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In this post we’ll talk about the context behind these recent notifications, how organizations can limit their data needs before moving to the cloud, and identify some levers you can pull post-live to optimize your storage needs. -
Implementing a cloud-based ERP is an involved process that typically spans 12 to 18 months in length. With that kind of timeline and a sizeable price tag, it pays to know exactly what to expect, common pitfalls to avoid, and how you can start preparing now. That’s why we created A Guide to CloudSuite Success: Steps for a Smooth ERP Implementation—to help…
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In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the current reporting gaps across different business areas, solutions that can bridge them, and new Infor reporting advancements on the way.
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Spring is in the air, and with it comes Infor’s highly anticipated April Cumulative Update (CU) the first of two major releases this year packed with new features, enhancements, and quality-of-life improvements. For Infor CloudSuite users, these updates present a valuable opportunity to refine processes, boost efficiency, and take advantage of extended fu…
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In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, Adam Luff, Infor’s VP of Healthcare Consulting, shares how ERP solutions are transforming healthcare beyond the back office. Join us to find why advanced ERP tools can enhance workflows, optimize staffing, and improve clinical efficiency to deliver better patient outcomes. From using AI to predict ER demand to training…
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As we approach 2025, organizations have an ever-growing selection of accounts payable (AP) invoice automation solutions to choose from. With Infor being the latest to offer a new tool, businesses are now faced with even more options for processing invoices and purchase orders than ever before. Infor’s latest solution combines Robotic Process Automation (R…
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So, your organization successfully implemented its enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Now, before performing Day 2 post-go live initiatives, it’s time to review what you’ve just completed and you can do just that by conducting a comprehensive post-implementation audit. The purpose of such an audit is simple: making sure the new ERP system is worki…
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RPI Consultants recently attended the first-ever Infor Velocity Summit in Las Vegas, where we gained exclusive insights into the future of the cloud-based ERP provider. As an Infor Alliance CloudSuite Specialized partner, our mission is to deliver innovative solutions that maximize the value of our clients’ Infor ERP investments. Attending events like the…
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Something else that's really important when you look at CloudSuite is the robustness of the reporting. This aspect of the new Infor CloudSuite solution is really driven by two major factors. First, is the ability to set up GL dimensions, which are indexed. You no longer have to work around the limitation of your account unit activity to track different infor…
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Let's take a dive into invoice approvals, something Leigh is very passionate about. This area is something that we've worked a lot on with many organizations over the last two decades, and a big part of the work that he did when he started here with RPI Consultants was helping with the shared services and accounts payable department consolidations within the…
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Today we’re going to discuss the project scoping and approach. We begin with some as-is discovery where we're really focused on understanding how this organization has made use of Lawson, or potentially other third-party systems whose functionality will impact the move to CloudSuite. This action is always taken with an eye on practical scoping, so it's not a…
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A question we often get from clients who are looking to implement CloudSuite is what should an organization do to prepare for an RPI pre-planning event? While I think it’s the same as planning for an engagement, there are basically two things to consider. The first is that the better you both understand and document your current processes and pain points, th…
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Why would you want to pre-plan for your CloudSuite implementation? In a nutshell, these projects are big and complicated and they disrupt an organization’s business processes for the better by their very nature. Since this undertaking is nothing like an upgrade, you really want to set yourself up to have a successful implementation. Remember, this venture wi…
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What is CloudSuite Pre-Planning? Pre-Planning is a service from RPI Consultants designed to assist our customers in planning for a successful v11 CloudSuite migration engagement. In this series, we’re going to talk about what it is and why you should do it, how you go about doing it, and what the outcomes are of it. Pre-planning is the exercise that we go…
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Mike Gardner, our esteemed, long-time colleague, has officially retired from the RPI ranks and Infor-Lawson community. A sales superhero, Mike had a lengthy career in consulting and sales which outlasted most everyone I know. In addition to working at RPI, he previously owned his own consulting firm, Mid-Point Consultants, and some larger Systems Integrators…
