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Balancing year-end demands: Top 5 stress-free approach for Finance Teams this festive season

Written by Amendra Pratap | December 16, 2024

The holiday season is a time for joy, relaxation, and quality time with loved ones. However, for many finance teams, it’s also a period of intense activity. Year-end closings, budgeting, and reporting deadlines can pile up, creating a stressful and demanding environment.

Imagine spending your holiday season worrying about potential system outages, data load failures, or urgent user queries. It’s a scenario that can disrupt your well-deserved break and compromise your team’s productivity.

Leverage Dedicated TM1 Support During the Holidays

  • Engage a reliable TM1 support partner to handle system maintenance, troubleshooting, and year-end processes so your team can enjoy a well-deserved break without stress.

Automate Routine Tasks and Processes in TM1

  • Use TM1’s automation capabilities to schedule recurring tasks like data loads, reconciliations, and report generation, ensuring everything runs smoothly while minimizing manual effort.

Ensure Proactive Monitoring and Downtime Prevention

  • A TM1 support team can proactively monitor your environment, identify potential issues before they escalate, and ensure critical systems remain up and running during the festive season.

Outsource Last-Minute Reporting and Forecasting Support

  • Avoid scrambling to meet year-end deadlines by outsourcing TM1 reporting tasks to a team that can handle changes, corrections, and urgent requests with expertise and speed.

Plan Ahead with a Holiday Support Coverage Model

  • Partner with a TM1 managed services provider who offers holiday-specific coverage, ensuring your team has access to skilled resources when needed, without disrupting workflows or personal time.

Why TM1 support (Octane Blue) is the Perfect Solution 

That’s where Octane Blue comes in. Our comprehensive support service is designed to alleviate your holiday stress and ensure business continuity. With 40 hours of dedicated support, you can rest easy knowing that your TM1 environment is in expert hands.

What Does Octane Blue Offer? 

  1. Proactive System Monitoring: Our team will keep a watchful eye on your TM1 environment, identifying and resolving potential issues before they escalate. 

  2. Rapid Incident Response: Should any issues arise, our experienced support engineers will be on hand to diagnose and fix them promptly. 

  3. Data Load and Reconciliation Support: We’ll assist with data load processes, ensuring accurate and timely data integration.

  4. Security and Access Management: Our team will help maintain the security of your TM1 environment and manage user access rights. 

  5. Security and Access Management: Our team will help maintain the security of your TM1 environment and manage user access rights.

  6. Technical and Functional Support: We’ll provide expert guidance on a wide range of TM1 topics, from technical troubleshooting to functional best practices.

  7. User Support: Our team will be available to assist your users with any questions or issues they may encounter. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours of support are included in Octane Blue? 
  • 40 hours. 
What happens if I don’t use all 40 hours during the festive season? 
  • Unused hours will be rolled over for one additional month. 
Do I need to be an existing Octane client to sign up for Octane Blue? 
  • No, Octane Blue is available on any TM1 site. 
Do I need to sign a long-term contract? 
  • No, you can purchase Octane Blue on a one-time basis or as needed. 
How much does Octane Blue cost? 
How do I purchase Octane Blue? 
Can I schedule a meeting to discuss Octane Blue further? 

Don’t let the holiday season stress you out. Let Octane Blue take care of your TM1 environment so that you can enjoy a peaceful and productive holiday.