IT Strategy

Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) are two of three cloud computing models in addition to Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS). In fact, SaaS can be integrated into an IaaS, so you don’t have to choose between the two.  It’s important to know their differences because each one delivers service at a different layer of the cloud tech stack. […]

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Enterprise content management (ECM) systems are comprehensive platforms that help enterprises employees at various levels curate, organize, store, share, and manage various types of content: Web properties (XML, HTML) Product information Records Documents (DOC, OCF, XLS, PDF) Images (JPEG, TIFF, PNG) In an enterprise, configuring access according to different roles, levels, and groups is key. […]

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A variety of industries and enterprise models use enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to organize and better connect their business applications. With the help of ERP solutions, users can automate, integrate, and create more visibility into how business processes are running, all while eliminating unnecessary IT tool sprawl.  Despite all of the benefits of ERP, […]

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As enterprises strive for more efficient operations across the board, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is an increasingly sought-after solution for improving processes at the business application level. ERP software unites disparate back-office applications, business processes, and workflows in a single platform. It can lead to new advantages like improved data sharing, increased data quality […]

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By aligning enterprise resource planning (ERP) with a business continuity plan (BCP), your company is better prepared for inevitable disasters and downturns. Having company-wide data in ERP strengthens business continuity, making a company more resilient to unexpected disasters and downturns.

As a rule, conventional software solutions, both on-premises and in the cloud, are large applications that handle several different business functions and technical operations. In addition to offering developers and operational teams a variety of efficiencies, monolithic designs can also drastically reduce the number of tools they need to manage.