ERP products and vendors
Whether you're considering an ERP software system upgrade or an entirely new system, understanding the software market is critical. Read guides and tips on choosing among vendors and types of products, such as cloud and on-premises ERP, and get the latest news on releases from vendors such as Microsoft, SAP and Infor.
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23 Apr 2024
An overview of Microsoft Dynamics 365
Dynamics 365 unites various CRM and ERP tools into one platform. CRM apps include Dynamics 365 Sales and Customer Service, and ERP tools include Finance and Commerce. Continue Reading
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17 Apr 2024
Certinia adds AI capabilities to PSA cloud suite
The PSA vendor adds AI functionality to its professional services cloud applications that are designed to help services firms manage customers, personnel, resources and projects. Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2022
Anaplan to go private after $10.7B acquisition
Cloud-based integrated business planning vendor Anaplan will be acquired by Thoma Bravo for $10.7 billion, positioning it to be more competitive with IBP rivals SAP and Oracle. Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2022
4 questions to ask about an outsourced cloud ERP IT help desk
IT leaders outsourcing their cloud ERP help desk should consider various factors before selecting a vendor. Learn the criteria to consider when you choose one. Continue Reading
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04 Mar 2022
Epicor ERP adds low-code BI with Grow acquisition
Epicor's acquisition of Grow Inc. provides the ERP vendor with a low-code business intelligence tool that provides business users flexible and easy-to-use analytics capabilities. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2022
SaaS ERP customization vs. out of the box: Pros, cons
Companies considering SaaS ERP should weigh various factors when deciding on customization vs. out of the box. Learn what to consider when making the choice. Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2022
IBM Breakthrough targets Rise with SAP, deepening ties
IBM's new Breakthrough, a bundle of IaaS and consulting services, is aimed at giving SAP customers one-stop shopping for S/4HANA cloud transformations. v Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2022
How to modernize your legacy ERP system
Modernizing a legacy ERP system can be vital for staying relevant in today's marketplace. Learn what IT leaders need to know about the process. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Jan 2022
chart of accounts (COA)
A chart of accounts (COA) is a financial, organizational tool that provides an index of every account in an accounting system. Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2022
Experts predict flexibility as a top ERP trend in 2022
In the year ahead, industry experts expect the ERP market to be less monolithic and more industry-specific. Continue Reading
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05 Jan 2022
Composable ERP may break up monolithic systems
In this Q&A, Unit4's Claus Jepsen calls cloud-based composable ERPs, which enable companies to pick and choose the applications and vendors they want, the future. Continue Reading
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22 Dec 2021
5 ways to support a legacy ERP system
Some companies decide that keeping legacy ERP is truly the best business decision for them. Learn some best practices for supporting a legacy ERP system. Continue Reading
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14 Dec 2021
8 ERP security best practices to implement now
As many employees continue to work from home, ERP security is more important than ever. Learn some best practices to get started protecting your system. Continue Reading
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Podcast
16 Nov 2021
Unit4 CEO Mike Ettling on people-centric, HCM-inflected ERP
Unit4 CEO Mike Ettling discusses the midmarket vendor's evolution to multi-tenant SaaS ERP and the "people experience" of ERP for service industries. Continue Reading
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13 Oct 2021
Workday ERP claims hold up despite inroads by SAP, Oracle
TechTarget editors discuss where Workday stands 16 years after popularizing SaaS HCM and whether it can continue to thwart the cloud ERP ambitions of Oracle and SAP. Continue Reading
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22 Sep 2021
ERP digital transformation can fail due to hidden cloud costs
In this Q&A, Asim Razzaq, CEO of Yotascale, explains why the hidden costs of moving enterprise systems like ERP from on-premises infrastructures to the cloud can cause trouble. Continue Reading
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21 Sep 2021
Epicor ERP sheds stodgy image in cloud makeover
At Epicor Analyst Day, Epicor customers described how the company has transformed into a cloud-first industry-focused ERP company, while still supporting on-premises deployments. Continue Reading
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15 Sep 2021
Learn effective cloud ERP implementation methodology
Each cloud ERP implementation methodology has its pros and cons. Learn more about each strategy and decide which is best suited for your organization. Continue Reading
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08 Sep 2021
6 cloud ERP implementation challenges and how to solve them
