Moving to Oracle HCM? How will you archive your Lawson data?

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It’s official, you have finalized the project to move to Oracle HCM and are ready to begin your journey to the cloud. But wait! What will you do with all your Lawson legacy data? By now you probably know that you can’t take it all to Oracle HCM. In fact in most cases you’re limited to a small subset of your original data. Your data retention policies may not allow you to turn off your Lawson 10x (or 9.0.1) servers just yet. Looks like you have more work to do.

Keeping those servers around for another 7 years is not an option. You’re likely running several Windows 2012 servers, or worst yet, Windows 2008, AIX or AS400 iSeries. Not to mention the database servers, file servers, co-location, Disaster Recovery servers and more. It’s enough to keep the most seasoned IT manager awake at night. What if the hardware fails? What if the old OS has a vulnerability we can’t patch? What if our server admin who knows how to maintain Lawson leaves? All these what-ifs are just the tip of the data retention iceberg.
One option is to park the data in a data lake and bury it under a rug for the time being. But unless your users are data analysts with some sophisticated BI tools and skills, then the data lake might as well be a Crater laker.
What if there was a way to completely remove the Lawson footprint from your data center but still provide fast, secure, and intuitive access to all the data to your users in a way that didn’t require any servers or maintenance? The APIX Serverless Framework is just that solution. Based on the AWS serverless stack, APIX has opened up incredible possibilities for inquiry only applications never before possible without a substantial investment in infrastructure. Clients can now provision a web based, lightweight, data archive solution and migrate all their data within days rather than months and at a fraction of the cost of the other solutions with none of the risk. Find out how the APIX serverless framework can help you meet all your Lawson data archive needs and eliminate the legacy servers for good.

Mazule Fuels Growth with Infor SunSystems and Sapphire Anywhere

Infor recently announced that South Africa-based mineral and energy trading company Mazule has selected Infor SunSystems, implemented by partner Sapphire Systems, and hosted on its Sapphire Anywhere SaaS platform. The cloud-based solution is set to streamline accounting processes, facilitate in-depth insights, and expedite reporting for the metals, minerals and coal trading specialist. Per the press release, Mazule identified a need to replace the system it has used since its inception. Having reviewed the market, the trading specialist selected Infor SunSystems based on its ability to support multi-dimensional accounting, and to provide in-depth reporting insights across different product lines, as well as the ability to break down transactions by various analysis codes. Kiara Barker, Mazule’s COO, says of the decision to go to the cloud, “Being based in South Africa, a cloud platform was the best option. The stability and robustness of a cloud model, combined with the reduced resource required to maintain infrastructure, means that we can focus resources on our business, safe in the knowledge that our core systems are being managed by experts, and that we have a single point of contact should issues arise.”

 

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8 Steps to Create an Effective CRM Strategy

Customers are the lifeline of a business. Keeping them happy is key. A CRM, or customer relationship management strategy put in place will keep your customers connected and boost your sales. Sumit at ScoopByte shares and article with 8 steps to create an effective CRM strategy to keep both your business and customers satisfied.

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CBCHECK vs. CBTRANS

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All AP payments hit the CBCHECK file.  If your payment code (CB00.4) is set up to post in summary mode, (CB00.7 – under the Cash Payment button) the detailed APPAYMENT information that matches your APPAYMENT file will only be found in the CBCHECK file.  There is a serial number on both the CBCHECK  and the CBTRANS file.  That is how you can link the two CB files for those transactions that are booked In summary. The total transaction amount will appear in the CBTRANS table with the serial number (with leading fill zeros) to be able to get to the CBCHECK detail for that total.

Cory Expands Asset Performance Management with Infor

Cory, one of the UK’s leading resource management, recycling and energy recovery company, has deployed Infor EAM in order to optimize the organization, coordination and intelligence surrounding maintenance planning and associated inventory. Per the press release, the company selected Infor EAM to support expansion plans that will add a new energy recovery facility and anaerobic digestion facility for food and green waste, solar power and battery storage. Additionally, the cloud deployment utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure will help reduce both total cost of ownership (TCO) and data security risk. Infor EAM has the ability to optimize health and safety standards through effective equipment maintenance, and help meet compliance requirements. The solution will also help extend the lifespan of assets and associated return on investment (ROI) for Cory’s equipment. Finally, Infor EAM will also help reduce risk by capturing knowledge in a consistent manner, and provide contextualized insights to boost productivity and circumnavigate skills shortages.

 

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Archiving Lawson Data

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When it comes to Legacy applications, data retention policies rule the day. Whether you’re moving to the newest cloud solution or simply upgrading, the option of keeping all of your data is likely not available to you. How do you choose what you keep around and what to purge? And what happens to the data you keep? How will you get access to it? How will you secure it? How long do you keep it around? Who will pay for it? Where will it be stored? Who will be responsible for maintaining it?

