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ReadSoft And Ariba Partner On ERP Investments
[2010-03-10] On-demand spend management solutions provider Ariba and global document process automation provider ReadSoft, announced today that ReadSoft will leverage Ariba's offerings to offer a comprehensive transaction processing tool that allows companies to streamline the invoice approval process and optimize existing investments in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Cost Of ERP Implementation Decreases
[2010-02-24] Panorama Consulting Group, an independent ERP consulting firm, has released its 2010 ERP Report, which includes data on a wide variety of traditional and SaaS ERP software solutions.
SYSPRO Claims 'Quantum Leap' In ERP Software
[2010-02-10] Enterprise resource planning software may be poised to take a big step forward. A quantum leap, even, according to SYSPRO, which today announced that SYSPRO 6.1 will be released sometime in the relatively near future.
Sage ERP X3 v6 Unveiled
[2010-01-27] A new version of Sage ERP X3 has been announced, and it's supposed to pack quite a lot of improvements compared to what was available before. They aren't all minor tweaks, either, as Sage claims the software will help users save significant amounts of time and money.
The Horizon of ERP In 2010
[2009-12-30] We've come to the end of 2009, which of course leads us to looking ahead into 2010. What advancements lie ahead for the ERP industry going into next year? IFS has released a study detailing growing trends for the near future. To provide a quick synopsis, manufacturers want to see huge strides made in technological advancements which in turn, will provide greater efficiency.
ERP Systems Lack Flexibility
[2009-12-14] Today's enterprise resource planning systems are not providing businesses with the architectural agility necessary to support businesses adequately, according to a new survey by IDC and Agresso.
ERP System Shines In Amstrad Acquisition
[2009-12-02] Acquisitions can require a whole lot of work; there are all sorts of decisions to make on the subjects of products, services, real estate, and personnel. It's interesting to note, then, that when BSkyB acquired Amstrad, an ERP system from IFS came into play.
NetSuite Partners With InsideView To Offer Social ERP
[2009-11-12] Software providers InsideView and NetSuite have partnered to offer InsideView's social media information available on NetSuite's cloud ERP and CRM platform.
Microsoft, Capgemini Begin ERP+ Initiative
[2009-10-23] Microsoft has made its way into the ERP-related headlines once again. This time, the tech giant has partnered with Capgemini to put millions of dollars behind something called the ERP+ Initiative.
Microsoft Improves Its ERP Platform
[2009-10-02] Microsoft has purchased four "industry solutions" to add to Microsoft Dynamics, the company's enterprise resource planning platform.
Openbravo Helps Take ERP In New Direction
[2009-09-04] Openbravo, the specialist in Web-based, open source ERP and POS solutions, is having a good week. Things started out (on Tuesday, technically) with the launch of a new application aimed at small businesses. This morning, the company received an award from InfoWorld.
Feature-Rich xTuple ERP 3.3 Launches
[2009-08-12] Following seven months of development, xTuple ERP 3.3 has been released, and small- and medium-sized businesses are supposed to reap some significant benefits as a result. Indeed, the maker of the open source ERP software has gotten a nod from an international organization representing them.
GlaxoSmithKline Move May Lift ERP Community
[2009-07-24] GlaxoSmithKline is the second largest pharmaceutical corporation in the world, which makes everything it does extremely important. And its latest move is extremely important for the enterprise resource planning community, as GSK is liable to introduce an ERP system.
ERP Sector Proves Recession-Resistant
[2009-07-08] As most people know by now, the recession's hit all sorts of sectors, and a quick look at the Dow, the Nasdaq, and some unemployment reports can confirm this (and cause your blood pressure to rise). Still, ERP professionals can remain relatively confident, as it looks like your industry's doing just fine.
Open Source ERP Can Have Long Lasting Stability And Growth
[2009-06-10] Matt Asay says that creating an open-source software able to attract significant outside development contributions is difficult, yet important. Quid pro quo paradigms, as Stephane Croisier calls them, can foster more sustainable open source communities. Both Jahia and OpenERP found their way to foster external participations.
Infor Adds New Features In ERP SyteLine
[2009-05-14] Infor has introduced an improved version of Infor ERP SyteLine, a comprehensive enterprise resource planning solution used globally by more than 3,000 discrete manufacturers.
BMC Software CEO Provides Industry Insights
[2009-04-30] "Situational awareness" is, in case you didn't know, a military term for knowing what the heck's going on. And in life and in business, situational awareness is important. So today we're bringing you some info relating to BMC Software's ERP offerings and the field as a whole.
First Look At ERP Integration With Tavant
[2009-04-03] Some weeks back I got a review on Tavant, a 700 person IT services and solutions company with a focus in financial services (mortgage, trading and security), ebusiness and Service Operations such as warranty management.
Axway And Lawson Expand ERP Partnership
[2009-03-13] Axway, a global provider of multi-enterprise solutions and infrastructure, and Lawson a global provider of enterprise resource planning software, have announced an expansion of their partnership.
Opportunities Of Open Source ERP During A Recession
[2009-02-18] Earlier this year, Matt wrote that, in 2009, companies will balk at long and costly implementation cycles for enterprise ERP products and turn to open source ERP, especially in the current economy. I'm not completely convinced that enterprises spending on "18-month, multimillion-dollar ERP rollouts" will turn to open source ERP.
Personal Productivity Functions For Enterprises By GroupWise 8
[2009-01-29] I have visited Novell and written about they use wikis within their own enterprise (see Making Wikis Work at Novell) So I was interested when they approached me about a new product in the enterprise 2.0 space.
Enterprise Implementation of SaaS Myths
[2009-01-07] Here is a synopsis of an excellent article by Fergus Gloster, Senior VP EMEA, at salesforce.com, Busting the Myths About SaaS:
New ERP Framework for Product Lifecycle Management
[2008-12-10] Frameworks, frameworks, everywhere... ITIL, CMM, COBIT, etc., etc., ... and yet none of them satisfy. All have nagging gaps and flaws:
Making An ERP System Your Own
[2008-11-19] A while back, I was in my corporate office reviewing some of the new functionality that was recently added to our Enterprise 21 ERP software. Before I could stop myself, I blurted out "Now I can pimp my ERP"! So maybe Pimp My ERP Software won't be the next MTV hit, but the idea of making an ERP system "your own" is becoming a reality.
The Value Of Solution Based ERP Offerings
[2008-10-30] A few years ago I performed an onsite ERP software demo for a small manufacturer. It was a good demonstration, the people were nice, and it seemed like a good functional fit. I left feeling positive about the day and positive about the company. The company eventually purchased our ERP software, implemented, and they are now part of our user base. During the implementation process one of our executives asked the decision makers why they selected Enterprise 21. The answer was that we demonstrated an industry solution, not just software. And that instead of arriving with a generic demonstration, we provided examples and terminology for their industry and their business.
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