RPI's 2019 Spring Webinar Mini-Series
RPI's Infor Lawson Spring Webinar Mini-Series will take place May 14-15, 2019. This time we'll be featuring new information on planning for v11, why you really need a business intelligence strategy and how to get one, and show you why and how managed services can still save you time and money in a Cloud-based world. Featured guests will include Infor's Todd Stratton, and Birst's John Duda
Guest Presenters
Todd Stratton — Vice President, Product Management at Infor
Todd Stratton is Vice President of Product Management for Services Industries, including Infor Financials, Supply Management, d/EPM, Expense Management and public sector solutions. He is also responsible for Infor's CloudSuite offerings. With more than 20 years of experience in product management, Todd is responsible for product innovation and lifecycle management.
Infor's Top 10 Things to Watch in 2019 with Todd Stratton
May 14, 2019. 11:00 am EDT
Presented by Keith Wayland, Richard Leigh Stout, Todd Stratton
Join Infor's VP of Product Management, Todd Stratton, with RPI Partner & Director of Technology, Richard Leigh Stout, for this great session on Infor's CloudSuite v11 Top 10 things to watch for in 2019. We will be bringing it to you again this year live from the RPI Headquarters Bunker & TV Studio in Baltimore! You won't want to miss it as we recap last year's developments and dive into what you'll be most interested in the future. Hear all the details on Infor's direction for the CloudSuite ERP product and the top items to watch for. You'll also get RPI's analysis on what it takes to get there and how to get ready for this transformation!
Why you Need to Attend Inforum 2019 in New Orleans: A Premiere!
May 14, 2019. 12:00 pm EDT
Presented by Keith Wayland, Todd Stratton
Inforum 2019 is in New Orleans, September 23-26, and will have a new expanded format. RPI has been at the forefront of bringing value to Infor clients attending the event, and this year will be no different. During this webinar we walk through the whys and why nots of attendance, participation in the community, and the value you will come away with. We'll also talk through how to prepare and what to do while you are there, so you can get the most out of your time in New Orleans. Start planning your trip now!
10 Things you Really Need in Infor Application Managed Services
May 14, 2019. 1:00 pm EDT
Presented by Ken Foley, Richard Leigh Stout
Join this thought-provoking session as RPI's Director of Infor Solutions, Ken Foley, and RPI Partner Richard Leigh Stout takes you through the 10 most important things in considering Application Managed Services for your organization and why it can help you maximize your investment. They'll cover what you should be evaluating in the offerings and the partner you should choose to supply those services. Whether your Infor solution is installed on-premise, hosted by a third party, or even in the Infor Cloud, this informative session will arm you with the information you need to ensure that you're getting the most out of your ERP investment and the Application Managed Services that meet your needs.
How to get Ready for CloudSuite v11: The v11 Pre-Planning Assessment
May 14, 2019. 2:00 pm EDT
Presented by Keith Wayland, Richard Leigh Stout
Since CloudSuite v11 is on your horizon there is no better time to do the analysis and educate your team on how to do this right. Join RPI Partner & Director of Technology, Richard Leigh Stout, and RPI Managing Partner, Keith Wayland, as they discuss a pre-planning framework that will give you the best foundation for a successful go-live on CloudSuite as well as leverage its powerful new capabilities. Unlike previous upgrades, it is not a purely infrastructure effort and so will require engagement from process owners across functional areas in order to succeed. It is a major leap forward in technology and functionality, presenting a significant opportunity to address pain points across all areas, but the migration to v11 also represents a significant investment. Stout and Wayland will discuss developing the path, options, and scope of this transformational project. Join these Infor CloudSuite thought leaders as they guide you to the next phase of your ERP investment and show you how you can maximize the value of that investment.
Why you Still Want Managed Services Even in the Infor Cloud
May 14, 2019. 3:00 pm EDT
Presented by Ken Foley
So, you are on your journey to migrate to the Infor Cloud (or already there) and anticipating the benefits that Infor's flexible and scalable platform can bring to your organization. Nevertheless, customer responsibilities don't stop at go-live, and there are some subtle shifts in responsibility. Join RPI Director of Infor Solutions, Ken Foley, as we take a look at those responsibilities, demonstrate how an Application Managed Services program can improve your overall Infor Cloud experience, and how to optimize the support of your Application that support your enterprise.
