Rapid Upgrade Solutions

First released in the Fall of 2009, PeopleSoft version 9.1 and PeopleTools 8.5x are a very stable platform and feedback from customers has been very well received.  There are some significant changes, not the least of which are a complete portal makeover complete with navigation changes, technical changes to speed performance and the introduction of embedded collaboration tools with Web 2.0.  SkyBridge is a leading provider of 9.1 upgrade solutions.

Why SkyBridge for 9.1 Upgrade Services?

• SkyBridge has partnered with Oracle from the very beginning, performing seminars and road shows with Oracle to help educate customers on the exciting new features in 9.1.

• SkyBridge has provided customer access to our 9.1 Lab environments to demonstrate some of the new functionality and allow them to explore the new system themselves.

• SkyBridge has assisted many customers with the technical challenges of planning the move to the new 64-bit architecture.

• SkyBridge also performed some of the first HCM 9.1 upgrades in the Southeast

• SkyBridge has created a 9.1 fit-gap upgrade lab to jump-start the upgrade process

For all of these reasons and more, Oracle has selected SkyBridge to be one of a very few preferred 9.1 upgrade partners.  SkyBridge offers the combination of value, flexibility and expertise to ensure our customer’s success.  For full details of our partnership with Oracle and for valuable information and resources in planning your 9.1 upgrade, be our guest and visit the Oracle 9.1 Launch Site.  You will need to supply your e-mail address and provide a PIN to gain access.  When prompted, please use hcm91now.

SkyBridge Rapid Upgrade Methodology

SkyBridge has developed a mature upgrade methodology called BridgeWay™.  BridgeWay™ incorporates the best of PMBOK principles with the flexibility of Agile software development principles.  BridgeWay™ provides our framework for project governance, documentation and testing and is robust enough to handle any size of upgrade.  For those customers who are candidates for rapid upgrades, we further include refine our methodology through the use of specific tools, processes and hardware to accelerate the upgrade timeline and ultimately reduce costs:

Upgrade Lab Hardware
Begin the upgrade process and perform your fit-gap and compare processes on our hardware to accelerate project begin dates and possibly reduce your overall hardware costs.

Focus on Core Upgrade Activities
Stay with the basics.  Upgrade the core application and treat all other activities surrounding upgrades, such as the implementation of new functionality and end-user training as line-item option to scope to control time and costs.

2-3 week Sprints 
Work is broken into fixed, manageable pieces to achieve measurable goals and provide team focus, per Agile’s SCRUM concepts.

Templates for Key 9.1 Configuration and Functionality
We incorporate templates based on our prior 9.1 upgrade experience and relationships with Oracle to speed the upgrade process.

Remote Work
Some upgrade work is more appropriate onsite, but we perform as much upgrade work remotely as possible to minimize travel expenses.

What type of upgrade is best for you?

A rapid upgrade is not a one-size fits all.  The ability to perform rapid upgrades is largely dependent on many factors.  Let us engage with you to assess what upgrade approach is right for you.

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