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.

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Cloud vs. On-Premises ERP Use Cases

We created this expert guide showcasing a variety of cloud and on-premise use cases to help you make the best choice based on your business’ unique needs. An ERP implementation isn’t a “one size fits all” approach, that’s why we’re here to help.

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Cloud-based ERP systems News

December 06, 2018 06 Dec'18
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.
October 25, 2018 25 Oct'18
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.
October 24, 2018 24 Oct'18
FedEx's Oracle hybrid cloud only a bridge to all-SaaS ERP

A logistics heavyweight is in year three of a five-year plan to consolidate PeopleSoft and SAP systems on Oracle ERP Cloud and Analytics Cloud and absorb corporate acquisitions.
July 31, 2018 31 Jul'18
Report: ERP security is weak, vulnerable and under attack

ERP security is in trouble, according to a new report. Many ERP systems connected to the internet are insecure, and users are lagging in installing updates.

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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
The 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. Unsexy features like interoperability are the real foundation. Continue Reading
Cloud vs. legacy ERP systems: Tug of war intensifies for SMBs

Aging legacy ERP systems at SMBs seem to be getting plenty of scrutiny these days. Heightened consumer demands, shifting technology landscapes and relentless market disruptions, not to mention maintenance costs, technical support and obsolescence, ... Continue Reading

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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
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

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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
Oracle OpenWorld 2018 news, trends and analysis

At its OpenWorld 2018 conference, Oracle tried to position its cloud platform as well-suited for enterprise uses. This guide compiles coverage of key developments from the event. 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

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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

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