In recent years, the “cloud-first” strategy has come into question. Enterprises are experiencing cost overruns, performance issues, and regulatory complexities that prompt a second look at their all-in-cloud approach. A 2024 IDC study found that around 80 percent of businesses expect to repatriate some compute or storage workloads within the next year (RSA). Why Enterprises […]
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In today’s fast-moving digital world, even the smallest businesses rely heavily on technology. You may use it to run your accounting software, manage emails, process payments, track inventory, or handle customer data. But what happens when things go wrong? Who do you call when your email system crashes, a ransomware message pops up, or your
According to Gartner, “more than 70% of recently implemented ERP initiatives will fail to fully meet their original business use case goals. As many as 25% of these will fail catastrophically” Five key indicators that your ERP project is at risk of failure include: Here’s a more detailed breakdown of these indicators: To quickly get
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Implementing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) offers several advantages for businesses in various industries. Here are the top five advantages of using EDI: In addition to these advantages, EDI can provide a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced business environment by allowing companies to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and customer expectations. It is particularly valuable
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Integrating external software systems with your core ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system is a complex and critical undertaking. Here are five important considerations when embarking on this integration process: Additionally, consider the scalability of the integration to accommodate future growth and changes in your organization. Keep detailed documentation of the integration process and setup for
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How do I love thee… spreadsheets. Let me count the ways! Hi Everyone, Jason here. Founder of Silverthaw Consulting Ltd. Over my career, especially in my software sales roles, I have seen widespread use of spreadsheets (e.g., MS Excel, Google Sheets) to manage almost every single process imaginable. I, too, have been guilty of using
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While spreadsheets like Microsoft Excel are versatile tools, they may not be the best choice for complex business intelligence and reporting needs. Here are the top five reasons not to use spreadsheets for these purposes: In summary, while spreadsheets can be suitable for basic data management and simple analysis, they are not the optimal choice
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A “Single Source of Truth” (SSOT) is a concept in data management and information systems that refers to the practice of having one central, authoritative source for data that is considered the most reliable and accurate. This principle is important for several reasons: Implementing and maintaining a Single Source of Truth requires a commitment to
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