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Types of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

IBM Services

The fast-paced business world we live in today requires smart tools to manage a business’s operations and everyday needs. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a business management software built to do just that. Some ERP software providers may also provide industry-specific ERP solutions or modules.

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The advantages and disadvantages of ERP systems

IBM Services

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions offer organizations a one-stop-shop for managing daily operations. The business management software has gained popularity in the business world as organizations try to keep up with the changing landscape. The more systems, the higher the potential IT costs.

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Incident management vs. problem management: What’s the difference?

IBM Business Partners

An increase in organizations pursuing digital transformation and other technology-driven operations makes incident management even more important given the dependence on technology to deliver solutions to customers. ITIL processes connect IT services to business operations so that they can change when business objectives change.