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Five Ways Cloud ERPs Optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for Private Equity Firms
In today’s fast-paced digital economy, cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are no longer just a back-office tool—they’re a strategic asset driving value creation, operational efficiency, and optimized exits within private equity (PE) portfolios. Despite their well-documented benefits, many PE firms remain cautious about ERP modernization. Persistent misconceptions—such as the belief that cloud ERP implementations [...]
How AI in Retail Transforms Operations and Outsmarts the Competition
The retail industry is experiencing a radical shift, driven by technology’s ability to transform operations, elevate customer experiences, and help businesses outperform the competition. From warehouses to inventory management, supply chains to online retail, technology is the key to unlocking productivity, agility, and innovation. Advanced technologies powered by AI in retail are leveraging millions of [...]
How to Empower Employees to Work Remotely, Flexibly, and Inclusively
As more firms push for a return to the office, workplace flexibility is becoming a rare and valued employee benefit—one that can also serve customers. According to WTW’s 2024 Global Benefit Attitudes Survey, 53% of employees that can work remotely indicated they would look to change jobs within 12 months if their employer mandated a [...]
Avoid Costly Oracle Software Audits: Mastering Oracle License Management
Software is the backbone of any business, driving critical areas like innovation, security, performance, and productivity. But what happens when we inefficiently manage the software that makes us efficient? Left unchecked, the very software needed to run our critical business systems can become the source of significant contractual licensing compliance liability, incurring financial penalties, wasted [...]
VMware Infrastructure Migration and Optimization

Following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware in November 2023, organizations are facing a period of adjustment as they adapt to significant changes. The transition has brought about modifications to long-standing licensing models, altering cost structures and operational dynamics. […]

Don’t Overlook IBM i (AS/400) in your Enterprise Cloud Strategy

For over four decades, IBM i—still commonly referred to as AS/400—has served as a trusted backbone for mission-critical operations. Renowned for its reliability, security, and workload-optimized performance, the platform has earned its place at the heart of many organizations’ IT infrastructure. Today, understanding IBM i AS/400 […]

Key Takeaways from Oracle ERP Transformation Ascend and Blueprint4D Events
When it comes to Oracle ERP cloud transformation, migration, and integration, Syntax shows up where the important conversations are happening. That’s why our team played a leading role at both Ascend 2025 in Orlando June 8-11 and BluePrint 4D in Las Vegas June 9-13. Syntax executives and experts took to the stage at Ascend 2025 [...]
Redefining Enterprise Transformation: How SAP’s Business Suite Packages Enable the Intelligent Enterprise

At Sapphire 2025, SAP unveiled the next evolution in its strategy to redefine enterprise transformation. Building on the new SAP Business Suite introduced earlier this year at SAP Business Unleashed, SAP launched its SAP Business Suite Packages—a modular, integrated framework designed to simplify transformation and help organizations address their priorities while advancing toward the intelligent enterprise […]