New surveys tell us how firms "live" an ERP implementation, what are the cost, implications, results, success or failures of implementing an ERP.
Also several key success factors are defined and tell us how to successfully implement an ERPs throughout the organization.
Building Business Capabilities and Improving the Application Landscape
1. Balance Decision Making: Top-down for business capabilities; bottom-up effective landscape
2. 3 Categories are used for building the IT budget: Assign metrics that drive prioritization based on business outcomes
3. New projects should balance new capability with business risk
4. Improve landscape: accelerate time to market
5. Improve landscape: budget for high availability of critical applications and improve runtime performance
6. Improve Landscape: Strive to reduce business risks caused by application vulnerabilities
7. Improve Landscape: Prepare for dynamic staffing models
8. Improve landscape: Reduce applications support cost
9. Break Fix
IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) is an open access international journal that provides rapid publication (within a month) of articles in all areas of business and managemant and its applications. The journal welcomes publications of high quality papers on theoretical developments and practical applications inbusiness and management. Original research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and high quality technical notes are invited for publications.
I often listen statment such as "Why should I spend money in a new ERP, I did it 15 years ago ! "
Well, 15 years are a geologic era in businees word (and quite long time in human life).
Many thanks, to Thomas Danford autohor of theese slides
How to achieve process excellence with multiple ERPs - 3 Keys to successSarah Fane
In this report sharedserviceslink and Lexmark analyze and compare processes using single and multiple ERPs, as
well as examine how those with multiple ERPs use third party tools to improve their P2P process.
The primary goal of most companies is to successfully grow and one notable challenge facing companies seeking to expand their business is often managing the growth of their IT infrastructure. The 5 tips listed in this guide provide a comprehensive set of measures for organising and structuring your IT infrastructure to support your company’s growth.
Trends in Enterprise Adoption of MDM Features and Capabilities: ExcerptKelly Teal
AOTMP has wrapped another report, this one covering the MDM features enterprises use most -- and those they neglect. Enterprises and vendors alike will benefit from the insight and guidance. Read this excerpt for a taste of the full report.
Building Business Capabilities and Improving the Application Landscape
1. Balance Decision Making: Top-down for business capabilities; bottom-up effective landscape
2. 3 Categories are used for building the IT budget: Assign metrics that drive prioritization based on business outcomes
3. New projects should balance new capability with business risk
4. Improve landscape: accelerate time to market
5. Improve landscape: budget for high availability of critical applications and improve runtime performance
6. Improve Landscape: Strive to reduce business risks caused by application vulnerabilities
7. Improve Landscape: Prepare for dynamic staffing models
8. Improve landscape: Reduce applications support cost
9. Break Fix
IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) is an open access international journal that provides rapid publication (within a month) of articles in all areas of business and managemant and its applications. The journal welcomes publications of high quality papers on theoretical developments and practical applications inbusiness and management. Original research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and high quality technical notes are invited for publications.
I often listen statment such as "Why should I spend money in a new ERP, I did it 15 years ago ! "
Well, 15 years are a geologic era in businees word (and quite long time in human life).
Many thanks, to Thomas Danford autohor of theese slides
How to achieve process excellence with multiple ERPs - 3 Keys to successSarah Fane
In this report sharedserviceslink and Lexmark analyze and compare processes using single and multiple ERPs, as
well as examine how those with multiple ERPs use third party tools to improve their P2P process.
The primary goal of most companies is to successfully grow and one notable challenge facing companies seeking to expand their business is often managing the growth of their IT infrastructure. The 5 tips listed in this guide provide a comprehensive set of measures for organising and structuring your IT infrastructure to support your company’s growth.
Trends in Enterprise Adoption of MDM Features and Capabilities: ExcerptKelly Teal
AOTMP has wrapped another report, this one covering the MDM features enterprises use most -- and those they neglect. Enterprises and vendors alike will benefit from the insight and guidance. Read this excerpt for a taste of the full report.
Your Challenge
As the market evolves, capabilities that were once cutting edge become default and new functionality becomes differentiating.
