Many IT leaders assume new technology creates innovation. In fact, innovation happens when IT determines how to configure assets to help the business win. To be successful, IT must change the model to focus less on technology and architecture and more on the people and processes involved in decision making. Microsoft Dynamics® GP makes it [...]
continue reading...Archive for December, 2010
Is Software as a Service (SaaS) a Passing Fad?
I’ve heard people say that Software as a service (SaaS) is the “best thing since life’s bread” and I’ve also heard others claim that it’s just the newest thing and it will pass. The best analysis I’ve seen on the subject came from an associate of mine, Pat Gray, in his blog on “Cloud Computing [...]
continue reading...ERP Software Predictions are In for 2011: Be Prepared for More Change
December has to be the fastest moving month in our calendar. It seems the time to do business between Thanksgiving and Christmas gets shorter and shorter every year; which is why I’m already looking to ERP Software Predictions for 2011. 2010 saw impressive growth in new software-delivery models and many critical acquisitions just to name [...]
continue reading...Dynamics GP 2010 Reports with Some Heat!!!
Heat maps that is! Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Reporting Services includes new a new version of Report Builder. Report Builder 3.0 has added a new map wizard. The map wizard allows users to create reports to help visualize aggregated data against a geographical background. The map wizard is a fantastic way to visualize Microsoft [...]
continue reading...Software as a Service (Saas) vs. On-Premise Dynamics GP
The world is changing…companies are looking more and more towards “the cloud” for their computing needs. It started with CRM systems, which some organizations consider “not business critical”, but now the cloud has encompassed full-blown Enterprise software and Microsoft Dynamics GP is no different. So what is driving this trend towards Hosted solutions? Is it [...]
continue reading...Easy Formula Management With Dynamics GP And Vicinity
Process manufacturers face issues including managing formulas with ease. The complexity and volume of formula batches can easily cause issues with both compliance and management for process manufacturers of any size. Whether managing food, chemical, paint or other consumer products – the issues are consistent with accessing formulas, material costs, and changes. SBS Group provides [...]
continue reading...Stay Connected with Instant Messaging that’s Built into Microsoft Dynamics GP
“ping”, “IM”, “online chat”: all terms used within the instant messaging realm. Instant messaging is an easy and quick way to stay connected with your business contacts through text-based communication…but now there’s a lot more that goes with that. With Microsoft Dynamics® GP 2010, you can easily stay connected and strengthen your business relationships with [...]
continue reading...Saving Time and Money with ERP Software
Time is of the essence. This is such a simple phrase, yet its meaning is profound, particularly in the business world where time translates into money. Politicians often talk about hard-working Americans and how hard work is so important, but the ideal scenario for business is to accomplish more success with less work. There is [...]
continue reading...Project Management Software is Critical to Turning a Profit
What if you knew your projects and jobs will turn a profit? I know, without a crystal ball, you think that’s a pipe dream. Well, consider this: Most project-driven companies struggle with project performance and profitability because they have management and organization-wide blind spots. One solution is to take advantage of project management software that [...]
continue reading...IFRS Accounting – Considerations for Cost and Timing
If your transition to IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) involves Microsoft Dynamics® GP, we intend to discuss, in a substantial series of articles, how you can go about deploying. Only with adequate advance knowledge and understanding of all the requirements to be met, can companies appropriately undertake the process to transition to IFRS statements. Creating a roadmap for [...]
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