The ERP Advisor

IFS is in more than 50 countries worldwide with 500+ partners and thousands of customers. They aim to help companies engage customers, empower employees, and optimize assets, especially through their newer cloud offerings. Take advantage of this episode of The ERP Advisor where we will provide an inclusive outline of IFS. https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com 866-499-8550 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...

Infor announced a new partnership with Syntellis Performance Solutions, a leading provider of enterprise performance management software, data, and intelligence solutions. This partnership will provide Infor’s existing and new healthcare customers access to Syntellis’ Axiom Healthcare Suite, giving users the tools to improve the cost of care and the operational outcomes of their organizations. Acu...

Founded over 55 years ago, Oracle has expanded across the market, even acquiring NetSuite as a standalone business unit in 2016. As an early adopter of the Software as a Service technology offering, they became a pioneer in the ERP space when they launched as NetLedger, eventually rebranding to NetSuite. Through their acquisition by Oracle, they were able to become their go-forward mid-market ERP...

OneStream was named the overall leader for the fifth consecutive year in the 2022 Wisdom of Crowds Enterprise Performance Management Market Study by Dresner Advisory Services, earning a perfect ‘five-out-of-five’ recommended score. Microsoft announced the utilization of the lithium-ion batteries at a Microsoft datacenter to combat issues with wind intensity fluctuation in Ireland causing variable...

Oracle announced the opening of the first Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) region in Mexico. The new region will provide Oracle’s Mexico-based customers with a wide range of cloud services, including built-in security and disaster recovery. IFS recently announced its purchase of Ultimo Software Solutions, a Netherlands based provider in cloud Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software. Salesforce...

This week, the ERP software market saw a number of vendors making changes within their executive team. Some of these changes included the newly appointed CEO, Chris Todd, of UKG, Chris Singh being named the Chief Customer Officer of Blackbaud, and the promotion of Chris Powell at Qlik to Chief Marketing Officer. Recently, lists have been released ranking great places to work across the globe. Unsu...

With over 65,000 organizations worldwide, Infor provides business cloud software products for many industry specific markets. The company builds and deploys technology focusing on user experience, data science, and easy integration. With over 60,000 customers, there is plenty of information on the market to justify working with Infor, but is it right for you? Have your questions and concerns answe...

Founded in 2008, Acumatica is a fairly young company that is making waves within the ERP world. Acumatica offers adaptable ERP software worldwide and believes focusing on the customer and offering tailored solutions takes precedent. As one of the fastest growing Cloud ERP companies for the last six years, many can find themselves curious about all the features this maturing company has to offer. T...

NetSuite released results from their fiscal 2022 fourth quarter. NetSuite ERP Cloud Revenue was up 27% year-over-year. Rootstock Software, a worldwide provider of cloud Enterprise Resource Planning solutions, announced new enhancements to its Cloud ERP to meet the needs of manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain organizations. They introduced product enhancements through enabling a resilient...

Today, leaders see promotions everywhere to move their software to cloud solutions. Many are asking, "What is Cloud ERP?" It is a daunting task for leaders to deconstruct how the different cloud deployments will benefit or detract from their company’s cybersecurity plan, risk compliance, user convenience, uptime, IT infrastructure and maintenance, and overall connectivity. In this CPE Ev...

Epicor announced their acquisition of Data Interchange, a UK-based provider of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) cloud technologies and managed services. Blackbaud kicked off their annual Developers’ Conference. During this event, they highlighted their ongoing investment in Sky API, their open industry standard rest API toolset, the increase of their API endpoints, new self-service tools for tech...

For 50 years, Epicor has created industry-specific software solutions and services that aid businesses across the world. Scuderia AlphaTauri, a Formula 1 racing team, is a notable partner of Epicor, proving they can provide solutions in innovative and unique ways. Tune in to this installment of The ERP Advisor for an overview of Epicor's differentiators in the market. https://www.erpadvisorsg...