Vendors use a lot of marketing jargon, buzzwords, and statistics to sell their solutions, making objective evaluation rather difficult.
The endpoint protection (EPP) market is overcrowded and fragmented, resulting in information overload and consequently, a difficult vendor assessment.
Disparate product solutions are being bundled into one-off solutions or suites, often resulting in less efficient solutions than the more niche players.
Imminent obsolescence is an issue. Previous EPP solutions have not adapted with the rapidly evolving threat landscape and are no longer relevant, resulting in breaches or vulnerabilities.
Critical Insight
Don’t let vendors and market reports define your endpoint protection needs. Identify the use cases and corresponding feature sets that best align with your risk profile before evaluating the vendor marketspace.
Your security controls are diminishing in value (if they haven’t already). Develop a strategy that accounts for the rapid evolution and imminent obsolescence of your endpoint controls. Plan for future needs when making purchasing decisions today.
Endpoint protection is a matter of defense in depth and risk modelling, there is no silver bullet protection and mitigation solution. As end-client-technology providers release regular product/software updates, security tools will become outdated. Multiyear endpoint protection commitments will leave you playing a constant game of catch up.
Impact and Result
The solution is a holistic internal security assessment that not only identifies, but satisfies, your desired endpoint protection feature set with the corresponding endpoint protection suite and a comprehensive implementation strategy.
Use this blueprint to walk through the steps of selecting and implementing an endpoint protection solution that best aligns with your organizational needs.
The Roadmap to Becoming a Top Performing Organization in Managing IT OperationsDigital Enterprise Journal
Research study - the key findings of Digital Enterprise Journal's research study based on insights from more than 800 organizations.
Author: Bojan Simic, President and Chief Analyst, Digital Enterprise Journal
Modelling Determinants of Software Development Outsourcing for NigeriaIJMTST Journal
Software Development Outsourcing is one of the common practices in global business operations today; a
practice that has to a large extent changed the landscape of IT services in Nigeria. This research predicts a
fitted model using a number of success factors, for software development outsourcing in Nigeria. The
researchers adopted six success factors (Cost Saving and Financial Stability, Effective Communication and
Trust, Technical Expertise and Knowledge Transfer, Understanding Software Development Outsourcing
Industry, Effective Software Privacy and Security, and Overcome Cultural Barrier) for use from a prior study
carried out using factor analysis; and these six success factors were analysed using multiple regression to
determine those that are critical for software development outsourcing. The result of the analysis indicates
that both individually and collectively, the six success factors are all critical to software development
outsourcing in Nigeria. A model was thus derived to predict successful software development outsourcing;
휸 = −ퟏ. ퟏퟎퟗ + ퟎ. ퟐퟏퟏ푿₁ + ퟎ. ퟐퟑퟒ푿₂ + ퟎ. ퟐퟐퟓ푿₃ + ퟎ. ퟐퟓퟐ푿₄ + ퟎ. ퟏퟗퟔ푿₅ + 0.188푿₆, with 휸denoting the predicted
outcome (successful software development outsourcing), and 푋₁ to 푋₆ denotes the six independent predictor
variables. IT Businesses and organizations in Nigeria should therefore pay maximum attention to these
critical success factors in other to achieve a significant stride in outsourcing the development of their
software. In addition, the result of this research can be applied in further studies as well as in literatures.
Research performed by IFS North America on the increasing role of project management as an executive discipline in manufacturing. Also covers the importance of project management in returning to full productivity after the economic recovery.
The global research programmes that deliver the best value are not the most standardised - and they are not usually the most elaborate. Learn how brands have created strong, flexible protocols by focusing on shorter, smarter surveys, local engagement and active leadership at the centre.
Preparing for ERP? 9 Steps to Minimizing Mistakes and Maximizing ROIJeff Carr
When looking for a new ERP system, your organization should take the time to evaluate software vendors and their systems to find the best fit for your needs. Equally important is to look internally and evaluate the level of readiness for ERP among your project team and throughout your company. This informative webinar helps companies jump-start their efforts when considering an ERP project.
