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Cloud-based ERP systems

• Epicor Eclipse distribution ERP helps Yesco through COVID-19

  Yesco Electrical Supply is using new features in its Epicor Eclipse ERP system to transform some processes and make it easier to deal with changes caused by COVID-19 disruption.  Continue Reading

• ERP implementation projects need not stop during crisis

  In this Q&A, Unit4's Andy Brockhoff discusses the COVID-19 crisis and why organizations may find it a good time to keep going with ERP modernization projects.  Continue Reading

• Managed cloud ERP services keep businesses afloat in crisis

  In this Q&A, Ryan Etinson of Syntax discusses why companies that use a managed cloud services provider for their ERP systems don't have to worry about system stability.  Continue Reading

• 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

• How to renegotiate your ERP contract during a pandemic

  ERP consultant Marcus Harris provides advice on renegotiating ERP contracts when the scopes of ERP implementation projects change due to the COVID-19 crisis.  Continue Reading

• ERP implementation challenges grow in COVID-19 crisis

  ERP implementation experts Marcus Harris and Daniel Saeedi tell how organizations can manage ERP project disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.  Continue Reading

• 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

• ERP security issues with working remotely during COVID-19 outbreak

  Keeping the organization's enterprise systems safe is everyone's job -- from top leadership on down. Now that the coronavirus has millions homebound, that's never been more important.  Continue Reading

• Take care of ERP data security when moving to the cloud

  In this Q&A, ERP data security expert Greg Wendt of Appsian discusses data security needs to be addressed by organizations as they move ERP systems to the cloud.  Continue Reading

• 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

• SAP competitors see openings with S/4HANA qualms

  SAP customers may consider other ERP vendors as the clock speeds up for the 2025 support end for ECC, but some observers believe a move to another vendor may be just as difficult.  Continue Reading

• The top ERP trends for 2020 and beyond

  The cloud is the seedbed of the new technologies affecting ERP, including AI and IoT. It could soon lead to autonomous software that takes over many everyday business processes.  Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• 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

• IFS, Acumatica take aim at top-tier ERP vendors -- together

  IFS and Acumatica now share the same corporate ownership with EQT Partners, which creates the potential for the two ERP companies to collaborate on technology and business resources.  Continue Reading

• A deep dive into Oracle Adaptive Intelligent Apps

  Oracle Vice President Melissa Boxer provides details on how Oracle Adaptive Intelligent Applications take 'repetitive and mundane' ERP and supply chain tasks off people's hands.  Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• Finding the right ERP consultants is key to project success

  With ERP implementations, choosing the right or wrong project consultants can be the difference between success and failure, so experts agree that you should choose wisely.  Continue Reading

• ERP skills gap may open with moves to the cloud

  Organizations must decide between using internal experts or outside consultants as they implement ERP systems. Experts say a combination of both may be the best option.  Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• Cloud ERP system selection: How to evaluate your company needs

  This article can help you evaluate your business needs and make sure you're getting the right cloud ERP system for your organization.  Continue Reading

• GE and others head to factory of the future vision with Oracle

  Four manufacturing companies explain how Oracle IoT technology has helped them move forward with Industry 4.0 pursuits, including cloud ERP and industrial IoT.  Continue Reading

• Oracle cloud migration: Vendor's own saga has familiar ring

  Oracle's effort to move from on-premises E-Business Suite to Oracle ERP and HCM Cloud faced integration and change-management challenges. Analytics and order management are next.  Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• Choosing cloud ERP vendors: Know what you need before going in

  Before deciding which cloud ERP vendors and cloud ERP software to evaluate, it's important for a business to determine its unique business needs and situation.  Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.  Continue Reading

• 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.  Continue Reading

• 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.  Continue Reading

• 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.  Continue Reading

• Cloud ERP systems complicate deployment options

  The cloud has increased the options for running ERP systems, but also the complications. Companies should consider their business needs before selecting a deployment option.  Continue Reading

• Dalsin Industries returns to on premises with Epicor ERP system

  Dalsin Industries implemented a Plex cloud ERP system to replace an old Epicor system but moved back to on-premises Epicor when the cloud proved to be inadequate for its needs.  Continue Reading

• Finding the root cause of ERP implementation failures

  The root cause of ERP implementation failures may be delays in decision-making. Delays add up, which wastes time and imposes extra costs on a deployment.  Continue Reading

