Salesforce Leads Tech Industry in CSR, but Employee Activism Pushes For More
By: John Howell Under the leadership of Marc Benioff, Salesforce has been viewed as one of the more progressive tech companies in a sector now widely criticized for its disengagement from social concerns. The fourth largest software firm (market cap: $79 billion) has established a strong reputation for both its innovative savvy within an innovation-driven […]
NXTurn LLC is Growing with Acquisition of CumulusERP!
NXTurn today announced the acquisition of Sarasota, FL based Oracle NetSuite Partner, Cumulus ERP. NXTurn, LLC, a Fort Lauderdale-based Oracle NetSuite Solution Partner, today announced the acquisition of CumulusERP, a full-service ERP and technology consulting firm. The acquisition of CumulusERP represents an extension of NXTurn’s commitment to supporting NetSuite customers through unique services, expertise and […]
What the Heck Is (Cloud) ERP Anyway?
By: Andrea Mustain What does it take to get companies to update their systems? Sometimes, only the threat of total mayhem. This was certainly the case toward the close of the last millennium, when Y2K, a brand-new flavor of disaster — an IT crisis! — loomed large, kicking off a panicky, worldwide effort to avert […]
KeyedIn Launches New Version of ERP Manufacturing Solution and Announces Migration of Infrastructure to Microsoft Azure
KeyedIn today announced the latest release of its cloud-based Manufacturing ERP solution and also reported it is migrating its hosting infrastructure to Microsoft Azure. KeyedIn Manufacturing for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), focused on delivering increased functionality for custom, make-to-order manufacturers, now allows them to further streamline key front-office manufacturing management processes. In addition, through standard […]
Now there’s two CEOs at Salesforce and here’s why
By: Hannah Norman Salesforce has promoted Keith Block, who most recently held the title of chief operating officer, to co-CEO alongside Mark Benioff. A 26-year Oracle veteran, Block was originally hired on at the cloud software giant as president and vice chairman in 2013, overseeing global sales, strategy and various other channels. “The biggest mistake […]
How cloud-based solutions company Oracle NetSuite set up SMEs for ‘quick wins’
By: JT Nisay LOCAL water-refilling station franchisor Living Water had an ambition that demanded the most perfect of executions. The small-to-medium enterprise (SME) dreamed to go regional. The company’s search for the process that will deliver overseas expansion ended with a meeting with Jan Pabellon, product management director of Oracle NetSuite, the multinational company that provides […]
CRM Sales Are Through the Roof. So, Why Aren’t Your Sellers Using It? One Big Reason.
By: Byron Matthews Sales of software solutions are booming, and nowhere is that clearer than in the world of customer relationship management (CRM). Once thought of as a tool that was exclusively for massive enterprises, CRM is now considered an essential buy even for small businesses. Companies of all sizes are implementing CRMs earlier […]
Salesforce reorganization to shed workers in Indianapolis
By: James Briggs Salesforce.com Inc. is requiring dozens of Indianapolis employees to either adapt to new roles or exit the company as part of a reorganization. Salesforce is combining the functions of two roles: developers and quality assurance employees, who test software. The restructuring affects 90 employees. The San Francisco-based company on Friday informed workers in quality […]
Everything you ever wanted to know about cloud ERP, but were too afraid to ask
By: Kerrie Jordan Your enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution is crucial to running a successful growing business. While many companies are now moving to cloud-based ERP solutions, others might not be ready to move off on-premises deployments. Wherever you are on this consideration scale, here’s what you need to know to guide your ERP deployment […]
The power of a developer community – you can’t succeed in cloud ERP without one
By: Mark Franks Most companies still have a divide between business users and developers. Is that why so few cloud ERP shows have hackathons? Acumatica platform evangelist Mark Franks shares how to energize developers and bring business users into the mix – from hackathons to online engagement. After working with software developers for 22 years, […]