Vena is introducing an exciting new update to their PowerPoint interface with the Spring 2024 update. In this blog, we look at the specific details of the new PowerPoint capabilities in Vena and how they can benefit your business.
Vena's new PowerPoint interface creates a direct connection to the Vena database. This means that your live data can be linked directly to your PowerPoints, enabling real-time updates. This allows companies large and small to significantly streamline their reporting capabilities and keep their branding consistent across reports, making for a more efficient and effortless experience. For companies not already using Vena, this may be an excellent reason to start using it as a versatile EPM solution.
Current functionality:
This update completely revamps Vena's current ability to connect to Microsoft PowerPoint. Previously, Vena PowerPoint capabilities were time-consuming and frustrating to use. You had to download a read-only version of your report, which required a new download for each report for which you wanted updated data. This was also inconsistent with formatting and layout each time new data was added. This is inefficient for many businesses.
What's Changing:
The new PowerPoint functionality allows companies of all sizes to streamline their reporting capabilities and easily keep their branding and formatting consistent. A refresh button will be embedded directly in the PowerPoint next to the chart/table, allowing you to retrieve the current data and automatically update any formatting changes that have been made. All you have to do is format the required data in a Vena template as a table or chart, so you can copy and paste it directly into your PowerPoint. It will also be possible to use the Vena database to save comments, which can be displayed in PowerPoint, as well as the ability to save historical comments.
Why this is important:
One of the biggest benefits of this addition will be for companies with Vena that currently use Excel for their report books. As it stands now, you may need to send a quarterly or monthly report as a PowerPoint or PDF, which requires you to copy and paste the current data from Excel to PowerPoint. This can be a time-consuming process that carries the possibility of human error, whether on the data side or the formatting side. Vena's new PowerPoint capabilities allow you to create a single template document that can have updated data at the click of a button. This ensures that the formatting always remains the same and the data is current, without having to create additional tables or charts.
Relevance for businesses without Vena:
For businesses that do not yet have Vena, Vena allows you to store all your data and create reports built into Excel to edit and present your data. The new PowerPoint functionality allows businesses of all sizes to enjoy seamless reporting capabilities and maintain consistent branding in presentations. This update can also enable you to save costs by using Vena as your main reporting tool, which can eliminate your need for a disclosure management solution and streamline the number of solutions you use.
Summary:
The spring update to Vena 2024 introduces an updated Microsoft PowerPoint interface that integrates directly with the Vena database, providing streamlined reporting and consistent branding in presentations. With real-time data updates, Vena's enhanced PowerPoint capabilities offer efficiency gains for companies, especially those who rely on Excel for reporting, and can provide cost-saving opportunities for those considering changing their disclosure management solutions. This functionality is now fully available to all Vena users.
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