Get the details on avoiding common pitfalls when preparing for ERP including:
- Project Management Strategies
- Executive Alignment
- Data Conversion
- Future State Visioning
A vendor, or a supplier, is a supply chain management term that means anyone who provides goods or services to a company or individuals i.e. WEB ERA Company is the vendor for panacea ERP software.
According to the 2013 UK ERP selection guide, we will need to assess the vendors who are most appropriate to our organization and what size of resources, geographic coverage and breadth of product rage we expect them to have.
Aligning Business and Technology for Competitive AdvantageDijitle
Until quite recently, I.T. has functioned primarily as a technology implementer for the business. it has focused on providing a robust infrastructure, along with the implementation and integration of package software to automate the main business processes. But now we have entered the age of digital business, where many businesses exist solely because of technologies – in many cases technology is now driving the business rather than being subservient to it.
BASIS Quality Forum Presents
“Poor Business Analysis -The Culprit of IT project Failure”
The Problem Statement
Statistics on Project success rate
Finding the reason : the Culprit
The solutions
The stakeholders role
Ecosystem of a successful Project
The 12 cardinal sins of erp implementationPoonam pandey
Introduction
Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) is an outgrowth of Product Requirements Planning (MRP) initiated in the 1970's as a new computer-based technique to planning and scheduling of material requirements and inventory, featuring the time-phased order point. MRP developed to MRP II (Material Resources Planning) the "closed loop" procedure, to Business Requirements Planning (BRP) and eventually to ERP. As MRPII entered into vogue in the late 1970's and early 1980's, software companies began to establish software packages around MRPII principles.
What Is ERP
ERP includes "Enterprise Resource Planning". For ERP, we can state that an information system in which all information and organizational procedures are incorporated into a single point. In general, ERP programs include a variety of components, consisting of software and hardware. Many ERP systems utilize a combined database to keep data from various functions that they can integrate within the enterprise.
Deploying an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is an expensive proposition, not just in terms of licensing and maintenance, but in terms of dedicated resources and time. The implementation of ERP systems has helped small and mid-sized companies, significantly improve their business metrics by process optimization, improving the entire supply chain process, better inventory control, better reporting to take decisions, integration across functionalities and increasing transparency across the company. Purchase department can see the sales department data, Sales department can see inventory data, and top management can see any data on a click of single button.
Proactive steps to ensure the success of the next ERP project.
The main goal of this presentation is to provide learned lessons and project recommendations
by assessing the failure of Avon order managementsystem project from an IT projectmanagement perspective
Attain the ‘State of Readiness’ Before You Embark on Implementing New ERP Sol...RoadmapITSolution
"Empowering businesses to achieve the 'State of Readiness' for seamless ERP transformation. 🚀 Navigate the complexities of implementing new ERP solutions with our expert insights and strategic guidance. 💡 Unlock the potential of your enterprise with informed decisions and proactive preparedness. Join us on the journey to ERP success! ✨
#ERPImplementation #BusinessTransformation #StateOfReadiness"
Your Challenge
As the market evolves, capabilities that were once cutting edge become default and new functionality becomes differentiating.
Vendors use a lot of marketing jargon, buzzwords, and statistics to sell their solutions, making objective evaluation rather difficult.
The endpoint protection (EPP) market is overcrowded and fragmented, resulting in information overload and consequently, a difficult vendor assessment.
Disparate product solutions are being bundled into one-off solutions or suites, often resulting in less efficient solutions than the more niche players.
Imminent obsolescence is an issue. Previous EPP solutions have not adapted with the rapidly evolving threat landscape and are no longer relevant, resulting in breaches or vulnerabilities.
Critical Insight
Don’t let vendors and market reports define your endpoint protection needs. Identify the use cases and corresponding feature sets that best align with your risk profile before evaluating the vendor marketspace.
Your security controls are diminishing in value (if they haven’t already). Develop a strategy that accounts for the rapid evolution and imminent obsolescence of your endpoint controls. Plan for future needs when making purchasing decisions today.