• Scrutinize details when buying accounting software systems

  Two resellers and a CPA offer tips on getting into the right mindset and conducting a rigorous process that pinpoints the account package that meets your current and future needs.  Continue Reading

• Estimating cost of ERP as SaaS requires ditching old methods

  Experts suggest the true value of ERP as SaaS derives not from the early savings but from being able to use a more modern, adaptive and secure platform in the long run.  Continue Reading

• Cloud-based accounting software can be hub of tailored 'ERP'

  Users explain why they chose their cloud core financial system and the thought process that goes into adding applications for key functions, like procurement, HR and case management.  Continue Reading

• Cloud accounting software an option for scalable financials

  Organizations that outgrow their on-premises software have more choices in SaaS apps that cover most accounting and financial management needs -- without the overkill of ERP.  Continue Reading

• ROI of ERP on SaaS often in easy upgrades, new opportunities

  The case has expanded beyond the upfront savings of SaaS' early days to encompass quicker, cheaper tech upgrades and new lines of business not otherwise possible.  Continue Reading

• AWS ERP migration required staff buy-in and curiosity

  East Tennessee State University is moving its ERP systems from its data center to Amazon Web Services. It's a big project, and essential to its success was getting the IT staff on board.  Continue Reading

• Is Microsoft Dynamics ERP in it for the long haul?

  Microsoft may be squandering a great enterprise product set with Dynamics ERP, says one analyst, but others believe that the platform is just undergoing a shift to cloud.  Continue Reading

• Birmingham City University embraces Oracle ERP software

  Birmingham City University turns to Oracle ERP Cloud and HCM Cloud to revamp its IT strategy and employee-facing functions, but finds fast-paced implementation a challenge.  Continue Reading

• The modern approach to choosing an ERP system

  Today's ERP landscape offers more options than ever before. Here's a look at how two companies took a strategic approach to choosing the right software for their needs.  Continue Reading

• Cloud ERP software eases growing pains for emergency dispatch provider

  Priority Dispatch likes Salesforce SaaS platform for ERP and CRM, but says integration was harder than advertised, and that simultaneous deployment was a mistake, in retrospect.  Continue Reading

• ERP functionality now often attained piecemeal in cloud applications

  More organizations are foregoing monolithic ERP systems for easy-to-deploy cloud applications that do most of what they need in nimble microservices and access to customer data.  Continue Reading

• Cloud ERP move requires grasp of different types of cloud computing

  'Cloud' is such a marketing buzzword that it can obscure the type of infrastructure you'll get with a new ERP system. Here's a primer on the different types of cloud computing.  Continue Reading

• Take it slow when planning a move to cloud-based ERP software

  Cloud ERP can be running in a fraction of the time of on-premises ERP, which makes it tempting to skip the careful early planning that can make business processes more efficient.  Continue Reading

• 3D printing company Carbon selects Oracle Cloud ERP

  Carbon, a young company with an innovative new 3D printing technology, says using Oracle Cloud ERP for its business applications will help to ensure long-term platform stability.  Continue Reading

• Plex cloud ERP system proves to be mobility catalyst for manufacturer

  Quatro Composites knew easy, widespread access to production and customer data was at the core of its vision for ERP. A cloud ERP system was the logical route.  Continue Reading

• The top seven ERP trends for 2017 -- and beyond

  The monolithic ERP systems of yesteryear are going the way of the dinosaur, and the future is bringing a growing number of enterprise system changes. Here are seven.  Continue Reading

• No one-size-fits-all strategy for cloud ERP software migration

  Experts say a cloud ERP transition plan will vary according to a variety of factors, from company size to an organization's predisposition for risk.  Continue Reading

• Q&A: VAI's Kevin Beasley discusses cloud ERP adoption

  In this Q&A, Kevin Beasley of ERP provider VAI Inc. discusses why cloud ERP adoption is increasing for the midmarket and what companies should consider when going to the cloud.  Continue Reading

• CFOs are finally getting onboard with cloud-based ERP systems

  No longer waylaid by security and compliance concerns, more CFOs are reportedly moving forward with cloud-based ERP as a cornerstone for digital transformation.  Continue Reading

• Sizing up Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP against the competition

  In this Q&A, Gartner analyst Nigel Montgomery discusses Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP and how it compares with SAP and other players in the manufacturing ERP space.  Continue Reading

• SaaS-based ERP upgrades not an automatic no-brainer

  Software as a service can ease the pain of ERP upgrades, but that doesn't mean users never have a choice to make. Still, some users like leaving it up to the vendor.  Continue Reading

