The document discusses 7 reasons to consider implementing an ERP system in the cloud. It notes that cloud ERP allows companies to try solutions before committing, take advantage of advanced technology without large upfront costs, and generate measurable cost savings over on-premise systems. It also asserts that cloud ERP enables more effective IT operations, strengthened security and integrity, increased user productivity, and accelerated implementations.
Raybiztech offers different ERP Services and Technology Solution for small, medium and large businesses, for their automating and integrating activities.
Gartner created the abbreviation ERP in 1990, which conventionally has been a complicated software containing several incorporated applications to run multifaceted business procedures. ERPs requisite thorough preparation and substantial means to execute, therefore accompanying expenditure and efforts are extraordinary.
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Envoy
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Integrates OMW projects so the information you see can be utilized for efficient and timely
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Pros & cons in house software vs outsourcedCeline George
Both in house ERP development and Outsourcing have their own advantages and disadvantages in store. Cautious thought must be taken by the general business population
So how do manufacturers optimize globally stretched production networks and supply chains in a world where expertise is both scarce and widely dispersed? A growing number of global manufacturers are turning to virtual and mobile collaboration solutions to bring experts "face to face" with colleagues, dealers, partners, and customers no matter where they're located.
Among the most advanced of these solutions is Cisco Remote Expert for Manufacturing, an enterprise-class, remote collaboration and communications platform that combines high-definition video, audio streams, and data capabilities.
Raybiztech offers different ERP Services and Technology Solution for small, medium and large businesses, for their automating and integrating activities.
Gartner created the abbreviation ERP in 1990, which conventionally has been a complicated software containing several incorporated applications to run multifaceted business procedures. ERPs requisite thorough preparation and substantial means to execute, therefore accompanying expenditure and efforts are extraordinary.
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Envoy
Offers a zero click automated package build and deploy process. Envoy supports ad hoc build and deploy requests with a one click process
Execution Assurance
Ensures the accuracy of developers, or business analysts, test results reducing the time to deliver key projects to production
Change Console
Integrates OMW projects so the information you see can be utilized for efficient and timely
business communication
Pros & cons in house software vs outsourcedCeline George
Both in house ERP development and Outsourcing have their own advantages and disadvantages in store. Cautious thought must be taken by the general business population
So how do manufacturers optimize globally stretched production networks and supply chains in a world where expertise is both scarce and widely dispersed? A growing number of global manufacturers are turning to virtual and mobile collaboration solutions to bring experts "face to face" with colleagues, dealers, partners, and customers no matter where they're located.
Among the most advanced of these solutions is Cisco Remote Expert for Manufacturing, an enterprise-class, remote collaboration and communications platform that combines high-definition video, audio streams, and data capabilities.
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When staff are denied access to their office, a business rightly looks to recover 30-40% of its critical staff first. This hub of key staff can then focus on getting the business back on track as quickly as possible.
However, this needn't mean everyone else has to wait to get back to work. With SunGard Availability Services' Recovery Anywhere™ solution you can recover more people and more departments; faster and more cost-effectively than ever before.
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•All staff have fully online, secure browser access
•In-bound calls can be redirected to mobiles or home phones so customer service can function as normal and both incoming and outgoing calls are charged to the organisation, as opposed to the employee
•With no need to process personal phone bill expenses post event it's less hassle all round
•No USB dongles or other such physical devices means there's no need to administer, maintain, distribute or collect them.
With Recover Anywhere™ everone has full secure browser access and virtualised desktop and telephony capability, which means less impact on your business - and your customers. For example, ensuring your customer service agents are able to access information and their telephone systems as normal means your customers won't even know there's been an issue.
Top 6 Advantages Of Using Cloud erp software For Your BusinessExpand ERP
Cloud ERP solutions provide advanced security with additional resources to help business handle and be more flexible in their operations. http://www.expanderp.com/
The 2012 ERP Buyers Guide from Software Shortlist provides an overview of leading ERP providers, together with expert commentary and advice to help you make the right decision, including articles on:
> A business-driven approach to software selection
> Benefits & pitfalls of ERP systems
> Advice for a successful ERP implementation
The Buyers Guide also includes detailed profiles of 20+ leading ERP vendors.
Accelerate your selection process by downloading the ERP Buyers Guide from Software Shortlist.
