What is the difference between Accounting Software and ERP?

We have come from "traditional" accounting software which used to consist mainly of a General Ledger for "accounts" to a world where accounting software has expanded to include more modules and more integrations with external systems (such as CRM).

Software customisation - a blessing or a curse?

The Physics of Business Are Being Rewritten

Today, the physics of business are being rewritten by a new breed of bold CEO's, CIO's and CFO's. Yet, the harsh reality for most businesses is that ERP software systems that sit at the core of their organisations are not accelerating human ingenuinty  effectively .

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Different strokes for different folks but we all have something in common...

Businesses of all shapes, sizes, geographical position and sector have some common objectives including...

• Financial Management - All companies need to manage their businesses in ways that ensure accuracy, speed and efficiency. 
• Visibility - They need access to real-time information to help make important decisions, spotting anomalies and trends as they happen
• IT Management - They need IT operations, either internally or cloud based, that are flexible, always available and closely aligned with business requirements

Businesses strive to improve the effectiveness of their core operations and therefore need to continually measure performance against their goals.

Cloud ERP 

Not so long ago, ERP software upgrades were a huge deal that had to be carefully planned, orchestrated and budgeted for. The result was a big project that usually took place every 3-5 years. This was perfectly acceptable to upgrade only when required to do so.