Endpoint protection is a matter of defense in depth and risk modelling, there is no silver bullet protection and mitigation solution. As end-client-technology providers release regular product/software updates, security tools will become outdated. Multiyear endpoint protection commitments will leave you playing a constant game of catch up.
Impact and Result
The solution is a holistic internal security assessment that not only identifies, but satisfies, your desired endpoint protection feature set with the corresponding endpoint protection suite and a comprehensive implementation strategy.
Use this blueprint to walk through the steps of selecting and implementing an endpoint protection solution that best aligns with your organizational needs.
The Roadmap to Becoming a Top Performing Organization in Managing IT OperationsDigital Enterprise Journal
Research study - the key findings of Digital Enterprise Journal's research study based on insights from more than 800 organizations.
Author: Bojan Simic, President and Chief Analyst, Digital Enterprise Journal
Modelling Determinants of Software Development Outsourcing for NigeriaIJMTST Journal
Software Development Outsourcing is one of the common practices in global business operations today; a
practice that has to a large extent changed the landscape of IT services in Nigeria. This research predicts a
fitted model using a number of success factors, for software development outsourcing in Nigeria. The
researchers adopted six success factors (Cost Saving and Financial Stability, Effective Communication and
Trust, Technical Expertise and Knowledge Transfer, Understanding Software Development Outsourcing
Industry, Effective Software Privacy and Security, and Overcome Cultural Barrier) for use from a prior study
carried out using factor analysis; and these six success factors were analysed using multiple regression to
determine those that are critical for software development outsourcing. The result of the analysis indicates
that both individually and collectively, the six success factors are all critical to software development
outsourcing in Nigeria. A model was thus derived to predict successful software development outsourcing;
휸 = −ퟏ. ퟏퟎퟗ + ퟎ. ퟐퟏퟏ푿₁ + ퟎ. ퟐퟑퟒ푿₂ + ퟎ. ퟐퟐퟓ푿₃ + ퟎ. ퟐퟓퟐ푿₄ + ퟎ. ퟏퟗퟔ푿₅ + 0.188푿₆, with 휸denoting the predicted
outcome (successful software development outsourcing), and 푋₁ to 푋₆ denotes the six independent predictor
variables. IT Businesses and organizations in Nigeria should therefore pay maximum attention to these
critical success factors in other to achieve a significant stride in outsourcing the development of their
software. In addition, the result of this research can be applied in further studies as well as in literatures.
Research performed by IFS North America on the increasing role of project management as an executive discipline in manufacturing. Also covers the importance of project management in returning to full productivity after the economic recovery.
The global research programmes that deliver the best value are not the most standardised - and they are not usually the most elaborate. Learn how brands have created strong, flexible protocols by focusing on shorter, smarter surveys, local engagement and active leadership at the centre.
Preparing for ERP? 9 Steps to Minimizing Mistakes and Maximizing ROIJeff Carr
When looking for a new ERP system, your organization should take the time to evaluate software vendors and their systems to find the best fit for your needs. Equally important is to look internally and evaluate the level of readiness for ERP among your project team and throughout your company. This informative webinar helps companies jump-start their efforts when considering an ERP project.
Get the details on avoiding common pitfalls when preparing for ERP including:
- Project Management Strategies
- Executive Alignment
- Data Conversion
- Future State Visioning
A vendor, or a supplier, is a supply chain management term that means anyone who provides goods or services to a company or individuals i.e. WEB ERA Company is the vendor for panacea ERP software.
According to the 2013 UK ERP selection guide, we will need to assess the vendors who are most appropriate to our organization and what size of resources, geographic coverage and breadth of product rage we expect them to have.
Aligning Business and Technology for Competitive AdvantageDijitle
Until quite recently, I.T. has functioned primarily as a technology implementer for the business. it has focused on providing a robust infrastructure, along with the implementation and integration of package software to automate the main business processes. But now we have entered the age of digital business, where many businesses exist solely because of technologies – in many cases technology is now driving the business rather than being subservient to it.
