ERP

SAP showing good momentum in SMB cloud push

November 23, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

SAP has reorganized its internal organization this year to allow more aggressive recruitment of new cloud-focused SMB partners, including non-traditional partners. It’s a strategy they plan to accelerate in 2018.

Macola Software continues redesign of user experience with 10.6 ERP release

November 21, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

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.

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

October 12, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

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.

Sage gears up to implement enhanced channel benefits in October

August 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

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.

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

August 14, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

The new combined company becomes one of the larger SMB-focused makers of software for manufacturers and wholesales distributors.

Epicor looks to reinvent ERP

May 30, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

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.

Epicor sees new Epicor ERP as game-changer

May 24, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

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.

Epicor CEO Cowan pledges continued commitment to change to generate growth

May 24, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

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.