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The investment management software landscape is evolving rapidly,from on-premise solutions to cloud computing, and now to Software as a Service. SimCorp is leading this transformation with SimCorp Dimension as a Service (SCDaaS), promising to automate overnight batch flows, data management, and back-office functions. As 41% of poll respondents indicated, "Everything as a Service" is the most intriguing development in the industry. Explore how SimCorp's XaaS vision could revol

SimCorp has emerged as a formidable force in investment management software. With a true integrated IBOR solution, flexible customization, and strategic cloud offerings through Microsoft Azure, SimCorp is positioning itself to compete with major custodians. Their success stems from 20% annual R&D investment, experienced teams, and innovative services like DataCare that keep them ahead of the competition.

After 2020's upheaval, the employment landscape has transformed dramatically. Employers now seek hybrid employees who balance technology and business expertise while thriving in remote environments. The good news? Companies have improved their onboarding with better intranets and documentation, making remote training seamless. Success in 2021 requires flexibility, self-motivation, problem-solving skills, and resilience—qualities that thrive in uncertain times.

Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) is no longer optional—it's essential for investment performance. With government regulations favoring high ESG companies and younger generations prioritizing sustainability, financial organizations must adapt. Even data centres pose ESG challenges, but solutions exist: companies like Equinix achieved 92% renewable energy usage. SimCorp users can optimize systems and define ESG-focused investment strategies to attract consc

Explore how the financial technology sector adapted and evolved through unprecedented challenges, revealing key trends shaping the future of investment management. From the rapid shift to remote work and heightened cybersecurity concerns to the growing momentum of outsourcing critical functions and automating manual processes, discover how firms are prioritizing platform optimization over best-of-breed expansion. Learn why 2021 and beyond will focus on operational efficiency.

SimCorp's vast asset class support and configurability can pose challenges for organisations seeking seamless operations. Dimensional Community bridges this gap with expert optimisation services—from building robust Business Application Support teams to swift ticket resolution and process automation. Our decade of experience ensures your team becomes self-sufficient and focused on value-generating tasks.

SimCorp doesn't have to be complex. Many operational pain points have proven solutions that organizations simply get used to living with. Discover how to optimize your SimCorp operations through global best practices that increase efficiency, automate repetitive tasks, and reduce operational risk and cost. Learn practical approaches to getting the most out of your SimCorp processes and transforming everyday challenges into streamlined workflows.

Is SimCorp too complex? Many pain points don't have to exist. Discover practical solutions to common challenges: eliminate manual configuration promotion errors, secure batch processes from user changes, automate exception handling, validate your Chart of Accounts, gain visibility into segment conditions, and understand auxiliary jobs. These improvements have saved clients hundreds of thousands in wrong valuations while increasing operational efficiency.

Not all consultancies have your best interests at heart. Ebbe Kjaersbo, with over 20 years of SimCorp experience, reveals common tactics used by rogue consultants: false low-cost advertising, overselling unnecessary products, promising senior staff but delivering juniors, and deliberately delaying solutions to increase billable hours. Learn how to protect your organization with detailed RFPs, contractual protections, and experienced oversight to ensure project success.

When a Scandinavian bank lost $1.5 million in a single bond trade due to flawed security data, they knew they needed to act fast. Discover how StaticData's specialized solution for SimCorp helped prevent future costly errors by automatically validating and converting financial data from multiple sources. Sparebanken Møre's Rune Nordstrand shares why this cost-effective solution is essential for buy-side firms struggling with data quality.

Technology evolves rapidly, but is your SimCorp security keeping pace? With 63% of network intrusions due to compromised credentials and data breach costs projected to reach $150 million by 2020, single-layer password protection is becoming obsolete. While SCD offers Oracle database security and Kerberos, two-factor authentication is now the market standard. As SCD integrates with more systems, shouldn't your data, and money, be better protected?

Have you considered performing a SimCorp Dimension upgrade yourself? Jonathan Lanz shares his experience conducting independent SCD upgrades for 4-5 years at both a smaller pension firm and PFA, Denmark's largest private pension company. Discover how thorough planning, testing, and documentation made self-upgrades not only feasible but cost-effective with no time delays. Jonathan's key advice: plan, test, document, backup, and don't be afraid to try.

When PenSam needed a better solution for their growing alternative investments portfolio (22% of AUM), they partnered with SimCorp through their Client Driven Development program. Thomas Anker shares how the 18-month collaboration created the AI Manager module, involving hundreds of hours of design, testing, and workflow alignment. Discover the benefits of development partnerships and how centralized data platforms transform alternative investment management.

Since launching Dimensional Community, we've seen tremendous interest from both SimCorp users and consultants. To expand our knowledge base while maintaining quality, we're introducing Associates, respected individuals with 7+ years of SimCorp Dimension expertise who will provide high-quality support without upselling. Meet our first Associate, Allan Murphy, who brings expertise in Migration, Accounting, Corporate Actions, Derivatives, and Reconciliation since 2008.

We sat down with Stella Maria Sørensen, System Manager at C Worldwide, to discuss their impressive 4-month SimCorp Fund Accounting implementation. Discover how the transition streamlined their performance flow, improved network collaboration, and brought C Worldwide in line with Danish industry standards. Stella shares insights about the challenges faced, the power of automation in SimCorp, and why Fund Schemes have been game-changers for their operations.

Well maybe some things like Facebook, LinkedIn, Wikipedia and the occasional good weather! And yes, of course it goes without saying Dimensional Community's user-to-user forum SCD-iki is FREE. Over the past few weeks we have met many wonderful people who all seem so positive and love our SCD-iki. That said, most people remain cautious over Dimensional Community’s intent. Skepticism is a natural reaction and usually comes to the fore when people are left with unanswered quest

We're thrilled to announce that over 30 organizations from 10 countries have joined Dimensional Community in just three weeks! Our first interactive webinar will introduce the SCD-iki user forum and address your questions. SimCorp's executive team responded positively to our vendor-free platform concept. The site features secure HTTPS, encrypted login, and GDPR compliance. Join this growing peer community exclusively for SimCorp Dimension clients.