how to move your business forward in the new normal · 2020. 8. 18. · • surviving and thriving...
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How to move your business forward in the new normal A case for moving your business technology to the CloudAugust 2020
AgendaThe New Normal is Here
• Surviving and Thriving in Uncertain Times• Why are Businesses making the Pivot to Cloud?• Defining Cloud ERP• NexTec a Strategic partner
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Where is your Business Today?Current Situation
• I have no business
• “Batten Down the Hatches” and ride the storm
• Fortunate Position that they can still grow during these times
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Experience with a Crisis – The “New Normal!”
1987 – “Black Monday” (FTSE Index)
No Crisis Is Permanent 2009 – Financial Crisis
Common Issues TodayThe New Normal
• Remote Workforce• Network access 24/7
• Any where, any time, any device• Supply Chain disruption• Access to accurate data for
management decisions• Keep up with new customer
demands
Why Cloud is the future…Now The immediate benefits
• Reduce upfront hardware and software costs• Deploy quickly • Scale easily for remote workforce• Reduce hardware (IT) support services
• Technology is in the cloud• Predictable monthly costs
• Preserve capital for other business initiatives• Leverage Global IT Leaders
• Amazon, Microsoft, IBM
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Cloud BenefitsAdvantages of using Cloud
Security supplied
by full time experts
Centralinformation repository
Self-service with no
software required
Integrate with other web apps (Outlook)
Scalable computer & storage resources
Available anywhere
via the Internet
Data back-up with disaster recovery
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Growing appetite for the CloudAcceleration in the market is happening now
• Over 80% evaluating new ERP systems are considering or have stated a preference for a cloud solution
• Cloud ERP is positioned for rapid growth
• Big investments being made in Cloud applications
• Cloud providers had a very strong 2nd
Quarter*Compilation of research from Forrester, Gartner and IDC
Business applications transition to the Cloud
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Why learn about Cloud ERP?Not just a buzzword…
Adoption of cloud computing and services is accelerating
• Interest in cloud solutions has increased by 60% over the past 3 years
• On-premise has decreased by 29%
Midmarket companies with cloud• Saw 1.9x profitability improvement
over 2 years than those with on-premise• Choose the cloud for scalability, flexibility,
usability and cost• Best-in-class over twice as likely to have
deployed their ERP in the cloud*Source: Aberdeen Group
Cloud ERP impact goes well beyond ITMaking the Pivot
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Cloud helps drive business transformation
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Sage X3, Upper Mid Market
Global expansion & compliance
Technology Evolution
Continuous Innovation
Built for the Cloud
Connected ecosystem
Customer first experiences
Platform modernization
using TypeScript technology
Delivering technologies
providing lightning performance &
scale
Delivery of world class cloud capabilities
Delivering great customer value &
robust cloud services
Developer Ecosystem
EmpowermentNew ISVs & ecosystem extensions
Continuous global compliance and expanded global
reach
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Multi-mode manufacturing | Regional or international operations | Complex business processes | High-growth
High techIndustrial equipmentFabricated metalElectrical appliancesRubber & plasticsFurniture
Wholesale tradeWarehousing & logistics
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Fruit & vegetableFlour millsWinemaking Dairy and meatLivestockCo-opsCannabis
Consulting servicesEngineering servicesEquipment rentalMaintenance & repairConstruction
Discrete Manufacturing
Process Manufacturing Distribution Product
ServicesAgriculture
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“The focus on usability and customer value should continue to serve the vendor well in future editions of the Value Matrix.”
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EDI | HR/Payroll
Document Management
Billing | Shipping
Marketing Automation
Budgeting
Expenses | VAT/Taxes
Electronic Signature
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Integration
Analytics
Forecasting
Compliance
Automotive
Wholesale distribution
Manufacturing
Retail
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Transportation
Non-profit
Professional Services
Product-centricsolutions
Service-centric
solutions
Productivitytools
BusinessIntelligence
tools
ISVs
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Workflow and APIsORMMulti-tenant AnalyticsDocument
ManagementMobile
FrameworkUser &
Security Management
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General Business Editions Industry Editions
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MRP, Production Scheduling, Estimating
Project Mgmt, Industry
Integrations
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Financials InventoryControl
Order Mgmt CRM Project
AccountingTime &
Expense
Customization FrameworkLocalization
ACUMATICA CLOUD ERP
ACUMATICA CLOUD XRP PLATFORM
DEVCLOUDDBSQLServer
MySQL database
Manufacturing Edition
Acumatica industry editions
DistributionEdition
Construction Edition
CommerceEdition
Field Service Edition
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BI/analytics250+ standard reports; no-code custom reports; Power BI; Tableau; ISV solutions
Acumatica Cloud ERP Advantages Built from start for Cloud and Mobile Unlimited users – some offerings Only pay for computing power and data storage you need Can scale up or down when you need it seasonally Flexible deployment options SaaS, private cloud or on-premise Data access to copy or move the data at any time Integration with 3rd party systems Easily switch between mobile device and browsers
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Solution focus vs software
Partnership philosophy Understand your needs GAP analysis Create a clear concise plan to achieve goals
Best tools, industry best practices and experience
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Why companies choose NexTec25 years in ERP, CRM and BI consulting
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Questions?
Thank you.Chris MilanVP of SalesNexTec [email protected]