“Enterprise IT spending is recession-proof,” said John-David Lovelock, a VP Analyst at Gartner. He continues, “CEOs and CFOs, rather than cutting IT budgets, are increasing spending on digital ...

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses are inundated with software solutions promising to streamline operations, boost efficiency and drive revenue. Yet, despite these promises, a ...

When organizations undertake software implementations, they do not anticipate failure despite the risks associated with such complex projects. Rather, they plan for success, governed by their budgets, ...

Enterprise software implementations like ERP are famous for being late and exceeding budget. This article looks at using Agile concepts to reduce implementation project risks. Selecting best-fit ...

Much has been written on the topic of manufacturing execution systems (MESs). Most articles, however, tend to focus on the pre-implementation steps: determining the need for MES software based on ...

I freely admit that, early in my career, I said that I would never become a consultant. Well, I got that one wrong: except for eight years working for a chemicals and energy company and two years ...

There is a saying that I learned when I was growing up, “Measure twice, cut once.” It was sage advice that I often heard when building something with my dad or when I was under the tutorage of a ...

Customer relationship management (CRM) systems have evolved into multifaceted hubs that add tremendous value to your company. However, how well you integrate a CRM system with your existing workflow ...

When the rollout of a new data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tool fails to meet expectations, the product or its provider is often blamed. Yet, the success of an infrastructure management ...

Introduction Businesses in 2026 are no longer fixing operations with spreadsheets held together like an old scooter ...