As SAP and some other vendors are forcing users of ERP software systems into the vendor’s proprietary cloud, a significant percentage of the world’s Chief Information Officers are concerned about the security of the data being stored there That’s one of the main takeaways from a survey conducted by KMPG and Oracle that was released…
It seems as if nearly every week, a major business or technology publication carries an article about migrating processes to the cloud. In many circumstances, this makes sense for a range of very good reasons. But for users of ERP software systems, migrating a very complicated and sophisticated management tool with countless “moving parts” to…
Good Chief Executive Officers pay close attention to every aspect of the business they are charged with running, from yesterday’s sales and production numbers, to the look and feel of next winter’s advertising campaign. As well they should: After all, the board, shareholders, employees and even the public hold the CEO accountable for the success…
There is no question that for many users of ERP software systems, a cloud-based solution can provide cost savings in everything from reducing the need for acquiring and maintaining on-site hardware to making backup and disaster recovery simpler and easier. The rising popularity of the cloud by businesses generally coupled with things such as SAP…
After retiring from a wildly successful career running Ford and then saving Chrysler from bankruptcy, Lee Iacocca was asked by an interviewer how American automakers could have allowed their globally dominant position in the market to be eroded by foreign car companies. Iacocca replied, “There is nothing more vulnerable than entrenched success.” It’s not just…
For organizations thinking of upgrading a legacy ERP software system or implementing one for the first time, it is always useful to take a detailed, analytical look at what is happening in the world of digital transformation – both qualitatively and quantitively. As an attorney who negotiates and drafts ERP contracts and represents clients in…
Listen to internet radio with ALRPRA Inc on Blog Talk Radio There are a few factors we should consider when exploring cloud computing options. Software and technology attorney Marcus Harris of Marcus Stephen Harris, LLC recently appeared on LawTalkRadio to talk about the legal issues you should note when moving to the cloud and selecting…
For many companies, switching from an on-premise software solution to a Cloud solution seems like a no brainer. But before switching, a company needs to fully understand some of the risks inherent with a Cloud solution. Storing your data in the Cloud means trusting a third party to look after it; which means you lose…