2019
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White Paper Review: Gain Agility by Migrating ERP Workloads to Public Cloud Infrastructure
10 OCT, 2019 Lukman, J. Paper Source: http://secure.wis-digital.com/SAP_partner/2019_WhitePapers/Google_ERP_in_the_Cloud.pdf The word “cloud’ or “cloud computing” have become cliché, even amongst the not-very-tech-savvy. In the early days, cloud usually referred to as just storage alone. Today, we use the terms ‘cloud storage’ to refer to databases that exist in cloud servers and “cloud infrastructure” as hardware/virtual servers where applications can be run. In some quarters, this is referred to as Infrastructure as service. In addition, an entire software can also be housed…
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White Paper Review: SYSPRO’s Executive Guide to Selecting and Implementing an ERP System
Lukman Jaji October, 2019 Paper Source: Source: https://www.syspro.com/dl/WP/SYSPRO-Executive-Guide-To-Selecting-Implementing-and-Operating-ERP-ALL-WP.pdf In recent times, many companies have come to the realization that operational proficiency correlates directly with the capability to automate core processes while minimizing human intervention. These core processes vary from one form of information management or the other. ERP systems help in automating core processes that would hitherto be extremely time consuming, less accurately, efficiently and effectively executed, and most importantly, would have required several hands to execute. The paper reiterates…
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ERP Systems Overview (Video)
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Webcast Review Webinar: Ten security controls for effective cyber-security
Lukman Jaji October, 2019 Introduction The webcast was presented in 2018, and was about security controls for effective cybersecurity. It was organized and facilitated by the Center for Internet Security, to educate individuals on their own cyber security controls. The webcast was of high quality and was properly organized with appropriate visuals. Quality of the Speaker The presenter Giridhara Raam was also clear and gave full explanations of concepts. The webcast is easy to understand even for non-IT specialists.…
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Journal Article Critique: Social Networks and Web 3.0: Their Impact on the Management and Marketing of Organizations
10 OCT, 2019 Lukman, J. Garrigos-Simon, F.J., Lapiedra Alcami, R. and Barbera Ribera, T., 2012. Social networks and Web 3.0: their impact on the management and marketing of organizations. Management Decision, 50(10), pp.1880-1890. Introduction/ Statement of the Problem The purpose of the paper is to analyze the importance of social networks in the new context, the effect of Web 3.0 on the management and marketing of organizations and how organizations can fully exploit these changes. It also purposes to explore the relevance…
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Journal Article Critique: Internet of Things and Supply Chain Management
Ben-Daya, M., Hassini, E. and Bahroun, Z., 2019. Internet of things and supply chain management: a literature review. International Journal of Production Research, 57(15-16), pp.4719-4742. 13 OCT 2019 Lukman J. Problem The modern business environment is ever changing and this affects the supply chains as well as other business operations. The customers are also demanding more and more as days go by in terms of price and quality. The external environmental is also getting harsh because of the tough economic times and…
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SAP vs Oracle
13 October 2019 SAP and Oracle are two companies that deal with Enterprise Resource Planning systems. They can be termed as some of the top companies in the market for ERP systems, with SAP leading the market (Snellman, 2017). This could be because SAP began as purely an ERP systems vendor while Oracle began their operations by offering Database Management Systems. So what is SAP? SAP stands for Systems, Applications and Products. The software they offer are used to manage…
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Modern or Traditional ERP systems?
A Digital Portfolio by, Lukman J. ERP systems have been in existence for over two decades, and have been significant in the planning processes of businesses. Initially ERP systems were designed purposely for inventory management (Quirk, 2019). Today, these systems are comprised of numerous components that ensure the smooth running of all activities in the business. The modern ERP systems cover human resources, procurement, supplies, manufacturing, customer relationship management, inventory management and finally business intelligence. While traditional ERP systems are…
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One Minute Paper on Information Systems
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Neighbourhood Barter (NBarter) System
Well, they say that “old is gold “and also add that “one man’s meat is another man’s poison”. It can actually be actualized through the neighbourhood barter system. A neighbourhood barter system is a platform that connects products and antique exchange enthusiasts within a community or postcode. This system can connect communities in a way that no other system has ever had (well, except for social media). It is a system that will involve the exchange of goods and services…