Addressing risks early and closely monitoring the cloud ERP implementation process can help avoid problems down the road. Learn about some of the most common challenges. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2021
ERP cloud migration can be boosted by HCM integration
In this Q&A, Pritam Dutta of ArcLight Consulting explains why some ERP cloud migrations run into trouble, and how integrating HCM systems can aid migration and improve processes. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2021
12 cloud ERP data migration best practices
Data migration is a key component of a successful cloud ERP implementation. Learn what best practices -- such as data mapping and deciding on migration parameters -- you'll need. Continue Reading
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28 Jul 2021
8 tips for a successful cloud ERP project plan
Although the cloud can bring many benefits, migrating to cloud ERP is not without its challenges. Here are the top eight project tips for a smooth transition. Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2021
Epicor ups its cloud ERP game with Kinetic rebrand
If you build a cloud-native ERP, customers will come. That's the thinking behind rebranding Epicor ERP 10 as Epicor Kinetic, a multi-tenant SaaS ERP. Continue Reading
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Podcast
18 May 2021
In Oracle cloud migration, SaaS ERP not the only destination
John Ezzell, EVP of managed services provider BIAS Corp., shares key factors in deciding which ERP modules to move to SaaS and explains the benefits of the Oracle cloud stack. Continue Reading
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13 May 2021
8 benefits of SaaS ERP
Learn about the benefits of using SaaS ERP software, including lower infrastructure costs, as well as some possible drawbacks, including possible data breaches. Continue Reading
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04 May 2021
Should you move to SaaS ERP? Top factors to consider
Although SaaS ERP holds the promise of agility for many companies, understanding the nuances of migration is critical. Here are six areas to consider. Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2021
Acumatica ERP upgrade built around customer needs
Acumatica 2021 R1, the latest version of the SaaS ERP, includes CRM and industry-specific enhancements inspired by close customer engagement. Continue Reading
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11 Mar 2021
IFS Cloud focuses on simplicity for customers
IFS Cloud integrates all IFS enterprise products under a single user interface and unified data model, enabling customers to implement and get value faster. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2021
Epicor Software applications make transition to SaaS
In this Q&A, Epicor CEO Steve Murphy discusses how the ERP vendor is moving its products from on premises to a SaaS model but gives customers the choice on when to migrate. Continue Reading
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Podcast
25 Feb 2021
SAP cloud migration effort enters new, accelerated phase
With strong cloud growth already on the books and the new Rise program enticing customers to S/4HANA Cloud, 2021 could be the year SAP finally breaks from its on-premises past. Continue Reading
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Podcast
26 Jan 2021
Buyers, don't overlook small and midsize ERP providers
Acumatica, Epicor, IFS and the Salesforce platform ERPs are among lower-profile players that are keeping up with the big four in cloud options and technical innovation. Continue Reading
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Podcast
29 Dec 2020
Salesforce Slack buy biggest step yet outside the CRM realm
Salesforce has tried to buy its way into the rest of the enterprise before. Is Slack the golden ticket that will take it beyond CRM to directly compete with ERP vendors? Continue Reading
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Podcast
30 Nov 2020
Unit4 ERP cloud vision is impressive, but can it compete?
With the upcoming Unit4 ERPx, the Netherlands-based vendor is again demonstrating its ambition to challenge the market leaders in highly modular, AI-driven SaaS ERP. Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2020
Epicor ERP 10.2.700 may entice manufacturers to the cloud
The latest SaaS version of Epicor ERP includes new capabilities designed to appeal to midmarket manufacturers that want to move to a cloud-based system. Continue Reading
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02 Nov 2020
Coupa acquires Llamasoft for supply chain agility
Coupa Software's acquisition of Llamasoft for $1.5 billion will bring AI-based supply chain planning and modeling capabilities to its business spend management platform. Continue Reading
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Podcast
21 Oct 2020
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP inches ahead in AI contest
Oracle released new AI and RPA features for its cloud ERP and HCM suites during the virtual OpenWorld conference. Learn what they might mean for Oracle users and competitors. Continue Reading
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16 Oct 2020
Unit4 plans to release next-gen ERP platform, Unit4 ERPx
Unit4 said people-focused companies need people-centric ERP platforms. Unit4 ERPx, due out in March, aims to be just that. Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2020
Is a move to cloud ERP inevitable for most companies?
