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Talking All things ERP and SAASBecome a “Business Anywhere” Business
In today’s connected world, work doesn’t happen only in the office. Being productive means having access to your data, collaborating with your team on current projects, and staying connected virtually anywhere. So how do you become a “business anywhere” business? With...
Create an On Time, Everything’s Where It Needs to Be Supply Chain
Keeping tabs on the incoming and outgoing inventory in a busy warehouse is no easy task, especially if you rely on manual procedures or basic accounting software. As your small or midsized business continues to grow, managing an expanding...
Grow Your Business Beyond Accounting Software
You’ve built your business using your existing accounting software; however, as your business grows, you’ve likely reached a tipping point where the very tools that supported your business are now hindering your ability to act with agility and insight. Whether...
The Cloud with a Silver Lining: ERP Solutions for Small Business
This article excerpt, by Inside ERP, originally appeared here: http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/in... Until recently, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) was out of reach for many small businesses. With ERP solutions hitting the cloud, there are now options for...
Does YOUR Microsoft Dynamics AX Implementation Look Like This?
Does it? I bet it does! A lot. How do I know? Experience. Nothing adheres to the old adage that “A Camel is a Horse Designed by a Committee” quite like ERP software implementations. The problem typically starts with the RFP. Or as I liked to call it in a prior post:...
The Madeira Question No One has Answered (or asked)!
The Madeira Question No One has Answered (or asked)!
A “Swiss Army Knife” for Struggling Dynamics Implementations?
Authors Note: the following survey is particular to Microsoft Dynamics AX but we believe that it applies to any Dynamics product or ERP solution in general. A fascinating new study by StarBase, a company that according to their website "provides testing and quality...
AX7 will never be “On-Premise” – a Conspiracy Theory
Business logic and random clues point to AX7 being a “Cloud” only release!
What AX7 is sure to get wrong!
Release after release, ERP software vendors keep making the same mistake…and AX7 will surely not be the exception.
Is Business Ready for Disruption?
This article excerpt, by James Dunn, originally appeared here: http://bit.ly/1IFlOXh Australians have a well-deserved reputation as enthusiastic early adopters of new technology. From smartphones to internet banking, Airbnb to Uber, Facebook...
Germany’s CIO of the Year: With Office 365, ‘We’re Not Following, We’re Leading’
This article excerpt, by Office 365 Team, originally appeared here: http://bit.ly/1IW8PDw At BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, Wiebe van der Horst is Senior Vice President Global Process & Enterprise Architecture. But given his...
4 Reasons You Should Consider Cloud ERP
As you consider the options for the future of the IT management for your business there are many factors to think about. One thing you need to consider is should you move some or all of your applications to the cloud? Well today there is a growing trend to add ERP or...
Known Issue: GP Locks Up When You Click On Help
If you are having an issue with GP locking up when you click on help this is a known issue with Microsoft GP 2013 R2 and GP 2015. Here is an excerpt from Microsoft’s response: "As stated in the case description, after a user goes to the Help icon in the upper right...
BYOD, Do You Have An Effective Policy?
Technology is pushing small and mid-sized businesses towards smartphones and other mobile devices in the workplace today. And with over 325 million smartphones shipped last quarter alone it’s almost impossible to avoid. That’s why it’s more important than ever to...
What Will Microsoft Server 2003 End of Life Mean To My Business?
Are you still running Microsoft Server2003? If so, you need to know that Microsoft has announced that as of July 14, 2015 it will discontinue support for its server operating system, Server 2003. This follows in the wake of its recent discontinuation of support for...
Mobile Device Battery Saving Tips
Mobile devices have become more and more popular. The only problem is their usefulness often hinges on battery power. Should you run low, here are a few things you can do to preserve what’s remaining. Adjust the brightness of your screen. A brighter screen will cause...
Is Cloud Right For My Business?
First let’s briefly cover the concept of Cloud Computing. Back in the late 1800’s, companies – largely factories – were required to produce their own electricity to operate the tools and machines they used. It was very expensive and only larger companies could...
Pros and Cons of Cloud Backup
Natural disasters are a way of life these days and we need to protect our business data at all costs because you never know when disaster will strike. Never think it won’t happen to you. So first let me answer the question what exactly is cloud backup? In a wide...