Remote Access to ERP Software: Enhancing Business Mobility and Efficiency

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If your business employs sales representatives who travel frequently, these individuals may require access to customer history, pricing information, and current inventory availability while on-site. Additionally, they might need to place electronic orders on behalf of their customers or during tradeshows. Such capabilities are often available through online order portals integrated with some ERP systems, … Read more

Is Cloud Based ERP Software Right for Your Business?

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Previously we wrote about the benefits of cloud ERP software, and it appears that the trend towards the cloud is continuing, perhaps as a result of its many benefits. Here’s a brief recap of the benefits of cloud ERP software: Reduced up-front investment in software licenses Eliminate hardware expenditure & maintenance Reduce/eliminate IT staff and IT … Read more

The Biggest Misconceptions About Cloud-Based ERP Software

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Guest Post by Lisa C. Dunn Cloud technology has certainly gained popularity over the last decade with more and more businesses moving away from traditional software models to the modern internet realm. However,  many myths and misperceptions continue to surround Cloud-Based ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software. For many businesses, it seems daunting to hop on … Read more

Cloud vs. On-Premises Cost Comparison

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There are several aspects to consider when choosing to implement a fully integrated inventory and accounting (ERP) system – one of them being whether or not to implement the software via the cloud or as an on-premises solution. The term “cloud” is often used interchangeably with the terms “hosted” and “SaaS”, and refers to the … Read more

Accounting Software Outlook for 2012

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As we all know, the world will end in 2012. That means that this is your last chance to improve your accounting software – buy or upgrade now to avoid the apocalypse rush! I do have three somewhat serious predictions for 2012: The percentage of new cloud computing / SaaS implementations will continue to rise … Read more

Comparing Hosted (Online) & On-Premises Software Systems

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We have touched upon the benefits of hosted software before, but we have yet to provide a side-by-side comparison of hosted and on-premises. The following post will serve as an overview guide to the difference between these deployment methods. The Advantages/Disadvantages of On-Premises Software:    Advantages    Disadvantages Data is stored inside the organization Increased customization and … Read more

SaaS: Stop Adding Annoying Servers

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Much has been said and written about the pros and cons of moving your business and accounting software systems into the “Cloud”. If you’re planning to replace your existing, on-premise ERP system anyway, then hopefully you are at least exploring the possibility of a SaaS / Cloud Computing implementation. But what if your server has … Read more