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Nexsus has subsequently designed IVRS item referred to as "Interact" along with OBD item referred to as "Medial" plus a mix of both combination of IVRS along with Outbound Keying in (OBD) referred to as "Call Balance", to deal with your rising needs with the ITES market.
Recover more people, faster and for less with Recover Anywhere™.
When staff are denied access to their office, a business rightly looks to recover 30-40% of its critical staff first. This hub of key staff can then focus on getting the business back on track as quickly as possible.
However, this needn't mean everyone else has to wait to get back to work. With SunGard Availability Services' Recovery Anywhere™ solution you can recover more people and more departments; faster and more cost-effectively than ever before.
Benefits at a Glance
•Everyone can quickly recover desktops and full telephony capability
•All staff have fully online, secure browser access
•In-bound calls can be redirected to mobiles or home phones so customer service can function as normal and both incoming and outgoing calls are charged to the organisation, as opposed to the employee
•With no need to process personal phone bill expenses post event it's less hassle all round
•No USB dongles or other such physical devices means there's no need to administer, maintain, distribute or collect them.
With Recover Anywhere™ everone has full secure browser access and virtualised desktop and telephony capability, which means less impact on your business - and your customers. For example, ensuring your customer service agents are able to access information and their telephone systems as normal means your customers won't even know there's been an issue.
Top 6 Advantages Of Using Cloud erp software For Your BusinessExpand ERP
Cloud ERP solutions provide advanced security with additional resources to help business handle and be more flexible in their operations. http://www.expanderp.com/
The 2012 ERP Buyers Guide from Software Shortlist provides an overview of leading ERP providers, together with expert commentary and advice to help you make the right decision, including articles on:
> A business-driven approach to software selection
> Benefits & pitfalls of ERP systems
> Advice for a successful ERP implementation
The Buyers Guide also includes detailed profiles of 20+ leading ERP vendors.
Accelerate your selection process by downloading the ERP Buyers Guide from Software Shortlist.
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C24 was approached by the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) to assist with an organisation-wide migration from on-premise email and Microsoft Office applications to a hybrid cloud solution via the Office 365 platform.
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Is ERP on Cloud the next step for your business? | Cloud ERP BenefitsVIENNA Advantage
MARKET TRANSFORMATION
In the past few years the biggest and oldest ERP providers earned a reputation for time-consuming deployments, costly maintenance, outdated user interfaces, and general inflexibility.
But as enterprise solutions market is changing through the dynamics created by new technologies and devices, ERP providers are forced to move from their rigid image to more flexible, cloud based and user friendly image.
Consumer level applications and social platforms have transformed the thinking of people towards software and business applications.
Business users and IT specialists are looking for faster deployments and less maintenance, therefore the use of cloud solutions – especially in the form of software as a service (SaaS) – has increased rapidly.
Demand for ERP on Cloud Solutions
Companies are looking for ready made platforms they can build their specific solutions on, with least effort in product development.
An InformationWeek’s 2014 State of Cloud report found that 64% of companies (all with 50 or more employees) using some form of cloud technology have at least one SaaS app in the mix.
Research firm Gartner predicted that at least 30% of service-oriented businesses will move the majority of their ERP applications to the cloud by 2018.
PwC recent analysis of ERP on Cloud adoption shows that net new license revenues for traditional ERP systems have been declining since 2013 to a level that has already been surpassed by global revenue from cloud-based SaaS solutions.
Why Cloud Computing Matters?
ERP on cloud benefits customers in multiple ways, from providing application scalability and overall business flexibility to reduction of hardware costs and implementation time.
Cloud computing technology, especially the SaaS model, made it easier for small and medium companies to acquire cloud ERP solutions and not have to manage hardware, software, and upgrades while reducing up-front expenses.
VIENNA Advantage ERP and CRM is an established player of the new age of Cloud-based ERP systems. VIENNA Advantage is already working with various partners in many countries as an Application Backbone to Cloud Solutions and differentiates itself from traditional ERP players in its approach towards its platform and features.
