In 2006, the client implemented Hyperion Planning to streamline their annual budget and monthly planning process. Their implementation included both Workforce planning and CAPEX applications. In the spring of the following year, the client and it's parent company were acquired by a larger company in the same industry.

 As the new parent company operated on a January-December calendar year, this change required that the client's forecast be done using a new January - December calendar year, where previously their fiscal calendar was April - March.