Top 10 Digital Transformation and ERP Software Industry Predictions for 2020
When offering predictions for 2020 and beyond, most ERP consultants, vendors, and systems integrators will offer the typical buzzwords and hype being pushed by the latest technologies. But the reality is that there is a storm brewing in the ERP software industry in 2020, so it is important to understand how to navigate these challenges. […]
Bridging the Gap Between ERP Implementation vs. Business Transformation
Organizations generally struggle to unlock the value of their ERP implementations or digital transformations to their full potential. For many, it can be hard to deliver much more than mere incremental improvements as part of their transformations. This problem isn’t necessarily due to lack of software capabilities. Though many are lacking the maturity of past […]
Getting to Successful ERP Data Migration … The First Frontier
ERP data migration has never been more important. Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, eCommerce, and other emerging technologies are highly dependent on solid data – yet it’s an area that many organizations struggle with in their attempts to reach the third stage of ERP implementation success. Before implementing new ERP software, there are […]
Why ERP Vendors are Partying Like it’s 1999
The big ERP vendors and their systems integrators seem to be having a field day lately. Forced upgrades, shifting customers from one-time payments to recurring revenue models going into perpetuity, and a larger share of IT spend are just a few of the things lining the vendors’ pockets. In other words, they are partying like […]
People are the Heart of Digital Transformation in Africa
As companies around the world reap the benefits of ERP implementations and digital transformations, the focus on developing areas remains a mixed bag. Digital successes enjoyed by countries like China and India have allowed them to compete on the global stage in new ways. I find Africa to be an equally intriguing center for this […]