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.

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Considering a cloud ERP migration or already have workloads in the cloud? This meaty guide can help you. Review 20 most important controls to consider when transitioning to cloud ERP. Use these guidelines to help strengthen or build a solid ERP backbone.

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January 14, 2020 14 Jan'20
SAP competitors see openings with S/4HANA qualms

SAP customers may consider other ERP vendors as the clock speeds up for the 2025 support end for ECC, but some observers believe a move to another vendor may be just as difficult.
December 05, 2019 05 Dec'19
Epicor ERP system focuses on distribution

Companies like Jergens Industrial Supply are favoring purpose-built ERP systems like Epicor Prophet 21 for distributors over comprehensive ERPs that need customizations.
November 06, 2019 06 Nov'19
With Scout, Workday acquisition strategy takes shape

Workday's planned acquisition of Scout RFP, a sourcing and procurement platform, says one thing to analysts: It is pushing to become a full-service ERP vendor.
October 29, 2019 29 Oct'19
Epicor cloud, on-premises ERP get equal treatment

Epicor upgraded its platform, and the improvements are available to both cloud and on-premises ERP users. The upgrade takes advantage of Microsoft Azure technologies.

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ERP infrastructure Get Started

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Oracle OpenWorld 2019 coverage: Oracle seeks loftier cloud perch

This guide covers technology developments and other news from the Oracle OpenWorld 2019 conference, plus key trends for Oracle cloud, database and application users. Continue Reading
ERP (enterprise resource planning)

ERP, or enterprise resource planning, is a modular software system designed to integrate the main functional areas of an organization's business processes into a unified system. Continue Reading
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. SaaS features like interoperability are the real foundation. Continue Reading

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Evaluate ERP infrastructure Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

The 5 most-critical ERP trends for 2020 and beyond

The cloud is the seedbed of the new technologies affecting ERP, including AI and IoT. It could soon lead to autonomous software that takes over many everyday business processes. Continue Reading
Mega-suites, cloud shape 20 years of ERP history

Big suites from SAP and Oracle showed how ERP could run an entire business. The same complexity that led to lawsuits and cost overruns now makes the move to cloud challenging. Continue Reading
How big of an advantage is Oracle autonomous technology?

Oracle continues to spread machine learning 'autonomous' software throughout its infrastructure and application offerings. But is it as revolutionary as Oracle claims? Continue Reading

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Manage ERP infrastructure

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

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
Finding the right ERP consultants is key to project success

With ERP implementations, choosing the right or wrong project consultants can be the difference between success and failure, so experts agree that you should choose wisely. Continue Reading
ERP skills gap may open with moves to the cloud

Organizations must decide between using internal experts or outside consultants as they implement ERP systems. Experts say a combination of both may be the best option. Continue Reading

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Problem Solve ERP infrastructure Issues

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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
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

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