published Monday, February 13th, 2012 at 11:53 pm by Chris
Cloud Accounting is becoming a hot topic right now. We recently posted a list of the Top 10 cloud ERP solutions. We immediately received a copy of tweets on this solution or that solution was ommitted from our list. To rectify that issue, we are posting the Top 10 Cloud Accounting Systems here.
What should you look for when evaluating Cloud Accounting solutions? Well, you need to ensure that it is a true cloud application, not just the vendor hosting a server for you. It should be scalable and the key benefits of cloud computing is that you can add users and remove users on demand.
True cloud computing systems are multi-tenant, meaning that like an apartment building, there are shared resources, yet everyone has their own space. This is very economical and makes a lot of sense from several standpoints, including security, maintenance, expand-ability, and keeping costs low. Players such as Salesforce.com and Amazon.com have revolutionized the cloud computing space with on-demand expandability.
So what you look for? Essentially, you want to review the providers service level agreements. Look especially at their data center security and their data accessibility. This means not only who can see your data, but also, how well is your data protected so that only your employees can have access to the data. Further, it needs to be easily downloaded. If you should decide to change directions, you do not want your data held captive.
Getting more information on Cloud Accounting Systems
If you would like more information on these or other Cloud Accounting solutions, you can research more solutions at SoftwareAdvice.com’s Cloud Accounting Search Tool or through browsing their listed solution. Be sure to look at our Accounting Software Buyers Guide, as it also has on-premise solutions that might be a better fit for your company.
published Friday, February 10th, 2012 at 9:54 am by Chris
Cloud ERP Solutions – What is this technology that everyone is talking about. Everyone is buzzing about Cloud computing. From Windows Live to Google Apps, to the market leader in Cloud Enterprise Applications Salesforce.com, there has been a resounding acceptance of Cloud Computing products in the corporate environment.
Cloud Computing is essentially have a structured hosting solution that provides access to the software via a web-browser. The client does not need to install any software on their computer. About ten years ago, something similar was tried in the form of an ASP model. This was essentially off-site hosting. Cloud Computing is different in that the application is not only hosted remotely, but the virtualization of the computing power has expanded the capacity to deliver multi-tenant applications. Think of an apartment building. Everyone pays a little bit to live in the building, but the single building is maintained by the sum of the lease agreements income. The same is true of a cloud computing model, where the software code base, database, processing power are all shared among many tenants.
With ERP software, there is usually an application server and a database server sitting in a data-center, onsite at a client’s location. These servers require a team of IT experts to maintain, service, and upgrade. They require experts in that database solution (often Oracle), hardware experts, operating system specialists, and application specialists. With Cloud ERP, this is no longer needed, because these experts are outsourced to the Cloud Provider.
Because these experts are dedicated full time to a high-availability solution, they are usually better trained and more proficient with their expertise area than one you would employee within your own business. This results in better utilization of money spent for the solution. Further it increases the security of the data, because there are dedicated resources to ensure that the many tenants data is strongly protected.
With the down economy, many businesses are looking to save money on their IT spending, Cloud ERP solutions make sense. They are licensed in a monthly fee per seat, so there is large capital expenditure. The implementations are relatively cost effective, since they are quick to launch. And lastly, they do not require the IT infrastructure of traditional ERP systems.
To help our readers with evaluating potential Cloud ERP Solutions, we have put together the following list of Cloud ERP providers.
Top 10 Cloud ERP Solutions
The Top 10 Cloud ERP solution providers are (in no particular order):
and the Last Cloud ERP Solution is
Okay, you caught us, there are only nine. What happened to number 10? Essentially, there are nine cloud ERP solutions sold as a complete cloud ERP solution. These are the providers we’ve listed above.