BASIS Quality Forum Presents
“Poor Business Analysis -The Culprit of IT project Failure”
The Problem Statement
Statistics on Project success rate
Finding the reason : the Culprit
The solutions
The stakeholders role
Ecosystem of a successful Project
The 12 cardinal sins of erp implementationPoonam pandey
Introduction
Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) is an outgrowth of Product Requirements Planning (MRP) initiated in the 1970's as a new computer-based technique to planning and scheduling of material requirements and inventory, featuring the time-phased order point. MRP developed to MRP II (Material Resources Planning) the "closed loop" procedure, to Business Requirements Planning (BRP) and eventually to ERP. As MRPII entered into vogue in the late 1970's and early 1980's, software companies began to establish software packages around MRPII principles.
What Is ERP
ERP includes "Enterprise Resource Planning". For ERP, we can state that an information system in which all information and organizational procedures are incorporated into a single point. In general, ERP programs include a variety of components, consisting of software and hardware. Many ERP systems utilize a combined database to keep data from various functions that they can integrate within the enterprise.
Deploying an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is an expensive proposition, not just in terms of licensing and maintenance, but in terms of dedicated resources and time. The implementation of ERP systems has helped small and mid-sized companies, significantly improve their business metrics by process optimization, improving the entire supply chain process, better inventory control, better reporting to take decisions, integration across functionalities and increasing transparency across the company. Purchase department can see the sales department data, Sales department can see inventory data, and top management can see any data on a click of single button.
Proactive steps to ensure the success of the next ERP project.
The main goal of this presentation is to provide learned lessons and project recommendations
by assessing the failure of Avon order managementsystem project from an IT projectmanagement perspective
Attain the ‘State of Readiness’ Before You Embark on Implementing New ERP Sol...RoadmapITSolution
"Empowering businesses to achieve the 'State of Readiness' for seamless ERP transformation. 🚀 Navigate the complexities of implementing new ERP solutions with our expert insights and strategic guidance. 💡 Unlock the potential of your enterprise with informed decisions and proactive preparedness. Join us on the journey to ERP success! ✨
#ERPImplementation #BusinessTransformation #StateOfReadiness"
ERP Implementation Success Factors in Saudi ArabiaCSCJournals
A review of the literature on successful implementation of ERP reveals that there are many case studies undertaken by researches, but very few have empirically examined the success factors of ERP implementation. While most of those empirical studies were undertaken in Western countries, very few had examined the implementations in Middle Eastern countries and none in Saudi Arabia. Factors and challenges of ERP implementation in developing countries differ from those of Western countries. Hence a gap in the literature that examines Middle Eastern countries exists. This study is motivated to fill such gap by going beyond case study and boundaries of Western counties to empirically examine the determinants of successful ERP implementation in Saudi Arabia. The main purpose of this study is to examine the influence of some critical factors on successful implementation of ERP.
Our certified ERP consultants can aid you in finalizing the vendor and the software that best fits your current business processes and align with your future goals as well.
According to a number of studies; up to 80% of businesses deem their ERP initiatives as failing to meet objectives... What must business management consider prior to taking the leap. How do mitigate the risk of being one of that 80%. If you represent a business an have questions please use the contact form on the changespecialist.org site and I will respond.
Technology project executions rank high on CFOs’ most worrisome risks and enterprise resource planning system (ERP) projects are among them. Surveys regularly show that a significant number of strategic ERP projects fail to deliver expected outcomes, are delayed, and exceed budgets by a long shot. While most companies avoid catastrophic ERP failures, only a few wring out the most value. For top management, failing to deliver a strategic priority is rarely an option. Given a mature ERP solutions market place and mostly competent ERP installers, why do organizations frequently stumble?
Yonix presents: It’s all about stakeholder communicationyonix
It’s all about stakeholder communication: The role of business analysis in determining the success of projects.
As business analysts, it's our job to encourage collaboration and communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders. We represent the requirements of business stakeholders and translate this to our technical team members, and vice versa. We are the in essence, conduits of information.
A large majority of project failures are attributed to the requirements and analysis phases. Are we really doing what is required to meet business and stakeholder expectations?
