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Personal reflection on 25 Years since the Y2K Bug and how it changed the ERP Landscape

As the year 2024 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on a unique milestone – 25 years since the resolution of the Y2K bug. A sign on my desk still reads, “I will survive Y2K,” a humorous yet meaningful reminder of a time that tested the resilience of programmers worldwide. It was a moment when the tech world had to roll up its sleeves and prepare for a storm. Understanding the Y2K Bug At its core, the Y2K…

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Report Publishing

Giving End-Users Maximum Control Over running their Reports

End-users are the primary consumers of any reporting system, interacting with it daily. Their needs and experiences directly influence the functionality and usability of the system, and its success depends on how well it meets their expectations. If the system does not satisfy their needs, it is unlikely to achieve widespread adoption, regardless of its technical design. High adoption rates lead to a better return on investment (ROI) for organizations and greater productivity. By focusing on end-users, businesses ensure that…

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Unlocking ERP Data: How Cloud Systems Are Bringing Back the Need for Real-Time Replication

Unlocking ERP Data: How Cloud Systems Are Bringing Back the Need for Real-Time Replication

In this article, we discuss data replication, the process of copying data from one location to another, as it seems this trend is coming back into fashion. Many companies are now moving their ERP systems into the cloud, which results in them losing the visibility of their own database, so they create a process of creating a data repository to run reports and analytics. Data replication is not a new concept; I began working with ERP systems in 1991. One…

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