Process automation, data consolidation, real-time decision making – these are some of the core reasons why business owners rely on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to manage their operations. From financials and customer service to supply chain and procurement, the most successful companies choose to eradicate disconnected systems in favor
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Twice a year, NetSuite rolls out a major release to all its customers. As a cloud-based solution, you never have to worry about cumbersome upgrade projects that require data migration and downtime. Instead, it all happens behind the scenes. NetSuite Release 2017.1 recently started its deployment cycle in April. As
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NetSuite held its annual partner and user conference, SuiteWorld, a couple of weeks ago. The event not only showcases NetSuite’s latest functionality from the 2017.1 release, it provides new partners, like Rand Group, with an opportunity to learn about future plans and be exposed to thousands of customers and prospects
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After you get your business off the ground, your administrative and financial needs are relatively basic. As long as one person is able to track and manage expenses, income, payroll and invoices, you’re able to run smoothly and focus on building your presence. The right solution for your business at
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When it comes to selecting the right Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software to manage your critical business processes, you are presented with several purchasing and access models to choose from. With the rise of cloud ERP and other solutions accessible over the internet, there are a few things you need
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There are some exciting features coming in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016 which is scheduled to be released in May of 2016. Cloud Enhancements & Mobile Device Accessibility Dynamics GP 2016 will now support modern day web browsers which will allow the Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016 web client to render forms
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Our client, Crowley Maritime, is a diversified global maritime company with over $2 Billion in Revenues and 6,000 employees. One of Crowley’s subsidiaries, Ardent, provides emergency response and salvage services. They needed a way to manage materials as project teams descend on a site, assess damage, and begin salvage and
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Gartner just released the 2016 Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence and Analytics Platforms, and I was pleased to see that Microsoft was in the leader quadrant with only 2 other players. Microsoft has released an amazing array of BI technologies in the last few years: Data integration is completely transformed
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Structured, standardized processes are essential to the efficient operation of a company, and ERP systems are very good at supporting these types of processes. But many processes are really semi-structured (e.g., unstructured documents, judgement based rules, dynamic routings). These often extend outside the ERP to customers, suppliers, and the field.
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