One option is to keep the old system around for inquiry purposes only. While this option seems like the simplest solution, it can actually prove to be the most costly and complicated. Here are some ways keeping an old system like Lawson 9 or Lawson 10x can backfire down the line:
  •  Old server hardware becomes more unreliable each day putting you at greater risk for losing your data
  • Older, unsupported operating systems like, iSeries AS400, AIX, Windows 2008 and Windows 2012 server  are no longer supported by their respective vendors and pose an increasing security risk to your entire data center.
  • Additional components necessary to keep the application running will keep your organization from moving forward. Having to keep older domain controllers, LDAP servers, web servers and database servers around simply to upkeep an already outdated application around brings with it immeasurable costs and risks.
  • As employees leave the organization and new talent arrives, it becomes increasingly difficult to give and get access to the older applications and train new users on how to access them. This often necessitates the need to retain professional services that can cost thousands of dollars and may not be able to help in the worst case scenarios.
Another option is to dump all the data into a data lake and worry about it all later. While this option sounds quick and simple, it fails the most basic test for a data archive solution; accessibility. Users will require access to the archive data and simply pointing them to a data lake does not provide realistic access. Oftentimes, clients end up spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on BI applications and custom analytics in order to extract the data they need.
Luckily, There is a third solution. The APIX serverless framework, based on the AWS serverless stack has opened up incredible possibilities for inquiry only applications never before possible without a substantial investment in infrastructure. Clients can now provision a web based, lightweight, data archive solution and migrate all their data within days rather than months and at a fraction of the cost of the other solutions with none of the risk. Find out how the APIX serverless framework can help you meet all your Lawson data archive needs and eliminate the legacy servers for good.

China’s Deppon Express Selects Infor in Logistics Asset Management Overhaul

Chinese integrated logistics services provider Deppon Express has selected Infor EAM to strengthen its corporate asset management, optimize allocation and leverage advanced management models to improve overall operational and business efficiency. Per the press release, Deppon Express was founded in 1996 and has provided a wide range of solutions including less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation, full truckload (FTL) transportation, delivery services, and warehousing management. The company provides flexible and efficient logistics options to cross-industry clients. With a need to digitize and optimize operations and reach new levels of efficiency, Deppon Express turned to Infor EAM to help with their change. Infor EAM will help the logistics giant manage its assets as well as boost the efficiency of equipment and personnel, increase vehicle utilization, reduce equipment-related trips-per-order costs and lay the foundation for the reduction of overall equipment operating costs. Infor EAM was began implementation at the end of December 2020 and Deppon Express expects a go-live at the end of 2021.

 

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Metropol Hotel Group Standardizes on Infor

Estonian hospitality leader Metropol Hotel Group has invested in Infor Hospitality Management Solution (HMS) cloud solution. Infor HMS would replace a legacy property management system that no longer supports the hotel group’s plans for growth. Per the Press release, Infor HMS was chosen based on its industry-specific functionality to improve guest experiences across their two distinct properties. Infor HMS will transform operations throughout check-in, housekeeping and registration with contactless processes. Kim Spolén, Infor’s director for the Nordics hospitality industry, says of the hotel group, “Estonia and the whole Baltic region is a fantastic hotel market that is incredibly progressive and shows great interest in new and modern solutions. Our modern web-based systems combine a lot of functionality with the ability to adapt for each individual customer.”

 

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AD FS Authorized Token Error with InforOS

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After a user attempts to log into InforOS using AD FS, if they get the error below “An error occurred”, your first stop should always be the event viewer on the AD FS server.  AD FS errors are logged in the Windows application logs area of the Event Viewer.

If you see the message “The Federation Service could not authorize token issuance for caller <username>”, this means that there is no claims rule on the relying party trust that allows this user to authenticate.

Open the AD FS Manager and go to Relying Party Trusts.  Click “Edit Claim Rules” then “Add Rule”.  Here, you can add an advanced custom rule, but the most common solution is to add the rule “Permit All Users” so that all AD users will have access to this Relying Party Trust, and their final authorization will be completed by Infor Federation Services (IFS).

ASRY Modernization Continues with Infor Cloud-Based Digital Transformation Platform

Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard (ASRY), the Arabian Gulf’s leading maritime repair and fabrication facility, recently signed a contract with Infor to implement a state-of-the-art facility-wide enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise, for its digital transformation. Established in 1977, ASRY handles the repair and conversion of ships, rigs and naval vessels, in addition to fabrication and engineering services covering onshore and offshore industrial components. Per the press release, Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise, which will run on Amazon Web Services (AWS), was selected to deliver high performance, scalability and security to replace the company’s existing ERP system. ASRY also opted to deploy Infor Birst to provide insights from the boardroom to the shop floor and support sound decision making. The ultimate goal is for Infor to help ASRY improve the quality of service for its global customer base, and help it tap into a global marine port and service market that is expected to reach $97 billion by 2025, according to research from Lucintel.

 

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