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New Orleans, home to Inforum 2019, was the place to be the last week in September, especially for Infor partners, customers, and employees. It was a bit of homecoming for me, as it also was the five-year anniversary of my first Inforum conference. While a lot has changed since Inforum 2014, a lot has stayed the same. Mainly, there’s a lot of interest amo…
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The 90s were a great time and if you’re heading to Inforum 2019, get ready for a taste of nostalgia! While modern-era, game-changing applications including Infor CloudSuite Financials and Supply Management, Infor Global Human Resources, Infor M3 and Birst are headlining the Inforum 2019 technology content, six-time Grammy award winner Christina Aguilera wi…
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The Greatest Hits Better Project Practices for 2019 ERP projects are increasingly complex as software vendors provide more functionality and integration points and as more teams work remotely in different time zones. Projects become even more challenging if clients are looking to transform all or parts of their business. So, be sure you’re ready to r…
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The Infor (Lawson) user groups have been a long-time industry staple for Lawson users to share how they are getting greater value from their Infor software investments. Sponsoring the user group events around the country provides unique opportunity to uncover the common concerns among Lawson users as well as where there are pockets of innovation. In add…
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On-Premise vs. Infor CloudSuite: Which One is Right for Me? This year marks the 9th anniversary of Lawson’s cloud services. Since then, this product and service offering has been continuously evolving.  Infor has added more and more core products to make up what is now commonly known as Infor CloudSuite, The Infor Cloud Built on AWS (Amazon Web Service…
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ClearSky is thrilled to attend the annual SE MEGA conference at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Walt Disney World from Sunday, May 19th through Tuesday, May 21st. Did you know, this year marks the 9th anniversary of (Infor) Lawson’s Cloud Services? Since then, this product and service offering has been continuously evolving. Infor has added more and …
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V11 is here! While you think your company might not be ready to make the move, it is important to plan for the future. This begs the question, what are you going to do with your current legacy Lawson Data? Infor recommends upgrading to V11 with 3 or less years of data, but how do you decide which data to keep and which data to purge? We often hear tha…
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According to Infor Support (Infor Xtreme), Effective March 1st, 2019, Infor plans to stop providing discrepancy corrections and updates for the Lawson Security as Security Token Services (LS as STS) authentication mechanism for providing single sign-on (SSO) services to the Infor Lawson version 10 solution. Check out our FAQ's that we've gathered while assis…
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Infor Winter Showcase markets itself as the ultimate professional development experience, and for good reason. The three-day event includes product road maps, interactive focus groups, customer stories, networking, and so much more. Whether you are on Lawson v9 or v10 on premise or in the cloud, the showcase features information for everyone interacting wit…
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Did you know that Effective March 1st, 2019, Infor plans to stop providing discrepancy corrections and updates for the Lawson Security as Security Token Services (LS as STS) authentication mechanism for providing single sign-on (SSO) services for the Infor Lawson Version 10 solution? What does this mean for YOU? Infor is strongly recommending th…
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We still have a lot more prizes to give away so don't miss your chance to win! Complete RPI's Infor Lawson community survey and you'll be automatically entered into the drawing for a YETI cooler, an Amazon Echo Show, an Amazon Tap and Starbucks gift cards. You will only be able to take the survey until November 2, so don't wait to participate. RPI Consulta…
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RPI at the KLUG RPI Consultants is proud to sponsor the Keystone Lawson User Group (KLUG) Meeting being hosted at the Wyndham Garden Inn in York, PA on Friday, April 27th. RPI will be the exclusive sponsor of the 2018 KLUG Meeting with over 20Â subject matter experts in attendance and 8Â sessions to present. Attending from RPI will be Business Analysts, S…
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Do you have low Internet bandwidth? Realize high-speed data transport over the internet that will operate up to 1Gbps (One Gigabits per second) by utilizing TEAMabsolute's Transport.S3 tool!
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Those currently on a UNIX/DB2, UNIX/Oracle, iSeries/DB2, Windows/DB2, or Windows/Oracle database should consider switching to Windows/SQL, the platform of Infor CloudSuite. TEAMabsolute has developed MIGRATE.S3, a powerful diagnostic and migration tool, to reliably migrate your Lawson Application Data in a fraction of the time it takes using traditional meth…
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An Infor Xi Platform primer. What you should know about Infor CloudSuite Financials and SCM on the Infor Xi technology platform, also known as Infor CSF. Join Velocity in getting answers to the most commonly asked questions about an Infor Xi upgrade.