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About Advanced Vena ETL Automation

Traditional Vena ETL is rigid and slow, limited by predefined scheduling and lacking ad-hoc capabilities. DSCIM transforms automation with trigger-based, real-time updates and custom scheduling, empowering finance teams to access accurate data instantly during the workday.



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Key FP&A Challenges

Standard Vena scheduling is inflexible, limited to four time slots, forcing users to wait for slow overnight updates that hinder decision-making.

Limited Scheduling

restricted to four predefined time slots

Overnight Wait

delayed data updates impact decision-making

Manual Recovery

errors require manual intervention and increase downtime

No Ad-Hoc

users cannot trigger updates on-demand

Rigid Processes

ETL flow lacks custom scheduling capabilities

DSCIM enables flexible scheduling and on-demand refreshes with auto-recovery, guaranteeing immediate data access and minimizing manual intervention and downtime.

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Why DSCIM’s Approach Stands Out

Real-Time Refresh
Users trigger updates anytime needed.
SQL Agent Power
Flexible scheduling offers exact time configuration.
Automated Recovery
Auto-retry mechanisms ensure refresh stability.
End-User Control
Finance teams initiate updates without IT.
No Vena Lock-In
Uses widely supported SQL Server Data Tools.
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Finalizing Your Vena Implementation Strategy

By working with DSCIM, you will:

  • Gain a structured and well-documented implementation roadmap;
  • Ensure a seamless transition from manual processes to automated Vena reporting;
  • Optimize financial data structures and workflows for long-term efficiency.
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Key Steps in Advanced Vena ETL Automation

Requirements Definition: Customizing Automation Needs
  • Define Schedule
    • Set exact periodic update times.
  • Identify Triggers
    • Determine users needing on-demand refresh.
  • Setup Permissions
    • Configure access for user-triggered jobs.
SQL Agent Configuration: Building the Job
  • Create SQL Job
    • Utilize SQL Agent for flexible scheduling.
  • Develop Batch File
    • Provide one-click access for users.
  • Check Status
    • Ensure ETL is not running before restart.
Reliability & Notification: Ensuring Stability
  • Setup Auto-Retry
    • Implement automated recovery mechanisms.
  • Configure Alerts
    • Set up notifications for job completion or failure.
  • Validation Feedback
    • Send reports for source data issues.
Deployment & Handover: Enabling User Control
  • Deploy Solution
    • Implement the automated job and batch file.
  • User Training
    • Educate finance team on update process.
  • Verify Speed
    • Confirm updates complete rapidly (e.g., within 30 minutes).
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Discovery Session

Have a question or need more information? Contact us!

Igor Sherstnev
Front-End Lead
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Contacts

+1 (365) 832-9189 Mon-Fri 9AM-6PM EST
contact@dscim.com contact us by email
7030 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 500,
Markham, Ontario, L3R 6G2, Canada

Other Services

Lift & Shift Existing Templates
Preserve your familiar Excel templates while leveraging Vena’s automation to enhance performance, usability, and data accuracy
Seamless Data Integration
Automate data flow, unifying ERP, CRM, and disparate systems into Vena. Achieve trusted, consistent, real-time financial reporting
Structured Vena Implementation
Seamlessly implement Vena from day one with a structured, proven methodology, ensuring efficiency, automation, and long-term reliability
Adding New Companies
Seamlessly integrate new subsidiaries or entities into Vena, ensuring data accuracy and continuity across different systems and regions
Enable Point in time reporting
Access accurate historical reports by tracking all dimension and hierarchy changes over time using Slowly Changing Dimensions
Expanding Beyond GL
Integrate Sales, Payroll, and Operations data into Vena for advanced, cross-functional reporting, expanding beyond the General Ledger
Vena ETL Performance Enhancement / Speedup
Eliminate ETL bottlenecks and slow refreshes by optimizing data flow for faster processing, scalability, and multiple daily updates
Sorting Dimensions
Automatically enforce logical order in Vena hierarchies using a custom ETL procedure, making dimensions cleaner and navigation easier
Source Data Validation
Proactively detect and fix bad data before Vena load, guaranteeing 100% data accuracy for reliable financial reporting
ETL Beyond Vena
Monetize your Vena Data Mart by seamlessly connecting it to Power BI or Tableau, ensuring consistent, cross-tool reporting and insights
Vena Functionality Extension
Expand Vena beyond standard limits using VBA extensions, advanced Excel, and custom macros for unique business needs
Template Audit
Structured audit eliminates template sprawl, optimizes formulas, and ensures Vena templates deliver maximum performance and long-term efficiency
ERP System Migration Support
Ensure a seamless transition to your new ERP using custom ETL, preserving Vena accuracy, reporting continuity, and historical data integrity