On Premises vs. the Oracle Cloud – How to Know What Oracle Software Is Right for Your Business
In our last blog, part 1 of this series, we discussed the main differences between Oracle Cloud ERP and Oracle on-premises ERP. In essence, cloud ERP does not offer the same capabilities as its on-premises counterpart, yet you may still be surprised by which Oracle software solution is right for your needs. In this article, we’ll clarify […]
According to a recent Gartner study, “What Oracle ERP Customers Need to Know About Oracle Cloud Applications,” 55% of Oracle’s on-premises customers will have moved 80% of their on-premises capabilities to Oracle Cloud Applications by 2021. That means that, within just three years, the majority of Oracle users will primarily use the cloud for their […]
As of August 29, 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has approved amendments to the accounting guidelines that relate to cloud computing. These changes affect Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) contracts, as well as similar types of hosting arrangements. Oracle Cloud products will be […]
In your business, you want more. More success, more customers, more profits, more revenues, more options, more everything. However, what you don’t want are more costs, more overhead, or more hassles. In most businesses, more good things often balance themselves out with some negative things, such as increased overhead, but your business doesn’t have to expect […]
In my last article, I clarified a few easy steps you can take to optimize performance for your aging Oracle software systems. Following these steps helps you achieve an even greater ROI by keeping your systems relevant for years to come. If you haven’t read Part 1 yet, I highly recommend it. In this follow-up, Part 2 of […]
If you’re a CIO currently trying to decide if Oracle Cloud ERP is right for you or trying to determine when and how to get to the Oracle Cloud, this short blog series will help you find the answers you’re looking for. In it, we’ll discuss facts and myths CIOs need to know about Oracle Cloud applications, as […]
In our last article, I discussed some of the steps that business leaders can take to build their unique roadmap to the cloud, following the methodologies of experienced Oracle consulting firms. In today’s article, you’ll learn more steps that Oracle consulting firms use to migrate your business to the cloud. Ready? Let’s dive in. Or, rather, […]
Failure to secure your data can cost millions, but only if your data is breached or hacked. One of the best ways to protect that data and limit your risk is to improve your password practices. There are a few ways to increase your password security companywide. The first method, long considered a best practice, has […]
You can’t run a business without employees but wow! – those employees sometimes make it hard to run a business properly! In fact, experts suggest that nearly 65% of data breaches are caused by employee error or negligence. Hackers know that too, which is why phishing and spear phishing attacks are so popular. Another vulnerability that your employees bring […]
As the cloud becomes increasingly flexible and affordable, companies are naturally placing more data in the cloud – and a lot of this data is sensitive stuff. From intellectual property to customer data and beyond, everything your organization stores on the cloud could become a potential target for hackers. However, if you’re using the cloud […]
