As technology becomes more sophisticated, so do cyber criminals. Cybercrimes are on the rise with no end in sight. As cybercrimes become more frequent, their impact is causing lasting harm. According to a study by the National Cyber Security Alliance, within six months of a data breach, 60 percent of small businesses close their doors. To… Continue reading Cybersecurity in a Cloud-Based ERP World
Category: ERP
Implementing ERP and Your IT Department
You have done the analysis; you realize your business is growing and you know in order to keep up with the changing market and to foster continued growth, it is time for an ERP solution. You may have even figured out what ERP system is right for your business. Now what? Before you can start… Continue reading Implementing ERP and Your IT Department
Number one Reason your Business needs an ERP Solution
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, despite its name, is not just for enterprise-sized companies. Almost all businesses can benefit from an ERP solution. ERP software is designed to help the flow of internal business processes and allow for communication between the various business departments and its internal functions and data. Despite the numerous benefits of… Continue reading Number one Reason your Business needs an ERP Solution
Microsoft Cloud Technology and a Healthier Future
Microsoft Cloud Technology and Health Care There is no denying that Microsoft cloud technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are the future of business. However, these are more than just the latest business buzzwords; they are becoming major players in the world of health care. In a recent article, we shared Microsoft’s efforts to help find… Continue reading Microsoft Cloud Technology and a Healthier Future
Budgeting for 2017: What’s Your Support Plan?
If you’re like many of us here at ArcherPoint, you are in the midst of creating, refining, and updating your budgets for 2017. Otherwise known as budget hell. A necessary evil. One thing that I’ve added into our budgets for next year is support for the various marketing systems we use. Technology helps us get… Continue reading Budgeting for 2017: What’s Your Support Plan?
A Successful ERP Purchase: What to Consider
Your company has grown, your needs have changed, and it’s been decided, it’s time to purchase a new ERP. Everyone’s on board with this purchase, but now what? Unfortunately, the decision is often rushed and the time isn’t taken to do a thorough business requirements analysis. This, and other poor planning, is what often leads… Continue reading A Successful ERP Purchase: What to Consider
Top 5 Trends Likely to See in 2017
Successful businesses adapt. They adapt to the changing workforce, new market demands, and ever-evolving technology. They have to, companies that don’t adapt, die. Understanding what changes are on the horizon can help pave the path to adaptability and success. Many Millennials Millennials are becoming the fastest growing segment of the workforce. Estimates say that by… Continue reading Top 5 Trends Likely to See in 2017
Plan Ahead Wear a Sports Bra
As a consultant, I travel. I travel a lot. I often travel to the same places, following a similar routine on each trip. I plan ahead. And, I always try to extend a gracious attitude towards those I meet (you never know who you’ll see again and/or need a favor from in the future). I… Continue reading Plan Ahead Wear a Sports Bra
Online Marketplaces and Dynamics NAV ERP
Online Marketplaces and ERPs Congratulations, you’ve just signed a Deal with Amazon…now what? Over that past few years, Amazon and other online marketplaces have exploded in revenue, product offerings, and market presence. Amazon alone saw the number of items it offers grow from 232 Million in 2013 to over 488 million in 2015. Amazon Prime… Continue reading Online Marketplaces and Dynamics NAV ERP
Auto-Testing in ERP
In the Microsoft World In theory, I completely agree with auto-testing. In the past, I’ve been on development teams that heavily leaned on unit and system testing. However, at least in NAV practice, I can see a huge imbalance between test maintenance and benefit. Microsoft runs tests on all their supported NAV versions twice a… Continue reading Auto-Testing in ERP