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Technology insights for the data-driven enterprise August 2018, Vol. 6, No. 4

In This Issue

Rethinking ERP cloud migrations in the age of AI and IoT

The flight path from your legacy ERP vendor's on-premises software to a cloud version needn't be linear. In fact, you may want to rethink the entire route. Read More
Fueled by SaaS, ERP for SMBs soars into the cloud

SaaS is making ERP accessible to more small organizations, but is there a downside? Industry insiders weigh in on the ROI of SaaS vs. on-premises and hybrid ERP.Read More
Pressures mount on SMBs to modernize aging ERP processes

To upgrade or replace their old and cranky ERP systems, SMBs must consider several options, and the cloud figures prominently. But the final decision is seen shifting away from IT.Read More
SMBs see vertical ERP technology vendors meeting specialty needs

The industry-specific ERP market is thriving, which is good news for SMBs looking to cost-effectively maintain their existing ERP systems with immediate specialty feature upgrades.Read More
SMB reaps rewards of migrating QAD ERP system to the cloud

Moog's medical devices group moved its on-premises ERP system to the cloud, resulting in more reliable operation and a redirected IT focus on adding business value to the entire group.Read More
There's time and place for SMBs to adopt SaaS-based ERP

SMBs face many issues when implementing SaaS ERP operations versus on-premises, plus the fact that one size cloud-based ERP platform doesn't necessarily fit all companies.Read More

Business Information examines the fast-changing world of information management, enterprise analytics and artificial intelligence. We provide industry perspectives, front-line experiences and expert advice to IT professionals tasked with deriving insights from big data.

Features in this issue

Fueled by SaaS, ERP for SMBs soars into the cloud
by David Essex
SaaS is making ERP accessible to more small organizations, but is there a downside? Industry insiders weigh in on the ROI of SaaS vs. on-premises and hybrid ERP.
Pressures mount on SMBs to modernize aging ERP processes
by Ron Karjian
To upgrade or replace their old and cranky ERP systems, SMBs must consider several options, and the cloud figures prominently. But the final decision is seen shifting away from IT.
SMBs see vertical ERP technology vendors meeting specialty needs
by Patrick Thibodeau
The industry-specific ERP market is thriving, which is good news for SMBs looking to cost-effectively maintain their existing ERP systems with immediate specialty feature upgrades.

News in this issue

Rethinking ERP cloud migrations in the age of AI and IoT
by Bridget Botelho
The flight path from your legacy ERP vendor's on-premises software to a cloud version needn't be linear. In fact, you may want to rethink the entire route.

Columns in this issue

SMB reaps rewards of migrating QAD ERP system to the cloud
by Jim O'Donnell
Moog's medical devices group moved its on-premises ERP system to the cloud, resulting in more reliable operation and a redirected IT focus on adding business value to the entire group.
There's time and place for SMBs to adopt SaaS-based ERP
by Scott Robinson
SMBs face many issues when implementing SaaS ERP operations versus on-premises, plus the fact that one size cloud-based ERP platform doesn't necessarily fit all companies.