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- The TUG Organization – The History, Annual Conference, and More - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzWhat is “TUG” and What’s the Organization’s History? Since 1985, The User Group commonly referred to as “TUG” has been dedicated to advancing the effective utilization of Infor distribution software and associated third-party products by facilitating the timely exchange of ideas and information ...
Views: 413 - Infor Delivers Inforce Everywhere to Connect Salesforce CRM with ERP - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzInfor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, today announced delivery of Inforce Everywhere, bringing the power of the back office to the front office. Inforce Everywhere is built natively on Force.com, salesforce.com’s social enterprise platform ...
Views: 368 - Why Ransomware is Blowing Your Budget - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzRansomware is changing quicker than the authorities can keep up, and if you don’t have a plan of attack, you might be the next victim – if you aren’t already. Ransomware is on the rise, and the costs to combat it continues to squeeze the life out of your company. Ransomware is blowing your ...
Views: 393 - Five Areas for Distributors to Drive Revenue in 2022 - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzThe distribution industry relies on performance metrics within a few specific areas to drive revenue each year. Metrics provide a data-driven knowledge of where the business is excelling, compared to where it needs improvement and strategic decision-making. The five areas for distributors to ...
Views: 420 - Tips for a Successful CRM Migration - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzA successful Migration to a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software can make all the difference in how your business operates. CRM, if used correctly, is the main source for everything there is to know about the company’s customers. A CRM in the wholesale distribution industry stores ...
Views: 348 - Distribution Industry’s Momentum for 2022 - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzAccording to Modern Distribution Management (MDM) research, revenues for U.S. distributors grew 22% in 2021 to roughly $7 trillion, after decreasing more than 4% overall in 2020. MDM’s baseline forecast for 2022-2024 indicates 10% growth in 2022, 2.6% in 2023, and 3.4% in 2024. Visit the link ...
Views: 377 - Why Ransomware is Blowing Your Budget - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzRansomware is changing quicker than the authorities can keep up, and if you don’t have a plan of attack, you might be the next victim – if you aren’t already. Ransomware is on the rise, and the costs to combat it continues to squeeze the life out of your company. Ransomware is blowing your ...
Views: 366 - Need to Increase Warehouse Efficiency? Try These Ideas - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzConstantly working to increase warehouse efficiency is vital to being successful. There are plenty of little things you can do as a manager which will have a large impact on how you do business. You’ll maintain loyalty among customers and increase your company’s bottom line. Success can also ...
Views: 396 - How Not to Fail at Inventory Management - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzRegardless of the size of your business, if there is inventory it must be managed correctly from startup or you’ll soon be overwhelmed trying to catch up. This is especially true for companies offering a wide selection of products. Without an effective means to account for the items in your ...
Views: 430(1 vote) - Reasons we LOVE Life at NSA - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzThere’s a great deal to celebrate when you’re an employee of NSA, much of which centers around our culture of “the NSA Touch” – the human element of how we improve technological processes and procedures for our clients. Forging long-term relationships, combined with a passion for technology, ...
Views: 346 - Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud Computing - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzAn increasing number of businesses are moving to cloud services for their company. With so much talk about the cloud today, the possibilities can be overwhelming and confusing. The three main types of cloud computing consist of: private cloud, public cloud and hybrid cloud. Depending on your ...
Views: 312 - Warehouse Automation Explained - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzWarehouse Automation is the process of automating the movement of inventory into, within, and out of warehouses to customers with minimal human assistance, ensuring business-critical operations meet customer demand. When implemented Warehouse Management System (WMS) automates manual processes, ...
Views: 317 - New CloudSuite Implementations, - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzIf your business isn’t performing as you hoped it would, now is time to look into why. With NSA’s Business Optimization Review we can evaluate your current systems and performance to discover areas for improvement. After analyzing your data, we can recommend new technologies and solutions that ...
