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5 Signs Your Business Needs a Network Security Audit
In today's digital landscape, cybersecurity isn't just for large corporations – it's essential for businesses of all sizes. Many organizations don't realize they're at risk until after a security incident occurs. Here are five critical warning signs that indicate your...
How to Get to the Point of Endpoint Management
The Never-Ending Endpoint Management Game In today's digital workplace, the phrase "endpoint management" appears in almost every serious conversation about cybersecurity solutions. Though it's easy to add to your IT strategy, getting your organization to the point...
The Power of a Policy-Led IT Strategy
How to Align Technology Policies with Business Goals In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations face the constant challenge of aligning their IT infrastructure with business objectives while navigating a complex web of regulations and security...
The 2024 Cybersecurity Challenge: Security Together
EstesGroup Commits to Securing Our World During Cybersecurity Awareness Month As we enter October, EstesGroup is proud to announce our participation in the 21st Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This global initiative, founded in 2004, has become the world's...
Cybersecurity Audits: Safeguarding Modern Manufacturing
Ensuring Robust Cybersecurity with SOC 2: Certified Providers, Certified Protection In today's interconnected manufacturing landscape, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern—it's a critical business imperative. As cyber threats evolve and regulatory...
EstesGroup Joins Elite Inc. 5000 Ranks
EstesGroup Soars to New Heights: Ranked Among America's Fastest-Growing Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 List We're thrilled to announce that EstesGroup has been recognized as one of America's fastest-growing private companies, securing a coveted spot on the...
Hardware System Requirements for Epicor Prophet 21
What are the hardware system requirements for Epicor Prophet 21? Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like Epicor Prophet 21 (P21) play a crucial role in streamlining operations and driving business growth in the distribution industry. However, the hardware...
NAW Events 2024-2025: Networking for Distribution Leaders
EstesGroup and NAW: A Powerful Partnership for Distribution Success The National Association of Wholesale Distributors (NAW) has been a cornerstone of the multi-trillion dollar wholesale distribution industry since 1946. Let's explore NAW's role, offerings, membership...
BPR for ERP: Reimagining Business for the AI Era
The BPRs of ERPs Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) or Business Process Review (also BPR) have evolved into a crucial strategy for companies navigating the rapidly changing digital landscape. If you've been in your industry for even a short time, you've likely...
When AI Consulting Becomes the ERP Guru Behind the Gurus
In a twist of digital irony, AI is fast becoming the ultimate meta-consultant - the sage advisor to the advisors themselves. Seasoned Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and IT consultants, armed with years of experience and polished PowerPoint decks, now turn to their...
Mastering Custom Reports in Epicor ERP
In today's data-driven business landscape, creating custom reports in Epicor ERP is crucial for informed decision-making. However, this process can be more challenging than expected. Let's dive into the best practices for developing custom reports that meet your exact...
How Epicor Kinetic ERP is Revolutionizing Industry 4.0
In today's rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means embracing digital transformation. Enter Epicor Kinetic ERP – the game-changing solution that's redefining how manufacturers approach Industry 4.0. Let's dive into why this powerful platform...
How to use the SYSPRO e.net Diagnostics Tool
If you are looking to test, learn, or develop with business objects in SYSPRO, look no further than the e.net Diagnostics tool. This is a utility program that can optionally be installed on either the SYSPRO Server or SYSPRO client machines using the SYSPRO installer....
The Ancient Art of Specifying Report Requirements in Epicor
Designing Custom Reports in Epicor ERP Creating custom reports in any Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, including Epicor Kinetic, can be a surprisingly difficult endeavor. I've seen numerous cases in custom report development where the final deliverables did...
Embrace Cloud, Save the Planet with Sustainable ERP Migration
Optimize Enterprise Resource Planning and Contribute to a Greener Future As manufacturers and distributors face increasing pressure to optimize operations, reduce costs, and minimize their environmental impact, many are considering the move from on-premise Enterprise...