But there is a tenth. It is a combination of Salesforce.com CRM, one of the founders of the cloud computing movement, and one of their App-Exchange Partners, Financial Force. Together they provide a good cloud ERP solution that can be expanded using the Force.com platform. This combination of platform and application works well in a service based company. Here is the link:
That rounds out our Cloud ERP solution listing. Please let us know if you have experience with any other cloud based ERP solutions by commenting below.
published Sunday, February 5th, 2012 at 12:32 am by Chris
Kenandy Manufacturing Cloud Software offers manufacturing management built for the cloud, which includes inventory management, production, purchasing, MRP and cutting edge supply chain collaboration through Force.com, salesforce.com’s enterprise cloud computing platform. Kenandy offers manufacturers a versatile global system, which is both mobile and scalable. Kenandy focuses on providing a system that can be easily and quickly implemented.
One of Kenandy’s key features is that it is always up-to-date, which eliminates the pressure of expensive upgrades. Another advantage to using Kenandy Manufacturing Cloud Software is that there is no additional software or hardware to purchase. Kenandy offers a lean and agile solution for small to midsized manufacturers that can be implemented within weeks. Kenandy Manufacturing Cloud Software is a secure and on-demand application that is easily customizable to meet the needs of several manufacturing segments – apparel, electronics, industrial machinery and more, as well as several modes – discrete, MTO, mixed mode and light assembly.
Kenandy Manufacturing Cloud Software provides a complete system which focuses on the commonalities of most manufacturing features. Organization can have a simplistic, yet powerful solution that can easily be extended by leveraging the additional features through Force.com. There is no need for after-hours batch jobs, as MRP can be run at any time. Kenandy Manufacturing Cloud Software is built on a data model that is fully integrated. Imagine entering POs, reviewing work orders, and updating BOMs, all quickly and easily from a single screen.
Kenandy Manufacturing Cloud Software is built natively on Force.com, which allows it to be easily integrated with an Organization’s existing shop floor or associated accounting applications. Kenandy’s mobility is unrivaled, as it supports accessibility from iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, and Android. Imagine on-the-go approvals, stock room kitting and more!
Built on salesforce.com’s highly evolved cloud computing platform, Kenandy Manufacturing Cloud Software offers a secure and scalable application that will pave the path for innovative manufacturers.
Kenandy Manufacturing Cloud Software Video
Here is Kenandy’s introduction at Salesforce.com’s Dreamforce Event last November:
Kenandy Manufacturing Cloud Software Features
Kenandy Manufacturing Cloud Software focuses on five distinct features: Inventory Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Production, and Requirements Planning.
Inventory Management
Kenandy provides an overview of that gives manufacturers complete control and tracking of their resources. This unique overview includes the maintenance of sub-inventories that specifically support distributed operations, and visibility of upstream and downstream inventory. The lean yet powerful software gives a single screen that allows direct access to a holistic view of any item, which includes inventory locations, open purchase orders and work orders, shortages, MRP plan requisitions, assemblies, order forecasts, recent transactions, manufacturing cross-references, and cycle counts. Kenandy Manufacturing Cloud Software can then add or maintain the item master, add and maintain inventory locations, track the movement of items and assemblies, monitor inventory status, track lot, serial, and batch numbers, and manage nettable items. Kenandy makes inventory management simple and accessible at your fingertips.
Engineering
Kenandy Manufacturing Cloud Software provides an effective method of managing product designs, production information, product change orders for Bills of Materials, engineering changes, work orders, and shop floor routing. Assemblies can be managed from one screen, which allows for quick access to design documents and ECOs. Kenandy Manufacturing Cloud Software makes it possible to cover the lifespan of entire product, from design through production.
Purchasing
Kenandy Manufacturing Cloud Software provides rich functionality in managing the purchase of inventory, as well as asset and expensable purchases. Kenandy completely integrates with your financial system, making it a simple and single point of PO entry and approval. A simple, integrated screen provides access
purchase orders, line items, and approval information, making the experience easy, yet efficient. MRP can also drive purchasing, and Kenandy can streamline this process through your enterprise.
