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Shared services for ALBs – Is do nothing still an option?

An insightful blog from two central government ERP specialists Terri Williams and Helena Sedgwick Many HR, finance, payroll and procurement systems currently in place in Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs) are quickly running out of contracted…

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Digital and service transformation: The experiences of senior leaders in local government

Executive summary At this virtual round table chaired by Gavin Muncaster, Director of Digital at Southampton City Council, a group of senior leaders from councils across the UK shared their views on a number of…

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Do you really need a CRM system?

Many councils in the UK use a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Most are likely looking for that single view of their customers, that single source of the truth to who their customers are and…

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Central government and Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs): How to ensure you are ready for your move to the cloud

Executive summary As government ministerial departments and Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs) gear up for a shift from on-premise to cloud-based ERP systems as part of the government’s shared service strategy, strategic considerations become paramount. In…

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‘Adopt don’t adapt’: Achieving it with good governance

When moving your Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system from on-premise to the cloud, what are the key factors to ensuring success? How can you ensure the programme stays on time and to budget? We’ve talked…

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The best time to upgrade your Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for success

Changing your back office systems, like Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), takes consideration. A reactive decision could leave your organisation with spiralling costs for implementation. But when is the right time to upgrade your solution? Is…

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The role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in ERP

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a real buzz around it right now. It features in every tech and local government forum and news feed in some way. There’s no debate that AI can help those working…

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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) single supplier or best of breed; a high level overview

If you are about to embark on an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) programme, you’re likely to be thinking about different configurations before deciding which is right for you. In this blog our Principal Consultant and…

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Unit4’s end to on-prem announced

Unit4 has announced it will end support of its on-prem systems on 31 December 2024. This strategic shift in focus, prioritising cloud-based offerings and gradually phasing out support for its on-premises solutions is a response…

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