Once considered the most complex solution, we are now driven by the need to provide an automated, paperless solution to a very manual billing process and the need to meet the new challenges posed by G/L accounting. We are currently testing the Synergy Billing system which will replace the old Unify system. We are very optimistic that we will have it ready to go live in a test environment by the middle of next week. The production environment will be up and ready by August 8. Synergy Billing was written in house, a team of developers from across Enron bandwidth and claims, is now working on modifications to make it "business ready". The new Synergy Billing system uses existing functionality of Concur (G/L Accounting) and CTS (Corporate Travel) and adds some new functionality like codition based invoices and online payments. We will roll out the Synergy Billing system to all operational groups over the next ten weeks and we plan to fully migrate all new deals by October. New Training Classes Because of the high demand for the Beta program, we are putting new weekly training classes in place for Beta Customers. Here are some dates: Class 1: July 8 - Houston, 77002 Class 2: July 9 - Portland, 89701 Class 3: July 10 - New York, 10017 Class 4: July 13 - Denver, 80001 Class 5: July 17 - Houston, 77002 Class 6: July 23 - Portland, 89701 Class 7: July 24 - New York, 10017 Class 8: July 26 - Denver, 80001 All of these classes are provided at the Enron Bldg, but you need to call the Reservations number to register. Each class is limited to 50 participants. Seats will fill fast. EWS Training Team EWS Training has been the "voice of EWS" throughout the organization. Now, it's our turn to show EWS what "we know" can do. In order to provide a solid foundation for our "new" strategic direction, EWS Management has put together an EWS training team that will provide dedicated, one on one training, technical assistance, planning and implementation. This group has been working in the EWS Training Department throughout the year and will be available for any team member that will be interested in attending a class. Your cooperation in helping us "Spread the Word" to the rest of the organization has been a key to our success so far. All team members in the Settlements and Volume Management, Risk Management, IT Systems Development and Operations and Customer Service Groups have been handpicked from "here and there" to provide specific targeted training that will help us to resolve some of the problems we have identified. We have identified 6 senior leadership/change agents and have given them each the responsibility to maximize EWS knowledge within their area of responsibility. Click below to view a printable version of this document. EWS Budget The EWS budget has not been provided. While we have attempted to make cost savings in all areas of the EWS budget, the largest area has been with the implementation of "Phase I" of EnronOnline. We look forward to providing your business unit the "EWS Training Budget" as soon as possible. EWS Business Partners All "new" EWS business partners and customers will receive a visit from the EWS Training Team to review EWS related products and services, answer questions and make/facilitate "on-line" deals. EWS Business Houses EWS marketing/sales personnel have been working with potential EWS business partners throughout this "new economy" to raise awareness of EWS capabilities. Many of these potential EWS deals have been with "new" customers or "new" business partners. New associations with former customers and business partners are also important. EWS Staff/Employees Certain EWS employees/units have been or will be retrained. For example, EWS Legal will be changing its name and some personnel. Additionally, as the "new" EWS business units become operational, our "ex-EWS" employees have been asked to remain within their current EWS units. Also, certain other EWS functions (IT, HR, RAC, etc.) have been or will be retrained. The above represents the efforts that have been expended to make EWS "new" run as smooth as possible. There have been "a few" hiccups and we know that you will continue to be a key part in getting EWS operational. In order to provide the best and most comfortable learning experience, the EWS Training/Business Partner Teams will continue to "push the envelope" in your training and business partner development efforts. Thank you for your efforts and continuing support, Stan "Ron" Horn Director - EWS Training and Business Partner Development x33548