Charles Whitmore
Commercial Editor
129 Articles Published
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Security
How to maintain security standards while running legacy systems
Organizations using SAP systems must be proactive about cybersecurity as they transition to unsupported software versions, and partnering with third-party support like Spinnaker and Trend Micro can provide cost-effective security solutions that ensure legacy systems remain protected against cyber threats.
A collection of different magazines | Spinnaker Support subscription model
Service Management
Is the subscription model for enterprise platforms the best choice for a business?
As the subscription model gains traction in enterprise software, experts like Martin Biggs from Spinnaker Support warn that this shift can lead to inflated costs for users relying on limited products, highlighting the potential savings and advantages of exploring third-party support options instead.
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Human Capital Management
How access control management can provide agility and security
Modern enterprise networks, often comprised of diverse vendor software, face complex access management challenges exacerbated by remote work, necessitating dynamic solutions like Delinea's Access Control to enhance security, control permissions, and adapt to flexible job roles.
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Enterprise Asset Management
How third-party support can enhance change management for SAP systems
As the SAP environment grows with each passing year, it’s understandable for organizations to reach out to third-party support. Perhaps it’s time to reach out and see just how capable some can be?
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Oracle builds on database offerings with Google Cloud, AWS and Azure
At Oracle CloudWorld 2024, Oracle announced the launch of Oracle Database services on AWS and Google Cloud, and also developments with Azure, aiming to provide a seamless multi-cloud experience with enhanced database management and support for customers wanting to utilize multiple cloud platforms simultaneously.
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Manufacturing Systems and Automation
Effective manufacturing ERP systems have fingers in multiple pies
The key to manufacturing optimization is an ERP solution that can target multiple aspects of a business, with many ERP providers realizing that enhancing one factor can lead to a positive, knock-on effect. Providing an excellent user experience makes adoption of new manufacturing processes smoother while also giving IT teams the time they need to work towards business innovation.
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Application Development and Integration
All code has an expiration date, is no-code the answer?
All code will eventually need to be replaced. Nextworld says this realization has prompted the creation of no-code and low-code solutions.
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Product Lifecycle Management
Stop and think before jumping headfirst into S/4HANA and RISE
Before jumping into the next digital overhaul for your business, it might be a good idea to investigate what alternatives are available - they could end up saving you money.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Knowing exactly when to join the cloud can determine business success
Rimini Street's Frank Reneke and Ryan Bendana discuss the importance of timing in implementing cloud-enhanced automation technology, advocating for a tailored approach to ERP upgrades through their Smart Path strategy.
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Security
Data protection in a modern enterprise environment requires a dynamic approach
By having a clearer view and a tighter grip on exactly where privilege is provided throughout an organization, firms can significantly and efficiently improve their enterprise security and protection.
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Enterprise Asset Management
Could your business benefit from an IT management service?
Before diving straight into the talent pool to extract a technical expert, consider what kind of technical expertise is already available - it could save your business valuable time and money.
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Analytics and AI
Has buzzword proliferation killed AI’s street cred? Enter Pragmatic AI
Attaching the AI buzzword to any ‘latest-and-greatest’ product has unwittingly created a negative association. Having a pragmatic approach to AI can help provide a clearer understanding of its capabilities.
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Application Development and Integration
ERP integration challenges that could impact a digital transformation
Integrating new enterprise technology can be a company-wide digital overhaul. It comes with several challenges that, if organizations aren't prepared for them, could result in a stunted digital transformation.
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Application Development and Integration
How a third-party supported composable ERP could be the answer a business needs
Don’t fall for the trap of believing ERP platform providers are the best source of expertise when creating effective enterprise solutions - more agile, customizable user experiences can be crafted with the help of composable ERP and the right expertise.
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Security
Data breach culprits could be hiding under a firm’s nose
Most ERP platforms will already have in-built cloud security, or be compatible with most security modules available. Protecting resources from external threats can be a simple process. However, how many firms have measures against internal threats?
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Human Capital Management
Exemplary customer support requires the human touch
When a technical or functional issue pops up in enterprise software, sometimes the best solution is a human touch - an engineer that can tell you exactly what needs to be done to solve the issue, rather than troubleshooting the problem with a chatbot or online knowledge base.
