EditorialMaximizing ERP ValueAn enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is considered as one of the biggest investments organizations can make, not just for financial decisions, but as an effective solution that impacts every aspect of their businesses. From accounting and manufacturing to human resources and marketing, ERP systems have intensified their significance in a company's path to digital transformation. However, there are a few lingering questions that every organization has a hard time figuring out: How to extend and evolve their ERP systems, and unleash the full potential of digital transformation? How to keep the ERP systems relevant in this ever-changing market? The answer to these questions lies in leveraging ERP not just as a tool for enterprises but integrating it with cloud platforms and software implementation options. This makes it possible for companies of any size--be it large, medium or small--reap the full benefits an ERP system has to offer.The cloud platforms, in addition to being a deployment option, play a crucial role in accelerating digital transformation with both on-premise and private cloud strategies that involve ERP and other core systems. The cloud deployment alone does not suffice. Organizations can extend the limits of their ERP systems with automation, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and big data analytics capabilities, allowing them to grow and scale efficiently in real-time. To make the ERP systems more beneficial, both for enterprises and their customers, personalization tools help a great deal in improving productivity and user experience. All these additions, however, generate and require another valuable asset--data. A reliable ERP system empowers the organizations with the ability to effectively access, analyze, and present the data in a simplistic and secure manner, making it easy to monitor and audit. With ERP already established as a core accounting system and record-keeping software, it is paramount for companies to thoroughly test an ERP solution before implementation to ensure they deliver on their promises.As today's market is brimming with a variety of ERP solution and service providers to choose from, leafing through this special edition will allow strategic planners and leaders to comprehend the horizons of ERP in their digital transformation strategies.Joe PhillipManaging Editoreditor@cioapplicationseurope.comJoe PhillipCopyright © 2019 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Editorial StaffBen Jackson Ezra BenjaminJames SmithLora OakesSenior WritersLeah JaneClara MathewRoyce D'SouzaSalesAnnie Mathewsannie.mathews@cioapplicationseurope.com510.996.5125Graphics & ArtRonald DonovanDeclan ColeManaging EditorJoe Phillip*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffContact Us:Phone: 510.996.5125Email:sales@cioapplicationseurope.comeditor@cioapplicationseurope.commarketing@cioapplicationseurope.comJUNE - 06, 2019, Vol 03 - Issue 14 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to CIO ApplicationsEuropeVisit www.cioapplicationseurope.com
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