NEW FSN FEATURE SAP Configurator takes the pain out of ERP selection 5th May 2008 Selecting a new ERP system is a gruelling exercise, particularly for mid-market companies that are often economically constrained and resource bound. Choosing the ‘right' system, identifying any hidden costs and properly identifying implementation timescales are just a few of the typical concerns that loom large when assessing a new system. Mindful of the strains of the traditional selection process, SAP is offering a different approach based on its recently developed SAP Business All-in-One Configurator. Gary Simon FSN's managing editor looks at this novel approach which is designed to take the cost, stress and time out of ERP selection. (more) LATEST NEWS • Asset-Recovery business chooses Microsoft Dynamics AX and CRM Online • UK charity chooses COA Solutions • The Institute of Directors and Microsoft combine to provide hosted CRM & Email in the UK • Access Technology Group acquires Armstrong Consultants • Microsoft Office Accounting Suite enters UK retail market     Mid-Market ERP Implementation requires hard work – there is no escape Regardless of methodologies, migration from one system to another is painful. FSN Test Drives SAP Business All-in-One Configurator To View webinar recording click here Most popular pages this month FSN Product Review - Cognos 8 “Performance Management fit for the whole organisation” Marks and Spencer's environmental plan – has it paid off? Reporting HR key performance indicators, (KPI's), under the Companies Act 2006 Why do 60- 80 percent of organisations still use spreadsheets for planning and forecasting? How automating the ‘Procure-to-Pay' process delivers business advantage       MID-RANGE ACCOUNTING PRODUCT NEWS     • SAP and Intel collaborate to offer pre-installed business solutions for midsize companies • IRIS – one of the UK 's fastest growing companies • Pegasus Software launches Opera ll Version 6 • Business Object's Edge Planning to expand company's reach in the mid-market • Agresso adds CRM to its ERP product offering in the mid-market • Joint venture aims to serve growing Middle East SAP and Oracle ERP implementation market • Exact Software buys Longview Solutions • Sage acquires European treasury management software company, XRT MID-RANGE ACCOUNTING CUSTOMER WINS     • Microsoft Dynamics NAV chosen by distributor of “Green” products • Daly chooses IRIS for seamless integration with new Enterprise-wide solution • COA Solutions chosen by to implement financial management system in charity • US Bedding manufacturer chooses Microsoft Dynamics AX • Essex Fire Authority selects CODA's Dream for managed finance • DHL chooses REgenerist for waste and recycling collections • Dallas Cowboys selects Microsoft Dynamics Technologies • Maconomy passes 100,000 user mark as it signs up Lindebergs Grant Thornton OTHER FEATURES     • Will renting accounting software take off? • Is SAP's “On-line configurator” a way forward for mid-market ERP? • Microsoft Office Accounting illustrates the way forward for integration • Microsoft Office Accounting deals blow to Sage and SAP in the SME market • SAP bets up to €400m on hosted ‘on demand' business software for rental in the mid market • SAP versus Microsoft - which ERP makes End-Users more productive? • FSN Interview: Paul White Director of Microsoft Dynamics (UK) • “How can software increase the competitiveness of mid-market distribution companies?” • FSN Interview: Martin Leuw, CEO Iris Group • “How can mid-market companies benefit from roles-based processing?” • Will Microsoft PerformancePoint shake up business performance management (BPM) in the ERP mid-market? • FSN White Paper: Turning the tables on mid market ERP software • Microsoft pushes mid-market ERP further into the networked economy • Microsoft re-ignites “IT Doesn't Matter” debate in mid-market • SAP lifts the skirt on SAP Business One • Looking at other sources of talent to resource mid-market ERP software implementations pays dividends • Can mid-market ERP packages really give you a competitive edge? • Who can mid-market businesses trust to implement a system?   About Us Privacy Policy Contact Us Copyright © 2006 FSN Publishing Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this website signifies your agreement to the Terms of Use.