Views: 478 - The Importance of Tech Experts During Mergers and Acquisitions - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzTaking an acquisition beyond its current potential is no easy feat without the right resources in place. We can’t stress enough how important it is to rely on tech experts during a merger or acquisition. Tech experts have a great deal of experience in protecting companies like yours from the ...
Views: 275 - Infor Unveils Next Generation Product Release, Infor 10x - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzInfo 10x Delivers Major Enhancements to Industry Leading Suite of Applications with Social, Mobile, Analytics and Cloud Capabilities Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers globally, today announced general availability of Infor 10x, an ...
Views: 324 - 4 Ways Business Continuity Plans Improve Profitability - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzYou probably already know a business continuity plan helps you stay in business after data loss or disaster – but did you also know it can improve your profitability? 1. Lower Your Insurance Premiums An effective business continuity plan can help to negotiate lower commercial insurance ...
Views: 323 - The Importance of Business Optimization Review - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzIf your business isn’t performing as you hoped it would, now is time to look into why. With NSA’s Business Optimization Review we can evaluate your current systems and performance to discover areas for improvement. After analyzing your data, we can recommend new technologies and solutions that ...
Views: 357 - Why Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is Important in 2021 - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a business management software solution that allows an organization to leverage a suite of integrated applications. ERP systems are essentially the “brains” of your technology systems and offer many advantages. If you don’t have an ERP system in place, now ...
Views: 281 - Kaseya Ransomware Attack - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzWHAT WE KNOW Enterprise tech firm, Kaseya, has confirmed within the past 24 hours that approximately 1,500 businesses were impacted as a result of an attack on its remote device management software, which was used to spread ransomware. It appears that the attackers carried out a supply chain ...
Views: 354 - Tips to Help Transition Your Staff Back to the Office - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzAs vaccination rates rise and the effects of Covid-19 lesson, many businesses are preparing to bring their staff back into the office. After all we have experienced during the pandemic, it is important to consider your employees fears and concerns and approach the process with ...
Views: 314 - Secure Your Organization with Managed Security Services - NSA Computer Exchange Corp - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzWith cyber threats continuing to evolve and grow each year, it’s important to invest in a robust security solution for your business. Having a solution in place that offers round-the-clock defense, expertise and support is ideal to keep your organization secure at all times. This is where ...
Views: 302 - Sales Tax Laws You Need To Know - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzBlog post by Gail Cole of Avalara While you focus on your business, we stay on top of legislative and policy changes that can affect your tax compliance. Numerous state legislatures are wrapping up their current sessions, and that makes for some interesting tax policy developments. For ...
Views: 331 - Best Practices for a Successful Data Migration - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzData migration is a complex task and requires substantial planning. Oftentimes, data migration processes do not meet their project expectations due to time and budget overruns. To help make the process a smooth one for your business, we’ve compiled some best practices for data ...
Views: 316 - Protect Your Distribution Company From Cyber Threats | Enterprise Cloud Solution - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzRansomware can infiltrate your system and cause major issues for your organization. Each year, ransomware threats advance into more sophisticated methods that can be extremely damaging if you don’t have protection in place. In order to best prepare for future threats, it’s important to ...
Views: 326 - Protect Your Distribution Company From Cyber Threats | Enterprise Cloud Solution - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzRansomware can infiltrate your system and cause major issues for your organization. Each year, ransomware threats advance into more sophisticated methods that can be extremely damaging if you don’t have protection in place. In order to best prepare for future threats, it’s important to ...
Views: 323 - Protect Your Distribution Company From Cyber Threats | Enterprise Cloud Solution - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzRansomware can infiltrate your system and cause major issues for your organization. Each year, ransomware threats advance into more sophisticated methods that can be extremely damaging if you don’t have protection in place. In order to best prepare for future threats, it’s important to ...
