January 24th, 2019

Cloud ERP Updates: Oracle Partner Cast

Oracle hosted an Oracle Partner Network (OPN) webcast yesterday with some exciting updates to Oracle Cloud ERP and EPM.

Market Highlights include:

• ERP SaaS market will reach $23.8 Billion in 2018 for 17% CAGR since 2013 (IDC); ERP includes accounting & finance, procurement, supply chain, and HR
• Accounting and Finance was ~25% of the ERP market in 2016 (BCC Research)
• Procurement Market (full Source-to-Pay) is growing rapidly with total revenues of $7.9 Billion in 2017 for 13% CAGR (Forrester)
• Mid-size companies are expected to make up the majority of cloud customers
• Oracle has around 10,000 E-Business Suite customers, of wich over half are mid-size
• Organizations are reducing their TCO by over 50% and increasing their ROI by 3.2 when moving to Oracle Cloud

Industry Trends & Challenges you should know:

• 81% say staying current on technology is a top benefit of ERP Cloud (ERP Trends)
• Average age of ERP systems nearing 20 years (ERP Trends)
• Average lifespan of an ERP system is from 10-20 years (e2bteknologies)
• ERP performing more routine, core processing typically done in Excel (CIO.com)
• Compliance with SOX, GDPR, etc. becoming more critical for ERP (CIO.com)

Oracle Cloud ERP Benefits:

• Simultaneously access real-time financial data & automate processes
• Improve cash inflows and manage cash positions across the enterprise
• Reduce transaction processing costs, data entry errors, and delays
• Comply with global accounting standards, legislative, & industry requirements
• Modernize, simplify, and accelerate project planning and execution
• Improve collaboration and productivity among project teams and managers
• Realize maximum savings and simplify purchasing with self-service procurement
• Standardize and streamline sourcing negotiations and contract creation
• Ensure contract compliance by monitoring for standard language deviations

Want an introduction to Oracle Cloud ERP? Join our next webinar, “Streamline & Simplify: An Intro to Oracle Cloud Financials” on February 19th. Register Here.

Industry Knowledge, Uncategorized accounting, Cloud EPM, Cloud ERP, ERP, ERP Market, Finance, Industry Update, Oracle Cloud, Oracle Cloud EPM, Oracle Cloud ERP, Oracle Cloud Financials, procurement

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August 9th, 2018

Ask the Expert: Oracle Cloud Global Human Resources

The global workforce is ever changing and transforming. In order to effectively manage you employees domestically and abroad, your organization needs a flexible and robust Human Resource enterprise solution to meet your needs. Enter Oracle Cloud Global Human Resources. 

We asked Elire Consultant and Oracle Certified Cloud Global HR Implementation Specialist, Rachel Rudolph, what common obstacles our clients run into while implementing Global HR, and what best practices they should follow to get the most out of their investment. 

Here’s what she had to say!

Interact with Rachel and learn more at her upcoming webinar, “Global HR from A to W: Assignments to Work Structures and everything in between.” Register for this complimentary webinar here. 

To set up a call with Rachel and the Cloud HCM team, contact [email protected].

Industry Knowledge, Webinar #IT, #oracle, Cloud, Core HR, ERP, HRIS, Human Resources, Information Technology, Oracle Cloud, Oracle Cloud HR, Oracle Global HR

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July 9th, 2018

Elire at #PSRECONNECT 2018!

 

Next week, Team Elire will be in Rosemount, IL for Quest PeopleSoft RECONNECT! As largest PeopleSoft focused conference around, RECONNECT offers more than 200 deep-dive sessions across all PeopleSoft product areas including PeopleSoft in the Cloud, Selective Adoption, Testing Automation, Fluid UI, and more! With over 600 Cross-Industry Attendees representing Financial Services, Healthcare, Utilities, Public Sector, Education and others, the networking opportunities through Special Interest Groups, Roundtables, Receptions, and Exhibitor Showcases is unmatched!

Elire will be presenting FIVE sessions this year, as well as exhibiting at Booth #403. Stop by during open exhibiting hours and enter to win a Yeti Backflip Cooler!

