Three Keys to Project Management Success
Project management is an art and a science. Three keys to project management success include managing expectations, methodology execution, and leadership commitment.
Software Selection: Beware of the Hype!
I recently read a story about how a leading ERP Software “Flexes Cloud ERP Muscles.” The article explains how the company was “trumpeting its increasingly extensive product portfolio, essentially bridging the gaps between ERP systems designed for users that sell… Read More »Software Selection: Beware of the Hype!
It is Hard to Kill a Good Legacy ERP!
Many of today’s best ERP systems are built on the legacy of 1980’s software and have proven resilient, adaptable and capable of scaling. In the era of Cloud ERP how long can they survive? Microsoft, Sage and SAP are not the only leading software developers to struggle maintaining legacy and cloud business management systems. However, all three have acquired, built or developed on new cloud technology while focusing on customer satisfaction for existing accounting software.
SAP Partner Summit for SME
RISE with SAP and Cloud Technology SAP has gone “all-in” on Cloud computing over the past 15 years. Huge acquisitions such as Concur, Success Factors and Ariba have provided growth and know-how. The most significant investement was Sybase in May… Read More »SAP Partner Summit for SME
Improving the Financial Close Process
Complexities in Financial Close Process For years CEOs have requested accountants close the books in three, four or five days. In turn accountants would love to be able to close the books within a week of period end. However, the… Read More »Improving the Financial Close Process
Meeting of the Minds 2023 Recap
Enriching Minds with Technical Content Meeting of the Minds is always chock full of technical content. Deepening Connections – Moving Forward The best part of Meeting of the Minds are the numerous opportunities for networking. The availability of global and… Read More »Meeting of the Minds 2023 Recap
Goal Setting in the Digital Age
What is even more interesting is that below the definition is the sentence: Goal setting will only be successful if there is a collaborative approach between employee and manager. Is there something wrong with this definition? Absolutely not, if you are living in a hierarchical organization. In the… Read More »Goal Setting in the Digital Age
Its Time to Join the I-Business Network
Solving Business Technology Problems Business owners have enough problems to solve without having to keep up with the latest in technology. Unless technology is core to your business it is more important to keep up with industry trends, regulations or… Read More »Its Time to Join the I-Business Network
Upgrade Legacy Software for Digital Transformation
Change is hard and upgrading systems is disruptive. Although a business owner may intuitively know that their systems are holding them back, department heads and front line workers think that the legacy system is “just fine.” It may take an… Read More »Upgrade Legacy Software for Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation in Action – Quote to Order
Challenges and Opportunities For more than 40 years, Vision Engraving & Routing Systems has been manufacturing computerized marking systems and accessories. The success of their engravers and CNC routers is a direct result of producing long-lasting, high-quality machines out of… Read More »Digital Transformation in Action – Quote to Order
Financial Reporting: Spreadsheet vs. Cloud
Are Excel Spreadsheets the Right Tool in the Cloud Era? Reliance on Spreadsheets Finance has relied on spreadsheets since VisiCalc, MultiPlan and Lotus 123 took over for the 14 column pad in the 1980’s. Today’s finance departments cling to Excel… Read More »Financial Reporting: Spreadsheet vs. Cloud