PDG Consulting stands as a stalwart in the realm of designing, developing, and delivering cutting-edge solutions tailored to address intricate business, operational, and reporting needs. With a commitment to meeting clients' business objectives, PDG Consulting engages in collaborative partnerships, working hand-in-hand with clients to provide software development consulting that tackles both existing challenges and anticipates future complexities, transforming aspirations into tangible reality.

Every project undertaken by PDG Consulting is viewed through the lens of a partnership, emphasizing collaboration and synergy. Project teams comprise a fusion of PDG's seasoned developers and the client's IT staff, ensuring a seamless and cooperative approach. The journey through each project cycle is accompanied by unwavering support, guiding clients towards the realization of fully-functioning, end-to-end enterprise software solutions that propel their businesses to success.

At the core of PDG Consulting's philosophy is the paramount goal of customer satisfaction achieved through the early and continuous delivery of valuable software. The consultancy excels in navigating the software development cycle, showcasing expertise in delivering enterprise solutions that align with clients' unique requirements and objectives. PDG Consulting emerges as a reliable partner, dedicated to helping businesses thrive by providing innovative solutions that stand the test of time.

Europa: Revolutionizing Media Distribution Forecasting and Reporting

Europa stands as an unparalleled forecast consolidation and reporting solution meticulously crafted for the dynamic landscape of worldwide media distribution. With a singular goal of ensuring continuous visibility into every dollar of revenue throughout its entire lifecycle, Europa distinguishes itself by eliminating the need for manual updates, preventing double counting, and providing a seamless transition from forecast to actual revenue recognition.

At the heart of Europa's prowess lies its automatic balancing logic, a sophisticated mechanism that identifies and manages revenue from various sources, updating the status with precision. This automation not only streamlines forecast maintenance but also empowers users to access real-time forecasts and monitor the status of every dollar. Users can effortlessly compare this information against planned budgets or snapshots from previous periods, all at a granular level of detail.

Europa doesn't stop there; it incorporates industry-standard revenue recognition rules to enhance the accuracy of revenue timing projections for both forecast and future revenue. The platform's robust features extend to budget tracking and variance analysis, offering budget approval workflows, versioning, planned and ad-hoc snapshots, and budget/snapshot-specific exchange rates.

Proven at multiple major studios, Europa's data model supports intricate license and fee data at various levels of granularity, from territory and media forecasts to detailed license-level fees. Leveraging this data model, Europa features a built-in reporting tool that enables users to generate executive summary reports or delve into detailed drill-down license-level reports. The reports include built-in calculations for variance analysis, reporting in local or USD amounts, per-episode fees, episode counts, and more. Access to data is customizable and secured based on a combination of attributes.

CCAE: Streamlining Complex Conflict Check and Avails Solutions

In the realm of major studios, PDG has been at the forefront of designing, developing, enhancing, and supporting multiple conflict check and availability (avails) solutions. Recognizing the intricate nature of conflict check and avails calculations within distribution systems, PDG has successfully navigated the complexities associated with performance, hierarchical data, exclusivity carve-outs, adapting to licensing changes, and delivering actionable results for sales teams to capitalize on opportunities.

PDG's extensive experience in this domain, coupled with a profound understanding of the TV distribution business, has culminated in the creation of CCAE (Conflict Check and Avails Engine). This innovative solution stands as a testament to PDG's commitment to addressing the multifaceted challenges inherent in conflict check and avails calculations.

CCAE not only streamlines these intricate processes but also ensures optimal performance, allowing sales teams to make informed decisions that maximize opportunities. The solution's adaptability to licensing changes, hierarchical data processing, and incorporation of exclusivity carve-outs contribute to its effectiveness in delivering precise and useful results.

PDG's Conflict Check and Avails Engine emerges as a reliable and comprehensive solution, empowering major studios to overcome challenges and navigate the complex landscape of conflict check and avails calculations with confidence and efficiency.

Agent On-Hand: Revolutionizing Remote Troubleshooting for Customer Service Call Centers

PDG introduces Agent On-Hand, a cutting-edge video streaming tool meticulously crafted to empower customer service call centers in the realm of remote troubleshooting. This innovative solution is strategically designed with features aimed at eliminating potential obstacles to video sharing, ultimately enhancing the remote troubleshooting experience and mitigating the necessity of dispatching technicians to customers' locations.

The simplicity of set-up distinguishes Agent On-Hand. In just a few clicks, an agent can seamlessly invite customers via SMS to initiate video sharing. Notably, the tool requires no software installation—there are no apps or plug-ins to download. Everything operates seamlessly within the browser. Customers, upon receiving the invitation link, can effortlessly click and commence sharing their video, streamlining the entire troubleshooting process.

Agent On-Hand stands as a testament to PDG's commitment to revolutionizing customer service call centers, providing an efficient and user-friendly tool that significantly improves the remote troubleshooting landscape. This tool not only enhances the customer experience but also contributes to operational efficiency by minimizing the need for on-site technician visits.

Adam Tarshis | Founder & Partner

Adam has been delivering custom intellectual property, rights management, and licensing applications for companies since 2005. He has extensive experience designing and building Java, PLSQL, and MS BI systems.

Prior to founding PDG Consulting, Adam developed hardware and software solutions in a number of different environments including custom database driven CRM platforms for clothing and jewelry retailers, and machine automation networks for the beverage industry.

“With a commitment to excellence and a collaborative approach, we bridge the gap between complex business needs and efficient, forward-thinking solutions, ensuring our clients thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of technology and business.”