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Implementation Services
Drivestream has successfully completed many PeopleSoft implementation projects. We have developed very mature processes and an extensive set of tools to assist our teams in executing such projects. Our implementation teams comprise of; business process experts, technical leads, administration leads and a highly qualified development team. 

Our well thought out requirements gathering and fit-gap analysis process enables us to avoid significant challenges during the latter stages of the project. It ensures that we capture and meet our client's business goals. 

Here is the methodical approach of our implementation process: 
 
Project Step Results
Step 1 Presentation to Key Stakeholders
(1-2 Hours)
  • Increased Awareness of PeopleSoft New Features
  • Consensus on Key Implementation Decisions
  • Review of Current State vs. Best Practices
  • End to End Demo
Step 2 New Module Workshop
(2 Days)
  • Feature Fit-Gap and Value Assessment
  • System Design Breakouts (Blue Sky vs. Realistic)
  • Future State Business Process Map
  • Key Design/Implementation Decisions
  • Momentum and Excitement from User Community
Step 3 Proof of Concept
(4-6 Weeks)
  • Document Process Flows, Customizations, Interfaces and Configuration needed to fully develop the system.
  • Configure Demo System
  • Perform "a day in the life of the user" demo
  • Modify specifications after demo
  • Document! Document! Document!
Step 4 Develop, Test and Deploy
  • Fully configure the application
  • Develop customizations (if any)
  • Conduct user review
  • System, Integration and Performance testing
  • Facilitate UAT and Training
  • Deliver production ready Application
 
Upgrade Services
Drivestream has pioneered a path for your Upgrade Challenges. We understand that complex upgrades can seem challenging and overwhelming, but Drivestream has demystified the Upgrade Process for you. With our Upgrade Services, you can select the one that fits your needs. 

Our upgrades are formulated into distinct phases with inputs and outputs. This enables our customers to work with us for the entire project or just for the areas where our help is required. 
 
Project Step Results
Initial Upgrade Assessment (IUA)

This 2 day Upgrade Assessment is designed for the initial stages of the planning or scoping of your project.

Drivestream will bring users, IT and management together for a facilitated process to learn about the next version of PeopleSoft and how it impacts you.

Our IUA process is an efficient and manageable way to kick start any PeopleSoft Upgrade.
  • You can shave weeks off your upgrade
  • Build consensus and momentum within your team
  • Get key facts to plan your upgrade in an organized format
At the completion the IUA you will get:
  1. New Features Assessment detailing the newest and most critical features that relate to your business needs.
  2. Review Unused Functionalities and determine why they are not used.
  3. Customization Impact Assessments based on your environment.
  4. An outline of your Project and Resource Plan.
  5. Determine the Value Proposition.
Upgrade Launch

During the first 4-8 weeks of your upgrade, we can help your team prepare with our upgrade school.

Instead of generic delta training or figuring it out on your own, have Drivestream teach you what you need to know while launching your upgrade. It's our 'on the job training' for your team.
  • Save money on training with our customized Boot Camp
  • Kick start each initiative with experts that have "been there and done that".
  • Upgrade School through Drivestream Academy - We will give your team a customized Boot Camp with the following:
    • New Feature(s) Deep Dive
    • Customization Impact Assessment
    • Interface Impact Assessment
    • Report / Query Impact Assessment
  • Initial pass environment of new version
  • New Module Proof of Concept
Retro-fit, Test & Deploy

We use our Customization Analyzer tool to group your customizations by business functionality and retro-fit them to the newer version if required to be carried forward.

We use our Security Analyzer tool to do an audit check of your security setup, clean up redundant roles, and migrate them to newer versions.

We use our pre-configured test plans and test scripts to conduct extensive end to end testing.

Our new version training guides and Drivestream Academy training deployment tool will ensure a smooth transition to the business community. 		During this phase of the project we complete the following activities:
  • Fully configured development environment
  • Retro-fit all online and batch objects
  • End to end system and integration testing
  • User Acceptance Testing
  • Training
  • Deployment
  • Post Production Support
  • Complete knowledge transfer to client team
 
Integration Services
Drivestream's Application Integration Services helps our customers share critical information between systems as well as integrate new applications and COTS products into their existing infrastructure. We have experience in utilizing a variety of Integration Technologies including: PeopleTools, EDI, XML and Web Services. Our Integration services focus on end-to-end enterprise-wide system integration by reconciling your various applications and providing expert advice on the right mix of technology and tools that promote organizational efficiency and integrity across multiple systems.
 
Cyber Source
CyberSource is a leading Payment Gateway with an electronic payment and risk management system that enables electronic payment processing for Web, call centre, and POS environments. CyberSource also offers industry risk management solutions for merchants accepting card-not-present transactions. As the sole integration partner for the PeopleSoft platform Drivestream provides CyberSource integration service including design and optimization of commerce transaction processing systems. 

For the last two years Drivestream has maintained, enhanced and upgraded the CyberSource plug-into PeopleSoft. 

Our Plug-in currently supports the following features: 
 
Global Payment Services
Risk Compliance Services
eCheck
Payer Authentication
- Verified by Visa
- MasterCard SecureCode
Pin-less Debit
AVS ,Card Verification Number
PayPal
Export/ Denied Parties Check
Direct Debit
Delivery Address Verification
Bill Me Later
Global Tax Calculation
Worldwide Cards / Regional Cards
PCI Compliance Management
Multiple Currency
Bank Transfers
 
 
 
Sabrix 
Sabrix is a 3rd party tax software. The integration between PeopleSoft and Sabrix removes the requirement to house all of the state and local tax rules within your PeopleSoft system and puts the ownership of correct calculations back on the tax software itself. Sabrix is highly flexible, allowing you to interface with PeopleSoft modules such as Purchasing and Accounts Payable. 

Drivestream has built the integration between PeopleSoft and Sabrix using integration broker technology. This integration removes manual tax calculations within the Accounts Payable module, and automates the process. We can help you leverage this integration option to gain centralized tax control over all your business systems.