During this session, Jody Bullen, CEO of Yonix will present some findings from a recent New Zealand survey, highlighting common business analysis problems faced in software development.
ERP Key Success Factors Series 1 includes the first 5 factors namely:
1) Top Management Commitment
2) Clear Goal Setting & Budget Planning
3) Good Project Team - Client & Vendor
4) Change Management
5) Business Process Re-Engineering
High Tech Results from AMR Research ERP B2B Study GXS
This presentation discusses the high tech related results from a study conducted in late 2009 by the analyst firm AMR Research. The study looked ERP/B2B integration and the importance of having these two environments seamlessly integrated together. Updated April 2013
Our latest Niche Blog by Ali El Jishi - a veteran in the HR & Recruitment field who has had the privilege to recruit from and in Dubai. He is sharing his view on the Oasis of Dubai and on its major recruitment challenge !
feel free to get in touch: ali@nicheconsultingpartner.com
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Builder.ai Founder Sachin Dev Duggal's Strategic Approach to Create an Innova...Ramesh Iyer
In today's fast-changing business world, Companies that adapt and embrace new ideas often need help to keep up with the competition. However, fostering a culture of innovation takes much work. It takes vision, leadership and willingness to take risks in the right proportion. Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder of Builder.ai, has perfected the art of this balance, creating a company culture where creativity and growth are nurtured at each stage.
Software Delivery At the Speed of AI: Inflectra Invests In AI-Powered QualityInflectra
In this insightful webinar, Inflectra explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming software development and testing. Discover how AI-powered tools are revolutionizing every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from design and prototyping to testing, deployment, and monitoring.
Learn about:
• The Future of Testing: How AI is shifting testing towards verification, analysis, and higher-level skills, while reducing repetitive tasks.
• Test Automation: How AI-powered test case generation, optimization, and self-healing tests are making testing more efficient and effective.
• Visual Testing: Explore the emerging capabilities of AI in visual testing and how it's set to revolutionize UI verification.
• Inflectra's AI Solutions: See demonstrations of Inflectra's cutting-edge AI tools like the ChatGPT plugin and Azure Open AI platform, designed to streamline your testing process.
Whether you're a developer, tester, or QA professional, this webinar will give you valuable insights into how AI is shaping the future of software delivery.
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
PHP Frameworks: I want to break free (IPC Berlin 2024)Ralf Eggert
In this presentation, we examine the challenges and limitations of relying too heavily on PHP frameworks in web development. We discuss the history of PHP and its frameworks to understand how this dependence has evolved. The focus will be on providing concrete tips and strategies to reduce reliance on these frameworks, based on real-world examples and practical considerations. The goal is to equip developers with the skills and knowledge to create more flexible and future-proof web applications. We'll explore the importance of maintaining autonomy in a rapidly changing tech landscape and how to make informed decisions in PHP development.
This talk is aimed at encouraging a more independent approach to using PHP frameworks, moving towards a more flexible and future-proof approach to PHP development.
"Impact of front-end architecture on development cost", Viktor TurskyiFwdays
I have heard many times that architecture is not important for the front-end. Also, many times I have seen how developers implement features on the front-end just following the standard rules for a framework and think that this is enough to successfully launch the project, and then the project fails. How to prevent this and what approach to choose? I have launched dozens of complex projects and during the talk we will analyze which approaches have worked for me and which have not.
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Kubernetes & AI - Beauty and the Beast !?! @KCD Istanbul 2024Tobias Schneck
As AI technology is pushing into IT I was wondering myself, as an “infrastructure container kubernetes guy”, how get this fancy AI technology get managed from an infrastructure operational view? Is it possible to apply our lovely cloud native principals as well? What benefit’s both technologies could bring to each other?
Let me take this questions and provide you a short journey through existing deployment models and use cases for AI software. On practical examples, we discuss what cloud/on-premise strategy we may need for applying it to our own infrastructure to get it to work from an enterprise perspective. I want to give an overview about infrastructure requirements and technologies, what could be beneficial or limiting your AI use cases in an enterprise environment. An interactive Demo will give you some insides, what approaches I got already working for real.
