We just published this comparison between QuickBooks Online and hosted Dynamics GP. Check it out. Click here. As a simple starter package, QuickBooks Online (QBOL) is generally considered the easiest accounting software to implement for someone without an accounting background. Hosted Dynamics GP, a true online ERP accounting software package, can really take companies to the [...]
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Microsoft – Stepping up its “Integration” Factor
Microsoft’s recent purchase of Skype has proven to be a bold move to dominate the global technology space. The 8.5 billion US dollar buyout of the company will cause a shake-up in the telecoms arena. While speaking at a recent press conference, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer stated, “Today is a big day for Microsoft, and Skype, [...]
continue reading...Nine Benefits of Hosting Dynamics
These are the benefits that our customers generally experience when they decide to host their Dynamics systems online: 24/7 support – Basic IT support to ensure that users can always have access to the system. Minimize/eliminate upfront capital costs – This frees up working capital to better serve your customers, e.g. holding higher levels of [...]
continue reading...Is a SaaS (Hosted) Dynamics GP Implementation Really Easier?
There is an expectation out there in the marketplace that implementing a sophisticated accounting solution in a hosted environment (like Hosted Dynamics GP) should be more straightforward than an on-premise one. Well…that’s partially true. There’s not much infrastructure to set up because it already exists. There’s no desktop software to set up on the users’ [...]
continue reading...Growth and Adoption Rates of Enterprise Systems in a Recession
The foundations of ERP are found in manufacturing resource planning, traditionally used by companies which produced tangible goods in factories. The adoption of ERP and MRP systems was initially quite slow – management were content with the status quo and saw no reason to change what seemed to be working. However, the recession experienced in [...]
continue reading...4 Ways Dynamics GP a Good Fit for Family Offices
Family offices often have competing interests that make it difficult to determine which accounting system would suit the organization best: Need to track and manage the accounting for many different types of enterprises; operations, equity, personal Need to keep the information secure Need to provide high quality financial reporting to owners Need to keep it [...]
continue reading...What Happens to My SaaS Online Business System When I Lose My Internet Connection?
As the SaaS world expands, organizations are looking beyond CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and contact management systems to full blown, best of breed, Enterprise Software like Dynamics GP. One question that potential customers ask me is “what happens if I lose my internet connection? How do we ship, bill and manufacture?”. Normally this questions comes [...]
continue reading...Are You Really Considering Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) When Evaluating Software as a Service (SaaS)?
These days, everyone is throwing around buzz words like “Software as a Service” or “Hosted” or “Cloud”, but how do I really go about calculating the total cost of the solution and whether to choose “the Cloud” or on-premise (traditional) solutions? There are a number of cost figures to include : 1. License fee 2. [...]
continue reading...When To Consider Switching From Simply Accounting to Dynamics GP
I get this question all the time from prospective Clients who are currently using Simply Accounting or Quickbooks: “We are growing significantly and need a more robust system, but I’m afraid of the complexity of a new system and the costs. How do I know when is the right time to make a move?” I’ll [...]
continue reading...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 [...]
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