Benefits of VIENNA Advantage SaaS Solution
1. One Application Instance and DB used by various customers and Users
2. All customers run the same version
3. More penetrated in the market
4. New customer means new Tenant
5. Meant for Small companies only
6. No real control over upgrades
7. No or very few customizations
8. Lesser Cost than Real Cloud Solution
Benefits of VIENNA Advantage Real Cloud Solution
1. Every company has its own application and database instance
2. No force to upgrade
3. Fully Customizable
4. Meant for Enterprises and Small companies
5. Higher cost compared to SaaS
6. Meant for scalable enterprise Applications
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Averiware is a Cloud ERP Software solution company that helps organizations & businesses to gain visibility and increase operational and accounting efficiencies.
And, we are providing a fully integrated business management solution developed to enable an organization to manage operations of their organization in a single system.
It is an integrated Cloud ERP solution that connects your department and operations - including marketing, sales, customer service, order management and fulfillment, purchasing, inventory and warehouse management, deliveries, and financial accounting.
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Business case for deploying Epicor ERP in the cloudIndex InfoTech
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Regional legal company case study. The document highlights how a UK legal company examined the hosting marketplace and once a provider was chosen how they embarked on moving to the cloud.
3. B
usiness decision makers who are
choosing an ERP system also have
to decide whether to run their new
business management solution
on-premise or in the cloud. Many
cloud-based ERP offerings are available today, including
public, private, hybrid, and hosted solutions. What these
deployment models have in common is that the ERP
solution resides in a technology provider’s data center,
away from the customer’s business location. Technology
users access the system through the internet. Most
cloud service providers manage solution upgrades and
data protection for their clients.
In recent years, the adoption of cloud technology has
accelerated. We expect this trend to continue in 2014
and beyond. More companies than ever decide to base
their new ERP deployments in the cloud or to migrate
their existing solutions to it. The market for cloud-based
ERP deployments and other cloud technology
services will continue to grow. How can your company
take advantage of it? What are the real benefits of
implementing ERP in the cloud?
At Columbus, we help companies in many industries
deploy their ERP systems. We also assist them in making
the business case for the best implementation model.
Read about some reasons why some companies deploy
business-critical technology in the cloud. We hope that
our experience can help you arrive at a deployment
strategy that is efficient, reliable, and economical, and
that can meet your company’s changing needs.
Introduction
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4. Try Before You Buy
W
hen businesses make large
investments, they run the risk
of making a wrong decision
The ability to try a new
technology before committing
to it greatly reduces this risk When you consider
a cloud-based solution, you can safely
evaluate it before you make an acquisition
or sign a long-term service contract For
a limited time, maybe even for a specific
business group or organization, you can
have your ERP solution set up in the cloud
so you can test it thoroughly The technology
partner and hosting service provider you engage
with will be able to work with you to establish the
most meaningful and practical parameters for a pilot
project
In this way, you can see how the capabilities of
the solution meet your business needs You also
can verify what the accessibility of the solution is
from a variety of locations and mobile devices You
experience firsthand how well the solution responds
in a realistic working environment Your ERP users
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Gain the
approval and
buy-in of
concerned
stakeholders
Thoroughly
evaluate and
test-drive an ERP
solution before you
commit to it
KEY
BENEFITS
5. participating in the test can provide feedback from
their perspective regarding solution features and
the practicality of the cloud implementation. When
you make your final decision, you can do so with the
assurance and comfort resulting from hands-on
exposure and comprehensive experimentation with
the cloud-based ERP solution.
Some other technologies, such as customer
relationship management (CRM) systems, are ahead
of ERP in terms of cloud deployment. Today, most
companies still run their ERP solutions on-premise. As
ERP in 2014 and following years moves into the cloud
more and more, the ability to experience the solutions
before purchasing them will help rule out doubts and
uncertainties for those decision-makers for whom
the cloud is a new and unknown territory.
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6. C
loud technology enables you
torunyournewERPsolution
in an enterprise-class,
f i t - f o r - p u r p o s e
environment. Good
cloud providers invest in the latest,
high-specification technology to enable
your business application to run at the
greatest speed, with fast, reliable access
from around the globe. The cost of
replicating this environment in
your own operation would include
significant upfront capital and
resource commitments, plus
the costs and effort of staying
up-to-date with evolving technology,
ongoing maintenance of upgrades, and
support for changing usage scenarios.
Many organizations that have been running
an on-premise ERP solution may have saved cost
through inertia. Having stopped considering ERP as
a strategic technology that plays a role in moving
the business forward, they no longer
invest in their solution and the
technology that surrounds it.