Empowering NextGen Mobility via Large Action Model Infrastructure (LAMI): pav...
In Depth ERP Market Report 2013
1.
2. ERPs cost, duration, benefits, success and failure
&
Critical Success Factors for ERP Implementation
2013 studies summary
New research offers important lessons for chief financial officers when buying and implementing enterprise
technology
The latest research on the success of ERP implementations reveals mixed results. Although respondents are
satisfied with their choice of software, the survey shows most ERP projects run over budget and buyers do not
fully receive expected benefits.
Nonetheless, only few respondents characterized their ERP project as a failure.
The research survey* was conducted during the four-month period of September, 2012 to January, 2013. The
results are based on data from 172 respondents who completed a on line survey. Seventy-one (71) % reported
revenues of $300 million or less and 21 % of respondent companies had revenues of $1 billion or higher.
*Panorama Consulting Solutions, 2013 survey
http://www.zdnet.com/2013-erp-research-compelling-advice-for-the-cfo-7000011619/
3. Cost, duration, & benefit summary
Although project duration and cost fluctuate from one year to the next, three points stand out about the current data:
Over 50 %of projects experienced cost overruns
Over 60 % experienced schedule overruns
Fully 60 %of respondents received under half of the expected benefit from their ERP implementation
This chart summarizes the top-level results:
4. Implementation budget, schedule, and realizing benefits – data for the past 4 years
According to the survey, 53 % of ERP projects exceeded their budget
5. Schedule - 61 %t of respondent ERP projects went beyond planned time duration
6. The survey shows a significant problem with respect to realizing benefits from the ERP implementation
27 % of respondents realized less than a third of anticipated project benefits
11% realize no benefit at all from their ERP implementation
22% achieved between a third and one-half their expected benefit
Fully 60 %of the ERP projects in the survey realized less than half their desired benefit.
7. ERP success and customer satisfaction
The survey makes a distinction between "implementation outcome" and "customer satisfaction."
As the following chart shows, only 10 % of the respondents called the ERP implementation a failure, meaning 90 % either did not know or
believed their project to be successful:
8. Various measures related to ERP software, vendors, and implementation results showed average satisfaction:
Implementation service of vendor 40 % satisfaction
Implementation service of third-party 25 % satisfaction
Ability to meet business needs 49 % satisfaction
Employee adoption 35 % satisfaction
Overall implementation experience 44 % satisfaction
ERP vendor selection
As the graph shows, the primary candidates for ERP software were SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, Epicor, and Infor
9. The cloud question
Despite the hype, only 14 % of respondents are using ERP delivered as Software as a Service (SaaS).
Although the best cloud vendors can deliver superior security and reliability than most internal IT
departments, market momentum to ERP in the cloud is not there yet, as the following diagram
illustrates:
10. Payback period
The survey reports an average payback period of 25 months (down from 32 months in 2009). The graph below
shows that over half the respondents did not recoup their costs or were unsure:
It is important to keep in mind that respondents who have not completed an implementation will naturally report no payback — after all,
the software is not yet operational.
More intriguing is the 25 % who are unsure of their ERP payback period. One wonders whether these people had a clear set of goals and
business when starting their project.
11. Conclusions
Although most ERP implementations run late, over-budget, and do not deliver planned results, only 10 % of
respondents called their ERP implementation a failure.
At the same time, 60 % called their ERP project a success and 30 % expressed neutrality on the success / failure
issue.
These numbers indicate that buyers' expectations are too low — it is indeed unfortunate these numbers are so low.
Important lessons
Implementing an ERP system is always complex because the deployment drives changes to both data and processes
that extend across departmental boundaries inside the organization.
