Lawson Portal 10.1 Series – Adding Main Content in Portal 10.1
We’ve covered three articles in the Lawson Portal 10.1 series: how to personalize the theme and portal elements of your Lawson Portal, as well as how to add personal bookmarks on the page. In the next part of the series, we will go over how to add main content.
In Lawson Portal 10.1, adding content to your main screen is very similar to previous versions. First, open the left-hand menu and go to General > Content.
Expand the bookmark that has the you wish to add (on the left). Double-click the subordinate (under the bookmark) that you wish to see on the main content page. The item will be moved to the right side under Main Content after it is added. If you don’t see the bookmark you are looking for, check with your administrator to make sure you have access.
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Click Save and Reload Infor Lawson. Now your homepage will contain the content you selected.
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“Disruptions to daily operations, unnecessary downtimes, data migration challenges, and time-consuming training for employees are just some of the challenges faced by companies in the finance industry that want to update their existing ERP systems,” says Radhika Ojha, tech expert and senior editor at ERP Today. Organizations who find it hard to migrate from their legacy on-premise systems to the cloud fear that the investment would be too costly or have too many roadblocks. However, there are solutions and providers who make projects like these as seamless as possible. For example, solutions like SAP S/4HANA are designed to eliminate these uncertainties as ERP and solution providers collaborate to ensure stability and certainty in a firm’s migration to the cloud. Ojha shares an article for Financial companies to take for cloud migrations. For businesses that want to migrate to cloud, it takes five steps to ensure they get a robust and scalable solution:
Step 1: Choosing the right solution and process. “The first step is to choose the solution that meets the business needs rather than the “hot new thing” in the market. At this stage, companies should choose an ERP partner to coach their teams through the migration process. The partner can help them understand the adaptations from their current working style to new methods in Cloud ERP systems like SAP S/4HANA that come with business processes which incorporate standard industry best practices.”
Step 2: Getting familiar with the new platform. “As soon as access is provided, it helps to familiarize the team with the new platform as soon as possible so that the testing can help the solution provider build on how the cloud ERP will function within the business.”
Step 3: Activating new processes. “This step allows the organization to understand the new processes that a business or division will use. These could include discrete or customized business processes or end-to-end ones. This step helps users to prepare for the shift to full production in a structured manner.”
Step 4: Activating digital features. “In this step, firms add new digital processes like automated “colleagues” (RPA) or advanced reporting, depending on their needs, before launching the system. Systems like SAP S/4HANA add the latest technology like built-in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, robotic process automation, and analytics to make business operations more efficient.”
Step 5: Acceptance and adoption. “At this stage, the teams begin to operate the new system fully. Change coaches ensure that the users are empowered to use the new system and that the change being delivered benefits the whole team. This step also ensures that the new Cloud ERP system unlocks best practices. Data can also be migrated from existing systems to the new Cloud ERP platform by assessing, cleaning, and migrating it so that the new system runs perfectly from the first day and helps in the quick adoption of the new ERP.
As we approach the last quarter of 2024, technology experts are already forecasting the technology trends for the coming year. Bernard Marr, strategic business & technology advisor, shares an article on Forbes of the “big picture” ideas that he believes every individual and business should consider now or at least have on their radar. Each of them presents significant opportunities but also creates risks and ethical challenges that can’t be ignored.
The Convergence Of Machine And Human Intelligence. “I believe the most impactful use cases for AI in 2025 will be those that involve fostering the symbiotic relationships developing between humans and machines. This means AI tools that are more closely aligned with helping us in our day-to-day work while also augmenting our human skills and capabilities.”
The Biotech Revolution. “Besides healthcare, biotech breakthroughs will continue to drive new advances in agriculture, enabling the development of disease-resistant and climate-resilient crops that reduce the need for harmful pesticides. Innovations such as lab-grown meat will also gain traction, offering sustainable alternatives to traditional meat production and helping to address global food challenges. Advances like these promise not only to extend our lives but to enhance our quality of life, as biotech continues to play an ever more impactful role in how we live, work, and care for our planet.”
