In this Q&A, I discuss, with TechTarget, cloud-based composable ERPs, which enable companies to pick and choose the applications and vendors they want, the future.
Resilience Through Modular Apps And The Cloud
Resilience helps businesses adapt to disruption and come out ahead in a new environment. In the recent Covid crisis, resilient companies were able to quickly roll out systems that support remote work and build new customer engagement channels.
Enterprise Mesh: Offloading The Burden Of Software Integration
No enterprise software operates in isolation; it all has to be integrated. However, keeping integrations up to date can be a burden. Now, there’s a simpler, more effective way of doing it — enterprise mesh.
Mesh is a term usually associated with Wi-Fi. It refers to connecting multiple base stations so users get a seamless experience as they move from one place to another. Enterprise mesh takes this concept and applies it to an organization’s suite of software.
Future-Thinking ERP Trends: How The Industry Is Evolving
Just as companies must transform to meet today’s challenges, the software vendors they rely on must also mutate their products to become a better fit for the next generation of organizations. And that’s happening with ERP. From my perspective, here are the seven ways ERP is evolving, along with my tip for selecting an ERP vendor.
Does Low-Code/No-Code Spell The End For IT Professionals?
Low-code/no-code software is on the rise. Gartner, Inc. estimates that the worldwide low-code development technologies market will grow 23%, to $13.8 billion, in 2021. So, what is it? And why is everyone so interested?
“Low-code” and “no-code” refer to software that doesn’t require a qualified programmer to set up and change. Implementing this type of software still involves configuration, but far less actual coding.
The architecture of future-proof ERP
Every ERP vendor will tell you their software is ‘future-proof’. But what characteristics really make enterprise software a smart investment in an unpredictable future? I believe there are four main qualities CIOs should look for.
The Truth About Machine Learning In Enterprise Software
There’s a lot of hype around machine learning, but what does it really mean in the context of enterprise software? How does it work, where is it adding business value today, and what should we expect from it in the future?
Let’s start with some definitions. Artificial intelligence (AI) is an umbrella term that includes machine learning (ML), deep learning and cognitive learning. The part most relevant to enterprise software is ML, which in this context is the ability to create automation through AI algorithms.
Data Integration For Good Decision-Making Is More Than A Technology Issue — The Human Factor Is Crucial
Good decisions require good data, but pulling it all together and getting it into a format you can analyze isn’t easy. One of the biggest factors isn’t technology, it’s people. Here are three steps for getting data into a form you can analyze, including the technology you need to process it and the data culture necessary to make it happen.
How To Move Enterprise Software To The Cloud — And Three Warning Signs To Watch Out For
It’s trendy to move as much software to the cloud as possible, and there appear to be great benefits. But is it automatically the case that you should move your precious enterprise software to the cloud, too? What are the different ways of doing it, and what should you look for in the partners you ask to help you?
What Kind Of Enterprise Software Will Be Right For Your Business In The Future?
Think for a moment about how organizations are evolving. They all want to be lean, fast and specialized. They’re trying to become more adaptable, intelligent and resilient. Wherever you look, it’s a pretty consistent pattern.
Now, think about the main trends in enterprise software. It seems to be evolving in 20 directions at once: AI, ML, SaaS, PaaS—it feels like you’re drowning in alphabet soup. Even when you spot a recognizable word like “cloud,” there are half a dozen different flavors.
Claus Jepsen 