• Ryco replaces on-premises system with Infor cloud ERP implementation

  A market downturn and cost pressures led Ryco Hydraulics to consider moving its aging Infor M3 system to the Infor cloud. Here's why and how they did it.  Continue Reading

• Run SAP ERP modules as SaaS in the SAP Business One Cloud

  With SAP ERP modules like accounting and finance and inventory and distribution management, SAP Business One Cloud is a full-fledged cloud ERP system for businesses of all sizes.  Continue Reading

• Infor CloudSuite offers a modular cloud ERP system

  As a flexible cloud ERP system, Infor CloudSuite provides lots of options for its users with how it's deployed in the cloud and how it's configured for organizations' needs.  Continue Reading

• Mapping out a cloud migration strategy for your financials

  Once you decide to move financial data and applications to the cloud, you'll need a cloud migration strategy so nothing falls through the cracks. Read how one finance director made the move.  Continue Reading

• Know your options in cloud-based financial software

  Several experts said multi-tenant SaaS is a good fit for SMBs, while large enterprises are more capable of handling hybrid or public clouds for their financial software.  Continue Reading

• Cloud financials are tricky balance of functions, platforms

  Analysts see a strong push for putting financials and accounting in the cloud -- once CFOs address a host of fundamental decisions, such as which functions to move.  Continue Reading

• Manufacturers begin to embrace cloud ERP software

  Manufacturers have been slower to embrace cloud ERP software, but more options and familiarity with the technology are spurring more companies to move to the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Cloud financials taking hold in public sector, SMBs

  Analysts say that with security concerns mostly allayed, government, academia and service companies are becoming heavy users of cloud financials, especially SaaS.  Continue Reading

• Cloud financial software can be a safe bet with preparation

  The controller at benefits provider Hodges-Mace did extra research to ensure that the FinancialForce SaaS offering had good security. One analyst said such diligence is essential.  Continue Reading

• Cloud accounting for small business focus of big shift

  Intacct cloud software provides Education Pioneers with real-time collaboration, more detailed expenses and faster closing of books than on-premises QuickBooks.  Continue Reading

• Cloud sparking innovation in ERP financial systems

  Analysts might suggest that innovation in ERP financial systems is moribund, but thanks to the increasing popularity of the cloud, ERP financials may instead be coming back to life.  Continue Reading

• Cloud ERP platform becoming likely choice for manufacturing SMBs

  Manufacturing SMBs are finding a cloud ERP platform to be their best option. It gives them the advantages of a world-class organization without the cost.  Continue Reading

• Cloud business budgeting software gains in large enterprises

  Intel Security, LinkedIn, Spotify, Golden State Warriors and HomeServices of America this year turned to the cloud for financial planning and analysis.  Continue Reading

• ERP cloud services reach a new level of maturity

  A wider range of software choices and growing familiarity with clouds are encouraging even skeptical manufacturing executives to consider ERP cloud services.  Continue Reading

• The move to SaaS-based applications remains a gradual process

  More organizations are moving business applications off-premises, relying on technology once thought of as cutting-edge, like software as a service—but full steam ahead it’s not.  Continue Reading

• Does SaaS ERP ROI always beat on-premises ERP? It depends

  An ERP consultant shows how to look beyond the early savings of SaaS to determine its true long-term ROI vs. on-premises ERP.  Continue Reading

• Navigate the cloud-based financial software buying process

  Workday and NetSuite users reveal how they overcame security worries and functionality snags to sign on with cloud-based financial software vendors.  Continue Reading

• Head of IT at Pandora urges IT to embrace cloud applications

  Cloud applications can free up time for more innovation, according to the vice president of enterprise information services at Pandora.  Continue Reading

• Who's blocking the adoption of cloud financial accounting software?

  Experts say that at some organizations, IT might play a bigger role in the slow adoption of cloud-based financial accounting software than finance.  Continue Reading

• Software mobility, cloud commerce, Dodd-Frank areas to watch in 2013

  Industry expert William Newman looks ahead for trends to watch in 2013, including cloud commerce and software mobility.  Continue Reading

• Budgeting and forecasting software rescues firm from 'spreadsheet hell'

  Adaptive Planning's SaaS budgeting, planning and forecasting tools cater to NPD Group's global needs in a way that Excel couldn't.  Continue Reading

• Minimize risk in cloud ERP integrations

  Companies considering cloud ERP integration can take steps to minimize risk, according to one analyst.  Continue Reading