The Climate Tech Challenge. “Technology designed to reduce or even reverse the damage that humans have caused to the environment, as well as assist with progress toward reducing carbon emissions, will be a key growth area in 2025. I believe that 2025 will be a pivotal moment as these innovations and many others are scaled and integrated into everyday life. Of particular impact will be an acceleration in the development and adoption of clean energy storage, with breakthroughs in battery and grid-based technologies set to improve reliability and efficiency.”
Cybersecurity At Global Scale. “Newly developed AI systems will be critical when it comes to detecting and preventing attacks, but the same technology is also likely to be harnessed by attackers to make life difficult. Increasingly, this will be done in pursuit of political aims. For this reason, I believe 2025 will be the year when we come to see cybersecurity as not just a technical issue for businesses to solve, but a critical element of national and global security.”
A Quantum Leap In Computing Power. “The UN has proclaimed that 2025 will be the International Year Of Quantum Science And Technology. And while quantum computing may not have yet hit the mainstream in a way that’s visible to many of us, 2024 saw the emergence of several important real-world use cases. These include drug discovery and solving optimization problems in finance and logistics. With new developments in cloud-based quantum computing potentially making the technology available to many more businesses and organizations, 2025 could be the year that its impact on our lives becomes dramatically more tangible.”
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Lawson Portal 10.1 Series – Adding Bookmarks in Portal 10.1
In the first two articles of the series we went over how to personalize the theme and portal elements of your Lawson Portal. The next article in the Lawson Portal 10.1 Series overview will cover how to add personal bookmarks on the page.
In Lawson Portal 10.1, adding bookmarks is very similar to previous versions. First, open the left-hand menu and go to General > Content.
Double-click from the available bookmarks that you wish to add (on the left). The Bookmark will be moved to the right side under bookmarks after it is added. If you don’t see the bookmark you are looking for, check with your administrator to make sure you have access.
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Click Save and Reload Infor Lawson
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As demand for data processing and storage increases, driven by advancements in AI, the need for robust and efficient data centers becomes paramount. Likewise, the demand for AI services and digital infrastructure rises make out data centers to be crucial for supporting these technologies. Emil Sayegh, Tech CEO, shares an article on Forbes discussing the growing importance of data centers in driving the AI and digital economy. The article highlights that cloud-service providers are expanding their infrastructure to accommodate the growing data needs of businesses and consumers. Additionally, the competitive landscape is evolving as companies invest heavily in building next-generation data centers. As more industries integrate AI into their operations, the reliance on data centers will only increase, positioning them as central to future economic growth. The conversation also touches on the challenges associated with cybersecurity and data privacy as these centers expand. Ultimately, Sayegh emphasizes that the continued evolution of data centers is vital to supporting advancements in technology and the digital economy as a whole.
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Issue: Users encounter the following error when executing a query or upload in Microsoft Office Add-ins (MOA):
FATAL ERROR: ITEM_SECURED
File FILERELFLD is secured.
Refer to the moa.log for any returned error details.
NOTE: CNDFLD could also be listed as a file/table in the error displayed above.
How can I address this message?
Resolution: This issue stems from a security (authorization) setup/configuration problem.
To resolve this, you need to determine where to add the security rule. The steps outlined below are tailored to implementing this change in the ADDINS security class provided by Infor Lawson by default. This ADDINS security class is linked to the LawsonQueryToolsRole security role. Typically, end users requiring access to MOA should have the LawsonQueryToolsRole assigned to them, as it’s a preconfigured deliverable granting all necessary access to items required for MOA usage. If you’re utilizing a different setup, adjust the steps accordingly by adding the rule to the appropriate security class instead of ADDINS. Ensure that the security class is assigned to a ROLE already assigned to the user.
Log in to Lawson Security Administrator (LSA).
Navigate to the “Profile Management” tab.
Click on “Profiles.”
Double-click on the “GEN” Profile ID.
Double-click on the “ADDINS” security class name.
Click the “Add Rule” button.
Change the “Securable Types” to “Files.”
