Financial Systems Modernization Executive Sponsor Briefing
This briefing highlights the progress and updates on the Financial Systems Modernization project, including control-M and scheduling progress, integration testing, managed file transfer progress, and more. Key milestones, challenges, and upcoming activities are discussed in preparation for go-live in June 2022.
Download Presentation
Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author.If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.
You are allowed to download the files provided on this website for personal or commercial use, subject to the condition that they are used lawfully. All files are the property of their respective owners.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author.
E N D
Presentation Transcript
Financial Systems Modernization Executive Sponsor Briefing November 22, 2021 Mark Schulz Deputy CIO
Agenda Financial Systems Modernization TAMUS Update Asysco Update Questions and Discussion 2
Project Update Performance testing and improvements in progress o Some challenges, this is project s last major hurdle o Work was planned and expected User Acceptance Testing (UAT) begins January 2022 Go-live preparations and staff training begins March 2022 Go-live June 2022 Annual Financial Reporting (AFR) and Financial Forecasting o Project kick off December 2021 o Discovery and design sessions begin January 2022
Control-M and Scheduling Progress Control-M implementation o Eliminates our dependence on un-supported WLYBUR tool o Reduces operator touch for regular processes o Transforms operations area o Momentum is building Daily processes 80% complete Payroll Integration processes 45% complete Month End Cycle processes 40% complete Milestone is 100% complete by Christmas break
Integration and End-to-End Testing All integrations have been tested successfully End-to-End testing o Over 50 processes tested and integrated with Control-M o Many tested with full process flows A small number of defects remain User Acceptance Testing (UAT) may surface a few more defects
Managed File Transfer (MFT) Progress Managed file transfer is implementation of GoAnywhere software New hub for all file exchanges Encryption processes moving inside GoAnywhere All end-user downloads available via GoAnywhere o Formerly direct connection to the mainframe End user uploads ready for full roll-out, waiting for SSO integration Migration of IT partners (e.g. Workday, Concur) about 35% complete Building momentum
Asysco Status Milestones set for 2021 o Most milestones on schedule o Continue to use December (planned contingency) to complete areas running over o Monthly milestones and owners has helped focus effort across teams Bi-Weekly Deliveries o Stable releases continue o Improved code turnaround time proving helpful for test execution o TAMUS installation time improved
Asysco Status (continued) Spool & Job Management o First prototype delivered o Next delivery on schedule Performance Focus Group o On-site workshops establishing clear plan and ownership o Team effort, but clear owners established Pre-UAT & UAT o All on schedule for Pre-UAT starting December 6 and UAT in January 2022 10
Asysco Summary End to End business process testing progressing well Quality remains high, system is stable and testing finding few new issues Control-M / WYLBUR & MFT remain high priority workstreams Performance also high priority workstream TAMUS teams remain responsive and supportive On-site again after 20 months o So pleased to see everyone o Without doubt extended value in face to face meetings and side-by-side workshops
