Two is One and One is None: The Case for Cloud Backup
Years ago, I was introduced to a saying while serving in the US Navy: “two is one and one is none.” A simple thought, really.
Back to the Basics – Compute and Spend
Over the recent holiday break, I was doing some maintenance on my home lab environment, and my son asked me what I was doing. I
Dynamics 365 Case Study: Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
Sevan Company Profile Headquarters Downers Grove, Illinois Team Members 500 Industry Integrated design-build firm; architecture, engineering, construction (AEC); program management; facilities management Company Type
Best Wireless Security Practices While Traveling
Today’s modern workforce is mobile. Whether it is an out-of-town business trip or simply a quick visit across town to meet with colleagues or clients,
One Manufacturing Company’s Success Story Upgrading from Dynamics AX to Dynamics 365
One of our clients is a manufacturer of complex, advanced machinery. Each product is unique—researched, developed, and manufactured to meet each customer’s specific needs. The
Dynamics AX is Aging Fast. What’s the Best Way to Keep the Business Moving Forward?
If you’re running your business on Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 or 2012, you are no doubt aware that both software products are approaching the end
SQL Server 2008 Support Ends in 2019. Now What?
If your company is using SQL Server 2008 or 2008 R2, Microsoft is ceasing support next summer. The official word straight from Microsoft's mouth is
The Value of a True Cloud ERP Solution
Companies using a cloud-first strategy have learned that the real value of the cloud comes from being able to delegate the Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Three Ways Using StorageCloud Premium Can Ease Disaster Recovery Failover and Failback
Hardware and storage failures will happen at some point. It is an inevitable part of any cloud-based server deployment. A disaster that knocks crucial hardware
Entry Level Virtualization with VMware
Many organizations are evaluating the cloud, if they are not there already. As with most business decisions, there are several things to consider. Let’s take
Dynamics GP 2013 is at the End of Its Life. Now What?
As you may know, Microsoft has ended support for Dynamics GP 2013 (and older versions) on April 20, 2018. We refer to this as a
Dynamics NAV 2013 is at the End of Its Life. Now What?
Mainstream support for Dynamics NAV 2013 ended back in January, 2018. This means that Microsoft will no longer offer any bug fixes and patches, end-of-year
Setting Virtual Machine Start Order with VMware vSphere 6.7 High Availability
The Problem The world has exploded with private cloud and it has been the new normal since 2012. No longer are these the days of
Managed Services Is Where the Business Value of Technology Is Created
Unlike ink, paper, the abacus, the Xerox machine, or other office equipment from the past, digital is innovating every day. Digital transformation can be powerful
Sikich Wins NetSuite 5-Star Award
Oracle NetSuite recognizes Sikich for its commitment to helping clients increase productivity and improve operations with cloud computing CHICAGO — May 1, 2018 — Professional
Ready to Upgrade Your Dynamics GP System? Here Are Some Options to Consider
Before you commit to upgrading to Dynamics GP 2018 from GP 2013, perhaps you should consider other software alternatives. We have two such options we
How to Ensure That Your Cloud and Overall IT Planning and Budgeting Meet Company Goals
Not so long ago, moving server workloads to the cloud sounded risky. That has changed as cloud technology continues to mature. Still, when business leaders
Top 10 Reasons to Host ERP in the Azure Cloud
By now you've heard countless arguments about why moving your ERP solution to the cloud is the smartest decision your business can make. Once you've
How SD-WAN Is Changing Business in the Cloud
By now you've probably heard of SD-WAN. It's a hot buzzword and like other buzzwords, the meaning is often attention grabbing, yet it lacks real
Should I Move My File Server to the Cloud?
Multiple times per week, I’m discussing the idea of a traditional on-premises file server versus moving to the cloud. Moving to the cloud could mean
