Mergers & Acquisitions: What Happens When the Company Whose HR Software You Just Purchased Gets Acquired?

Mergers & Acquisitions: What Happens When the Company Whose HR Software You Just Purchased Gets Acquired?

This scenario is quite common in not only Human Resources (HR), but also in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions as well.  Is the Merger and Acquisition (M&A) just a ploy to grab a bigger market share or is it really a chance to broaden a portfolio of products. 

Here is the question: Is the new entity larger than the sum of the parts or is it just a bigger jigsaw puzzle?

There are many issues that come up.  Will my company still receive the support it needs?  How will I get support?  Do I now have a new contacts that have to learn about me and my business?  What happens when the contract I have expires and it is time to renew?  What will I be forced to change and when?

This article from the Technology Evaluation Center (TEC) is worth the five minute investment to read.  Then look at your software supplier and ask them what is on the horizon?  Are they fully committed to your success and invest/re-invest in their product?  No one has a crystal ball that actually works, but you may want to ask your supplier what their future plans are and do they plan to acquire or be acquired?

Vormittag Associates (VAI) has and continues to make a commitment to their customers and partners that they will remain independent.  In business since 1978 VAI has made their mark by being a trusted resource. 

Dolvin works with VAI and IBM to ensure there is a good fit between your challenges and the solutions available.  We look forward to helping you meet your challenges today and tomorrow. 

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Should hardware play a role in your software selection?

Should hardware play a role in your software selection?

A recent post from the Technology Evaluation Center (TEC) highlight that there are alternatives to “Big ERP Platforms”.  The article specifically talks about Unit4 Coda and their solution and approach to financial systems and cost effectiveness.  Click here to read the article.

One could debate the merits and detriments of their solution, but what really matters is what fits any given organizations challenges on the near term and long term planning horizons.  Do you mold your business process to a solution or alter the solution to meet your operations.  That too can be debated.

One of the real gems from the recent posting and the reason for this post is to call attention to a computing platform that was designed for business computing.  Specifically, IBM I or I5 or Iseries or AS400 depending on how long you have been around.



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There are many seemingly inexpensive computing platforms available today that have lower upfront costs, but when you add in administration, maintenance, growth and a whole host of other factors, the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) can and should be evaluated.  Again, that material would fill volumes.

But wait, why this posting?  Unit4 Coda has been developing and updating its software for their customers over the last 23 years and still runs today on the same platform. 

Pause for a moment and think about that number (23). 

Are you using anything else that has been around that long?  Maybe an adding machine, but computing platform?  Agreed that the underlying hardware has evolved, but you can take code written on day one on that platform, place it on today’s machine and it will run just the same, but a bit faster I would imagine.  Of course, the reverse in not true.  Today’s applications often take advantage of new features to bring new functionality and the resources may not have existed way back when.

So, should you base your software decision on hardware alone?  Probably not, but you should not ignore the advantages of a platform designed for business.

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ERP for Small Businesses: A Buyer’s Guide

ERP for Small Businesses: A Buyer’s Guide

Source: Technology Evaluation Centers

If you’re a small business owner considering enterprise resource planning (ERP), you undoubtedly have numerous questions. Should you choose an on-premise, on-demand, or open-source system? Should you manage the selection and implementation process yourself, or rely on outside consultants? These questions—and many others—are addressed in this guide. Download it, and begin the process of improving the way you run your business.

This report is detailed and covers a wide range of questions and decision making topics.  Well worth the investment in time.  We invite you to see how Dolvin can help you navigate the current state of confusion in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions.

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10 Fundamental Strategies for Choosing the Right ERP Finance and Accounting Solution for Your Company

10 Fundamental Strategies for Choosing the Right ERP Finance and Accounting Solution for Your Company
Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC) has a number of white papers providing valuable information.  Like many white papers found online, one should read them carefully.  A big takeaway is the knowledge foundation built by reading.  At minimum you can build your list of questions to ask when talking with your trusted advisor.

I particularly like the fifth point in that a fully integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution integrates the sales force with the back office.  Click the article title above for the full article.

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