It can be hard to see how investing in your company’s IT services would be as beneficial as other investments that might deliver a more tangible ROI. However, ensuring that your IT department has a competent team that’s up to date on the latest Prophet 21 and SQL database management techniques or cybersecurity knowledge and […]
How to Avoid the Double-Edged Sword of P21 Customization
Several times each week, I encounter a business or IT leader struggling to manage customizations made to their existing ERP solution. This challenge isn’t limited to any particular size of organization, industry niche or operational maturity, but it is common among distributors running Prophet 21®. ERP software has become a fundamental requirement of running a […]
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How to Avoid the Double-Edged Sword of ERP Customization
Several times each week, I encounter a business or IT leader struggling to manage customizations made to their existing ERP solution. This challenge is not limited to any particular organization size, industry niche or operational maturity. In fact, ERP software has become a fundamental requirement of running a modern business. However, despite the multitude of […]
Take Your Business to the Next Level with These Technology Solutions
When you set goals for your business this year, there’s a good chance one of those goals was tied to growth. It’s a common goal. You have your eyes set on acquiring new customers. You’re ready to take their business to the next level. The challenge, however, is getting to that next level. If you […]
The Hidden Dangers of “Shadow IT” to Your Business
We all know that using any technology — database servers, mobile apps, or just browsing the web — carries a certain amount of risk. Nobody wants to have their secure data compromised, but technology brings enough benefits that the risk is worth it. So you vet certain systems, you establish protocols, you update and patch […]
Is Your Cyber Security Policy (or Lack of One) Leaving You Wide Open to Attacks?
Every business, big or small, should have a cyber security policy in place for its employees. Employees need to know what’s acceptable and what isn’t when it comes to all things IT. The policy should set expectations, lay out rules and give employees the resources necessary to put the policy to work. Your employees represent […]