Often, they are behind in terms
of upgrades to newer versions
or capability enhancements. This
approach may have some relatively
minor, short-term cost benefits, but it
may have damaged the competitiveness
of the business. The costs of any future
upgrades will be significantly higher, and
those updates will also require more
adjustments in the software products
that integrate and interact with the
ERP system. When you move ERP into
the cloud, you do not need to ever worry
about these issues. Through your cloud
service provider, you can stay current with
the latest technologies, including software and
hardware upgrades. You can take advantage of all the
business benefits of ERP at a controlled cost, usually
a fixed monthly fee.
Take Advantage of
the Most Advanced
Technology
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KeepyourERP
systemcurrent
withoutthecosts
andheadachesof
managingupdates.
Takeadvantage
ofbestavailable
technologyto
elevatethestrategic
valueofERP.
KEY
BENEFITS
8. W
hen you make the business
case for ERP in the cloud,
you can score a strong
point with this key benefit,
especially when you need
to convince the CFO: On average, the costs of cloud
computing are far less than those of on-premise
solutions. In traditional, onsite deployments,
your company incurs the significant
upfront costs of software licenses and
new or updated servers and network
equipment. When you deploy in the
cloud, you do not face those expenses.
Cloud ERP solutions are usually billed per
month and per user. You can fully finance
your new solution through operational costs
rather than by means of upfront capital
expenditures. This cost model also helps
to keep your IT budget predictable and
controlled over the timeframe of the
cloud-service agreement.
Generate Measurable
Cost Savings
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Reducethe
costsandresource
impactofITsupport,
maintenance,and
ERPmanagement.
Eliminate
upfrontsoftware
licensingand
hardware
investments.
PayfortheERP
capabilitiesyou
need,whenyou
needthem.
KEY
BENEFITS
9. Let’s summarize the one-time and ongoing costs
savings associated with cloud computing:
|| Obviously, you don’t pay software license fees.
|| You also do not need to purchase new servers or
network infrastructure.
|| The physical footprint of your operation is
insignificant—there is no need for rack or data
center space.
|| Cooling and power consumption costs are less
because you do not need IT hardware such as
server racks.
|| The high flexibility of cloud services means you
only pay for actual users and applications. When
business requirements change, you can adjust
the number of users or the ERP modules and
applications they work with.
|| You may be able to generate additional savings
in operational costs because cloud-based ERP
requires less support and maintenance from IT, so
you can reassign IT staff to more business-critical
tasks.
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10. B
ecause your hosting partner assumes
most of the day-to-day tasks of
running your solution in the cloud,
you can offload many tasks from your
IT department. The IT team no longer
needs to perform a multitude of jobs that range from
changing backup tapes to implementing patches
to rolling out software updates. Your cloud partner
will also monitor several performance indicators to
ensure that your ERP system runs at an optimal level.
Taking these time-consuming tasks away from your
IT department enables it to focus on the more
strategic aspects of technology operation where
it can drive real business benefits.
Run a More
Effective and Scalable
IT Operation
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AccessERP
andtechnology
expertiseas
thebusiness
requiresit.
Outsource
busyworkand
useyourITgroup
formorevaluable
tasks.
KEY
BENEFITS
11. At the same time, you can extend your company’s IT
resources by accessing your cloud service provider’s
capabilities for certain tasks and functions. Your
provider’s staff should include highly qualified IT
experts who can work effectively with a number
of the company’s customers. These professionals
would have deep knowledge of applications
and environments that it would not be cost- or
resource-effective for you to support and staff. In
engaging with your cloud service provider, you can
pay for the specific skills that you need, when you
want them. At the same time that you gain access to
advanced technical expertise and skills, you can ease
the task load and reduce the resource impact on your
internal IT staff.
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12. M
any business leaders
experience a level
of discomfort with
moving ERP solutions
to the cloud. They fear
that one of their most valuable assets,
business data, may become compromised
and accessible to unauthorized
persons through the web. They
are also often concerned about
connectivity, wondering about
the consequences if the
company cannot access the
solution because of internet
connectivity problems.
We have good news. The security,
availability, and integrity of
cloud-based ERP and other
applications has made huge
advances in recent times, and we
can expect even more improvements
in this area as technology providers
refine their offerings in 2014. Reputable
cloud providers will generally have far greater
security expertise than you can afford
to maintain in-house. They understand
companies’ security concerns and have
the insight and resources to address them.
