get the data directly from the database with Excel formulas.
Ansa Leonard - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior EPM/BI Consultant at iOCO Software Distribution Ltd
Apr 19, 2023
The planning capability is the most valuable feature.
Ahmed_Nagy - PeerSpot reviewer
Application Manager at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
May 23, 2023
Our customers have the solution deployed on the cloud or on-premises. The deployment took about a month.
Mike Potashnick - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Corporate Financial Management Systems
Jun 13, 2023
Infor dEPM's got the best end-user reporting solution that keeps us motivated and moving forward with this solution only.
 

Infor dEPM Cons review quotes

it_user209994 - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Intelligence Consultant with 51-200 employees
Mar 18, 2015
The bigger the database with accelerators the more unstable it is, but without accelerators the model would not run.
it_user211680 - PeerSpot reviewer
Functional Strategy Consultant at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Mar 22, 2015
Flexibility to modify an existing Infocube, and better integration with other ETL tools on the market.
it_user211683 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Mar 22, 2015
The Inventory module is not so strong when compared with the other software applications in its category!
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it_user215439 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Mar 29, 2015
The mobile offering and dashboards need work, however this has been improved upon in more recent versions of Infor BI.
it_user212124 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Payroll Officer at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Apr 14, 2015
Only sometimes, there are server start-up issues.
it_user542724 - PeerSpot reviewer
‎BI Analyst at a non-tech company with 51-200 employees
Jul 17, 2017
However, I found it buggy, clunky, and very stiff.
reviewer1609164 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Controlling, Planning and DWH at a insurance company with 201-500 employees
Jun 23, 2022
The usability could be better.
Ansa Leonard - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior EPM/BI Consultant at iOCO Software Distribution Ltd
Apr 19, 2023
The initial setup from a user perspective can be cumbersome and has room for improvement.
Ahmed_Nagy - PeerSpot reviewer
Application Manager at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
May 23, 2023
It's a very expensive solution.
Mike Potashnick - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Corporate Financial Management Systems
Jun 13, 2023
The latest version has been cloud-enabled, but it requires a deeper understanding of programming skills compared to the previous versions, which were more user-friendly.