ERP

Software

Macola Software continues redesign of user experience with 10.6 ERP release

November 21, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Macola Software continues redesign of user experience with 10.6 ERP release
Compared to the spring’s 10.5 release, and the upcoming 10.7 next year, this version of the Macola ERP software is less dramatic, but it still has some nice enhancements, including adding more APIs and making them easier to use.

Cloud

Sage brings all cloud solutions under one umbrella with Sage Business Cloud

October 12, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Sage brings all cloud solutions under one umbrella with Sage Business Cloud
The Sage Business Cloud puts all Sage cloud products on a common platform, with a set of microservices linking them, improving flexibility and making upgrades much easier.

Channel Programs

Sage gears up to implement enhanced channel benefits in October

August 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Sage gears up to implement enhanced channel benefits in October
New Sage channel chief Jennifer Warawa discusses her talks with partners since taking the job earlier this year, and previews the changes that will be coming with the new fiscal year.

Software

Exact sale of Macola and merger with ECi won’t change Macola channel focus

August 14, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Exact sale of Macola and merger with ECi won’t change Macola channel focus
The new combined company becomes one of the larger SMB-focused makers of software for manufacturers and wholesales distributors.

Cloud

Epicor looks to reinvent ERP

May 30, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Epicor looks to reinvent ERP
Epicor’s top technology execs discuss where the industry and the company are headed on the technology front, and Epicor’s strategy to differentiate itself.

Cloud

Epicor sees new Epicor ERP as game-changer

May 24, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Epicor sees new Epicor ERP as game-changer
Enhancements to the new release feature the option of a dedicated tenancy cloud deployment model, and enhanced visibility and control from January’s DocStar acquisition.

Cloud

Epicor CEO Cowan pledges continued commitment to change to generate growth

May 24, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Epicor CEO Cowan pledges continued commitment to change to generate growth
Epicor has embarked on a process of modernizing both itself and its products to stimulate growth in a cloud world, and while the CEO acknowledged there had been some rough patches, he asked his customers for patience.

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Big Data

SAP re-christens Leonardo as its “system of innovation”

May 17, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on SAP re-christens Leonardo as its “system of innovation”
Adding machine learning and Blockchain to IOT, SAP takes a shot at a platform for helping companies through digital business transformation.

Cloud

The consumerization of IT

April 27, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on The consumerization of IT
Sage’s X3 product manager issues a call to action to channel partners not yet in the cloud to rethink their strategy.

Software

Macola peers into a geeky (and flexible) crystal ball

April 21, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Macola peers into a geeky (and flexible) crystal ball
Macola also made the first public announcement of its new Macola Labs, tasked with coming up with innovative new techy twists that can be applied to the software.