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to keep older domain controllers, LDAP servers, web servers and database servers around simply to upkeep an already outdated application around brings with it immeasurable costs and risks.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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Adding Lawson Application in InforOS

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To add your Lawson S3 Application to InforOS, log into the InforOS portal.  Go to the management menu (the little person at the top right), and select Admin Settings.

Click Add Application on the right side of the screen.

Select “Infor Application” for the Application Type.

Select your Lawson version.

Click the Choose Icon button to choose an Icon for your site.

Enter a descriptive Display Name.

The logical ID will auto populate, but you’ll need to append a unique string to the end of it (such as “test” or “prod”).

Enter the hostname for your Lawson application (server.domain.com).

Enter the port.

Leave the context as the default Lawson.

Leave tenant ID blank (unless your tenant id is not the default).

Now a link to your Lawson Application will appear in the Homepages grid in InforOS!

 

3 ways data analytics is enhancing education technology

While remote learning isn’t new, it has become the new normal during this pandemic. Data analytics has greatly aided in remote education since data not  not only helps organizations better understand their users but also increase operational efficiency. An article shared by Study International describes 3 ways that data analytics is enhancing education technology. These insights were analyzed by Caroline Lewis of data analytics organization Tiger and Peter Croft of education technology company Tribal Group.

Data analytics help review, update software. “With regular usage, schools can tap into data analytics to show them the returns on investing in this software. This way, they are able to better plan digital resources to meet the needs of their teachers and students. The result? Improved spending and user experience for all.”

Data analysis gauges student engagement. “Administrators monitor student “touchpoints” based on how much time they spend in the virtual learning environment or when they submit their coursework. Understanding these learning analytics will give them a clearer picture of student habits, which are transformed into virtual profiles.”

Data can be used to develop predictive models.

“Unique student data can yield significant implications right away. For example, data analytics can identify students who are struggling or at risk, prompting intervention to bring them back on track. Schools and universities can further monitor the long-term efficacy of these initiatives, using the outcomes to better support teachers and students.”

 

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5 Benefits of Using a CRM for Your Business

Using a customer relationship management (CRM) system is a good idea for any business. As the name says, this software helps businesses to interact with its customers. If implemented correctly and utilized to its potential, a CRM will positively influence a company’s culture and income. A South Florida Reporter Article lists 5 benefits of using a CRM for your business to get the most out of your system.

Smart Ecosystem with Numerous Integration. “As a rule, the amount of integrations allowed by a system is limitless. Therefore, instead of copying all the information to one place, you can gather it automatically by synchronizing it with other services.”

Well-Organized Client History. “Systemized data makes post order management simpler. It also becomes easier to come up with relevant suggestions and custom offers. All client data is now stored in one place.”

Automation of Business Processes. “A CRM integrates all the communication channels so that you can reach out via emails or messengers without switching to other apps. Routine tasks like client notifications, document generation, and assigning tasks are easy to automate using the functionality of a CRM.”

Detailed Real-Time Analytics. “With just a few clicks, you can get a report for a particular time or a particular person’s performance. Altogether, it helps to detect the strong and weak points of every sales funnel.”

Strategic Planning Becomes Easier. “A CRM allows tracking client journeys from the moment of landing on a website to completing a purchase. Having this data at your disposal helps to optimize marketing and sales processes.”

 

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GL199 Error Company Being Processed in Different Job

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If you are running GL199 to close the period, you may encounter the below error message in the print file (or in the job scheduler log) “Company being processed in different job”.

This means that Lawson “thinks” there is another GL199 job running that is processing the same company your job is trying to process.  If that is the case, allow the first job to finish before running yours.  However, there may not be any other jobs running, yet you are still encountering the error.

To troubleshoot, first try to trace back to the first time the GL199 ran and failed (it may be in recovery or canceled).  Look at the examine log for that run.  There may be a different error that indicates the root cause of the issue.  If so, resolve that issue and recover or rerun that job.

If there are no issues to resolve, and you are certain that the GL199 hasn’t failed in the middle of updating records, you can get your DBA to update the status flag so that Lawson will no longer think the GL199 is running.  This can be accomplished by creating a paint screen for GLSYSTEM, or by making a direct update in the database.  The field “UPDATING” needs to be set to 0.  Additionally, you should check to see if your failed GL199 job is stuck in GLMONITOR.  If so, you should delete the record for that job.  But make sure you are deleting the record for your job!!!

Aquitaine Hospitality Deepens Partnership with Infor

Aquitaine Hospitality of hotel group Aquitaine Promotion is expanding its 2016 deployment of Infor HMS (Hospitality Management Solution) further. The business solution dedicated specifically to tourism, hotel and restaurant industry needs has worked efficiently for Aquitane and is planned to extend to their other properties, including the group’s brand new modern accommodation concept: “Live Hotels.” Per the press release, Aquitaine Hospitality is continually seeking to modernize practices and to invest in a solution capable of adapting to business requirements, brand and positioning specificities, and critical forecasting analysis models. Aquitaine Hospitality’s partnership with Infor helps to enhance their new concept of a lively, animated and collaborative hotel, integrated into the economic and social fabric of Bordeaux: Live Hotels.

 

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