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ERP on Tablet PCs

ERP on Tablet PCs is Now!

ERP on Tablet PCs is here now. Earlier we did an article on ERP on the iPad. With the amazing pace of technology, people can now use mobile platforms for accessing their corporate data. For some people, the iPad is a great tool, but others may have different views on using the iPad. Now there is an alternative. Small form factor Tablet PCs are available. Some of these are Windows-based and others are Android OS-based.

Imagine being a salesperson on the road and being able to review a customer account before the big meeting right from your car. Or during the meeting, being able to check stock on a particular item for the client right in their office! These are now completely realistic scenarios. Allowing the ERP on Tablet PCs to be a reality today.

Of course, it will have to gain support of the IT departments who are holding security as one of the highest priorities. Issues such as security will need to be addressed on a company-by-company basis to ensure that the corporate data is still well protected. But many companies are providing this data already on a web enabled portal, which would be perfect for ERP on a Tablet PC scenario.

We are seeing a lot of iPhone and Android apps being made for the phones, but these apps will also run ERP on Table PCs as well. So within a few years we should see a lot more of these apps available from all the major ERP vendors.

Here is a video review of the ViewSonic ViewPad 7 that will give you an idea of how powerful these technologies are now and it will give you an idea of how you will soon see ERP on the Tablet PCs.

ERP on Tablet PCs – ViewSonic Video Review

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New CRM Software Blog

CRM Software

Using CRM Software (Customer Relationship Management) companies can accelerate the sales process. This means that they can generate more leads, work those leads through a pipeline and convert them to buying customers in a more efficient manner.

The key components of a good CRM Software are:

1. Marketing Automation
2. Lead Management
3. Customer and Contact Management
4. Sales Opportunity Management
5. Customer Service Management
6. Analytics and Reporting

All of these together create a solution that helps a business manage the customer life-cycle from a lead, through a repeat buying customer, to an ongoing relationship with world-class support tools. A CRM software that is well suited for a company can enable the company to increase sales and build more enduring customer relationships.

CRM Software Blog

We are happy to announce that our Sister CRM site is now live http://www.crmsoftwareblog.net This site will explore all aspects of Customer Relationship Management.
CRM Software Blog
The new site explores the various CRM Software offerings, their use, provides tips and best practices, and other resources to help make better decisions around the selection, implementation and use of CRM Software. Find out what market leading CRM Solutions such as Salesforce.com, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Oracle CRM, Saleslogix, and others are doing and how customers are using these solutions.

Visit the CRM Software Blog to learn more.

Acumatica Outpaces Competitors by Adding 100 Partners to Develop and Sell Cloud ERP Software in 2010

Acumatica Outpaces Competitors by Adding 100 Partners to Develop and Sell Cloud ERP Software in 2010
Acumatica, a provider of Cloud ERP software, today announced the addition of 100 channel resellers in 2010. The company’s investment in channel partners enables the rapid deployment of Cloud ERP into several mid-sized business verticals through customization and integration with both on-premise and SaaS systems.

Read more on Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance

ERP123 Manufacturing Software Review

ERP123 is a fully integrated ERP software package (business management software) that has been designed with Small to Mid-Sized manufacturers, distributors and service providers in mind. It brings big business capabilities to even the smallest of businesses. And we mean EVERYTHING. ERP 123 small business erp is composed of a series of modules so that the system can be deployed in a phased manner. All modules are included in the base system price. Use only what you need today and turn on what you need when you need it. Overall, its one of the better small business erp package on the market today.


This end-to-end solution is built on a rock-solid foundation using cutting-edge technology, with more than 300 modules and repeatable DVD training, making it an agile, accessible option even for smaller manufacturers. It can be tailored to a number of industries: apparel, automotive, plastics, job shops and more and supports most manufacturing modes – ETO, MTO, mixed and repetitive.

ERP123 Manufacturing Software Video Review


 

What we really like about ERP123 is the system’s flexibility. With its modular architecture, the system can be configured in any number of ways to suit the unique requirements of an organization. ERP123 can easily be expanded as the company grows, but since all modules are included in the price, companies can implement everything at the same time or employ a staged approach without incurring additional costs.

Modules include features for inventory and sales management, accounting, costing, production management, product structures, with additional capabilities that include user-defined layouts, Excel integration and “Super-Query” data reporting.
Small to midsized companies seeking an affordable solution that can grow with the company should take a look at ERP123.

ERP123 Manufacturing Software – Getting more information

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CMMS Software functionality

CMMS software has been developed over the past twenty years and now provides one of the broadest ranges of functionality in the industry including:

* Asset hierachy management
* Storage of documents
* Inventory control
* Scheduliing of maintenance
* Integration with main project management packages
* Programmable SMS and email alert

Ultimately, the purpose of any CMMS is to provide management reporting, process optimisation and control, compliance and cost reduction. For more information on this see the CMMS software white paper that describes the benefits.

Any leading CMMS needs to be architecturally constructed using a range of software modules so that it can be tailored to meet the requirements of any particular installation.

Managers particularly benefit from the familiar Windows-based user interface that enables the information dashboard to display the data required by the manager. Standard reports that can be customized to meet individual requirements are very helpful in ensuring that each member of the reporting hierachy is given exactly the information that they require.
Software Modules.

Typically the modules will cover the full range of maintenance management requirements including:

* Process management
* Scheduled Maintenance
* Asset Register
* Inspections & Lubrication
* Documents & Drawings
* Reporting functions
* Inventory management
* Condition Tracking
* Communication with mobile staff

Mobile Maintenance Management
One of the most popular modules is Mobile Maintenance.
This is because great efficiencies can be gained by allowing technicians to access real time data via a PDA.
Maintenance manager and technicians can contact each other via email or SMS to their PDA or smart phones.

System Security
A true enterprise-class CMMS software solution must be able to be implemented on a group-wide basis covering multiple sites and campuses. Based on proven Microsoft Windows platforms it is straight-forward for in-house IT teams to maintain the infrastructure. The CMMS software is fundemental to any business, so naturally, the security policy and its implentation is paramount.

Solution implementation
Any CMMS software solution is only as good as its implementation. Most vendors provided experienced engineers, maintenance process specialists and project managers on a consulting basis to help you implement your CMMS correctly first time and then use it to take maximum advantage from it to achieve fast return on investment.

Other CMMS Software to Consider

The Future of Enterprise Software

The software industry seems to be confronting large-scale challenges as new models, including on-demand software-as-a-service (SaaS) and platform-as-a-service (PaaS), are having an increasingly disruptive impact on the traditional, licensed software models. Use of SaaS is gaining ground with business process and applications professionals to outsource their key processes. According to Gartner, 25% of all software will be deployed with the SaaS model by 2011. Deutsche Bank predicts 50% by 2013. Does the SaaS model spell the end for the traditional perpetual license model in software? If so, will the established software vendors weather the transition? What are the implications for software innovation, the VC community and the entrepreneurs? Will the end customers have more bargaining power over the vendors or less going forward? What can the IT organization expect in quality and service of software? Join Marc Benioff, founder, chairman & CEO of salesforce.com, the world’s leading independent SaaS provider, and Hasso Plattner, co-founder, ex-CEO and chairman of SAP, the world’s largest business software company, as they face off on the future of enterprise software. Moderated by Quentin Hardy of Forbes. Churchill Club Great Debate on The Future of Enterprise Software ()04/03/08) with Marc Benioff, Hasso Plattner, Quentin Hardy

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