Expand (Click on +) “CS.”
Locate the table listed in the error under “CS” (e.g., FILERELFLD) and check the box next to it.
Click “Apply.”
Test with the user. Note that you might need to wait for your security “caching interval” to pass. This setting can be found in the LSA tool under Server Management > Server on the general tab and is typically set to 900 seconds (15 minutes) by default.
Many companies rely on data-driven decision making for its capability to spot trends, improve processes, better serve customers and much more. Cloud-based data analytics can be a very powerful tool to help businesses gain valuable insight and information by leveraging the the actionable insights that companies use from the smart decisions provided. Below, expert members of Forbes Technology Council share their expert tips to help businesses make the most of cloud-based data analytics.
Leverage GenAI For Connected, Contextual Insights. “Enable generative artificial intelligence on your data analytics platform. Connect data, operations, people and decisions for dynamic visibility and continuous intelligence. This empowers your team to turn disruptions and uncertainty into opportunities with accurate predictions and real-time, connected, contextual insights. This leads to data-driven decision making that is customer-centric and profitable.” – Roshan Pinto, Tavant
Tap Into Enhanced Computing Power. “Businesses can leverage cloud-based data analytics to access enormous computing power without significant upfront costs, enabling them to train models on large datasets quickly. Once trained, these models can be applied to drive business value. Additionally, the cloud excels in real-time decision making, where speed is essential, such as tailoring unique solutions based on prospect data.” – Peter Bajwa, App-scoop Solutions Inc.
Easily Connect To Various Data Sources. “Cloud-based platforms enable companies to simplify the complexity of connecting to various data sources, empowering engineers to immediately leverage existing data to address corporate initiatives with minimal capital investment. For example, with insights from these platforms, engineers can power a range of use cases to drive sustainability progress, including analyzing environmental, sustainability and governance initiatives’ performance against goals.” – Dustin Johnson, Seeq
Combat Fraud. “Fraud losses total in the billions each year. Cloud-based fraud analytics enables specialists to focus on critical risks while machines handle lower-threat incidents autonomously. A good use case is merchant onboarding. Payment providers deploy cloud analytics to swiftly and accurately assess risk, capturing new merchant business without compromising due diligence.” – Rochelle Blease, G2 Risk Solutions
Monitor Customer Behaviors. “Conduct real-time data processing to improve decision making. Collect, process and analyze data in real time to get up-to-date insights on business operations. For example, an e-commerce business can use cloud-based analytics to monitor customer behavior on its website in real time to detect purchasing patterns.” – Venkat Viswanathan, LatentView Analytics
Strengthen Identity Governance. “In terms of identity governance, businesses can leverage cloud-based data analytics to continuously monitor access patterns and user behavior. This enables real-time anomaly detection and can flag potential risks, allowing for more accurate access controls and policy adjustments. This strengthens security and compliance while ensuring the right people have the right access at the right time.” – John Milburn, Clear Skye
Establish An Enterprise Data Dictionary. “Analytics and insights are only as good as the underlying data being used. Make sure your data is sound, well-defined, not missing key components and secure. Ideally, you want to have an enterprise data dictionary or glossary so the entities are defined reasonably consistently across systems and the data lake.” – Pankaj Chawla, 3Pillar Global
Create Dynamic Dashboards. “Businesses can harness cloud-based data analytics by integrating real-time data streams from various sources to create dynamic dashboards. These dashboards provide up-to-date insights, enabling data-driven decision making and allowing businesses to quickly respond to market trends and operational challenges. The cloud’s scalability and accessibility make it ideal for this approach.” – Sivanagaraju Gadiparthi, ADP
Standardize Product And Supply Chain Data. “Cloud-based data analytics can be used to standardize quality product and supply chain data across departments, enabling businesses to make better-informed decisions at an accelerated pace. More specifically, these offerings provide instant impact assessments and real-time data updates that can generate insights to help companies optimize product costs, measure environmental impact and ensure compliance.” – Neil D’Souza, Makersite
Integrate AI-Driven Predictive Models. “Businesses can maximize cloud-based analytics by integrating AI-driven predictive models. By analyzing historical data and trends, these models forecast future scenarios, enabling proactive decision making. This strategic foresight empowers companies to anticipate market changes, optimize resource allocation and enhance competitiveness, transforming data into a predictive tool for sustained growth.” – Rohit Anabheri, Sakesh Solutions LLC
