Lisa Dodson, Author at ERP Today

Lisa Dodson

205 Articles Published

Turning Manufacturing Data into Competitive Advantage with CData

Orbit DataJump Vs. Fivetran for Oracle Fusion Cloud Data Extraction

Orbit DataJump is specifically designed for Oracle Fusion Cloud and E-Business Suite, addressing integration challenges such as schema changes and audit compliance, enabling reliable, real-time data pipelines that traditional connectors struggle to maintain.

Data and Data Management

Unlocking Advanced Analytics: Oracle Fusion ERP + Databricks Integration

As enterprises utilizing Oracle Cloud ERP seek advanced analytics and AI-driven insights, integrating their data into Databricks through Orbit's no-code data pipeline solution simplifies the process, enabling real-time updates and eliminating the complexities of manual ETL.

Data and Data Management

From Oracle Fusion Cloud to Databricks: Simplifying SaaS Data Pipelines + Data Models with Orbit Datajump

Orbit Datajump seamlessly integrates with Oracle Fusion and Databricks to provide an intelligent data orchestration and modeling layer, enabling efficient data ingestion, schema management, and accelerated analytics by transforming Fusion data into analytics-ready models.

Data and Data Management

Beyond Data Integration – How Orbit’s Intelligent Data Pipelines Transform Raw Data into Business Value

Orbit offers an intelligent, end-to-end pipeline solution that goes beyond integration, seamlessly transforming raw data into real business value, driving innovation and growth, and empowering strategic decision-making.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Aptean AppCentral

Future proof with Aptean AppCentral.

Analytics and AI

The Algorithm: What It Means to Be an AI-First Company

“We’re moving beyond the hype cycle into a period where AI’s real value is emerging. Yet, many manufacturers are struggling to bridge the gap between its potential and its practical implementation.” — TVN Reddy, CEO, Aptean

Data and Data Management

Is your legacy data a ticking time bomb or an untapped goldmine?

Join a hard-hitting conversation that cuts through the noise on enterprise data transformation. Discover the biggest lie companies tell themselves about legacy data: it's "useless," and learn how data "historicization" is becoming the secret context weapon for AI-ready enterprises. Stream it now!

Financial Management

The Urgency of Modernizing Order-to-Revenue Processes

Businesses must modernize their revenue systems and adopt flexible, data-driven monetization strategies to adapt to rapidly changing buyer expectations and complex pricing models, as legacy systems lead to inefficiencies and customer dissatisfaction.

Financial Management

Enercare Case Study

Zuora not only filled this gap by enabling Enercare to directly bill its large customer base but provided the company with a richer platform to manage customer relationships and support growth beyond billing, improving operations across the entire quote-to-revenue process.

Analytics and AI

Zuora + Workday: The Proven Path to Order to Cash Confidence

Workday and Zuora are partnering to provide dynamic companies with a comprehensive Order-to-Cash solution that enhances revenue visibility and growth through advanced financial systems and monetization capabilities.

Financial Management

Zuora Order to Cash

Zuora streamlines quoting, billing, usage, and collections with automated revenue recognition, allowing businesses to concentrate on strategy rather than error-prone reconciliation.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Zuora Subscription Management

Zuora provides a comprehensive subscription management platform that streamlines the entire subscriber experience from storefront to revenue recognition, enabling faster launches and simplified operations for confident growth.

Financial Management

Empowering Manufacturing Leaders with Self-Service BI & Predictive Insights

Manufacturing leaders are under pressure to make faster, more informed decisions as supply chains and market demands evolve. By leveraging self-service BI and predictive insights, organizations can reduce reliance on IT while empowering leaders to take immediate action backed by data.

Data and Data Management

Bringing ERP Data into Excel: Seamless Integration with Orbit Analytics

Orbit Analytics reimagines how organizations interact with their ERP data by delivering a seamless, live connection between enterprise systems and Excel. By embedding live ERP data directly into the tool users trust most, Orbit removes the friction between IT systems and business reporting, enabling faster, data-backed decisions.

Financial Management

AARO Joins Forces with Aico & Mercur to Form Unified and Complete Financial Corporate Performance SaaS Platform; Michael Teixeira Named Group CEO

Accel-KKR has successfully merged AARO with Aico and Mercur to create a unified SaaS platform for Corporate Performance Management, led by CEO Michael Teixeira, enhancing financial operations for CFOs across EMEA.

