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Elevating Your Cloud Experience with microsoft azure
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Ben

Elevating Your Cloud Experience: Why Microsoft Azure Surpasses Expectations

In the rapidly evolving technological landscape, choosing the right cloud provider can profoundly influence your business trajectory. One cloud platform that has consistently outperformed its counterparts is Microsoft Azure for businesses. In this post, we’ll delve into the compelling reasons why Azure, a service built on decades of Microsoft’s steadfast innovation, is the best choice … Read more

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Kayla

RECORDED WEBINAR: Why Acumatica Cloud ERP Outshines QuickBooks

Register OnDemand   Searching for a new ERP system is challenging. That is why Acumatica is here to help. Analyzing traditional (legacy) ERP providers and leading Cloud ERP providers (like Acumatica) presents challenges in comparing the essential criteria that will help you determine which solution fits your needs better. Featuring: Phoenix Renovation and Restoration, Inc. … Read more

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Guide to GP Migration Strategy and Minimize On-Premise Downtime
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Stephanie

Achieve Seamless GP Migrations and Minimize On-Premise Downtime: An In-Depth Guide

As we prepare to embark on the enlightening transition from conventional on-premise systems to the expansive realm of cloud technology, Great Plains (GP) migrations play a pivotal role. The benefits of this transition are profound: increased operational efficiency, cost reductions, and unparalleled flexibility. However, this journey can present potential challenges, including the much-feared on-premise downtime. … Read more

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Demystify M365 complexities with our Microsoft 365 Licensing Guide
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Ben

The Ultimate Guide to Microsoft 365 Licensing: Unraveling the Mystery

Microsoft 365 (M365) is an integral toolset for any business, from startups to multinationals. However, understanding its licensing intricacies often proves challenging. In this blog post, we’ll demystify the ins and outs of M365 licensing, offering you a comprehensive Microsoft 356 licensing guide to making the most of your M365 subscription.  An Introduction to Microsoft … Read more

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construction teams streamline project management with the best construction erp software at their fingertips
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Stephanie

How to Find the Best Construction ERP Software

How To Find the Best Construction ERP Software A successful construction project requires many tools, but one of the most important of these possesses is neither bit nor blade. The right ERP system can mean the difference between a project that runs smoothly, without wasting materials or staff hours, and one that comes in past … Read more

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Jim

ERP Software Integration Minus the Headaches: Your Guide

ERP Software Integration Minus the Headaches: Your Guide Business is booming beyond your wildest dreams. You’ve added team members, doubled your sales, you’re even thinking about expanding your enterprise. It’s all upside. Almost. The only downside to the rapid growth of your business is that the shiny, new ERP system you implemented a couple of … Read more

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Julie

6 Reasons Why Business Central is Unique

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are essential to the functioning of modern businesses. They help organizations manage their core business processes such as finance, sales, inventory, and production. Among the popular ERP solutions in the market is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Here’s what makes Business Central unique and why it is an excellent choice … Read more

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a worker in a manufacturer warehouse is able to work efficiently with the best manufacturing erp software at their fingertips
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Stephanie

How to Find the Best Manufacturing ERP Software

Many manufacturing ERP software systems are as embedded within organizations as the production equipment that powers them. Just like machinery that doesn’t evolve with the times, an ERP system can become outdated and painfully inefficient. And just as outdated equipment can slow down your whole production line, an outdated ERP system can keep your entire … Read more

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Winston

3 ERP Customization Examples to Inspire You

When it comes to enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, a solution such as Acumatica will help streamline processes, eliminate data silos that can be detrimental to your operations, and make life easier for employees throughout your company – straight out of the box.  But if an ERP can do all of that without a single … Read more

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Stephanie

Latest Release: Collections Management for Acumatica

What’s New in the Latest Release of Our Collections Management Add-On   Offered as an add-on product to Acumatica users, our Collections Management tool has proven to be a game-changer for collections activities. Businesses can easily visualize all their collections activities from a convenient dashboard, while also automating timed steps in collection plans, the closing … Read more

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key steps to cloud erp implementation
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Bryan

Key Steps for Successful Cloud ERP Implementation

ERP systems have been helping businesses streamline their operations for decades. Cloud-based ERP systems have now become more popular due to their flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. However, cloud ERP implementation can be a daunting task that requires careful planning, execution, and management to ensure success. Successful cloud-based ERP implementation is a matter of taking the … Read more

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Ben

How Can State-of-the Art Cloud Hosting Technology Help Maximize the Efficiency of Businesses?

In today’s world, businesses rely heavily on technology to operate efficiently and effectively. One of the key technologies that businesses use is cloud hosting technology. Cloud hosting allows businesses to store and access their data and applications on remote servers rather than on their own computers or servers. With state-of-the-art cloud hosting technology, businesses can … Read more

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ROI from an ERP system
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Mike

Maximize Value in the ERP System Development Process

Maximize Value in the ERP System Development Process Everyone loves a good value. It can be so satisfying to get two avocados for the price of one or to take your child to the museum for free with the purchase of an adult admission. But arguably even more gratifying is garnering an above-and-beyond return on … Read more

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a checklist for choosing an ERP system
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Jason

Choosing Between ERP Systems Guide | Crestwood Associates

How to Choose Between Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Your spreadsheets are in shambles. Your documents are in disarray. Your accounting is atrocious. Your customer service is crumbling.  It’s definitely time for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Now the question is, with so many types of enterprise resource planning systems to choose from, which one?  … Read more

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Stephanie

Acumatica 2023 R1 | Features & Improvements in Latest Update

Top Features & Improvements in the Latest Acumatica 2023 R1 Update Acumatica, the cloud-based ERP system, has released its latest version, Acumatica 2023 R1, with several new features and improvements. This new version is designed to make business management more efficient and effective, and to help users streamline their processes and improve their bottom line.  … Read more

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Juliet

Standardizing Bank Reconciliation in North America for Microsoft Dynamics 365

Business value Bank reconciliation in North American versions is now done through the standard Bank Reconciliation page, which has been improved to support the same tasks as the Bank Rec. Worksheet did in those versions. The Bank Rec. Worksheet page that was specific to North American versions will be removed in April 2023. Feature details … Read more

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Wave 1
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Stephanie

What’s New and Planned for Dynamics 365 Business Central

Crestwood Associates is looking forward to delivering the latest solutions to our clients from Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Wave 1. The latest features will add immediate value to your ERP functionality. Upgrades include: Improved Business Central integration with Power Platform to increase productivity. Application features are added to increase productivity, create better overviews and … Read more

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