Periods have replaced years as the fundamental time construct in STEM:
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years, quarters and months can be mixed freely throughout
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period time-series data can be manipulated just like annual time-series data
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scenarios can be developed quickly and intuitively, e.g., varying the penetration in Q2 between 4% and 10%.
Shorter time periods in STEM delivers:
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seamless integration of annual, quarterly and monthly data
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an investment model which calculates over shorter periods as an option rather than a re-build
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automatic consolidation for annual results.