Intel Inks Multiyear Deal To Become Exclusive Virtual Reality Provider For Turner’s NBA Coverage
By: Matt Rybaltowski Imagine lounging by the fireplace of your rustic log cabin in the foothills of the Appalachians on a chilly Saturday evening in February, when you decide to strap on a VR headset that your children purchased for you at Christmas. While Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic prepares for a 360 degree […]
11 common ERP mistakes and how to avoid them
By: Jennifer Lonoff Schiff Today’s IT executives have more choices than ever when choosing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. From on-premises systems to cloud-based software-as-a-service to industry-based solutions, there is a dazzling array. And decision makers can feel overwhelmed when trying to determine which features and functions are the most important. So CIO.com reached […]
Are Microsoft Dynamics users (and VARs) ready for ASC 606 revenue recognition standards?
By: Linda Rosencrance Although the deadline to comply with the new ASC 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) is fast approaching for public companies of all sizes – private companies have another year – many are still rushing to ensure that their accounting processes and systems are updated in time. “I’ve been on dozens of […]
What is outsourcing? Definitions, best practices, challenges and advice
By: Stephanie Overby What is outsourcing? Outsourcing is a business practice in which services or job functions are farmed out to a third party. In information technology, an outsourcing initiative with a technology provider can involve a range of operations, from the entirety of the IT function to discrete, easily defined components, such as disaster […]
US firm Epicor to sell ERP software in India
US-based Epicor Software Corporation on Thursday said it would sell Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software in India through Redington India. “Reddington will distribute our industry-specific ERP solutions to the Indian manufacturing industry, especially the small and medium enterprises,” Epicor Vice President, International, Sabby Gill told reporters here. Learn why DynamicsFocus is the top source for […]
Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Deals in the Energy Sector Are Up Tenfold in 2017
Energy sector investments in big data and artificial intelligence have ballooned by a factor of 10 this year, according to a new report on the sector. The study, by accountancy firm BDO, found mergers and acquisitions involving energy companies and AI startups had soared in average value from around $500 million in the first quarter of […]
Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: CRM for mortgage brokers; Digital transformation in aerospace; D365 for higher ed; NAV for fresh food supply chain
FinPal’s Financial Planning CRM Adds Support for Mortgage Brokers FinPal has announced that the next release of its software will include support for mortgage brokers. FinPal’s software is built on Microsoft’s Dynamics 365/CRM and will quickly become a full featured solution for brokers, according to FinPal’s CEO, Stephen Handley. “Building a capable software system is […]
Russian hacking went far beyond US election, digital hitlist reveals
Hackers targeted Ukrainian officers, US defense contractors and many others News comes as US weighs charges against Russian government officials The list provides the most detailed forensic evidence yet of the close alignment between the hackers and the Russian government. Photograph: Alexei Nikolsky/AP Russian hacking went far beyond US election, digital hitlist reveals Hackers […]
ERP on Cloud is Fast Moving to the Mainstream
By: Karan Kirpalani The movement of cloud ERP to the mainstream seems to be global. Analysts expect the global cloud ERP market to grow rapidly, with market size projections varying between USD 25 bn to USD 30 bn over the next four or five years. While the concept has been around for some time, […]
The hottest game in the world jumped ship from Amazon in a big victory for Microsoft in the cloud wars
Last week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds,” the hottest game of 2017, is now running on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. Previously, “PUBG” had said it was using Amazon Web Services, Azure’s single biggest rival. It’s a big win for Microsoft – the game is a large part of the Xbox One […]