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How ERP Projects Vary in Approach

Enterprise Resource Planning

How ERP Projects Vary in Approach

A study of 2021 ERP implementations showed 35% of companies chose to adopt on-premises systems.

By Vincent Ryan | March 25, 2022

A New Platform for Strategic CFOs

A New Platform for Strategic CFOs

The Mosaic “strategic finance” software platform addresses the shortcomings of both Excel and traditional ERP systems.

By Vincent Ryan | February 18, 2021

Cloud ERP: The Time Has Come

Cloud ERP: The Time Has Come

Low up-front costs, hands-off maintenance, and automatic updates make cloud systems deserving of a serious look.

By Yasmin Ghahremani | December 3, 2018

Financial Systems: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Financial Systems: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

While there is no one-size-fits-all financial system for the PE-backed universe, there is a four-step roadmap that portfolio company CFOs can employ.

By Ayla Queiroga and Kristen Contreras | November 15, 2018

Digital Transformation Predictions for 2019

Digital Transformation Predictions for 2019

Traditional ERP implementations are increasingly giving way to full-blow digital transformation efforts.

By Eric Kimberling | November 8, 2018

What Are the Top ERP Systems for 2019?

What Are the Top ERP Systems for 2019?

The ERP market is in great flux as 2018 winds down, positioning some ERPs in unaccustomed positions as market leaders.

By Eric Kimberling | November 7, 2018

Not the First Choice

Not the First Choice

For the finance chief of Zebra Technologies, robotic process automation is “just part of the toolbox.”

By David McCann | October 1, 2018

Special Report: The New Digital Workforce

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Special Report: The New Digital Workforce

Robotic process automation emerges from the back office to take on core finance tasks.

By David McCann | September 28, 2018

Workday Seals $1.5B Adaptive Insights Merger

Workday Seals $1.5B Adaptive Insights Merger

"We share a vision to accelerate finance and business transformation in the cloud," Adaptive's CEO says.

By Matthew Heller | August 1, 2018

NetSuite Outage Idles Finance Departments

NetSuite Outage Idles Finance Departments

A NetSuite service outage left some companies without access to their ERP and other systems for as long as seven hours on Tuesday.

By Vincent Ryan | July 24, 2018

A (Digital) Dream Deferred

A (Digital) Dream Deferred

Many finance chiefs avoid falling in love with the latest digital tools because they recognize the risks and costs to the enterprise.

By Vincent Ryan | February 21, 2018

Utility Says Wipro ‘Botched’ Software Upgrade

Utility Says Wipro ‘Botched’ Software Upgrade

National Grid alleges in a lawsuit that Wipro's work was “marred by significant performance failures through every project phase.”

By Matthew Heller | December 4, 2017

Under Armour Discloses Hiccups in SAP Implementation

Under Armour Discloses Hiccups in SAP Implementation

"The change management has been a little tougher than we expected," said CFO David Bergman.

By Vincent Ryan | November 1, 2017

Forecast of ‘Dynamite’ Q4 Boosts SAP Shares

Forecast of ‘Dynamite’ Q4 Boosts SAP Shares

The German business software giant sees “at least 30 percent year-over-year cloud bookings growth” in the fourth quarter.

By Matthew Heller | October 19, 2017

Facing Competition, FinancialForce Taps Seasoned CFO

Facing Competition, FinancialForce Taps Seasoned CFO

The ERP cloud provider names a Silicon Valley finance chief experienced in IPOs and spinoffs.

By David Katz | August 24, 2017