There are so many IT terms that are flying around every where nowadays that it’s difficult to know which ones are important for a business’ success and which ones are simply short-term fads. After doing the research and dealing with businesses on a daily basis to help improve their IT infrastructures and business processes, we can safely say that the top 4 forces reshaping enterprises for the better are as follows Read more
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An ERP Implementation phase is typically the time period in which mistakes happen and panic and fear begin to creep up amongst business executives and employees. Often times, we hear nightmarish stories about IT implementations; either because the implementation went over-budget, above and beyond the expected timeframe or it was too complex and quickly resisted by the company employees.
In today’s article, we will share 4 mistakes that should be avoided in order to have a successful ERP implementation. Read more
Check out the infographic below on the positive effects that IT software solutions have on customer experiences. Read more
It’s always difficult to know what your business needs in terms of IT software without having seen or tested other systems. On top of this, we are all creatures of habit; once we get used to working a certain way, we do not question it, as it becomes second nature. However, this can be detrimental to a business. Only once a company begins to experience growth, expansion or a rapid sales increase, do they realize there is too much inefficiency that can prevent them from growing. More often than not, it is those companies that have not upgraded or changed their legacy system in years, or have no system at all, that will be affected the most. Read more
There comes a time when you realize your business needs more in terms of software. Perhaps so far your team has been using many separate smaller software systems for each different department; one system for Accounting, one for Sales (CRM), etc. However, as the company begins to grow, it’s time to implement one integrated system for the entire company. In that case, employees will be able to communicate with each other and work with the same real-time data. Business processes will be streamlined and many tasks will be automated. Read more
Enterprise Mobility Management, also known as EMM, has alleviated a lot of stress and fears of business and IT managers when it comes to “bring your own devices” (BYOD) at work. Before EMM, there were many liabilities when it came to BYOD. The security of the company and its sensitive data can easily be breached. Then MDM (Mobile Device Management) entered the picture. This however was still not enough as it concentrated solely on the administration of mobile devices, such as employees’ tablets and smartphones. IT professionals needed to take this even further Read more
IT Software Implementation
IT Software Implementation is a crucial step in improving an organization’s processes. This article explores the different stages and best practices required for a successful implementation. Discover how to effectively plan, prepare, deploy, and maintain software while minimizing operational disruptions. Maximize your company’s potential by establishing robust processes and fully leveraging the software’s functionalities.
One of the biggest challenges a company faces during an IT implementation project is having all employees (aka users of the new system) accept that change is coming. Many employees get used to doing specific tasks the same way each time. At a certain point in time, these tasks become habit. The implementation of a new software system, like an ERP solution, basically forces these employees to break their habits by completing their tasks and projects a different way, albeit more efficiently. Read more
Strategic Planning is often a process that is pushed aside by many business owners. Most of the time, many complain that they don’t have the time as they get caught up in their daily tasks. However, it’s essential to take some time every so often to analyze your company and plan for the future; define your vision, develop financial forecasts, and create an action plan for the near future (1-2 years). The business world is constantly evolving which is why it’s important to keep up with the latest trends, IT solutions, market demands, industry policies, etc. Read more
