ERP infrastructure

When it comes to ERP infrastructure, companies long ago shed their "on-premises only" views. Our independent reporting brings you advice from peers and experts about ERP infrastructure planning, which now must include discussions about cloud-based approaches, hybrid setups and mobile ERP. Also learn how to maintain on-premises ERP infrastructures.

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.
September 23, 2020 23 Sep'20
Managers share corporate pandemic strategies

At last week's ERP conference Inforum 2020, managers talked about their pandemic strategies, lessons learned and how COVID-19 may change the way their firms operate going forward.
September 18, 2020 18 Sep'20
With cloud-based ERP, customers can focus on outcomes

Infor general manager Rod Johnson discusses the company's strategy for delivering its Infor CloudSuite ERP systems, and why it's placing such an emphasis on customer experience.

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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
6 Crucial Interview Questions for ERP Job Candidates in 2020

On the ERP job hunt? Pour over these six need-to-know questions before your interview to help fortify your enterprise resource planning knowledge, shake the nerves and win the job. Continue Reading
What is ERP? Guide to enterprise resource planning software

ERP, or enterprise resource planning, is modular software designed to integrate the main functions of an organization's business processes into a unified system. Continue Reading

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Making sense of the cloud ERP architecture of Oracle and SAP

The top ERP vendors offer more choices than ever for cloud deployment. Learn more about their public cloud, single-tenant and multitenant SaaS and other cloud options in this podcast. Continue Reading
Who are the real leaders among cloud ERP vendors?

The competition between SAP and Oracle is as bitter as ever, and contenders like IFS, Infor and Workday have serious offerings. But is multi-tenant SaaS ERP still the objective? Continue Reading
Cloud ERP adoption options take on greater urgency

Cloud doesn't always mean what you think it does. Understanding the two main types of SaaS, and how they differ from private cloud, can help cut through vendor claims. 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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Enable an antilatency cloud event processing architecture

Event-based applications cannot tolerate unreliable networks or latency. Consider an architecture that puts some event processing local to the source to alleviate cloud traffic. Continue Reading
7 ways to ensure a successful cloud ERP implementation

Understand why everything from documenting business processes to managing shadow IT can make or break your ERP implementation. Here's what you should know. Continue Reading
Three master data management strategies to boost CRM-ERP success

'Bad data' circulating through a company's ERP environment will likely cause interfaces to fail. Learn how one business leader is cleaning things up. Continue Reading