Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are becoming even more intelligent, interconnected and indispensable to modern businesses that decide to migrate their back-office operations to the cloud.
Businesses are increasingly moving away from on-premises solutions in favor of cloud-based platforms.
For the first two decades of the 21st century, ERP was among the categories of enterprise software stuck in the past.
Cloud models shifts ERP from a capital expense (CapEx) to an operational expense (OpEx), offering greater flexibility, especially for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that may lack the financial resources to invest heavily in on-premises infrastructure.
Traditional onsite ERP systems require substantial capital expenditure, as businesses need to purchase expensive hardware, license software and employ IT staff to maintain and upgrade the system.
The modern business environment demands real-time access to data for informed decision-making.
As with any major IT transformation, migrating to cloud ERP requires significant change management efforts.
Employees must be trained on the new system, and the organization’s workflows may need to be adjusted to accommodate the new platform.
One of the most exciting developments in cloud ERP is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.
ERP modernizations empower businesses to stay agile and competitive.