Technical Debt
If you have been on LinkedIn lately, or read any articles about the insanely antiquated technology in the airline industry, you may have seen the
July 3, 2017
Tag: Upgrading
Have You Outgrown Your Accounting System?
Growing businesses often outgrow their basic accounting software because it was unable to keep up with increased inventory and transactions, lacks integration with other line-of-business
March 2, 2017
Troubleshooting Error – Product 0 does not support upgrading from version 10.0.1868
I came into the office one weekend not long ago to do an upgrade for a client. The client had been operating GP 10.0, and
December 29, 2016
Upgrading, Why Should You and Why It’s Important?
Keeping your system current on the latest versions of Dynamics GP is essential to maintaining a good ERP system. Microsoft continuously improves Dynamics GP by
November 7, 2016
The Cost of Upgrading vs. The Cost of Fixing Problems
Upgrading an accounting system can be a daunting task for some. I often here from clients that they feel as though they have just implemented a system and now there is a new version to upgrade to. Unfortunately, this is sometimes the case. Dynamics, for instance, now does 6 month cycle releases for their new versions. Meaning there will be a GP2015, GP2015 R2 and then GP2016. So what is the point in trying to keep up? Is there really that much value in upgrading?
March 30, 2015
Upgrading why should I do it? What are some benefits from upgrading?
Each year there is a new version of your ERP software and the big question is should this be the year that we upgrade. Many may see upgrading as a large project that will take time and resources but what you don’t see are all the benefits you will have from upgrading. These benefits are not always limited to the ERP enhancements with an upgraded software. A lot can happen in the year or two that it has been since your last upgrade. Businesses are constantly changing and the need for more automation and functionality out of your software is always there.
March 24, 2015
The Importance Upgrading
We often say that accounting systems are “sticky”. Once you find one that works for your business you feel locked in because of:
1. The cost.
2. The fact that you need it up and running every single day so that your business can function efficiently.
2. The fact that you need it up and running every single day so that your business can function efficiently.
The problem is that most organizations are constantly evolving and changing and re-evaluating their needs. You may now need functionality that was not initially needed when you implemented the system. How do you rectify this without starting from scratch with a new system? It’s actually quite simple; you upgrade your current system.
February 10, 2015