Production
Kenandy makes it important point to streamline your enterprise through a lean operation. Kenandy allows for a simple and easy method to move work orders into work-in-progress with complete control and tracking. Kenandy Manufacturing Cloud Software is offered on a multitude of mobile devices, including iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, and Android, which always puts you in control.
Requirements Planning
Kenandy alleviates the tedious after-hours batch processing of ERP systems, which is prone to failure. Kenandy provides an agile and lean system that rethinks MRP processing, and takes advantage of on-demand availability of larger memory and disk storage. Kenandy MRP is significantly faster and efficient, providing more opportunities for you. Kenandy MRP opens up the possibilities for you by providing simulators. With Kenandy Manufacturing Cloud Software, never again take a late-night call to recover from a failed batch job or miss a critical planning window.
Getting Kenandy Manufacturing Cloud Software Pricing and More Information
If you would like more information on the Kenandy Manufacturing Cloud Software, please select one of the two options below:
published Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 1:06 am by Chris
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Although we are Feng Shui Consultants Los Angeles, we have clients as far away as San Diego to Santa Barbara. We do travel out-of-state on a project basis. Contact us to find out more, if this is your situation.
Feng Shui Consultants Los Angeles – What to Know
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Keep in mind that many attend a weekend course and consider themselves knowledgeable in Feng Shui. Feng Shui is a lifelong study and the more you peel away the onion of the subject, the more you realize just how much there is to know. Further, Feng Shui is a study of the environment around you and how to make is support you in financial prosperity, well-being, and relationships. A supportive Feng Shui environment will yield amazing benefits.
Under the teachings and guidance of Master Larry Sang, we have both studied and taught at the Institute for 20 years! We did not just learn this yesterday and are out “doing readings.” We have been practicing traditional Feng Shui for all of these years and have hundreds of cases of satisfied clients. Being the preferred Feng Shui Consultants Los Angeles has given us the opportunity to serve clients everywhere from East LA to BelAir to Pacific Palisades and from Long Beach to Santa Clarita.
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If you are looking to improve your situation, then you should apply the correct Feng Shui remedies to your home. These may be in the form of the five elements, or it may be in the form of environmental changes that you can make to enhance the qi of your home.
Our recommendations do not necessarily require spending a lot of money. Sometimes simple changes to your existing situation can make a world of difference. But you need experienced eyes and understanding to uncover these situations. For example, one client of ours had a dramatic change in her life both in terms of health and relationships, but utilizing a combination of a favorable bed direction and one of the five elements correctly placed. We have also had clients where the wife secretly has a consultation done, and the entire family suddenly sees a change in their lives. You do not need to believe, but you do need to follow the suggestions provided.
Feng Shui Consultants Los Angeles – Schedule your consultation
We work with you and your schedule. Give us a call to schedule your Authentic, Traditional Chinese Consultation. A consultation is typically 2 to 3 hours.
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published Monday, January 30th, 2012 at 11:54 am by Chris
We ran across this article today on how SAP is one of several vendors who you can port to the cloud. It is interesting in that the article points out that while SAP does not need to run in the cloud, you can run utilities to offload the heavy processing of SAP to SAAS providers. One would assume that that would be the like so Amazon Web Services or similar.
SAP itself is definitely not a cloud application, but many might have you believe it is. This is common in many ERP solutions where they say that it can run “in the cloud” and they rely on an old ASP model where they are hosting the solution for you. To you it is “in the cloud” but in reality it is just at a server somewhere accessed via the internet.
True cloud computing, such as Netsuite or Salesforce means multi-tenant architecture, a global content delivery network and distributed computing power. So when you are looking at ERP in the cloud, be sure to find out the true structure of the providers’ cloud.
As the name suggests one of the key factors of 'Enterprise Cloud' is that it's intended for the enterprise market, in particular the enterprise applications that they use such as SAP, Oracle and JD Edwards amongst others.