More companies are turning to cloud ERP for modernization, cost and security. Here's a look at whether those factors are enough to make cloud a foregone conclusion. Continue Reading
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Podcast
23 Sep 2020
Making sense of the cloud ERP architecture of Oracle and SAP
The top ERP vendors offer more choices than ever for cloud deployment. Learn more about their public cloud, single-tenant and multitenant SaaS and other cloud options in this podcast. Continue Reading
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17 Sep 2020
Multi-tenant ERP's value touted at Inforum 2020
The Infor CloudSuite approach includes industry-specific functionality intended to make cloud ERP implementations more efficient and less complex while yielding a faster ROI. Continue Reading
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Podcast
31 Jul 2020
Who are the real leaders among cloud ERP vendors?
The competition between SAP and Oracle is as bitter as ever, and contenders like IFS, Infor and Workday have serious offerings. But is multi-tenant SaaS ERP still the objective? Continue Reading
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31 Jul 2020
Cloud ERP implementation answers need for speed and agility
As demand accelerates for greater speed, flexibility and efficiency in collecting, managing and analyzing corporatewide data, ERP migration to the cloud is paying dividends. Continue Reading
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13 Jul 2020
How can CFOs pivot to a virtual financial close?
As finance teams have suddenly turned into a remote workforce, CFOs must guide them in a successful close. Here's advice to help. Continue Reading
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06 May 2020
Cloud-based ERP keeps SMBs running during pandemic
Many SMBs have found that moving to cloud-based ERP systems has helped keep the lights on by allowing employees to access enterprise applications from home. Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2020
SaaS ERP vs. cloud ERP: What's the difference?
SaaS ERP and cloud ERP represent two types of software systems that share some similarities. Learn what they have in common and how they are different. Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2020
Priority Software mobile apps open ERP systems
Priority Software's mobile apps and Mobile App Generator improve access to its ERP systems and improve productivity for processes like inventory management and sales operations. Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2020
Top 5 ERP software for small businesses
ERP for small business promises better financial and business processes and access to analytics. Here's a look at five of the top choices in the marketplace. Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2020
3 emerging technologies changing the finance department
Learn how three different ERP technologies -- cloud ERP, AI and robotic process automation -- are changing the world of finance. Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2020
ERP Advisors Group: ERP for SMBs to come of age in 2020
In this Q&A, Shawn Windle of ERP Advisors Group explains why 2020 is the year of SMBs for ERP, as SMBs find ERP systems more cost-effective and industry-specific options increase. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2020
What are the benefits of cloud ERP?
More and more businesses have turned to cloud technologies, even when it comes to their ERP systems. Here's a look at the many benefits cloud ERP systems offer. Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2020
What it takes to create ERP integration strategy success
Companies are using more standalone systems, yet users are demanding better technology experiences. Bridging this chasm requires a solid integration strategy. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2020
Acumatica cloud ERP tightens focus on SMB market
At Acumatica Summit 2020, the cloud-based ERP company announced new manufacturing features, a new Payroll module and a new acquisition of JAAS Systems. Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2020
Finance transformation efforts soar with cloud ERP
Although some CFOs resist moving financials to the cloud, the process can help streamline processes and save money. Here's a look at what's involved. Continue Reading
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19 Dec 2019
Mega-suites, cloud shape 20 years of ERP history
Big suites from SAP and Oracle showed how ERP could run an entire business. The same complexity that led to lawsuits and cost overruns now makes the move to cloud challenging. Continue Reading
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05 Dec 2019
Epicor ERP system focuses on distribution
Companies like Jergens Industrial Supply are favoring purpose-built ERP systems like Epicor Prophet 21 for distributors over comprehensive ERPs that need customizations. Continue Reading
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21 Nov 2019
CPM software Prophix organizes Spacesaver sales info for success
CPM software helped consolidate financial data, which allowed Spacesaver to cut its monthly close time by two-thirds and replace Excel spreadsheets with OLAP-based analytics. Continue Reading
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01 Nov 2019
Financial tools for business breathe life into transaction data
No longer limited to simply crunching numbers, today's financial technologies can transform customer transaction data into improved operations, product development, CXs and ROIs. Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2019
Unit4 ERP software aims to prioritize people experience
Unit4 promises to deliver features including the ability to self-drive, automate repetitive administrative tasks, integrate third-party applications and add customer extensions. Continue Reading
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24 Oct 2019
New small business ERP delivers SAP Business One alternative
SMBs in search of an affordable ERP app can look to Priority Zoom a cloud-based platform designed to help small and medium-sized businesses manage each phase of the sales cycle. Continue Reading
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23 Oct 2019
SAP's McDermott joins ServiceNow to push enterprise growth
SAP's Bill McDermott will take over as ServiceNow CEO, replacing John Donahoe, in a move that analysts say could take the fast-growing ITSM vendor in new product directions. Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2019
Inforum 2019 focuses on ease of deployment and intelligent ERP
Infor talked up AI, machine learning and embedded RPA as intelligent tools that will help make ERP projects more successful. But do customers need features like these? Continue Reading
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Podcast
25 Sep 2019
How big of an advantage is Oracle autonomous technology?
