JD Edwards is an ERP product designed for small to medium-sized businesses. It was one of the first complete ERP systems; prior to this, separate software systems fulfilled the roles of HR, financials, etc. It was initially designed for small manufacturers, so it’s certainly a niche product. It integrates well with digital technologies and provides a simplified user experience. However, …
Read MoreIt’s pretty easy to convince a crowd of the quality of a painting when you don’t allow onlookers to inspect its intricacies too closely. If they did, they might just notice all the little discrepancies that reduce its value. Oracle does much the same when it comes to stating facts and figures. It’s well known that the mega-vendor doesn’t publicly share the exact number of customers using its Cloud product, although Oracle has previously suggested that over 750 customers currently use its Fusion Cloud ERP. There is no description …
Read MoreDon’t believe everything the mega-vendors tell you. We are aware of the concerns that organisations may have when considering third-party support. Oracle and SAP like to warn their customers of our service (but it’s not the first time they’ve misinformed customers: read our guide on common vendor traps). Due to a lengthy legal battle between a vendor and another provider, some ask ‘is …
Read MoreStruggling to make IT cost savings so far this year? You might have overlooked one substantial drain on your budget: Oracle support costs. See how much these costs can accumulate, and how much you could save with a third-party provider.
Read MoreOn the face of it, upgrading your Oracle applications and databases may seem an easy choice. Upgrading means you’re on the vendor’s top tier of support, and so won’t see such steep price increases, and you’re generally keeping yourself in the vendors’ good books. Some may argue that you’re also keeping up with the latest technology, and so therefore, the newest benefits (although most innovative changes we’ve seen have been mostly cosmetic in recent …
Read MorePalisade Compliance once made an interesting observation: “If it were easy to stop using Oracle, then more companies would do it.”[1] The Oracle experts raise a good point. While Oracle does provide good technology, it has a reputation. Specifically, for regularly increasing its support prices while reducing its support, and perpetually moving customers towards upgrading to the latest product version, …
Read MoreSome organisations may view Oracle Support as their ‘lifeline’ and are unwilling to give it up. But consider how valuable that ‘lifeline’ actually is, and how it compares to the services available from a third-party support provider, such as Support Revolution.
Compare our support service against Oracle’s, and identify three distinct reasons why organisations should consider the switch.
2021 hasn’t improved for most industries, including travel and transport. Organisations still face difficult decisions to cut costs. We can reduce Oracle/SAP support bills and help save critical budget – read our customer case study to find out how.
Read MoreIn the lead up to Easter, we have some sage advice for all Oracle customers, specifically ones that are devoted to the brand. These are what some might refer to as an Oracle house. Our Easter message to you is this: don’t put all your eggs in one basket. The all-or-nothing approach doesn’t always win. What is an ‘Oracle house?’ …
Read MoreSince Oracle announced a new Oracle Database will be released on a yearly basis, we’ve considered just how much innovation Oracle can cram into just 12 months. Are the vendor’s efforts worth organisations undergoing an upgrade every year? See what you think.
Read More