After Hours "Overtime" Q&A - Tuesday
May 14, 2019. 4:15 pm EDT
Presented by Keith Wayland, Ken Foley, Todd Stratton
Enjoyed the day's webinar presenters? Meet them all again in "RPI's Overtime!" You can ask questions about the day's webinars, start a conversation, or ask a question about Infor in general.
Top 11 About v11: Why You Should be Excited!
May 15, 2019. 11:00 am EDT
Presented by Keith Wayland, Richard Leigh Stout, Todd Stratton
The move to CloudSuite v11 is an opportunity, not an upgrade-it can be a transformational project or just another in a long list of projects. So, before you learn HOW to go to v11-learn the WHY! This informative webinar will cover CloudSuite Financials & Supply Management and HCM. Join Richard Leigh Stout, a Partner at RPI and Chief Technologist along with Keith Wayland, RPI's Managing Partner, (plus special guest, Infor's VP of Product Management, Todd Stratton) to understand the top 11 reasons WHY you should make the move and why to be excited. This webinar will help you understand the transformational nature of the new platform and how to position it within your organization.
Top 7 Reasons to Attend the HCM Summit: Live in Baltimore!
May 15, 2019. 12:00 pm EDT
Presented by Keith Wayland, Bill Geddy
RPI's Infor HCM Summit is coming July 16-17, and being held at the Marriott Waterfront, in our home town of Baltimore, MD. We're bringing together HR leaders and their teams for a collaborative and educational networking event, so this is something you won't want to miss! In this brief presentation we'll outline the Top 7 Reasons to attend the HCM Summit. We will discuss the schedule, the presentations, the presenters, and the activities that will make this truly a unique learning event. This is a one-of-a-kind event that you won't find anywhere else. Bring your team and leadership to this webinar and discover the kind of actionable strategies you'll be able to take away from this event to leverage in your own organization.
Better Together-RPI & Birst
May 15, 2019. 1:00 pm EDT
Presented by Aaron Epps, John Duda
Organizations are realizing the incredible advantages that a well-designed BI & Analytics program can bring them. However, too many of those organizations are also attempting to implement these tools without combining the business context with the technology. Unfortunately, these attempts have resulted in implementations that run the gamut from not-as-useful to outright failures. Join RPI's Aaron Epps, Senior Solutions Architect & Strategist for BI/Analytics, and Infor's John Duda, Global Solutions Engineer for Birst, to discuss how a value-based design process that places your analytics needs in business context can ensure that this effort best serves your organization's needs. They will discuss the benefits of a value-based design, the implementation methodologies that generate success, and how realistically approaching a BI project from a business needs perspective can change the game entirely.
Prepare for the new Global Ledger with the RPI v11 Global Ledger Sandbox
May 15, 2019. 2:00 pm EDT
Presented by Keith Wayland
The functionalities included in the CloudSuite FSM General Ledger are one of the most exciting pieces of the new platform. So why take a chance on poor setup, lack of preparation, or guess at what you are going to get? Let us show you how you can test drive the new Global Ledger with your data in our RPI Sandbox and see for yourself what is available. Managing Partner, Keith Wayland, will explain how you can take a trial run on the CloudSuite Global Ledger. They will walk you through this "Proof of Concept" that will help you make the right decisions early, so you can take full advantage of the migration to Infor's Multi-tenant CloudSuite Financial solution. When you're done, you will be as excited as we are about the opportunity!
A First Look at Infor HCM Analytics for Birst
May 15, 2019. 3:00 pm EDT
Presented by Aaron Epps, John Duda
The new pre-built analytic data model and content for GHR are almost here. Join RPI's Aaron Epps, Strategist for BI/Analytics, and Infor's John Duda, Global Solutions Engineer for Birst, as they introduce you to the data model and shows you the reports, dashboards, toolset, and visualizations that you can start using from day one. Get your team ahead of the curve and know what you can expect when this powerful pre-built analytics toolset becomes available in May. This a revolutionary leap for Infor HCM BI & Analytical capability.
After Hours "Overtime" Q&A - Wednesday
May 15, 2019. 4:15 pm EDT
Presented by Keith Wayland, Ken Foley, Todd Stratton
Enjoyed the day's webinar presenters? Meet them all again in "RPI's Overtime!" You can ask questions about the day's webinars, start a conversation, or ask a question about Infor Lawson in general.
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