Partners weigh in on the importance of training new Microsoft Dynamics 365/CRM consultants, users
By: Linda Rosencrance Recruiting for a job that requires Microsoft Dynamics product skills is no small challenge. The list of trained, qualified, and available workers who know Dynamics ERP or CRM products can be perilously short. Scarcity drives up wages – good for employees and contractors – but drives down productivity for companies when they […]
The top seven ERP trends for 2017 — and beyond
By: Alan Earls The ERP landscape seems to be changing exponentially — and almost daily. Staying up to date on these ERP trends can seem impossible for CIOs and other technology decision-makers. To help navigate the path, here are seven ERP developments to keep an eye on in 2017 and beyond. 1. More ERP […]
Salesforce Extends Einstein Machine Learning Features for Developers
By: David Needle Salesforce.com is kicking off its Trailhead developers’ conference June 28 with the release of Einstein Platform Services, a set of new tools designed to help users better understand and anticipate customer demand. The company is also releasing a beta version of Einstein Object Detection, another developer tool that helps with the creation […]
NetSuite Announces New Channel Partners Seeking to Drive Growth with Cloud ERP
Oracle NetSuite Global Business Unit, one of the world’s leading providers of cloud-based financials / ERP, HR, Professional Services Automation (PSA) and omnichannel commerce software suites, today announced the addition of new partners to the NetSuite Solution Provider Program including Cherry Bekaert, Terillium, Revolution Group and Conexus SG. All four partners have launched new cloud […]
Trump to Tech CEOs: Washington Needs To Catch Up Digitally
By: Olivia Solon Donald Trump called for “sweeping transformation of the federal government’s technology” during the first meeting of the American Technology Council, established by executive order last month. Eighteen of America’s leading technology executives — including Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos [middle row, left], Apple CEO Tim Cook [top row, left], Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella […]
Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: Partners for omnichannel; NZ ports win; iPhone mobile mapping; Canada partner’s funding
By: Linda Rosencrance eBECS Joins CafeX Partner Program to Deliver Advanced Omnichannel Solution CafeX Communications, a supplier of mobile and web engagement solutions, has announced that eBECS, a Microsoft Business Solutions implementation partner, is now a strategic partner in the CafeX Live Assist for Microsoft Dynamics 365 partner program. The program allows eBECS to deliver […]
Hidden cloud migration gotchas — and how to avoid them
By: Esther Shein Building a technology stack from scratch in the cloud can be a dream — if you’re a startup. But if you’re an established company steeped in on-premises solutions, shifting to the cloud can mean unexpected hurdles and headaches beyond belief. Companies looking to make good on the benefits of moving to the […]
An inside look at 10 real-world digital transformations
By: Clint Boulton Locked in a footrace with rivals to lure new customers, companies are increasingly launching digital initiatives to expand or build digital capabilities aimed at making the business more efficient or improving top-line revenue growth. The trend toward digitalization is only gaining steam. CIOs currently devote 18 percent of their budgets in support […]
FinancialForce is faster than a speeding bullet – Flash News in Community Live 2017
FinancialForce’s new CEO Tod Nielsen and CMO, Fred Studer introduced the latest release of the industry-leading Professional Services Automation (PSA) application and demonstrated how it will light the way for the companies in the new services economy. In addition, a new strategic HCM partnership with ADP, a leading global provider of human capital management (HCM) […]
Oracle Surges 10%: Well On Our Way to Passing Salesforce, Says Ellison
Oracle executives on a conference call with analysts cited numerous examples of old and new customers rushing to take subscriptions to the company’s cloud computing software, as chairman Larry Ellison said the company is “well on its way” to surpassing Salesforce.com in sale as a cloud computing company. By: Tiernan Ray Shares of Oracle (ORCL) traded […]