Data paradigms are changing. The concept of a data warehouse as the only solution for integrating data sources should be questioned. This approach is increasingly at odds with the realities of how data is transacted and used in enterprises. Instead of a few data sources, there can be 20, 30, 40, even more. Harmonizing and […]
Pillars of Data Integrity: The New Business Imperative
Click to learn more about author Amy O’Connor. Innovations in data-driven intelligence continue to power transformation initiatives for modern businesses. While these innovations improve how we collect, store, manipulate, and analyze data, that is not enough to fully leverage data. Being accurate, consistent, and contextual is crucial for unleashing the data’s full potential. It is […]
Data Lakes: What They are and How to Use Them
Click to learn more about author Jaya Shankar Byrraju. For most companies, having data means having access to wealth. And the key to fully leveraging the wealth that data represents lies in how effectively companies harness, manage, parse, and interpret it. But first, the data must exist somewhere. Enter data lakes. These are central repositories […]
Why Flexibility in Digital Transformation is More Important Than You Realize
Click here to learn more about Derek Oats IT systems often require changes because of business transformation and IT transformation events such as restructuring or data harmonization. These kinds of digital transformation projects are complex, whether you’re migrating to a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, integrating business applications and data after a merger, or […]
Cleo Application Connector for Acumatica ERP Certified by Acumatica
A recent press release states, “Cleo, the global leader in ecosystem integration solutions, today announced that its new application connector for Acumatica ERP has been recognized as an Acumatica-Certified Application (ACA). The ACA title highlights outstanding development partners whose applications have met the highest standards set for Acumatica integration and functionality. Now, with application integration […]
The Tortoise or the Hare: Keeping Pace with New System Implementation
Click to learn more about author David Binny. Talk of the imminent move to SAP’s S/4HANA is nothing new. The clock is ticking and by 2025, they will stop supporting the current SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) solutions. Companies can expect to see real-time data access that will help significantly cut reaction time to market and business changes, […]
Stop Building Projects, Start Building Pipelines
Click to learn more about author Aaron Fuller. There’s an old techie saying I first heard from the programmers I worked with when I got into corporate IT work. “This would be a great job if it wasn’t for the users!” Of course, it’s just a variation on an old joke that could be applied […]
A Lesson from Old MacDonald on How to Govern Access to Data
Click to learn more about author Mark McClain. Do you remember the children’s song “Old MacDonald Had a Farm”? Not to be too kitschy, but this song is relevant when we think about governing access to data. Let’s insert the word ‘data’ in the lyrics so you can understand what I mean: “Old MacDonald had […]
New Cloud-based Data Visualization to Revolutionize How Customers Achieve Data Insights
A recent press release reports, “ECI Software Solutions, a leader in cloud-based business management solutions, today announced the availability of Cognytics™, the company’s next generation cloud-based analytics and data visualization platform. This platform helps users draw actionable insights from the data in their ERP systems, allowing them to quickly uncover problems and find opportunities to […]
P&G Staying Current and Connected With Customers And Consumers
Click to learn more about author Laura Becker. In my tenure with P&G, one thing I have learned over time is that digital transformation is not a one-off project. It is the transformation of business processes, organizational capabilities, and a cultural mindset to fully accept the change by leveraging the mix of digital technologies. P&G […]