The Outlook for 2025 – The Speed of Change Takes your Breath Away
January Newsletter
Although we are starting 2025 with a gloomy economic outlook, this is not reflected in the trends that are shaping the evolution of ERP. The trends and predictions are not a surprise, but the speed at which they are evolving is certainly taking your breath away. In our January newsletter we look at the changing face of ERP, IT contracting, and the government vision for AI in the UK.
Is your Business Tucked up Nicely for Winter?
November Newsletter
As you order your logs for the winter, make sure you have also taken a proactive approach to your business’ response to incidents. It is all about being prepared, so that you are not just responding in a panic but being proactive. Review NOW the services available for all incidents from cybersecurity to physical security to see what you need to do to help your business to remain resilient this winter.
Brownie Points for Being Prepared
October Newsletter
As we approach planning season, for 2025, I thought it a good discipline to think about tools to assist with the process, so in this month’s newsletter we explore the tools and tips for smart planning. We also look at AI, but in a different light, as we value the personal touch.
Keeping Abreast of Technology Innovation is a MUST for the Humble ERP Consultant. – September Newsletter
As the hype about AI increases, we sometimes feel like the poor ginger-haired stepchild in ERP land as things simply don’t move quite so fast. As ERP is at the heart of most enterprises, there is a resistance to change for change’s sake. Although I am not saying that AI is a fad, as there are many ways in which it is already enhancing productivity and increasing efficiencies.
In the September Newsletter we look at the priorities in ERP (some of which are AI and innovation related), but many revolve around more basic system choices such as cloud, analytics, reporting and finding ways to ensure the ERP provides timely insight for all about the business’s health.
July Newsletter 2024 – Let’s be Exceptional.
With the Summer of Sport well underway and the Olympics later this week, we look at how technology can be exceptional too. In this month’s newsletter we explore:
- Have a Winning Strategy for Exceptional Use of Technology
- Get a Structured Game Plan for Exceptional ERP Design
- Keep the Swim Lanes Clear for Exceptional Communications
- Team Tactics for Exceptional Knowledge
- Use the Inside Lane for Educational Pieces on ERP
June Newsletter 2024 – Art of Communication.
We have all been guilty of WFH fever and not venturing out as we are “too busy.” However, communicating with your fellow business associates is an essential part of a productive and healthy working environment. So, I have ventured out and report back on my experiences.
Spring Newsletter 2024 – Comply or Die.
Compliance and complying with what you should and should not do, or say, is a challenge, both personally and within business, as you need to keep pace with new legislation.
Compliance in business means you sometimes have to change how you do things to confirm. This newsletter explores some of those challenges.
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February (2024) – Are you a follower of trends?
This time of year sees the predictions, the trends and analyses of pundits, and what to expect in 2024. We have reviewed a couple of these to highlight what is most likely to affect us in the field of Infor ERP.
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January (2024) – New Year, New Website, New Plans.
I am delighted to share that we have a new look website which reflects the sentiment we hold dear: that we are approachable and professional but current. We should all constantly review our systems, processes, and the ways in which we present ourselves to our prospects and customers. This process of change does not need to be a revolution, more an evolution, but maintaining, optimising, updating, revising, renewing, are important aspects of business and something we do a lot for customers to ensure their Infor ERP systems are fresh, clean, maintained, just like our new website.
October (2023) – Start Planning for 2024 in the Autumn to stay ahead
The start of October heralds for me, not just the start of Autumn, but the start of acquiring Christmas presents. I am not one to dash out on Xmas Eve, but I have a present cupboard already beginning to gather interesting items and an assortment of gifts. They don’t necessarily have an owner yet, but they are items that appeal to me, and that I would like to receive so I can only hope my friends and family feel the same. So, what would you chose as a Xmas present in your working life?
September Newsletter (2023) – Reconstruction for Growth
The September newsletter focuses on how to deliver on technology projects which are subject to multiple elements and changing requirements. We also explore how to waterproof or future proof your new solutions or upgrades.
August Newsletter (2023) – Using AI Responsibly
The August newsletter puts AI in the spotlight with some historical information and links to review the dawn and history of AI, moving forward with the way government is keeping a watching brief as new tools emerge. AI is a hot subject and we must all learn how to use it responsibly.
July Newsletter (2023) – Joining up the Data Dots.
The July issue looks at some data and security definitions. As we become familiar with terminology, we sometimes lose touch with their original meaning or nuances. Here we explore data lakes, warehouses, and data fabric, and then sovereignty and the implications of locations. With a cheeky look at the definition of Industry 5.0 along the way.
June Newsletter (2023) – In my day AI used to stand for something else
There is so much being written and discussed about AI and I have to admit it totally fascinates me. That said, how did it all sneak up on us and suddenly be a reality with alarming similarities to Skynet and Terminator? However, for those of us who witnessed the dawn of the mobile phone, it really didn’t take that long to go from briefcase-sized phone to the gadgets we have today.
May Newsletter (2023) – The Darling Buds of May
People buy solutions, not software. Add systems and processes into the mix you have the ingredients that make up the three pillars of our technology industry. So, this month we have an article on each pillar: people, systems, and processes, preceded by a short commentary on the business outlook as this spring there are small buds of optimism emerging.
April Newsletter (2023) – Does What it Says on the Tin
If something only has one job, it is critical that it delivers that functionality time and again. However, in the light of the recent banking issues, it made me consider that there are some things we expect from our suppliers, they need to perform the basics and not let us down.
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