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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May 09, 2018 09 May'18
Oracle Autonomous Database concept extended to PaaS, apps

Having earlier laid the foundation with Oracle Autonomous Database, the vendor unveiled self-driving, self-repairing tools for application development, analytics and integration.
February 23, 2018 23 Feb'18
Model N revenue management software gets new capabilities

ERP news briefs: Model N adapts its revenue management to include subscription, outcome-based, risk sharing, as well as physical product, pricing. Priority Software aims at U.S.
February 15, 2018 15 Feb'18
CFOs get argument for moving on-premises ERP systems to cloud

Cloud services can boost the nation's productivity by making advanced tech widely available. The cloud will be the major conduit to AI and other tools, a new report says.
February 01, 2018 01 Feb'18
Office Depot says 'no' to Oracle ERP Cloud customizations

Office Depot believes it's possible to run its HCM, EPM and supply chain on the Oracle ERP Cloud without customizations. The retailer says it will save money and headaches. Analysts agree.

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cloud ERP

Cloud ERP is a type of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that is hosted on a cloud computing platform, rather than on premises within an enterprise's own data center. Continue Reading
Key factors to consider before moving to SaaS-based ERP

Cloud benefits extend way beyond IT infrastructure and labor costs. SaaS may be where ERP is ultimately headed, but it's not all upside, and halfway measures may be best. Continue Reading
Hybrid ERP demands process integration, easy data access

SaaS apps can strengthen areas where ERP is weak, but to ensure the combo adds value, both sides must communicate seamlessly at the business-process, messaging and data levels. Continue Reading

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BPM in cloud evolves to suit line of business, IoT

While on-premises BPM tools have caused a tug of war between lines of business and IT, the cloud helps appease both sides. Here's what to expect from this cloud BPM trend and more. 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
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

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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
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
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

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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
Overcome cloud integration challenges with the right strategies, tools

Nimble, agile, innovative -- companies are striving for these qualities in the current "adapt or die" business landscape, and they're looking to the cloud to enable such growth. But with companies moving more of their ERP and other enterprise ... Continue Reading