Implemented extensive special processes to support deep-retroactive union wage agreements, most especially involving the CX unit. Began operation of Floating Holiday process. A web site is available for the interested parties to view and stay advised of the project's progress. The data conversion programs are currently being exercised and the resultant data validated. Conversion of the IFIS programs is complete.
Extensive testing is underway and stress tests are being planned.
The first DB2 parallel of a Ledger Month-end Closing was completed correctly. The project is entering into the critical testing phases that take large amounts of time to establish the testing environment. Current completion target date is August 2001. Many data anomalies have been removed from the ISIS and ESPP databases. The data conversion programs are functioning and the converted data is valid.