eCommerce and cloud technologies are not new to retail, but the pandemic condensed years of digital commerce transformation into a few months or even weeks for many retailers. Retail resilience took on a whole new meaning, with retailers forced to quickly launch or overhaul their eCommerce channels to adapt to changing user requirements. The ability to… Continue reading Resilience in Retail: How to Increase It with eCommerce and the Cloud
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Endpoint Security Management: How It Benefits Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Users
In the world of technology, there is always a new concept or tool or technique or trend to learn…but there is usually a reason you need to know about it. This is absolutely the case with endpoint security management. While this blog post is addressed to Microsoft Dynamics Business Central users, it applies to any… Continue reading Endpoint Security Management: How It Benefits Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Users
5 Ways to Protect Your Business from Cyber Attacks
Protecting Your Business from Cyber Attacks: Getting Started We all know that cyber attacks are becoming more and more pervasive, sophisticated, and damaging. A recent report in EC Council’s CISO Mag found that: Attackers using Excel formulas (which is a default feature that can’t be blocked) to obfuscate malicious code tripled in the second half of 2020. Outlook was most often spoofed in phishing emails, with Facebook and Office 365 coming in second and third. … Continue reading 5 Ways to Protect Your Business from Cyber Attacks
Is Your Data Safer in The Cloud Than On Premises? The Answer Depends on You
If your company is using SaaS versions of your business software on Microsoft Azure, you feel confident that your data and applications are safe. But there is more to data security than being in the cloud. Whether you’re on an on-premises or a SaaS deployment, there are things you need to be aware of and… Continue reading Is Your Data Safer in The Cloud Than On Premises? The Answer Depends on You
Deciding Between Microsoft Business Central SaaS, On-Premises, Or Hybrid
If you’re ready to upgrade from Microsoft Dynamics NAV to Business Central—or you are looking at moving to Business Central from another ERP system—you already know you have the choice of the cloud (SaaS), on-premises, or hybrid. What is the right choice? We get that question from many of our customers and prospects—and it is… Continue reading Deciding Between Microsoft Business Central SaaS, On-Premises, Or Hybrid
Microsoft Cloud Services Provider and Microsoft Subscription Licensing Relationship Explained
Recently, we published a blog post called What A Microsoft Cloud Services Provider (CSP) Is—And 8 Reasons Why Should You Care because the concept of a CSP, while known by Microsoft partners, isn’t completely understood by customers. That’s unfortunate because a CSP—as the blog post discusses, offers big benefits. With the definition and role of the… Continue reading Microsoft Cloud Services Provider and Microsoft Subscription Licensing Relationship Explained
Why SaaS ERP Software Does Not Mean the End To Upgrades
With the cloud clearly becoming dominant in the world of software, common questions arise concerning upgrades. If a business or organization is on a SaaS (Software as a Service) application—like ERP—do they still need to deal with upgrades? The answer lies somewhere in between yes and no; this post explains why. SaaS Software Defined Before… Continue reading Why SaaS ERP Software Does Not Mean the End To Upgrades
Microsoft Cloud Services Provider CSP Defined and Why It Matters To Customers
With software in the cloud becoming the norm, it’s no surprise then, that cloud services have taken center stage. If your company or organization has software in the cloud, you are receiving cloud services—most likely from the partner that sold you the software. If you’re using a Microsoft Dynamics product like Business Central, you probably… Continue reading Microsoft Cloud Services Provider CSP Defined and Why It Matters To Customers
Migrating GP to Business Central: The Case for the Cloud
At some point, all Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) users will be faced with the big decision—to migrate to Business Central or another ERP. While Microsoft has said that they will continue to support Dynamics GP through 2024, at some point, GP will be going away. There’s a lot of confusing information out there, so… Continue reading Migrating GP to Business Central: The Case for the Cloud
Difference Between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS And When You Need to Use Them
If you’re moving or thinking of moving your applications to the cloud, you might hear about different hosting options. Among these options are: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). Which option you choose depends largely on your business needs. To understand the advantages of each… Continue reading Difference Between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS And When You Need to Use Them