Cloud-based ERP systems

While many vendors tout the hype around cloud-based ERP systems, companies must cautiously approach these setups with a long-term vision that includes ROI and performance concerns. Research how your company fits into the cloud ERP market with stories that compare the various technologies, features and options available for systems that are hosted over the internet.

January 14, 2021 14 Jan'21
ERP alternatives poised to take the stage in 2021

The momentum for companies to adopt cloud-first and industry-specific ERP systems has created an opening for alternative ERP companies.
December 29, 2020 29 Dec'20
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?
November 25, 2020 25 Nov'20
Panorama Consulting's report talks best-of-breed ERP trend

The top ERP vendors offer distinct capabilities to customers, paving the way for a best-of-breed ERP approach, according to Panorama Consulting.
November 17, 2020 17 Nov'20
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.

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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
SaaS ERP

SaaS ERP is a type of cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that runs on the vendor's or cloud provider's servers, is sold through subscription and delivered as a service over the internet. Continue Reading
cloud ERP

Cloud ERP is a type of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that runs on a provider's cloud computing platform, rather than on premises in an enterprise's own data center. Continue Reading

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IFS Field Service Management software: Overview, pros, cons

IFS FSM software is meant to manage field staff and assets. Learn about its advantages and disadvantages and whether your company should put it on a vendor shortlist. Continue Reading
Cloud ERP vs. on-premises ERP: 10 key differences

Understanding the differences between on-premises ERP and cloud ERP, especially multi-tenant SaaS, is critical in buying decisions. Here's how they compare in 10 important areas. Continue Reading
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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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
COVID-19 remote work security: 5 ways to boost cybersecurity

HR leaders and their teams have an important role to serve in enterprise information security. Here are five ways they can help mitigate cyberthreats and provide user education. 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

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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. 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
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