Microsoft Dynamics freelancers explain the benefits of going solo
By: Linda Rosencrance Some Microsoft Dynamics professionals cannot be challenged enough for their liking; to them, job satisfaction means diverse projects, certifications, and dipping their hands into the bleeding edge of Microsoft technology. So finds Nigel Frank International – routinely – in its annual Salary Survey reports, which are published in August/September. According to its 2017 […]
Risks of artificial intelligence
Nobody knows just how probably the absolute most innovative calculations do the things that they are doing. This might possibly be an issue. This past calendar year, a bizarre self-driving car or truck premiered on the silent roadways of Monmouth County, New Jersey. The autonomous automobile, made by investigators in the processor manufacturer Nvidia, failed […]
Is ERP Smart Enough for the IoT ?
As the cost of computing continues to decrease, more smart and connecteddevices will be produced, fueling the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT). Several industries are already embracing the IoT with open arms, generating innovative platforms and products so that businesses and individuals can maximize the power of it. This era of interconnectivity has […]
Introducing Acumatica Construction Edition
Acumatica, the world’s fastest-growing cloud ERP company, today announced the release of Acumatica Construction Edition, an end-to-end cloud business management system for general contractors, home builders, subcontractors, specialty contractors and land developers. The Construction Edition is the latest fully integrated cloud solution from Acumatica, furthering its advances in domain-specific workloads and following fast on the […]
New ASU/IASB lease accounting standards: Achieve compliance with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and partner-driven solutions
By: Jeff Goudie While companies are hard at work preparing the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) new revenue recognition rules (effective for public companies in 2018), the effective dates for the new lease accounting rules contained in the FASB’s Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), and the International Accounting Standards Board’s (IASB) […]
Microsoft Dynamics ISV To-Increase acquires equipment rental and leasing software firm HiGH Software
Microsoft Dynamics ISV To-Increase has entered into an agreement to acquire Dutch software and services firm HiGH Software, a Microsoft ISV and partner that focuses on applications for equipment-driven companies. The acquisition will augment To-Increase’s applications for manufacturing and services industry focused on equipment rental and leasing, according to company officials. But acquiring HiGH’s solutions, […]
Three of the most important ERP developments in 2017
By: Rick Carlton In Gartner’s Top-10 Strategic Tech Trends, the research firm offers reasonable glimpses into what direct or indirect impacts may be relevant to the future of industrial operations, and particularly ERP. These trends are largely driven by three discrete themes: “…intelligent, digital, and mesh. (Each of) these technologies are just beginning to break […]
5 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Trends to Watch in 2018
By: Juan Martinez Most businesses that have moved beyond the startup phase are likely looking into acquiring enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Whether you’re trying to get a handle on how your customer relationship management (CRM) efforts are impacting your bottom line, or if you’re tracking revenue from point-of-sale (POS) to research & development (R&D), […]
How to differentiate your partner business in the crowded world of Microsoft Dynamics 365/CRM VARs
By: Mohamed Mostafa I have been focusing on the Microsoft Dynamics 365/CRM platform and its market since 2005 and it has always amazed me how some partners do not differentiate themselves when pitching to prospects. I currently help a number of Dynamics clients and end users with their programmes and solutions, and part of my […]
Fundamental skills for a bright future in IT
By: Sharon Florentine Technology evolves at a breakneck pace, with new languages, platforms and software replacing legacy systems almost as fast as tech pros can master them. But according to recent research from College Board, some of the most in-demand skills going into 2018 will be timeless: data analysis, general programming, psychology and technology instruction. […]