IDG Contributor Network: Don't be fooled by 'fake cloud' finance systems
I have worked with finance organizations for the last 20 years to help develop their application strategy. In recent years, the “cloud” has transformed the way my clients have thought about the right...
View ArticleIDG Contributor Network: Why it's a good idea to switch to cloud financial...
If you run an on-premise financial management (ERP) application, you probably already have experienced the pain of an upgrade. A few years back our client upgraded their old financial management...
View ArticleThe ERP upgrade conundrum: How to calculate the true cost
If you are running an on-premise ERP system, you need to determine if you should upgrade it again or look to implement a new modern solution. In this blog series, you will find step by step guidance...
View ArticleIDG Contributor Network: How much should a new cloud financial management...
The majority of net new financial system implementations today are cloud or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) financial management solutions. Organizations either outgrew their existing on-premise...
View ArticleIDG Contributor Network: How you can make your system implementation project...
The former president of Harvard, Derek Bok, once said, “If you think the cost of education is expensive, try ignorance.” Such a statement is not only true in the context of higher learning, but also...
View ArticleIDG Contributor Network: The CIOs case for moving to a cloud-based accounting...
Our CIO explained that the on-premise software environment he inherited was archaic. There were “100+ applications being used. Users had to buy software, hardware and then maintain and support it. It...
View ArticleIDG Contributor Network: The CFOs case for moving to a cloud-based accounting...
Our CFO had a challenge. His company was rapidly growing. They had used basic systems in the past, but realized that their systems became cumbersome. Some of the core challenges were: They had to add...
View ArticleIDG Contributor Network: The case for moving to a cloud-based accounting...
I recently led a panel discussion with a CFO, CIO and an operations procurement manager who turned out to be something of a visionary. The three discussed their decision to move the company's...
View ArticleIDG Contributor Network: The 'fog' of war and cloud implementations
The fog of war is a concept written by military analyst Carl Von Clausewitz in the mid-1800’s. The term implies a lack of information during a military operation. This uncertainty can lead to poor...
View ArticleIDG Contributor Network: The 31 fantastic flavors of cloud-accounting...
During 2015, I have advised nine different companies on their application/back-office strategy. These companies included small not-for-profits to large multibillion-dollar organizations. The most...
View ArticleIDG Contributor Network: Top 3 reasons CFOs migrate to a cloud-based...
Reason #1: The current vendor no longer supports the product. Cloud applications are here to stay. In the next few years, the vast majority of companies will be running their back office systems in...
View ArticleIDG Contributor Network: What kind of ERP solution do you seek, Mr. Right or...
It is a tough choice to evaluate and determine both short term (Mr. Right Now) and long term best fit (Mr. Right). Just like when you are searching for your soul mate, you need to think about this...
View ArticleIDG Contributor Network: The role of the BHAG
A typical software implementation includes an assessment of the current state systems, processes and requirements. It should also look ahead to your organization’s strategic plan to determine if any...
View ArticleIDG Contributor Network: Oracle buys NetSuite: What does this mean?
Question 1: What does Oracle's acquisition of NetSuite mean for companies that are looking to move their finance function into the cloud? Overall, this is not a great development for companies that...
View ArticleIDG Contributor Network: What role should the CFO play in a system...
We all know the story of Goldilocks and the three bears. The three bears return home to find that someone has sat in their chairs, eaten their porridge and slept in their beds. In each case,...
View ArticleIDG Contributor Network: Should I judge a system based on requirements or...
When a company thinks about selecting a new finance and accounting system, there are many key criteria to consider, including vendor reputation, security, cost, technical architecture and functional...
View ArticleIDG Contributor Network: Can I capitalize my system implementation or get tax...
Until recently, most organizations that purchased and implemented a new accounting system would capitalize the costs associated with the application development stage of implementing the new...
View ArticleIDG Contributor Network: Your ERP project can be improved by... ’80s movie...
Implementing a new ERP system is a full-contact sport. As the project lead, you need to deal with a new technology, competing priorities for scarce resources, multiple vendors and a very stressful...
View ArticleIDG Contributor Network: The 'fog' of war and cloud implementations
The fog of war is a concept written by military analyst Carl Von Clausewitz in the mid-1800’s. The term implies a lack of information during a military operation. This uncertainty can lead to poor...
View ArticleIDG Contributor Network: The 31 fantastic flavors of cloud-accounting...
During 2015, I have advised nine different companies on their application/back-office strategy. These companies included small not-for-profits to large multibillion-dollar organizations. The most...
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