Include Data From Third-Party Providers. “By integrating aggregated data from third-party providers, most businesses can significantly enhance cloud-based data analytics. Modern cloud platforms facilitate easy connections to these sources, enriching company data and providing deeper insights for crucial decision making. This enriched data helps leaders make more informed and effective business decisions.” – Rodion Telpizov, SmartJobBoard
Explore Real-Time, Broad-Ranging Scenarios. “Modeling and predictive analytics allow decision makers to efficiently explore a larger scope of scenarios in real time without being restricted by limited resources or outdated data. For example, drug developers or healthcare practitioners can individualize drug therapy to a patient based on their recent lab results via simulation of potential dosing strategies or drug treatment combinations.” – Patrick Smith, Certara
Analyze Historical Data And Market Trends. “Businesses can leverage cloud-based predictive analytics to forecast demand by analyzing historical data and market trends. Manufacturers can optimize production and better manage supply chains, while retailers can adjust stock levels and plan promotions. This proactive approach minimizes waste, improves customer satisfaction and enhances profitability by anticipating future needs.” – Sumit Bhatnagar
Adopt A Data As A Product Approach. “To maximize cloud-based data analytics, businesses should adopt a data as a product (or DaaP) approach. By treating data like a product, including having dedicated teams for development and life cycle management, companies ensure high-quality, accessible data. This method drives actionable insights, enhances agility and scales efficiently, embedding data deeply into strategic decision making.” – Suri Nuthalapati, Cloudera
Anticipate And Prevent Downtime. “Implement cloud-based predictive analytics to anticipate and prevent system failures or downtime. By monitoring software performance metrics, companies can schedule proactive maintenance and reduce unexpected outages.” – Vamsi Krishna Dhakshinadhi, GrabAgile Inc.
Dig Into The Details Of Transaction Costs. “My favorite insight that’s made easier in the cloud is realized by leveraging metadata on resource consumption and spending and then tying it to the cost of a transaction (a useful metric for transaction-driven businesses). Serverless functions and the like make it simpler to first understand per-transaction costs and then optimize.” – Kim Bozzella, Protiviti
Establish A Data Lake To Monitor And Respond To Live Metrics. “Most software as a service companies and other cloud tools offer data downloads. Having a data lake with integrated cloud-based analytics and real-time data feeds allows a business to monitor and respond to live operational metrics. This capability supports agile decision making and rapid adjustments to strategies based on real-time performance indicators.” – Hadi Tabani, Liquid Technologies
Leverage Quantum Computing To Tackle Complex Problems. “Businesses can use quantum computing integrated with cloud-based analytics to solve complex optimization problems that were previously unsolvable. This allows companies to uncover hidden patterns in massive datasets and make real-time, highly accurate predictions. Using quantum-enhanced insights can revolutionize decision making, providing a competitive edge in rapidly changing markets.” – Dr. Reji Thomas, TOL Biotech
Deploy Human-Centric Predictive Analytics. “Businesses can efficiently use cloud-based data analytics by deploying human-centric predictive analytics. By integrating cloud-based data with behavioral psychology, companies can discover the “why” behind behaviors using predictive analytics models. This human-centric approach empowers businesses to design personalized customer experiences and products, driving both customer engagement and loyalty.” – Jabin Geevarghese George, Tata Consultancy Services
Cultivate A Data-Driven Culture. “Implement monthly events where all employees, regardless of role, use simplified cloud analytics tools to explore company data. This democratizes data insights, uncovers unexpected patterns and cultivates a data-driven culture across the organization, leading to more diverse and innovative decision-making perspectives.” – Echul Shin, Eternis
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The cloud’s has many benefits such as self-service access, elasticity, scalability, quick deployment, and lower costs. This has brought about accelerated delivery to market and rapid uptake by enterprises. However, there are still risks involved in adopting the public cloud strategy, Chief information security officers (CISOs) should note that cloud strategies continue to change and evolve as new cloud technologies and services are introduced. This results in cloud security strategies of as little as five years ago are already outdated. Cloud security must evolve at the rapid pace as the public cloud space.
