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Spoiler Alert: “Your spreadsheets are holding back your business”

When the spreadsheet first hit our once miniature computer screen, it single-handedly changed the way we did business, saving us lots of time, lots of money and lots of headaches. But since we first laid eyes on its attractive rows and columns that would somehow magically add up, the business world has evolved – and … Continued

Buying an ERP is a lot like buying a new car. Or is it?

Safe to assume that in our lifetime, we’ve purchased a new (or used) automobile more than once. We’ve traded in older models for newer ones and when on vacation or a business trip, we’ve even rented a car for the duration of our stay. Even though buying a new car is a commonplace life event, … Continued

Artificial Intelligence: Is the future already here?

Over many years Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been moving from a fascinating concept of science fiction through a promising research topic to, at last, a number of consumer products. From ‘Siri’ to self-driving cars, artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly. There are a variety of opinions on the subject of Artificial Intelligence. Some people are saying … Continued

“Mom, am I big enough?”

I have been submerged in the ERP world for over 12 years. That’s well over a decade and then some. Like so many of us, I started my promising career as an ERP customer, dealing with the trials and tribulations of ERP onboarding, implementation, pain points and working tireless to… get it right. Sounds familiar? … Continued

Three steps to creating a robust ERP change management plan

Implementing a new ERP will impact almost every aspect of your company. Nearly every person, position, team, manager, and business decision will shift. That’s a major change, and it needs to be planned for to have it be a successful change. That’s where change management comes in, and why you need to start looking to your … Continued

5 Trends that will affect ERP in 2018

To stay ahead of the game in the coming year, you should take the time to educate yourself on trends that are emerging in the ERP industry. Some of these trends listed below have already been buzz topics for many years however they are becoming more important than ever and continue to be developed in … Continued

You know ERP should be good for you. But do you know why?

Before delving into the World of ERP for a newbie or for someone looking to replace their legacy system, you need to be aware of the best way to get the most out of your system. ERP projects are investments, not one-stop fixes. They take a lot of resources, time & money before you gain … Continued

Ask the experts: Will business technology deliver its promise in 2018?

Will business technology deliver its promise in 2018? It’s that time of year again: where we take stock of what 2017 has presented us with and think about what might be in store over the next 12 months. Google’s 2017 in search data revealed “how” was the most popular type of question asked by internet users, as … Continued

END OF YEAR NOTES

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year from all the staff at Medatech. I would like to thank our customers for another great year. This year has had many memorable moments and we are grateful to be able to create and share them with you. Highlights of the year include our User Conference, where we had … Continued

What does Social Collaboration mean for Businesses & their Employees?

What does Social Collaboration mean for Businesses & their Employees? Social Collaboration is a buzzword that we are hearing more and more often, so what does it mean to have a complete social department? What current tools are on the market to encourage collaboration? And what are the main benefits a company can hope to … Continued

How Cloud ERP Can Supercharge Your Business

In response to reduced budgets, cloud computing, mobility, big data analytics and social engagement, enterprise management software has had no choice but to evolve. Think about how today, we literally consume IT for breakfast and pit it against continuous changes in human behaviour and the demand for information at our fingertips, wherever we are – and from any device. … Continued