Oracle continues to spread machine learning 'autonomous' software throughout its infrastructure and application offerings. But is it as revolutionary as Oracle claims? Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2019
At Inforum 2019, Infor takes aim at SAP
Infor wants to take SAP head-on. At Inforum 2019, Infor executives described SAP's push to migrate customers to SAP S/4HANA by 2025 as an opportunity to do just that. Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2019
Oracle strengthens autonomous cloud positioning
Oracle announced a host of new features for EPM, ERP and HCM clouds, including machine learning OCR and new jobs for the Oracle bot, and a new UX. Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2019
Host Analytics FP&A software aids Digital Realty decision-making
Digital Realty digitized financial planning and analysis to enable data-driven decisions. Here's a look at how that has enabled growth for the $3 billion business. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2019
Aysling launches new vendor management software
Vendor Management is a cloud-based software designed to help businesses manage their vendors and vendors' employees. It lets users track payments, store files, see invoices and more. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2019
8 features all enterprise SaaS applications must have
Slick UIs and fast setup make great first impressions, but enterprise managers know they're the tip of the iceberg. SaaS features like interoperability are the real foundation. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2019
Beta tester imagines financial modeling software future
The Seattle Sounders FC's finance department is testing new anomaly detection capabilities in Adaptive Insights, but it also wants to see external data used to probe anomalies. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2019
Integrated platform supports digital finance transformation
Integrating digital technology is a challenging step in transforming financial operations. Investment firm The Carlyle Group turned to a CPM platform to help achieve its goals. Continue Reading
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15 Jul 2019
Screen maker uses financial analytics to foresee future
Polydeck Screen Corp., a company that provides screen media solutions, adopts cloud-based management software that enables it better access to financial data. Continue Reading
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02 Jul 2019
How to overcome digital transformation in finance challenges
Companies like Bishop-Wisecarver and Convergint are facing challenges with employees and data while digitally transforming finance, but they're also discussing how to overcome them. Continue Reading
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02 Jul 2019
ERP reporting tool brings real estate firm closer to its data
Spreadsheet Server from Insightsoftware saves a real estate management firm time creating reports from its operational ERP system data and improving reporting processes. Continue Reading
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01 Jul 2019
IT and staffing strategies for CFOs in digital finance
For a successful digital transformation in finance, CFOs need IT staff support to select and implement the right technology and advanced analytical and data training for employees. Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2019
Make better business decisions with financial analytics
Find out why finance is beginning to shift its emphasis on advanced and predictive analytics and the capability to use big data to support future business decisions. Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2019
The benefits of implementing RPA in finance
Now is the chance to begin transforming your company's finance department by implementing RPA, which can automate the tedious, manual tasks that are keeping it from evolving. Continue Reading
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23 May 2019
CFOs could benefit from digital technologies in finance
Find out why emerging digital technologies like chatbots, blockchain, AI and machine learning are not only beneficial to finance, but can also serve as useful tools for the CFO. Continue Reading
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15 May 2019
Sage cloud ERP services add production management module
Sage has released the Production Management module for its cloud-connected ERP Sage 100cloud. The new module is designed to give users visibility into the production process. Continue Reading
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15 May 2019
Challenges slow the union between blockchain and ERP
Rather than technical challenges, building the business networks and hammering out governance and rules of engagement are the toughest hurdles to blockchain-enabled ERP. Continue Reading
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08 May 2019
Vendors step up efforts to marry blockchain and ERP
Companies are working on enabling their ERP platforms to support the distributed ledger technology, along with courting partners and consortiums to create industry-specific solutions. Continue Reading
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03 May 2019
ERP upgrade sought job efficiency, not job loss
Protecting jobs, not replacing people with automation, was an ERP system upgrade requirement by the Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired. It wanted efficiency without job loss. Continue Reading
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30 Apr 2019
Epicor iScala 3.3 brings new productivity features to SMB ERP