Forrester, one of the most influential research and advisory firms in the world, shares an article on Forbes depicting the most critical cloud trends that CISOs should and/or need to be aware of:
Securing AI in the cloud. “The onslaught of generative AI has meant that CISO organizations have also had to pivot. Lack of transparency around black-box AI models, susceptibility to bias, ethical considerations, threat actors that can exploit open-source models, and AI models that hold large amounts of data vastly increase an organization’s attack surface. CISOs should be addressing these three concerns: 1) reviewing the security controls and governance of cloud-managed AI services; 2) agreeing on the security roles and responsibilities between the cloud provider and your security team; and 3) upskilling the AI capabilities of the security and broader cloud infrastructure team to secure these new services.”
Workload placement for cloud sustainability. “New sustainability reporting requirements in the EU have forced enterprises to focus on their carbon footprint. One method of meeting sustainability requirements is through placing workloads in more sustainable availability zones. For example, this could involve ensuring that an availability zone powered by solar power or other renewable energy sources is preferred to one powered by a gas-fired plant. Cloud teams rely on cloud management solutions and carbon footprint data to inform workload placement. CISOs need to ask where their data will reside and implement controls over sensitive data to avoid automatic movement by workload management solutions that break security requirements.”
Sovereignty and regulatory requirements. “In recent years, new sovereignty requirements have created a broader push for private and sovereign clouds. CISOs operating in such environments know they need to meet these sovereignty and regulatory directives but have to balance this with allowing the wider IT team to deliver capabilities that the business needs and wants. CISOs should focus on ensuring that they understand which data types require sovereign cloud services, skeptically review claims about sovereignty by some hyperscalers, and seek to protect only the data that requires this protection, in order to keep the business on side.”
The option to “Create CSV File” in print manager in Portal or attempt to export a report to CSV using Lawson Addins, the CSV file is not generated and the following error message is displayed in Excel or the browser after it opens:
Error generating CSV report file. Check IOS logs for details.
2024-01-05 13:40:32,096 INFO [WebContainer : 8] [ ] [ ] [IOSSecurityContext] Destroying security context for user1
Resolution:
To troubleshoot this issue, follow the steps below:
Check the LAWDIR/system/ios.logs for the actual error message and problem. When reviewing the IOS logs, start with a search for “ERROR_GENERATING_CSV” and then review the messages that occur before that.
For the error message used in the example above, make sure the user has been granted access to the “rptgen” token under the ENV profile in Lawson Security. The user should be assigned a batch role which grants access to ‘rptgen’.
Ahead of its Dreamforce 2024 event in San Francisco, California this week, Salesforce introduced a slew of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and data security products and updates. A list of some of the topics are summarized below by senior editor Radhika Ojha at ERP Today.
Preparing for new regulatory frameworks. “Salesforce recently introduced a new suite of tools to help IT teams tackle key challenges related to strong data governance and security as more chief technology officers (CTOs) use generative artificial intelligence (AI) to help them protect sensitive data from hackers. The product is meant to prepare companies to follow new regulations as lawmakers move to strengthen laws around the use of generative AI. For example, the EU has passed the EU AI Act to ensure the technology’s ethical use and deployment in the region.”
Accelerating productivity. “Salesforce unveiled new data and AI-powered Sales Cloud capabilities. The enhanced platform promises to drive business transformation with new account planning, forecasting, prospecting, and compensation management capabilities.”
Industry customization. “Salesforce’s latest array of AI tools includes Industries AI, which customizes prompts, data models, and capabilities depending on the industry. The tool currently covers over 100 customizable AI capabilities for 15 sectors.”
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