How to Plan for the Ongoing Costs of an ERP System

It’s no secret that enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems represent a major investment in both time and money. What is less well known is that systems like Sage ERP and other robust online accounting software suites come with continuing costs that can be highly variable. A number of factors will…

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Calculating the Internal Costs of an ERP System

When thinking about the cost of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, many companies focus too much on the price tag of the system itself. The software and services combined do represent a significant investment but it’s important to remember that the costs associated with an ERP implementation cover more…

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WHAT IS A ROLE-BASED USER INTERFACE?

Role-Based User Interfaces (RBUI) are the latest trend in ERP software.  A RBUI allows your staff members who are performing more or less the same duties all day, to access their frequently used applications more easily. Let’s take the example of an Accounts Receivable clerk.  That user might typically have…

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FIVE MOST UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF AN ERP PROVIDER (CHANNEL PARTNER) (Part 2)

This is the second of a three-part blog series in which we highlight what we feel are the most unrealistic expectations and beliefs of ERP buyers, ERP providers, and ERP publishers.  We do this in order to shine some light on some of the most common weaknesses in our industry,…

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CLOUD VS. ON-PREMISES: COST COMPARISON (PART THREE)

In Part One of this blog, we talked about your general approach to a cloud vs. on-premises evaluation, based on your business environment.  In Part Two, we listed some of the software costs that play a part in such an evaluation. In Part Three, we continue listing those factors, beginning with…

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CLOUD VS. ON-PREMISES: COST COMPARISON (PART TWO)

In Part One of this blog, we talked about your general approach to a cloud vs. on-premises evaluation, based on your business environment.  In Part Two, we’ll discuss many of the factors that play a part in such an evaluation. Those factors are listed below but don’t stop there.  Try…

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Why Attend Sage Summit? – Take 2

Blog by Doug Deane Learn together. Stand apart. Lately, there’s been a trend toward virtual conferences. Those online events are terrific ways to learn new skills while keeping your budget in check. However, let’s be honest: there is no substitute for face-to-face networking. And for Sage customers, there’s no substitute…

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