Broadcom completed its VMware acquisition in November but wasted no time rocking the boat. The company recently announced sweeping changes to its partner program, effectively excommunicating thousands of cloud service providers, distributors, resellers, and other solution providers (and their customers). A newly minted invitation-only partner program (details of which remain a mystery) is expected to…
Modern field service orgs face tremendous pressure to increase efficiency, boost revenue, and keep customers happy amid challenging, rapidly changing conditions. You know, just like everyone else. Providers must learn to cope with constant disruption and high-speed change by learning to leverage technologies like AI, ML, and big data analytics platforms. Again, just like everyone…
Even if you believe your on-premises solution works “just fine,” it could be holding you back. Upgrading to D365 unlocks a long list of benefits you won’t get from your on-prem solution. We’re talking real-time data, predictive insights, plus cost-savings and an easier way to manage end-to-end operations. Whether it’s making remote work nearly impossible,…
Maintaining your Dynamics 365 system at peak performance depends on several factors. The condition of your data. How many extensions & customizations are in the mix. Even poor alignment between business requirements and platform capabilities. We’ll examine some general performance issues Dynamics 365 users should be aware of before implementation. We’ll also look at some…
This post is the fifth of our ERP implementation series. If you want to start from the beginning, or learn more about prior ERP implementation phases, take a look at: Navigating the ERP Sales Process: Successful VAR Selection Navigating the ERP Sales Process: Pre-Sale Requirements Review Preparing for ERP Implementation: Getting Started on the right…
Introduction Project accounting is an overly broad term. The most general definition would be tracking financial transactions by project including costs, billings, and revenue. In reality though, project accounting can be much more than that. What constitutes project accounting in a company is based on several factors including company type, the number of projects and…
From constant technological flux to the lingering effects of the pandemic, today’s professional services firms are navigating a storm of challenges. They’re tackling digital transformation head-on, plotting their post-pandemic course correction, and rebuilding client connections in this new reality. But these aren’t the only hurdles they face. Complex projects, geographically scattered teams, and the intangible…
Cybercrime is taking an increasingly personal turn. While yesterday’s cybercriminals favored broad, loosely targeted attacks such as phishing and malware campaigns, today’s criminals target individual identities using highly sophisticated tactics. Microsoft observed a surge in cyberattacks targeting identities in 2023, with attempted password-based attacks increasing by more than tenfold. To protect your company from identity-targeting…
Background The J.G. Management Systems (JGMS) team works shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the world’s most respected government organizations such as Department of Energy, Department of Commerce, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, Department of the Interior, Department of Agriculture—and excels at tackling the most difficult projects. A national award-winning firm, JGMS has over 20…
Background Since 1947, Werk-Brau has manufactured the highest quality and most innovative specialty products for the heavy equipment industry. Werk-Brau is respected internationally for providing outstanding customer service and dedication to excellence in all aspects of its business. Duke Werkheiser and Dutch Brautigam, for whom the company is named, first opened their blacksmith shop in…