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ERP infrastructure

• Intelligent BPM helps connect ERP with other enterprise apps

  As more enterprises seek to overlay iBPM atop ERP systems, experts recommend they target complex processes, modularize applications and avoid extensive ERP customization. Continue Reading

• How one CIO's move to cloud MES brought significant gains

  Led by Manesh Patel, Sanmina moved from an on-premises system to 42Q -- a cloud MES -- for real-time manufacturing and supply chain visibility, improved quality control and yield. Continue Reading

• Intelligent business process management enables smarter insights

  As enterprises increasingly use data and analytics to sharpen decision-making, iBPM's connecting capabilities empowers them to make better decisions more quickly. 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

• Why is cybersecurity critical for modern manufacturing?

  As the manufacturing sector produces and incorporates more IoT technology, companies must create strategies to protect their data. Here are six ways to do so. Continue Reading

• What do CIOs need to know about enterprise UX and UI?

  User experience design and user interface design can boost productivity, customer communication and your competitive edge. Here's what they are and how to get them.Continue Reading

• Master data management software helps manufacturers control product data

  Strategic tools in master data management software can also improve ROI of ERP systems.Continue Reading

• Why should companies consider ERP consolidation?

  Many companies use a mix of disconnected ERP systems and poorly integrated third-party applications that block efficiency and increase costs. An expert explains how to start consolidating ERP.Continue Reading

• What are the most promising innovations in ERP technology?

  An expert outlines recent innovations in ERP technology and their practical applications for manufacturers.Continue Reading

• Multiple systems, new technologies add to ERP integration challenges

  Multiple software systems -- particularly, multiple enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems -- are a problem facing a surprising number of organizations today. There are some important downsides to having multiple systems at work, too: complexity...Continue Reading

• ERP upgrades open a world of infrastructure choices

  ERP upgrades go beyond the usual server and storage sizing to consider a host of new technologies.Continue Reading

• Companies pumped for switch to ERP virtualization

  A growing number of companies are exploring ERP virtualization to reduce costs, increase agility and find resiliency.Continue Reading

• With CloudSuite on Amazon Web Services, Infor stakes claim to cloud

  Learn what Infor's recently announced CloudSuite hosted applications could mean for the cloud ERP market.Continue Reading

• Is ERP technology going nowhere -- or everywhere?

  ERP technology is going to pieces in loosely coupled cloud apps, embedded analytics, Business Processes as a Service -- and integration headaches.Continue Reading

• Do your homework before integrating software systems

  Many manufacturers want to circumvent the often long and arduous process of software systems integration by collecting new ERP, supply chain management and other business applications. This might work in the short term, but what does it mean in the ...Continue Reading