Epicor's newly released iScala 3.3 SMB ERP software update includes new reporting and analytics features, a revamped user interface and expanded localizations. Continue Reading
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26 Apr 2019
ERP and blockchain work together for complex, multiparty transactions
Blockchain -- the immutable, distributed ledger technology -- is well on its way to strengthening the multiparty transactions that fuel complex supply chain networks. Continue Reading
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15 Apr 2019
10 blockchain problems supply chains need to look out for
Blockchain is proving to be useful in the supply chain, but without a strong understanding of it and a viable use case, your organization can run into several problems along the way. Continue Reading
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04 Apr 2019
SaaS enterprise financial applications inspire one platform
Single cloud integration platforms are among the options, from simple to complex, for hooking up multiple business processes like HR, CRM and supply chains with SaaS financials. Continue Reading
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04 Apr 2019
Oracle promises NetSuite performance gains at SuiteWorld
NetSuite customers will get a lot of the same tech that Oracle customers on other platforms are getting. This includes Oracle Autonomous Database and its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure service. Continue Reading
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01 Apr 2019
ERP alternatives are small but powerful systems for SMB manufacturers
Small manufacturers that want full-functioning ERP systems don't have to go to the major vendors, as smaller ERP companies offer cost-effective systems and more personal service. Continue Reading
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29 Mar 2019
Sabre outage puts its 99.995% uptime goal in question
An airline reservation system outage created long lines for travelers and raised questions about whether Sabre's uptime goals are achievable. They may not be. Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2019
Integrating business processes with SaaS financial applications
Organizations should consider integrating business processes, such as HR and supply chain, with SaaS financial applications to attain better business alignment and better results. Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2019
Infor customers may gain from Koch's $1.5B investment
Infor customers may get new product capabilities from a $1.5 billion investment by Golden Gate Capital and an investment arm of Koch Industries. Continue Reading
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26 Dec 2018
Oracle ERP Cloud forced Cetera Financial to rethink ways
Some users resisted Oracle SaaS platforms for ERP, EPM and HCM but came around to single entry point, modern tools for planning and budgeting, and familiar, Excel-based UIs. Continue Reading
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14 Dec 2018
Keys to mastering the 5 main SaaS ERP subscription models
Realizing the SaaS promise of cheaper, more flexible and scalable ERP is only possible if you know how to keep usage-based, per-user and other common pricing schemes straight. Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2018
Oracle HPC cloud aims at mainstream business data
ERP managers are finding more reasons to turn to high-performance computing to improve the performance of big data analysis and machine learning models. Continue Reading
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27 Nov 2018
Cloud bound: Does your business need a cloud ERP system?
There are several factors -- including business size and cost -- that organizations should carefully consider when determining whether a cloud ERP system is the right choice. Continue Reading
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26 Nov 2018
Oracle Soar cloud migration not for slackers
In a Q&A, Oracle senior vice president Beth Boettcher details what's involved in meeting Soar's tight schedule. Get ready to leave those ERP customizations behind. Continue Reading
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09 Nov 2018
Celonis' process mining software helps manufacturer improve efficiency
Chart Industries uses process mining software from Celonis to make accounts payable and receivable processes more efficient by identifying problems like delays and bottlenecks. Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2018
Cautious about SaaS, Textron came around to Oracle ERP Cloud
Textron IT and finance leaders said the company only trusted cloud for nonessentials until aging systems made the move to SaaS ERP inevitable. Continue Reading
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05 Oct 2018
Why some manufacturers stick with on-premises vs. cloud ERP
Cloud ERP is key in digital manufacturing, but it's not a fit for all companies, especially those with heavy customization needs or the need to maintain control over upgrades. Continue Reading
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07 Sep 2018
Resistance to all-in cloud ERP systems is large
For many enterprises, ERP and HCM deployments may take the path of hybrid deployments, a trend that is supported by Hewlett Packard Enterprise's quarterly earnings results. Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2018
SaaS ERP systems can include hidden costs
Cloud hype tells us that SaaS ERP systems are less expensive to run than on-premises systems, but experts warn of hidden costs that you have to account for before moving to the cloud. Continue Reading
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