Analytics and AI

AI agents and the evolution of ERP

Agentic ERP brings intelligent, AI-driven agents into the solution, allowing for more autonomous operations and decision-making. These AI Agents are capable of analyzing large datasets, predicting outcomes, and automating routine tasks, freeing up workers for more strategic activities.

Analytics and AI

State of AI in Manufacturing

Improved efficiency (49%) and productivity (40%) are the top benefits manufacturers currently gain from AI, with production planning and quality control identified as key areas for added value. Manufacturers are increasingly aligning their AI strategies with supply chain optimization and big data analytics to meet demand and ensure resilience.

Data and Data Management

Modernize to monetize: BMC’s connected platform powers a shift to help drive more profit

BMC Software transformed its revenue operations by adopting a unified subscription-based model with the help of PwC and Zuora, resulting in streamlined processes, improved data integration, and enhanced customer satisfaction.

Data and Data Management

The ROI of Instant Insights: Quantifying the Business Impact of Orbit websheets

Orbit Websheets allow users to create flexible, interactive reports connected to live ERP data without depending on IT. As a result, teams are empowered to make quicker, more informed decisions while reducing the overhead of traditional reporting cycles.

Data and Data Management

Orbit Analytics Introduces Websheets; A Cloud-Native, AI-Powered Spreadsheet Tool for Oracle and Cloud Data

Orbit Analytics has launched Websheets, an AI-powered cloud-based spreadsheet interface that connects directly to live data, improving efficiency and saving users up to 35% on data analysis tasks while enabling real-time access and collaboration for finance, operations, and executive teams.

Analytics and AI

Global Foundries Case Study

Global Foundries, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, successfully migrated to Orbit Reporting & Analytics for real-time operational reporting and analytics. With seamless integration with different databases and powerful dashboard capabilities, Orbit performed beyond expectations. Global Foundries users were thrilled to utilize the advanced features of Orbit. Read the case study to know more.

Data and Data Management

Genworth Financial Case Study

Discover Genworth Financial's transformative journey in our latest case study, which details a significant upgrade to its operational reporting system. This comprehensive document showcases how Genworth, a leader in mortgage and long-term care insurance, successfully migrated 250 reports from Oracle Discoverer to Orbit Reporting and Analytics.

Financial Management

Encore Case Study

Explore how the implementation of GLSense not only fulfilled Encore's specific reporting needs but also strategically positioned the company to achieve sustained expansion and operational superiority within the event technology and production services sector.

Data and Data Management

Orbit Analytics Expands Power BI Solution for Oracle Fusion Cloud with Enterprise-Grade Data Pipelines and Prepackaged Analytics

Orbit Analytics has launched its Power BI Integration for Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications, providing a no-code solution that automates data extraction and real-time reporting, significantly improving data accessibility and decision-making for enterprises.

Analytics and AI

Orbit Analytics and Carahsoft Partner to Enhance Data Analytics Solutions for the Public Sector

Orbit Analytics and Carahsoft have teamed up to provide advanced AI-powered analytics solutions to government agencies, enhancing data accessibility and decision-making through Carahsoft's extensive reseller network and procurement contracts.

Financial Management

Orbit Analytics Launches Blaze Adaptive Memory for GL Sense

Orbit Analytics has launched an intelligent upgrade to its GL Sense reporting solution for Oracle ERP users, featuring the new Blaze Adaptive Memory technology that enhances real-time data accessibility and reporting efficiency by adapting to user behavior.

Data and Data Management

Dish Network Case Study

Dish Network was looking for a tool for operational reporting and analytics that could provide a unified view of the data in different data sources and support real-time and legacy analytics. Orbit’s solution empowered users with self-service capabilities and real-time dashboards, enabling faster decisions without relying on IT.

Data and Data Management

Alcoa Case Study

The implementation of Orbit at Alcoa brought transformative changes to their reporting landscape. By consolidating multiple software installs, adopting generic data models, and reducing the number of reports, Alcoa achieved significant cost savings and improved efficiency in its reporting processes.

Financial Management

Why Billing Doesn’t Belong in ERP: Insights from ISG & 24 Hour Fitness on Accelerating Digital Transformation

This webinar explores why modern businesses like 24 Hour Fitness are unbundling billing from ERPs to accelerate transformation, featuring expert insights from ISG and Zuora.

Financial Management

Adapt fast & monetize any business model

Take an interactive tour of Zuora Billing and see how it streamlines quote-to-cash, handles complex pricing models, and empowers teams to quickly adapt to market changes.