Collaborative working and transferring knowledge

The process of handing over knowledge between Core Systems developers and analysts in Application Operations has begun over in the ERI Building. Simon Aykroyd, Paul Browning, Riyaz Bandali and Chris Cooper (pictured) are transitioning back into their respective roles in Development and App Ops; their hard work on the Core Systems project over the last … Continue reading “Collaborative working and transferring knowledge”

Get up to speed with using New Core

New Core goes live on Monday, 3 June. From day one all staff will be required to carry out some basic profile tasks like checking your personal information is correct and adding your annual leave etc. It is therefore, really important that you have the knowledge required to be able to access and use the … Continue reading “Get up to speed with using New Core”

New Core – build begins!

Author – Bryoney Johnson, Engagement and Communications Manager, New Core: Work continues apace on New Core, the programme to transform HR, Payroll, and Finance systems across the University. The New Core team held more than 90 workshops in 2016, gathering feedback and information from Birmingham Professional and Academic colleagues to discuss and determine the data, design, … Continue reading “New Core – build begins!”

Design, data and delivery planning – a busy few months for New Core

It has been a busy few months for New Core, the University’s extensive two-year project to redesign core finance, HR and payroll processes across the University. Following a robust 12-month procurement process, Oracle Fusion was chosen in June as the New Core software platform.  The lead partner for implementation is Version 1, with support from Symatrix (for … Continue reading “Design, data and delivery planning – a busy few months for New Core”