Views: 345 - Webinar Series #31: 2021 Sales Tax Changes: What Distributors Need to Know - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2021 from Neil Smilowitz2021 Sales Tax Changes: What Distributors Need to Know The business world encountered a myriad of sales and use tax changes throughout 2020, both in response to and on top of COVID-19. Despite these changes, one thing remains the same: the expectation, on the part of state and local ...
Views: 336 - How Ransomware Infiltrate the Organization? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzHow Ransomware Infiltrate The Organization Via a file download/email with a malicious link (29% of incidents) Via remote attack on server (21% of incidents) Via email with a malicious attachment (16% of incidents) Misconfigured public cloud instances (9% of incidents) Via Remote ...
Views: 398 - Protect Your Distribution Company From Cyber Threats - by Submitted on May 29, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzRansomware can infiltrate your system and cause major issues for your organization. Each year, ransomware threats advance into more sophisticated methods that can be extremely damaging if you don’t have protection in place. In order to best prepare for future threats, it’s important to ...
Views: 523 - How Ransomware Infiltrate The Organization - by Submitted on May 26, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzHow Ransomware Infiltrate The Organization Via a file download/email with a malicious link (29% of incidents) Via remote attack on server (21% of incidents) Via email with a malicious attachment (16% of incidents) Misconfigured public cloud instances (9% of incidents) Via Remote Desktop ...
Views: 553 - What Distribution Companies Are Doing To Manage E-mail Threats - by Submitted on May 22, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzE-mail attacks are becoming more and more sophisticated. As threats continue to evolve, their capabilities allow them to bypass traditional defenses which can lead to a significant increase in risk to your business. The key is prevention before these e-mail attacks even hit your inbox. Here ...
Views: 358 - Few examples of Data Conversion Programs - by Submitted on May 18, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzThe Data Conversion Programs Are Often Used When Adding Records to Various SX.E Tables. A few examples are: Kit Bill of Materials (KPSK) Fabricated Products (VASP, VASPS) Customer Pricing Records (PDSC) Vendor Pricing (PDSV) Vendor Contract Pricing (PDSVC) Rebate Records (PDSR) Table ...
Views: 510 - Top 5 reasons to implement Infor CloudSuite Distribution for your business - by Submitted on May 14, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzBelow are top 5 reasons to implement Infor CloudSuite Distribution for your business: Quickly scale infrastructure to support your growing business Get real-time visibility across the entire enterprise Free up capital to support growth initiatives Automate manual tasks across ...
Views: 439 - Why should you upgrade to Infor CloudSuite Distribution? - by Submitted on May 05, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzAs an Infor Alliance and Channel Partner for many years, we’re sharing our top 5 reasons why your business needs Infor CloudSuite Distribution: Gain Business Insight: With Infor’s business intelligence and analytics, you can understand and utilize data to improve service and create new ...
Views: 359 - Tips for Interior Cleaning for Your Computer - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzWhen is the last time you did a thorough organizing and cleaning of your files? Start by cleaning your email inbox(es). It’s likely you have a bunch of emails that are unread and just waiting to be deleted. There are probably many emails you can unsubscribe from as well to avoid further buildup. ...
Views: 374 - Top ERP trends to take into consideration for your business this year - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzHere are the top ERP trends to take into consideration for your business this year: 1. Mobile Apps: Mobile ERP apps are becoming more popular and for good reason. They offer on-the-go remote access to systems and data anywhere, at any time. These apps are user-friendly and provide real-time ...
Views: 302 - ERP Trends for 2021 - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzEnterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions are constantly evolving and improving to help businesses operate more efficiently and effectively. Businesses utilize ERP to streamline and automate tasks as well as to provide insightful data to help make smarter decisions in a timelier ...
Views: 319 - Spring Exterior Cleaning for Your Computer - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2021 from Neil Smilowitz‘Tis the season for Spring cleaning your home and life, but have you thought about your electronics too? Chances are it’s been a while since you gave your computer a good physical cleaning both inside and out. Follow our tips to carefully “Spring clean” your computer: Exterior ...