On June 1st, Oracle announced that all required antitrust approvals have been obtained for its proposed acquisition of Cerner, a leading provider of digital information systems used within hospitals and health systems. Oracle completed the acquisition of Cerner as of today, June 7th. Infor announced that it has entered into a technology partnership with Everstream Analytics, the global supply chai...

Epicor announced several new enhancements that we are excited to share.  The first is Epicor Automation Studio, an integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) solution embedded within Epicor Kinetic and Epicor Prophet 21, powered by Workato. Epicor reviewed their new CPQ solution with visual production configuration capabilities and integrations to its flagship ERP products as well as a host of addi...

SAP announced that their Annual General Meeting of Shareholder of SAP SE approved all proposals of the Executive Board and Supervisory Board, while also reelecting Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Hasso Plattner. Plattner expressed his excitement, stating, “It is the privilege of my life to have been able to create, shape, grow, and lead this company. I am looking forward to continuing to do so...

CRN announced their “The Most Powerful Women of the Channel 2022: Power 100” list. This list spotlights the female executives at vendors and distributors whose technology expertise, vision, advocacy, and mentorship are helping drive the tech channel and are deserving of recognition. Nextworld released an article advocating to end the war over “Shadow IT.”. “Shadow IT” refers to any device or softw...

The software needs for companies in the Natural resources industry vary depending on their maturation stage.  Most employees in this industry consider SAP the standard, but how can a company in the early stages balance the cost of a full-scale all-in-one ERP when they have not yet started producing?  Conversely, is there a way to reduce your ongoing software maintenance and support costs? In this...

NetSuite introduced SuiteLife Campus, a talent development initiative to help their partners expand their teams by offering accelerated training to new college graduates or career change candidates, with the goal being to create a stronger, more diverse ecosystem of NetSuite consultants. Blackbaud announced the financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2022. GAAP total revenue was up...

Microsoft recently reported on advancements to their comprehensive ecosystem of mixed reality solutions, including Microsoft HoloLens 2, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Remote Assist, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Guides to empower teams to cooperate more effectively and reduce time-to-care. IFS delivered exceptional first quarter performance with Annual Contract Value (ACV) bookings up 78% and recurring reve...

Last week, SAP announced their Q1 2022 results with continued cloud momentum. Cloud revenue further accelerates, up 31%, SAP S/4HANA cloud revenue significantly increased, up 78%, and SAP S/4HANA current cloud backlog is expanding even faster, up 86%. Oracle recently announced the availability of Oracle Exadata Cloud Infrastructure X9M which enables customers to run on existing workloads faster, w...

Blackbaud announced yesterday that it has achieved carbon neutrality across its operations and data centers for 2021, and that it will engage with the Taskforce and Climate Financial Disclosure and CDP to ensure transparent sustainability reporting and progress. Acumatica achieved many different number one rankings in the G2 Spring 2022 reports. OneStream announced strong 2022 Q1 results with achi...

With a world of possibilities and ERP options on the market, how can you identify the top ERP system to fit your operations? Shawn Windle, ERP expert, discusses the ins and outs of Food and Beverage ERPs to guide decision makers through the disruptive process of upgrading their business with the right ERP.  Connect with us! https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com 866-499-8550 LinkedIn: https://www.linked...

Oracle and the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants announced last week that they intend to host an introductory certification series to address the technology skills gap in finance and accounting. Acumatica recently named CJ Boguszweski as Vice President of Partner Strategy & Programs. Deltek has created The Deltek Scholars Program to fund George Mason University Co...

Whether you are part of a private equity firm, venture capital firm or are the target of acquisition firm, there are many factors related to software that can be more risky and expensive than you anticipated during the diligence. Find out the 3 most important factors in evaluating how to merge your software and data, aside from all of the other M&A change management and how that can be a make/...

Epicor recently announced that is has appointed Lisa Pope as President of the company. Pope will continue to lead overall go-to-market strategy and execution for the company. Workday reported that it intends to create 1,000 new jobs over the next two years at its European headquarters in Dublin, increasing its Ireland-based workforce by approximately 60%. In addition, Workday plans to construct it...