Business continuity, data protection, and
disaster recovery are at the core of cloud
Strengthen the
Integrity and
Security of Your
ERP Solution
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Benefitfrom
unprecedentedlyhigh
integrityandavailability
ofyourdata,ERPsystem,
andapplications.
Drawonyour
cloudprovider’s
expertiseand
infrastructureto
enhanceyour
businessviability.
KEY
BENEFITS
13. providers’ business model. They can work with you
to make recommendations and strategize the best
way to protect your data against any security threat
or viability challenge. They will be able to reduce your
risk exposure from software-related liabilities such
as viruses, phishing, or unauthorized access by using
such tools as automated security packet sniffers
or sophisticated firewalls. In addition, they also can
safeguard the physical environment of your data and
applications by using biometric control systems, CCTV
cameras, and many other resources and technologies.
Our experience and industry statistics show that the
availability of ERP systems in the cloud is strongly
increased compared to that of on-premise solutions.
Stringent industry standards continue to improve the
reliability and availability of cloud-based technology.
A credible, capable cloud service provider will be able
to guarantee you an extremely high percentage of
solution uptime, so you can do business without
interruption.
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14. T
aking your ERP solution to the
cloud can help you transcend some
of the limitations and challenges
that can accompany on-premise
implementations. When you run
operations in several sites and want to deploy
an ERP system for the entire company, the
complexity of on-premise implementation
increases significantly. You need to ensure
that employees at all sites can easily access
the solution and work effectively with it,
so the IT department or hired consultants
need to create and maintain a reliable, fast
communications infrastructure. Your company
thereby incurs increased costs and resource
overhead. As the business grows and changes, you
will also need to plan to scale the communication
technology the ERP system requires.
Enable Global
User Productivity
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EnableERPusers
tobeproductive
atanylocation,
usingany
connecteddevice.
Benefit
fromsuperior
communications
technologieswithout
acquiringthemat
greatcost.
Providean
excellentuser
experiencewith
consistentERP
performance.
KEY
BENEFITS
15. When you deploy your ERP solution in the cloud, these
concerns fall aside. All of your ERP users can access
the system through the internet, from any location in
the world. That ability, in turn, can greatly help user
adoption of the solution. Your cloud service provider
already owns all the infrastructural resources needed
to make sure the ERP system runs at optimal levels of
performance and reliability.
There are other advantages when you take ERP
to the cloud, depending on the capabilities of your
specific ERP solution. Your employees can use their
preferred, internet-connected hardware when they
access the ERP system—desktop computers, laptops,
tablets, and other mobile devices. What’s more, cloud
technology makes it very easy to connect the ERP
system with the collaboration and social-media tools
your company uses, resulting in potential increases in
employee productivity.
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16. Accelerate Your
Implementation
A
ny ERP implementation, no matter
whether it is on-premise or in the
cloud, is going to take time and
needs very careful planning and
project management Where the
cloud can help is with the IT infrastructure Because
there are no additional hardware requirements,
you can save time that you would otherwise spend
by procuring and installing servers and network
equipment, and by managing any associated
issues These implementation benefits may
well compound if your roll-out involves multiple
regions, subsidiaries, and locations Once your
system is up and running, you will again benefit
from largely care-free, fast upgrades and the
ability to easily add more users as the business
grows
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Easily connect
other business
groups, subsidiaries,
and locations to the
ERP system
Make
your ERP
implementation
rapid and
predictable
KEY
BENEFITS
17. You might also want to be aware of the different
cloud deployment models most commonly practiced.
Depending on your business model and requirements,
each of them has its advantages in making your
implementation fast and painless. Your technology
partner can help you make a wise choice among these
options:
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS): Multiple
organizations share hardware resources. Customers
typicallyenterintoarentalorsubscriptionagreement,
and may rely on shared or separate instances of their
software applications. Most of the businesses using
this cloud deployment model are smaller companies.
Hosted ERP: Customers run their cloud ERP
solutions on dedicated server and network hardware
and typically use separate instances of their
applications. Many larger businesses prefer this
model.
Hybrid ERP: Businesses maintain on-premise
software and integrate it with a number of
cloud-based services. Hybrid ERP provides a level
of flexibility and control that some companies find
valuable. In this type of deployment, they can easily
migrate from one solution delivery model to the other
as their business needs require, without losing data
or functionality.