Views: 308 - Webinar Series #30: Benefits of WebPresented CRM Built for Wholesale Distribution - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2021 from Neil Smilowitz“What’s so special about WPCRM?” WPCRM is a BI, CRM and Quoting tool, purpose-built for Wholesale Distributors, with a focus on end-user value via integration with your ERP. This webinar will walk you through a day in the life of a Sales Rep who uses WPCRM to gain value from data that already ...
Views: 305 - Webinar Series #30: Benefits of WebPresented CRM Built for Wholesale Distribution - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2021 from Neil Smilowitz“What’s so special about WPCRM?” WPCRM is a BI, CRM and Quoting tool, purpose-built for Wholesale Distributors, with a focus on end-user value via integration with your ERP. This webinar will walk you through a day in the life of a Sales Rep who uses WPCRM to gain value from data that already ...
Views: 317 - Ways To Leverage Your CRM Data For A Positive ROI - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzA CRM, if used correctly, is the main depository for everything there is to know about the customer. An integrated CRM in the wholesale distribution industry houses contact and account information, sales history and trends, service requests, account purchasing habits, marketing automation, and ...
Views: 467 - The Importance of Two-Factor Authentication - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzOver the last few years, there has been a significant rise in cybercrime. As each cyber-attack becomes more advanced, we’re finding that legacy security systems aren’t cutting it anymore. Businesses of all sizes can be affected by cybercrime. According to recent reports, weak, stolen and ...
Views: 496 - NSA Returns to TUG Connects 2021 - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzWe’re thrilled to announce that we will once again be returning to TUG Connects 2021 this May 10-21! To ensure everyone’s safety, the event this year will be completely digital, and we are excited to be involved. TUG Connects is one of our biggest events and we look forward to it every year. ...
Views: 377 - User adoption is the key measure of a successful BI project - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzIn the beginning of implementing a BI project, IT and the internal project team typically find themselves trying to anticipate every need and situation that end users will encounter. In an effort to pre-answer every question and provide every meaningful KPI, however, end-users can feel like they ...
Views: 358 - Strengths of Infor’s CloudSuite - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzThese are the strengths of Infor’s CloudSuite that have been highlighted by Gartner: Infor CloudSuite has proven capabilities for many vertical industries, including those with complex global manufacturing requirements such as automotive, aerospace and defense, and industrial manufacturing. ...
Views: 374 - Benefits of Cloud-based Solutions - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzAs an Infor partner, specializing in Infor CloudSuite, we are highlighting the benefits of cloud-based solutions and how they can better serve your business: Lower Cost of Ownership Modern product architecture supports highly elastic applications reducing hardware costs ...
Views: 434 - Cloud vs. Legacy – What’s Serves Your Business Better? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzWhen debating if you’re business should transition from on-premise architecture to a cloud solution, there are a lot of factors to keep in mind. As an Infor partner, specializing in Infor CloudSuite, we are highlighting the benefits of cloud-based solutions and how they can better serve your ...
Views: 357 - Webinar Series #28: Make EDI Work the Right Way, Right Away – With Unilink! - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzMake EDI Work the Right Way, Right Away – With Unilink! Disruptive times challenge companies to balance clear thinking with the need for urgent action. Regrets about past missed opportunities aren’t helpful, hasty decisions can turn harmful, while any business-as-usual approach is ...
Views: 388 - Infor named a Visionary in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for ERP - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzWe are excited to share that our partner, Infor, has been named a Visionary in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for ERP! The Magic Quadrant is a tool for application leaders responsible for ERP applications to evaluate solutions and vendors for moving ERP business capabilities to the cloud. As ...
Views: 387 - What is a system health check and what’s involved? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzBackup Checks – Are your backups valid? You might be getting successful backups but do you know if they can be restored successfully? Database Health – Adjust database settings, review extents, promon activity, word indexes, update statistics. System Health – System verification and check, ...
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