12. ERP implementation
success
1. Environment: Cultural
• Importance of training and
systems
• Resistance to change
• Cultural readiness
• Open and honest
communication
• Unrealistic expectations
2. Environment: Structural
• Competitive pressure
• IT personnel and business
expert availability
• Employee turnover
3. Software
• Complexity of the software
• Ability to comply with local
legislation
• Focus of the software
• Suitability of operating
assumptions and
business rules
4. Firm
• Size of the
Firm
5. Implementation team
characteristics
• Experienced consultants
• Implementation team
responsiveness
• Empowerment of team
• Project champion
• Team composition
6. Top Management
• Clear objectives and
goals
• Support, involvement
and participation
• Age and functional
background of CEO
7. Implementation Process
• Implementation approach
• Business process reengineering vs.
software
modification
• Training and Education
• Data quality and accuracy
• Evaluation of project progress
• Timing of implementation
8. End - users
• Attitudes toward the
ERP system
• User involvement
• Job Tenure and type
Critical Success Factors for ERP Implementation or (CSFs)
13. 1. Cultural aspects of the environment
Unique to corporate culture
Resistance to change is an important success factor to ERP implementation. 30 % of respondents indicate that resistance to change
is a major problem in the implementation effort. The resistance is identified to be result to job changes and uncertainty of the new
system .. As remedy – honest and open communication, trust between management and employees is a key factor helping the
successful ERP implementation
Unrealistic expectations – another cultural factor defined as the inability to identify and solve problems. This leads to major
obstruction to ERP success implementation
2. Structural: industry & market conditions
In some industries competitive pressure is a key factor that stimulates and keeps the organisation motivated during the
implementation process and contributes to success
The lack of IT personnel, business experts / or employee turnover is being identified as another key factor – without proper ERP
personnel the implementation is difficult to accomplish
3. Characteristics of the software
The complexity of the ERP software inhibits the ability of the users and implementers to understand and incorporate the software
into the business processes of the organization. Also, the higher the complexity of the software, the more time and hence, expense
of the implementation. Therefore, complexity of the software may have a negative relationship with successful ERP
implementation. The ability of the software to comply with local legislation is an important success factor.
4. Characteristics of the firm
The firm size
* International Journal of Information Technology & Information Systems
http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2256382
* Critical Success Factors for ERP Implementation or (CSFs)
14. 5. Implementation team characteristics
Consultants are important in bringing both knowledge and experience in implementation. These are two important
implementation success factors often lacking in firms implementing ERP systems.
The ability of the implementation team to plan and make decisions was named as an important factor. This empowerment of the
implementation team helps to increase their responsiveness to impediments to the implementation process.
The right mix of IT experts, business experts and consultants can increase the probability of success. Finally, often the project
champion seems to bring significant benefits of the ERP project.
6. Role and characteristics of top management
The clear objectives and goals are important to move all parties in the same direction. The goals and objectives, set by top
management, are related to another factor: top management support, involvement International Journal of Information
Technology & Information Systems and participation. This factor is often included in models of ERP implementation success.
Interestingly, top management executive’s age and functional background was found significant to ERP implementation success.
7. Characteristics of the implementation process
One of the major conflicts in ERP implementation is the choice that has to be made between business process engineering vs.
software modification.
Training and education of users, customers and suppliers is an important part of adoption and satisfaction of the ERP system.
8. End-users characteristics
End-user attitudes toward the ERP system were found to influence successful implementation. Employees with the lowest job
tenure and those in professional positions were more likely to be satisfied with the ERP system.
15. Literature references:
Review Paper: Critical Success Factors for ERP Implementation
(http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2256382)
2013 ERP research: Compelling advice for the CFO
(http://www.zdnet.com/2013-erp-research-compelling-advice-for-the-cfo-7000011619/)
Related articles:
Exploring the Impediments of Successful ERP Implementation: A Case Study in a Public Organization
( http://www.ijbssnet.com/journals/Vol_2_No_22_December_2011/33.pdf)
Top Five Factors for ERP Implementation Success
(http://www.collegiateproject.com/articles/Top%20Five%20Factors.pdf)
Evaluation of Key Success Factors Influencing ERP Implementation Success
(http://www.epscor.hawaii.edu/system/files/er_publication/2012/04/Hailu%2526Rahman_Evaluation_Key.pdf)
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