Cloud Computing

A recent report concludes that technology exists today to secure digital access and identity issues and help companies monetize their data assets responsibly.

Supply chain managers attending the annual Oracle OpenWorld conference in San Francisco this week learned that a record number of the company’s partners are extending their opportunities and revenue potential in the cloud.

We explore the continued growth of cloud computing in the supply chain management space, explain what’s driving the rapid rise, discuss lingering limitations holding it back, and lay out a plan for what’s ahead.

For organizations looking to move to Cloud Computing, it is important to understand the different aspects of Cloud Computing and to assess their own situation and decide which types of solutions are appropriate for their unique needs.

In this article we will explain in detail the different types of Cloud Computing services commonly referred to as Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

In a few months, the company will release cloud capability to support order promising “from quote to cash.”

We explore the progress supply chain management (SCM) applications are making in the cloud, pinpoint key benefits, attempt to demystify the concerns, and discuss which solutions are helping to solidify cloud delivery in this somewhat reluctant market.

While Oracle has a cloud platform that it’s been trying to spread to the masses, the biggest deal regarding the new cloud platform is supposedly the ability for people to use Oracle’s database in the cloud or on-premise in their own environment.

Choosing a deployment strategy that fits - Companies can own and manage their computing solution, yet still be involved in cloud computing by the fact that they have a private cloud for their internal application users.

Company says the Cloud offering allows customers to respond more quickly to new business opportunities, without significant upfront cost and implementation times.

Warehouse Management Systems lag behind other categories in cloud adoption, but is poised for growth as solutions scale up to meet the needs of larger sites.

WMS lags behind other categories in cloud adoption, but is poised for growth as solutions scale up to meet the needs of larger sites.

A study recently released by GT Nexus, a provider of cloud-based network services for global trade and supply chain management, in conjunction with Supply Chain Insights makes the case that ERP systems may be coming up short, when it comes to providing supply chain visibility for shippers.

Cloud-based global trade management technology provider Amber Road (formerly known as Management Dynamics) announced the pricing of its initial public offering (IPO) of 7,391,565 shares of its common stock at $13 per share.

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