101360 Tue. Jul. 17 | International Ballroom C
12:45 – 1:45 pm PeopleSoft Treasury SIG Meeting

101710 Wed. Jul. 18 | Heathrow AB
8:00 – 9:00 am PeopleSoft on Oracle Cloud: What Does this mean for your PUM Strategy?

101740 Wed. Jul. 18 | Grand Ballroom F
8:00 – 9:00 am Accounting Standards Made Easy with PeopleSoft Lease Administration

102560  Wed. Jul. 18 | International Ballroom C
11:15 am – 12:15 pm  Double the PeopleSoft 9.2 Upgrade Fun – Henderson, NV’s FSCM & HCM Public Sector Success Story

102260 Thu. Jul. 19 | Grand Ballroom F
1:45 – 2:45 pm Taking Accounts Payable to the Future: 5 Pillars of Automation

Discounted registration is available through July 12th here. 

To schedule a time to connect with the Elire team or speak with our Experts, email [email protected]

Conference #peoplesoft, #PSReconnect, #Quest, conference, Continuous Delivery, ERP, Fluid UI, Lease Administration, Lease Management, PeopleSoft ERP, PeopleSoft HCM, Quest International Users Group, RECONNECT, Tradeshow

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March 1st, 2018

PRESS RELEASE: Elire Inc. becomes a Certified Oracle Reseller!

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Elire Inc., Oracle Gold Level, Cloud Standard Partner, becomes Certified Oracle Reseller

 

Providing additional value for long-term and new clients.

 

Minneapolis, MN March 01, 2018

 

Trusted Oracle Partner, Elire Inc., is now a certified Oracle Reseller for Oracle PeopleSoft, Cloud HCM, Cloud Financials, Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) Services. Elire Director of Sales, John D. Scott, states, “Elire is extremely excited about being an approved Oracle Reseller. This is a great opportunity for us to offer a value-add service to our existing customer base, help oracle prospects in their software buying journey, further support Oracle Reps in their sales cycles, and expand our overall Partnership with Oracle.”   

 

Elire Business Development Manager, Geoff Engelhart, adds, “Elire is excited to expand our long-term partnership with Oracle and grow the strategic partnerships we have with our current, and future clients.  As an approved Oracle re-seller, we’ll be able to help our clients maximize their IT investments like never before” in regard to Elire’s new capabilities.

 

During Elire’s 13 years in business, the company has focused on being a Trusted Advisor and Partner to their 200+ clients. Elire’s prominent clientele are revered as leaders across a wide range of industries and verticals. The move to becoming a Reseller further solidifies Elire’s industry-leading position as a “go-to” Oracle Partner, and allows for organizations to have an experienced partner across all their Oracle needs.

 

Elire Inc.

 

Minneapolis, MN. | www.elire.com | 612.486.4220

 

 

 

Industry Knowledge, Uncategorized #peoplesoft, Cloud ERP, Cloud HCM, Enterprise Resource Planning, ERP, IaaS, Infrastructure, Oracle Implementation Parnter, Oracle On-Premise, Oracle Partner, Oracle Reseller, PaaS, Platform

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December 21st, 2017

Ask the Expert – Smart View with Oracle Cloud Cash Management

Now, more than ever, Treasury Departments need the ability to access and analyze date in real-time. An addition to the Oracle Cloud Cash Management Suite – Oracle Smart View is an ad hoc analysis tool that interacts with Oracle Cloud ERP and Essbase cubes. This tool allows organizations to optimize user productivity with features such as Smart Query, Smart Slice, and drill to source functionality. On-demand cube updates through Smart View give users the capability to perform cash forecasts and determine liquidity positions daily. We asked Elire Cloud ERP Consultant, Tony Barbato, why organizations should implement Smart View with their Oracle Cloud Cash Management solution, and what it takes to have a successful implementation. Here’s what he had to say:

Interested in learning more? Attend Tony’s webinar, “Extend Cash Forecasting with Oracle Smart View” on January 16th. 

Register here.

Industry Knowledge, Uncategorized Cloud Cash management, Cloud ERP, ERP, Financials, Oracle Cloud, Oracle Cloud ERP, Oracle Smart Slice, Oracle Smart View, Smart View

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November 16th, 2017

Ask the Expert: Supplier Management Best Practices

Are you looking to establish a new supplier relationship, manage existing vendor relationships, or enhance the value added by your Suppliers? Third party vendors and outsourced services are becoming an ever-important component to a successful business. We asked Elire Strategic Advisory Services Consultant, Lauren Sindt, for advice on how to best manage your suppliers and establish a strong supplier governance. Here is what she had to say!

 

Interested in learning more? Attend Lauren’s webinar, “Strengthening and Streamlining Supplier Management” on Thursday, November 30th. 

Register here

Industry Knowledge #peoplesoft, Advisory Services, ERP, Outsource, Outsourcing, Supplier Management, Third Party Supplier, Trusted Advisor

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