2012 tharperobbins national sales meeting technology

2012 TharpeRobbins National Sales Meeting

Technology

Agenda• 2011 Highlights – Technology

Accomplishments• Q1 2012 Happenings – Current Technology

Projects• P360 vs. “Fusion” – What is the difference?• Industry Trends (Technology-perspective)• “Fusion” Ford Discretionary Program Demo

2011 Highlights• DC Move to Somerville, MA• Replaced P 2.6.2 with Fusion (release 1)• Continuous Enhancements to P360• Safety Program Features on Motiv8• JDE Manufacturing Project Kicked Off• JDE Software Upgrade Kicked Off

2011 Highlights• Enhanced Network Infrastructure & Security– Increased bandwidth in all locations– Deployed IPS/IDS solution– Deployed 24/7 Active Log Management

Monitoring– Kicked Off 3rd Party Network Security Assessment

Q1 2012 Happenings• Performance Program Implementations– Extensive development on Fusion and P360

• JDE Software Upgrade• JDE Manufacturing Conversion• CMOS (?)

P360 vs. Fusion• What’s the Difference?• How to Choose?

Trends• Increased Data Privacy & Security Compliance

Requirements– In RFP’s– In MSA’s– Increased on-site audits– Increased penetration tests (“ethical hacks”)

Trends• Focus on Performance Programs– More unique requirements = more new development

• Multi-Program Implementations• Global Programs– Multiple language requirements– Different program rules– International security compliance

Fusion Ford Performance ProgramWhat is it?

Fusion Ford Performance Program• Features:– Single Sign-On– Individual & Team “Certificate” Nominations– Email Delivery– Ecards– Credit Card Payment Processing (PayPal)– Advanced Reports– Current UI

Fusion Ford Performance Program• Implementation Time?