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18. □□ Review your cloud service provider’s uptime
service-level commitment.
□□ Check on applicable ratings and certifications for
your service provider and data center.
□□ If you can, arrange for a data center tour for
yourself and concerned business stakeholders.
□□ Includemultisiteandglobalgrowthconsiderations
in your implementation planning.
□□ Take advantage of cloud-enabled mobile ERP
capabilities.
□□ Work with your partner to determine the best
cloud deployment model for your business.
□□ Learn from the cloud experience of your peers in
other organizations.
Your Best-Practice
Check List:
□□ Before committing to a purchase, perform a
cloud-based ERP pilot project.
□□ Involve key business stakeholders and influential
users in the cloud pilot.
□□ Take the cloud vs. on-premise decision as an
opportunity to lift the strategic value of ERP.
□□ Reviewyourcloudprovider’sservicecommitments
for software and hardware enhancements.
□□ In comparing on-premise to cloud-based ERP,
consider all one-time and ongoing costs and
savings.
□□ Project costs and savings through the contract
term with your cloud service provider.
□□ AssesstheimpactofcloudERPontheproductivity
and resource-efficiency of your IT team.
□□ Verify which IT skills and expertise you can access
through your cloud service provider.
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20. I
n 2014, many enterprises and smaller
businesses will move their ERP systems and
other business-critical applications into the
cloud. ERP implementation in the cloud may
not be the best option for all companies, but
it is definitely worth your consideration. If you are
newly implementing an ERP solution, we recommend
that you review cloud deployment options and
evaluate whether the cloud is a good fit, given your
organization’s business model and expectations
for growth. If you already run your ERP system
on-premise, it’s worth thinking about the possible
savings, efficiencies, and flexibility you might achieve
as you offload most of the ERP administration to a
trusted provider. Your technology partner can help
you determine whether a cloud deployment makes
good sense for your business, help you assess any
financial and operational advantages, and plan for the
implementation that best fits your business.
Conclusion
You may also find the other papers in our
“ERP in 2014 and Beyond” series helpful:
|| Seven Ways To Avoid ERP Implementation Failure
|| Seven Ways That Business Process Management
Can Improve Your ERP Implementation
|| Seven Ways To Optimize Your Existing ERP
Solution
|| Seven Ways To Help Data Migration During
Implementation
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22. Columbus is an industry-based consultancy and
award-winning technology developer focused on the
manufacturing, food processing, and retail industries.
We are the preferred consultancy for ambitious
companies wanting to streamline business processes,
improve operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and
improve visibility into their businesses.
Our approach to solving our clients’ issues can
best be described as proactive. We challenge our
clients’ traditional ways of thinking, help them see
new opportunities for improvements, and take
responsibility to drive change in their organizations.
We’ve delivered these business benefits for over 25
years to many of the leading companies worldwide.
About Columbus
Columbus is a long-time developer of award-winning
industry software and has recently become well
known for developing Columbus RapidValue.
RapidValue is a business process management tool
that drives increased client value for ERP solutions.
It delivers a shorter implementation with more
predictable results by incorporating hundreds of best
industry practices accumulated through in over 6,000
Columbus implementations. This allows Columbus to
focus on streamlining the processes that make our
clients unique.
Companies all over the world are investing in
RapidValue and enjoy the benefits of shorter times to
value, quicker and less risky implementations, and the
industry leadership and knowledge acquired from the
thousands of Columbus deployments that preceded
theirs.
Columbus RapidValue
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23. ColumbusCare is unique to Columbus—it is how
we take care of our clients, 24/7 worldwide.
With ColumbusCare, you get a well-trained team
dedicated to improve your system’s efficiency,
cost-effectiveness and risk resistance. Whether
you’re looking for enterprise-level support, upgrade
options, or system enhancements, ColumbusCare
provides flexible service levels to meet the needs of
your business.
ColumbusCare
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Seven Ways
To Avoid ERP
Implementation
Failure
Seven Reasons
To Consider ERP
In The Cloud
Seven Ways
To Help Data
Migration During
Implementation
Seven Ways
To Optimize
Your Existing ERP
Solution
Seven Ways That
Business Process
Management Can
Improve Your ERP
Implementation