Microsoft Forecaster takes you from the dark days of plans and budgets that are out of date even before they're published, and helps you on the path to relevance with the most current and reliable information. To ensure speed, accuracy and enhanced productivity, Forecaster begins the process by quickly importing accounts and balances directly from your 4Site General Ledger. Forecaster's global instructions, account memos and announcements enhance organizational communications during the budget process and fosters collaboration among all budget contributors.

Static budgets and business plans are neither realistic nor useful. To succeed in a fluid environment you need the tools that allow you to monitor actual data in the light of budgeted values and make the necessary adjustments. Microsoft Forecaster allows you to quickly and easily create multiple budget versions, re-forecasts and what-if scenarios. On-line reporting ensures that decision-makers have access to current information and can take advantage of emerging opportunities.

The quick implementation and intuitive design of both Microsoft Forecaster and 4Site start you off on the right road immediately. Microsoft Forecaster's easy to use spreadsheet appearance will greatly reduce the learning curve and help your finance department quickly gain control of the budgeting process. As a Web based application, Microsoft Forecaster facilitates communication among contributors and provides real-time updates while controlling access to sensitive information. Accurate and up to date budget figures for realistic business plans will generate the confidence that organizations need to move forward.