ERP Archives - CFO

Dispelling the Myths About CPM Implementations

Dispelling the Myths About CPM Implementations

“We don’t need a CPM system since we are migrating to a single ERP” and other illusions about corporate performance management tools.

By Vincent Ryan | November 15, 2021

The ABCs of CPM Software

The ABCs of CPM Software

Corporate performance management tools focus on the digital enablement of finance and complement ERP systems and analytical reporting environments.

By Vincent Ryan | November 10, 2021

A Small Business CFO’s Practical Approach to New Technologies

A Small Business CFO’s Practical Approach to New Technologies

CFOs can add discipline to the technology selection process and set the “tone at the top’” by demonstrating a willingness to upskill.

By Vincent Ryan | August 9, 2021

Closer to Real-Time for Real-Time Payments

Working Capital

Closer to Real-Time for Real-Time Payments

In 2017, an interbank payment system providing near-instantaneous settlements debuted. Why has it yet to catch fire?

By Vincent Ryan | June 8, 2021

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

Will Private Equity Takeover Benefit or Hurt Acumatica?

Will Private Equity Takeover Benefit or Hurt Acumatica?

Jon Roskill, CEO of Acumatica, said his company couldn't have asked for "a better match of technologies, strategies, and cultures."

By Vincent Ryan | June 25, 2019

ERP: Enterprise Reporting Partner or Problem?

ERP: Enterprise Reporting Partner or Problem?

The health and well-being of a company’s broader financial system starts and ends with its ERP architecture.

By Vincent Ryan | February 28, 2019

7 Golden Rules for ERP Implementations

7 Golden Rules for ERP Implementations

Basic principles of good project management apply to any-size company, but there are intricacies unique to smaller companies that require consideration.

By Nicolas Nicolaou | January 17, 2019

Cloud Revenue Helps Oracle Beat Q2 Estimates

Financial Performance

Cloud Revenue Helps Oracle Beat Q2 Estimates

Growth in Oracle's cloud-computing business, however, still lags behind rivals such as Workday and Salesforce.

By Matthew Heller | December 18, 2018

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

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

Strategic Supply Chain Platforms Aid Risk, Compliance Functions

Strategic Supply Chain Platforms Aid Risk, Compliance Functions

The platforms enable changes that at once drive supply chain process improvement, maximize compliance, and mitigate risk.

By Conway MacKenzie, Director, and Adam Schabel | October 31, 2018

Oracle Shares Dip on Another Revenue Miss

Financial Performance

Oracle Shares Dip on Another Revenue Miss

"This market has no patience for any misses from tech companies, no matter how minor or how explainable the miss."

By Matthew Heller | September 18, 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

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