Hybrid ERP

Does your company run its business processes and applications through a combination of cloud computing and on-premises data centers? Find out how such an hybrid ERP approach compares to the best practices of peers. Also, receive expert advice about how to balance in-house technology and cloud goals as part your larger enterprise resource planning strategies.

March 11, 2021 11 Mar'21
IFS Cloud focuses on simplicity for customers

IFS Cloud integrates all IFS enterprise products under a single user interface and unified data model, enabling customers to implement and get value faster.
March 03, 2021 03 Mar'21
Epicor Software applications make transition to SaaS

In this Q&A, Epicor CEO Steve Murphy discusses how the ERP vendor is moving its products from on premises to a SaaS model but gives customers the choice on when to migrate.
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.
September 17, 2020 17 Sep'20
What's next for Epicor after its sale

Epicor Software Corp.'s newest owner, private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice LLC, may deliver new investments in the firm's ERP systems -- at least, that's the hope.

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Mating season for SaaS financials and business processes

Integrating SaaS financials with business processes like HR, CRM and supply chains can immediately provide companies with valuable insights in a centralized location. Continue Reading
two-tier ERP

Two-tier ERP is a technology strategy taken by large, multinational enterprises that uses tier 1 ERP for financials and other core common processes at the corporate level and tier 2 ERP for divisions, subsidiaries and smaller locations of the ... 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 implementation answers need for speed and agility

As demand accelerates for greater speed, flexibility and efficiency in collecting, managing and analyzing corporatewide data, ERP migration to the cloud is paying dividends. Continue Reading
Hybrid ERP considerations: Choosing on-premises vs. cloud

Deciding what to run where requires balancing business processes and strategic goals with infrastructure options. Several experts share advice on how to approach the problem. 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

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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
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
Cloud ERP systems complicate deployment options

The cloud has increased the options for running ERP systems, but also the complications. Companies should consider their business needs before selecting a deployment option. 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