The ERP Decisions Behind Successful Private Equity Acquisitions
The Hidden ERP Risk Inside Every Bolt-On AcquisitionPrivate equity ERP integration is the process of deciding how an acquired company’s enterprise resource planning system, data, workflows, integrations, and reporting will fit the parent company’s operating model. In...
ERP Project Fatigue: 5 Warning Signs Leaders Should Not Miss
What are the warning signs of ERP project fatigue? ERP project fatigue is a serious implementation risk because it often develops before performance metrics reveal a problem. Team members may continue attending meetings, completing tasks, and serving customers while...
The Value of an ERP User Community in System Selection
Software Selection: Involving the User Community One of the often-ignored factors in the field of ERP software selection is the efficacy of the user community that surrounds a given system.In short, a vibrant user community can greatly aid in the successful...
When More Security Tools Don’t Mean More Security
When More Security Tools Don’t Mean More Security: Understanding IT Security Tool OverlapOver the past decade, and particularly since the pandemic, organizations have invested heavily in cybersecurity. Many now have more tools in place than ever before — yet it’s...
Holiday Season Best Practices for IT Leaders and ERP Teams
Holiday Season IT Readiness Best Practices for ERP and Cloud Leaders The holiday season creates one of the most strategically important periods for IT leadership. While business activity shifts and staffing levels fluctuate, critical enterprise resource planning (ERP)...
Building Everyday Resilience in ERP and IT Teams
IT Resilience and the ERP ProblemMany organizations think of IT resilience as something activated during a crisis: a cyberattack, a failed upgrade, an outage, or a supply chain disruption. But the strongest form of IT resilience is not reactive at all. It is built...
Your ERP Migration Is an Archaeological Dig, Not a Data Transfer
Welcome to the "ERP Migration" Dig SiteWhen the ERP consulting team asks to see your item master, you hand them a spreadsheet with 47 columns.They ask what "Field_23" means. Nobody knows. It's been there since 2003.They ask why some product codes start with "X" and...
How Cybersecurity Compliance Drives ERP Transformation
When Security Compliance Becomes ERP StrategyOctober marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time when organizations typically focus on password hygiene, phishing training, and basic security protocols. But this year, we're seeing something more profound across...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025: Strengthening ERP Security
EstesGroup Launches Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and EstesGroup is proud to stand as a Cybersecurity Champion. This year, we’re focusing on what matters most to our clients: protecting ERP-driven businesses at the very...
Charting the Course: SaaS ERP and IT Lifecycle Management
IT Lifecycle Management for SaaS ERP Begins Before SaaS MigrationEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, like all technology, move through natural lifecycles. Operating systems reach end of support, databases require upgrades, and networks evolve to support modern...