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It seems that no matter what system we’re on for JD Edwards, there are certain things that we check for and enable/disable. For those of us who work with JD Edwards day in and day out these are “no brainers,” also known as processes/best practices we follow that are second nature to us, but less obvious to those less immersed or experienced with the technology.

This year at Collaborate 2018, the largest annual technology and applications forum for the Oracle user community in North America, JD Edwards (JDE) once again showcased its continuous innovation spotlighting how businesses are using its breakthrough products to innovate themselves.

As the backbone to many market-leading companies, JD Edwards is one of the strongest, most reliable ERP systems on the market today. However, for many business executives they continue to question if they’re consistently taking advantage of JD Edwards to solve their current technology needs. In a recent interview, Lyle Ekdahl, Oracle’s Senior Vice President and General Manager, said “The strength of digital technologies―mobile, analytics, cloud―doesn’t lie in the technologies individually. Instead, it stems from how companies integrate them to transform their businesses.”

For most organizations, leveraging cloud applications provides a significant competitive advantage by allowing them to achieve business agility, scalability, global expansion, and customer intimacy.  However, on-premise iSeries-based JD Edwards customers have generally been limited in their ability to pivot quickly with applications, not to mention they continue to be at risk given the ever-shrinking talent pool for quality iSeries professionals.

The dreaded security redesign. You’ve been putting it off for so long but now it’s time to take action. You’ll feel much better once it’s done but it can be difficult to get started.

So you’ve recently licensed the Oracle UPK (User Productivity Kit) for your on-premise or cloud ERP solution? A very wise investment. End users will now have a tool that illustrates exactly, step-by-step, what they need to do in your ERP system. “No end user left behind” and no more excuses to not follow business process.

To say that the winds of change have transformed today’s IT department just doesn’t seem to quite cover the ongoing metamorphosis that mobile, cloud, big data, and the Internet of Things have brought about.

Increasingly, CFOs are being challenged to drive digital innovation across the enterprise and, as such, are more frequently spearheading technology strategy and evaluations.

Extending its commitment to JD Edwards EnterpriseOne applications, Oracle is announcing some cool enhancements for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Release 9.2 in the Oracle Cloud. These include:

While there are many benefits to upgrading an existing Enterprise ERP suite, many companies are still hesitant to jump into the deep end. Upgrades are seen as time consuming, expensive and labor intensive. Using a partner for an upgrade is a great solution to these real concerns. In the end, a properly executed upgrade initiative to improve and update ERP systems can have far-reaching benefits, providing enterprises with improved productivity, greater streamlining, and more robust capabilities. So it is crucial to examine your current JD Edwards solution and make sure it is the best it can be. Ask yourself if you are taking advantage of all of the business benefits available to you, or if it is time to upgrade. And do you want to go this tricky transition alone, or are you looking for an MSP partner to help smooth out the rough edges?