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Application Development and Integration
How mastering IT systems can help dodge ERP transformation disaster 
Ultimately, optimal and effective decision-making can be achieved when a firm’s leadership has a deeper understanding of the nuts and bolts of the business. Rather than feeling obliged to upgrade an ERP system at the first opportunity, unexpected benefits could be gained by exploring what other options might be available.  
Business Process Management and Automation
Transforming the landscape of the legal sector with cloud apps
The legal industry isn’t exempt from the artificial intelligence revolution. While it may be a few decades before we meet a cyber-barrister, AI-enhanced ERP technology can remove the burden of comprehensive practice management, allowing firms to focus more on providing exemplary customer service.
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Business Process Management and Automation
ERP technology helps corporations hit sustainability goals
ERP service providers can effectively utilize process optimization, planning tools, supply chain visibility, inventory management and real-time insights to give a business the resources it needs to reach a greener future.
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Analytics and AI
Capgemini research unveils the impact of GenAI in software development
Transformation consultant Capgemini has unveiled the impact of generative artificial intelligence on software development in a recent report from its global think tank, Capgemini Research Institute. The survey draws on the experience of over 1000 senior executives and 1000 software professionals from organizations that exceed $1bn in revenue.
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Human Capital Management
How to build an effective ERP learning environment
It’s all well and good to have access to a comprehensive ERP training program, but without the right teaching method to guide users, a massive font of ERP knowledge and teaching programs have the potential to become overwhelming, confusing and ineffective. 
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Data and Data Management
How municipal services can leverage ERP tech to improve outreach efforts
The City of Reno wanted to update its outreach program with technology that would be able to monitor and collate data from several different sources. NewRocket and ServiceNow teamed up to create DROPS, an app that enhances the abilities of outreach workers.
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Service Management
Firms are missing a trick by not even considering third-party support
ERP Today sat down with Spinnaker’s Martin Biggs, VP and managing director of EMEA and strategic initiatives, to try and understand why firms were hesitant to explore outside their platform providers.
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Human Capital Management
How to build an effective learning environment
Training, upskilling and reskilling are necessary processes that come hand-in-hand with most digital transformations. Creating the right learning environment for a workforce that needs to get to grips with new technology can be the difference between failure and success with a tech implementation.
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Human Capital Management
The talent you need already exists within your workforce
Hiring new talent to oversee new technology can be a long process that doesn’t always guarantee quick results. Rather than looking externally for a spark of creativity or innovation, firms do their workforce a disservice by not even considering an upskilling/reskilling service.
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Business Process Management and Automation
Oracle reinforces healthcare solutions with SuiteSuccess Healthcare Edition
NetSuite, a cloud business suite subsidiary of Oracle, recently announced the creation of NetSuite SuiteSuccess Healthcare Edition, a solution that can help healthcare organizations improve business efficiency while also continuing to support Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance.
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Analytics and AI
Embrace the machine, no need to rage against it
Rather than falling victim to anxiety-induced stagnancy over incorrect or outdated information, reskilling and upskilling a workforce could lay the foundations for a successful ERP implementation. 
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Financial Management
Eliminating the burdens of financial processes in Oracle ERP
Many would be surprised to learn how many financial processes still rely on manual data entry. If so many important processes and reports rely on manually processed data in your ERP system, there is unnecessary space for error.
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Service Management
How effective planning and scheduling tools could determine the success of your manufacturing processes
Once an effective planning and scheduling tool has been implemented within a firm’s manufacturing processes, leadership could expect to see an injection of important data insights. These data insights can be used to enhance efficiencies across manufacturing operations.
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Application Development and Integration
Build them up! Don’t forget how important enterprise architects are
The advent of enterprise architects is a response to the influx of ERP transformations. Enterprise architects make sure a client's tech environment is ready to take on the software upgrade with speed. With a good team of enterprise architects, a firm can get a rapid ROI.
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Financial Management
IFS branch out across Northern America with the acquisition of Copperleaf Technologies
IFS announced its acquisition of advanced provider of AI-powered enterprise Asset Investment Planning and Management (AIPM) company Copperleaf Technologies. Copperleaf uses financial data to help clients make informed investment decisions.
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