A Guide to ETL
In this guide to ETL you will learn about Extract, Transform and Load which will enable you to successfully implement ETL functionality into your business systems and processes. ETL is used in…
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A Guide to IT Process Automation
Learn about IT Process Automation (ITPA) and how the IT department can utilise ITPA Tools to improve its internal business processes and be the main driver for your organisation’s digital transformation strategy…
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A Guide to Procurement in Business
Learn about procurement in business and how it plays an important role to keep procurement costs low, maintain supplier relationships and reduce the overall price of products and services. This procurement eBook…
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Your Documents, Your Reports, Your Rules
The introduction of electronic reports and documentation in the digital age has made it possible to make the entire process easier and quicker. It enables you to automate the creation and delivery…
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Why Businesses Need To Integrate Applications
Today, businesses in all sectors rely upon multiple business systems and applications to drive growth and improve company performance. These systems, such as an ERP, CRM, WMS or eCommerce solution, store relevant…
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Modernising and Future-Proofing Applications
In order for a business to grow, old applications need to be modernised and future-proofed, to provide the ability and flexibility to scale up and add new functionality as and when needed.…
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Authorisations: Are You Really In Control Of Your Business?
As your business has grown so has the level of trust you have invested in company employees. Letting go of purchase, discount, sign off, compliance and other authorisations is now firmly in…
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RAD: The Future Building Blocks for Businesses
Rapid Application Development (RAD) is set to shake up the way businesses think about purchasing business software. The option to not only build an application that fits 100% of requirements rapidly, but…
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The Last Bastion of Web Design
With organisations now looking to publish data from ERP, CRM, bespoke systems or from external web services to the corporate website, web design agencies are increasingly being asked to provide a fully…
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Web Portals: Improving Access to Business Information
With the globalisation of business and the speed in which the competitive environment can change, organisations are looking for ways in which to better meet the diverse and often specific information needs…
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Spreadsheets vs. Database Applications
Data is one of the most valuable commodities that an organisation holds. It can range from sales, orders and customer contact details to product information, stock levels and employee information. It can…
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Extend Business Systems with Customised Applications
Most organisations rely on core, centralised products to manage and process everyday business activities – whether this is a full blown ERP system, an accounting package, CRM system or sales platform, or…
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Should You Build or Buy Software Applications
The ‘Build or Buy Software’ dilemma for organisations evaluating a new business application is long established, and one that has been the focus of heated debate between IT professionals and senior decision…
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Using PaaS to Drive Growth, Improve Efficiency and Reduce Costs
Application delivery capability has become an essential factor in any business strategy. Businesses now need to have the flexibility to be responsive in order to exploit the opportunities presented by cloud computing…
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Creating Next Generation Business Applications
The demand for next generation business applications is growing at an exceptional rate as many businesses are starting to realise their potential. A simple, intuitive application can help organisations manage business processes…
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Integrating Magento and Access Dimensions
On their own, Access Dimensions and Magento are both extremely useful applications, helping businesses to either run smoothly or to exploit sales opportunities. Integrating them together, however, can give businesses a competitive…
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The Benefits of Automating Business Reports
Reporting procedures are commonly performed manually within an organisation to assist sales, marketing and financial forecasting. Compiling the relevant information helps a business to analyse performance levels and plan for growth. When…
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Operational Efficiency via Automated Workflow
Operational efficiency is the capability of an organisation to deliver products or services to its customers in the most cost-effective manner possible while still ensuring the high quality of its products, service…
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Improving Efficiency via Automated Data Monitoring and Reporting
Like many organisations, you probably work to tight deadlines. As a result, the productivity of employees can be affected by the availability of time-critical information. Regardless of the industry you specialise in,…
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Automating Purchase Order Workflow
Purchase order workflow authorisation for the purchase of a product or service for many organisations still remains a loose, manually driven process that is slow and open to errors. Furthermore, many purchases…
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Document Management Automation
Automated document management is intrinsic to the smooth running of the majority of organisations. They provide relevant information internally or externally, as well as act as a record of intention or agreement.…
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Automating Critical Reporting
Reports play a vital role in the successful development and management of any organisation. Consistent critical reporting ensures compliance procedures are adhered to, decision makers have the best information available and company…
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Real-time Status Notifications
Understanding the current state or condition of affairs is important for both businesses and customers.Certain events or incidents can have a significant impact. For businesses, this could be a business continuity issue…
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Informative Business Notifications and Alerts
Information plays an important role in almost every human activity and has become extremely valuable for businesses and organisations as it can affect a decision, behaviour or an outcome. Information, however, is…
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Data Management Alerts – Cleansing and Integrity
Business data is now pouring into organisations from a wide variety of channels and includes useful insight into customers, prospects, products, inventory, finances and employee activity. It is an extremely valuable commodity…
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Automating Critical Notifications and Alerts
Having the right information at the right time can often be the difference between success and failure. Making the relevant people aware of the situation, whether they are customers, members, suppliers or…
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The Benefits of eCommerce Integration with ERP
Many organisations simply fail to integrate their eCommerce stores with other business functions, such as accounting, customer service, distribution and marketing, therefore not achieving efficiency and reducing the capability to fully exploit…
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Service Provider and Online Payment Gateway Integration
If you are running a business, or plan on setting one up, you seriously need to consider your payment channels. For a business to be successful in this current market it needs…
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Integrating Business Systems with Courier Services
The growth and success of eCommerce in the past decade has had a significant impact on the way that organisations conduct business with customers. With more and more orders being placed online,…
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Improving Cash Flow via Credit Control Automation
One of the biggest contributors to poor cash flow is ineffective management of credit control. Credit control teams work tirelessly to ensure that processes and procedures are adhered to so that cash…
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eCommerce ERP: How the IT Department Can Achieve Significant ROI
Operating a business has become a major challenge for the IT department. Businesses these days need to have a flexible, stable environment and each department usually requires its own specific system to…
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How FDs can Reduce the Costs of eCommerce
Without question eCommerce has opened up new revenue streams for both B2B and B2C organisations, and online spend increases as each year passes. In response, finance professionals have adapted to digital life…
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eCommerce Marketing: How do Some Marketers Stand Out From the Crowd?
If you’re working in an eCommerce marketing function you’ll be familiar with the pressures this role brings. Juggling your working day between social media, direct email, content production, product updates, PPC, Affiliate…
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Automating Data Manipulation via System Integration
Data is one of the most valuable commodities that an organisation holds. It can be used to drive company growth, improve customer service as well as to exploit new opportunities. Automating data…
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Achieving Efficiency via Data Integration
Data integration enables businesses to be efficient in order to be competitive and to create an environment that is not only profitable but also longstanding. Every aspect of a business, from manufacturing,…
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