Over the past few years, shifts in buyer behavior have drastically altered B2B and B2C sales processes. Some of these shifts can be attributed to the shock effect of the COVID pandemic, but many longer-term trends begun by digital native buyers are now coming to dominate markets. As Gartner found, most notably, the majority of…
Top-performing organizations understand that data is a strategic asset that shapes every decision and fuels competitive advantage. Data-driven decision-making (DDDM) allows leaders to navigate uncertainty, respond to real-time changes, and drive transformative growth. For C-suite leaders, integrating data into decision-making goes beyond accessing numbers toward building a culture and infrastructure where insights inform business goals…
We live in a world awash in data. Every transaction, social media post, IoT device, and business operation generates data at an unprecedented pace. For CIOs, this explosion of data represents both a technical challenge and a strategic priority. Effectively managing the deluge of information can unlock operational efficiencies, enable innovation, and deliver a significant…
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a type of software that helps businesses manage and automate core functions through a centralized system. These functions typically include finance, accounting, procurement, inventory, human resources, and customer service. By unifying data across departments, ERP systems improve efficiency, provide real-time insights, strengthen internal controls, and support informed decision-making throughout the…
By some estimates, up to 75% of enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations fail to meet critical goals. Others say failure rates are probably closer to 40 or 50%. Either way, the numbers aren’t great. According to Deloitte, the best way to beat these odds is to analyze the “critical failure factors,” or CFFs, of ERP…
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has marked a paradigm shift across numerous sectors, with an unparalleled impact on the business world. From automated processes to personalized engagements, AI is revolutionizing how companies understand and leverage technology to create exceptional customer experiences. This transformative power of AI is now more evident than ever in reshaping…
While there’s no official consensus on the exact percentage, experts agree that more than half of all ERP implementations end in failure. McKinsey estimates around 70% fail, while Gartner gives a range–between 55% and 75%. If you’re looking for more tangible flops, you can check out CIO’s list of 16 famous ERP failures. We’re not…
Microsoft Fabric is a comprehensive end-to-end data and analytics platform that caters to various personas and experiences within your organization, aiding in your quest to harness more from your data. However, the extensive capabilities of Microsoft Fabric can seem overwhelming at first glance. This chapter aims to demystify these capabilities by detailing its six core…
Understanding and leveraging your business data is essential for success. A significant focus of our practice at Velosio is implementing solutions that address this need. Among these, the Microsoft Power Platform holds unique capabilities, particularly for organizations seeking to gather and unify customer data from various sources. Indeed, Power Platform may just be the “Best…
Introduction Cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses deploy and run their applications, offering unprecedented scalability, flexibility, and agility. However, cloud resources are not free, and managing them effectively can be a challenge for IT professionals. How do you ensure that your applications have enough resources to perform well, without wasting money on unused or…