Excel-Based Solutions For Large Data Systems by Douglas M. Smith / Abundant Solutions Data can be extracted from large data systems (mainframe, AS/400, Oracle, Axapta, etc.) and imported into Excel for further consolidation and manipulation. Excel-based applications can seamlessly import the data, and provide end users with powerful tools for analysis, summarization and reporting. These tools will be completely customized to meet the user’s needs and will be easily maintainable. The interface will be graphically oriented and will require little, if any, data entry by the user. Examples of Excel-based applications are shown on subsequent pages. These applications can also work as standalone products or can import data from other systems and sources. Contact Information Douglas M. Abundant Solutions6813 Foxfire Place NC Contact Information Douglas M. Abundant Solutions6813 Foxfire Place NC 27615

Excel-Based Solutions Overview System/DB Output System/DB Output Excel Sales Forecasting Sales Forecasting Salesman Tools Salesman Tools Executive Information Systems Executive Information Systems Financial Reporting Financial Reporting Score Cards Score Cards Download file extracts from System / Database to Excel. Work with IT to determine data sets needed for tools based on end user input. Process the data in Excel into tools for end users and management based on their input. The tools will provide new functionality and greatly reduce existing efforts to produce information. Overall process improvement will improve efficiency and lower costs, as well as provide better tools for running business operations.

Sales & Marketing / Forecasting Tools Home Page control panel Imports / processes data with one button Buttons to navigate and process Dropdown boxes for effortless selection Visual coding for easy evaluation Professional formatting Automatically updated graphics

Forecasting / Economic Tools Raw data import / export routines Multiple processing options Vary economic parameters Point & click interface Quick run time Built-in error validation and error checking

Resource Tools Point & click interface Instant results Data updated without program changes output to requestor Links to other programs

Resource Tools

Reporting Tools Reads imported data Near instant reports Adverse results can be highlighted Can be auto-distributed by No keystrokes involved Complex calculations Reports updated automatically Graphics updated automatically

Analysis Tools No keystrokes involved Reads data tables Color coding for legibility Printer-friendly output

Administrative Tools Standalone application Point & click interface Logs and analyzes data Timestamps data

Technical Tools Highly complex analysis is possible Makes configuration decisions Custom toolbars and buttons Easily work through different scenarios This tool determines the number of phone switches required based on desired lines and traffic. Then it consolidates the first set of switches into a second set of switches.

Budget Tools Manage by Cost Center, Activity, etc. Multiple rollup options Forecasting calculated and charted Summaries and statistics calculated

Budget Tools Minimal data entry Calculates partial month amounts Can be used for forecasting changes Summaries and statistics calculated

Twenty years of spreadsheet experience Engineering degree and IT experience Authored a spreadsheet tutorial column for SoftDisk magazine Software reviewed in PC Magazine, MacUser, MacWorld Competed in International Software Developer Competitions Won a special award for “Spreadsheet Wizardry” in international competition Excel MVP Certification from Brainbench.com Developed the Excel 2000 interactive exam for Brainbench.com Published commercial spreadsheet-based income tax software Developed Excel-based applications for: Credentials