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Why your nonprofit needs business intelligence

Mar 5, 2019 | Blog Post

Most nonprofit software doesn’t serve nonprofit needs. The case for charitable BI.

Why mobility matters in ERP: a new approach to workflow

Feb 26, 2019 | Blog Post

VIDEO: What role do mobile apps have in modern ERP? A video exploration.

How to automate project accounting in 7 steps

Feb 19, 2019 | Blog Post

Automate one stage in a project, and you’ll save time. But what happens if you automate every stage in the project lifecycle? One way to find out.

Transforming finance: 10-nation women’s development org achieves goals

Feb 12, 2019 | Blog Post

Women to Women breaks down financial and technical barriers with Xledger.

Big Data vs. Good Data: Why You Need to Know the Difference

Feb 5, 2019 | Blog Post

2 MIN – 90% of the world’s data comes from the last 3 years. Why volume doesn’t equal value.

How to choose a sustainable ERP

Jan 29, 2019 | Blog Post

The cloud helps. But it’s not enough. Signs of an eco-friendly solution.

7 Reasons ERP Implementations Fail Before They Begin

Jan 22, 2019 | Blog Post

Nearly a quarter of ERP rollouts fail. Why?

The 5 Nonprofit Trends You Need to Be Aware of to Succeed in 2019

Jan 15, 2019 | Blog Post

10 MIN – From ultra-philanthropists to CI networks, Nonprofits will face challenges old and new in 2019. What you need to know.

How to maximize drill-down and drill-through

Dec 18, 2018 | Blog Post

It’s bigger than BI. The nature and nurture of data analysis.

Upcoming reporting changes: what nonprofit leaders need to know

Dec 11, 2018 | Blog Post

Donor conditions and revenue recognition among key updates to GAAP and IFRS

IoT is the future. What you need to know before implementing it.

Dec 4, 2018 | Blog Post

In 7 years, we’ll have 25 billion IoT devices. How they’ll impact the world of business.

How intelligent? What the age of AI means for your organization

Nov 27, 2018 | Blog Post

The AI winter is over. Reflections on the now and not yet of AI adoption.

What are digital twins, and why should you care?

Nov 20, 2018 | Blog Post

From moon missions to your organization. How digital twins will redefine analytics.

7 dangerous myths about digital transformation

Nov 13, 2018 | Blog Post

Reflections on the Gartner 2018 Symposium – Part 1

The multi-tenant method: A new R&D philosophy for ERP

Nov 6, 2018 | Blog Post

A vendor’s principles create their product. Here are ours.

3 insight tools your ERP needs to have

Oct 30, 2018 | Blog Post

If you want actionable intelligence, you need an ERP that can deliver it. The right system should excel in these areas of insight.

How to automate invoicing

Oct 23, 2018 | Blog Post

Is your company’s growth dying by a thousand invoices? How automating small tasks can restore your ambition

Know your rights in the ERP buying process

Oct 16, 2018 | Blog Post

Today, ERP buyers hold market power. But only if they use it. 3 rights buyers aren’t exercising.

Playing smart: 8 steps you should take to secure IoT

Oct 2, 2018 | Blog Post

By 2020, IoT could account for a third of all cyberattacks. How you can prepare.

Who’s in your fridge? IoT and your organization’s cybersecurity

Sep 25, 2018 | Blog Post

54% of us own 4+ IoT devices. The real state of IoT security.

What scalability tells you about implementation (and vice versa)

Sep 18, 2018 | Blog Post

The unlikely link between your ERP rollout and readiness for growth

How not to sabotage your own growth

Sep 11, 2018 | Blog Post

85% of execs say the true enemies of growth are internal. How to guard your organization.

Why accessibility requires a closer look

Sep 4, 2018 | Blog Post

Does accessibility mean no more than providing basic system access? These other aspects are often overlooked

How Integrations Work in Unified ERP

Aug 28, 2018 | Blog Post

3 MIN – A common myth says unified ERP can’t integrate. That couldn’t be farther from the truth.

What nonprofit executives need to know about automation

Aug 21, 2018 | Blog Post

Nonprofits are uniquely poised for the automated future. Here’s why

How to work(flow) smarter

Aug 14, 2018 | Blog Post

The right workflow brings you efficiency and security. A glimpse inside Xledger’s approach

Global shipbroker solves insight challenges with Xledger

Aug 7, 2018 | Blog Post

2 MIN – How Xledger served Galbraith’s, shipbroker and builder to thousands of shipping firms worldwide.

What is Postmodern ERP?

Jul 31, 2018 | Blog Post

6 MIN – Hint: it’s not an ERP model. A nuanced look at Gartner’s definition

How you can automate bank reconciliation

Jul 24, 2018 | Blog Post

Tic-and-tie is dead. How to automate without losing control.

How to unlock insight with multiple entities

Jul 17, 2018 | Blog Post

3 MIN – Multiple entities complicate accounting and financial insight. How to see every corner of your org.

Sweat the Small Stuff

Jul 10, 2018 | Blog Post

1 MIN – The wrong wrench almost launched a missile. What details threaten your business?

What is a Flex Screen & Why Should You Care?

Jul 3, 2018 | Blog Post

2 MIN – A close look at the revolutionary new insight tool

Know Thyself: How Ancient Wisdom Impacts Your Business

Jun 26, 2018 | Blog Post

2 MIN – What Sun Tzu’s Art of War has to say about modern business insight.

How you can automate data entry (step by step)

Jun 19, 2018 | Blog Post

Most data entry methods siphon labor and create errors. How to automate without losing control.

Should you choose unified or best-of-breed for your ERP?

Jun 12, 2018 | Blog Post

4 MIN – The answer depends on your organization’s size and needs.

4 ways obsolescence can corrode your business

Jun 5, 2018 | Blog Post

4 MIN – Obsolescence is like inflation: an invisible tax. Understand what forms it takes and how you can protect your business.

“Lifting the Skyscraper”: Jarle Sky on R1-2018

May 29, 2018 | Blog Post

3 MIN – Xledger’s Product Director on the Cloud ERP vendor’s biggest release yet

Xledger releases largest-ever system update

May 21, 2018 | Blog Post

2 MIN – 2018’s R1 brings faster speeds, new features, & complete restructuring of Xledger’s database.

Xledger helps global nonprofit bring rule of law to war zones

May 15, 2018 | Blog Post

1 MIN – ILAC consists of 50 member organizations assisting war-torn countries to build just and equal legal systems. An interview with Finance Head Olof Sjögren

Xledger Named SIIA CODiE Award Finalist

May 8, 2018 | Blog Post

1 MIN – Xledger Cloud ERP earns prestigious industry recognition

Biometric security company thrives on Xledger

May 1, 2018 | Blog Post

1 MIN – 120. That’s how many nations Xledger client Speed Identity equips with biometric security. An interview with CFO Annika Grönbek.

Budgeting for cybersecurity: How much is enough?

Apr 24, 2018 | Blog Post

4 MIN – Only 4% of organizations have reconsidered their cyberstrategy, even though 59% have increased their cyber budget. How you can budget with strategy in mind.

How the right technology redefines your audit experience

Apr 17, 2018 | Blog Post

2 MIN – Audits cost time, money & mental health. CPA Espen Jensen on how one tool can transform the process.

Why GDPR will impact your business and how you can prepare

Apr 10, 2018 | Blog Post

5 MIN – GDPR is the EU’s attempt to deal with the rising volume and value of data. Its consequences go far beyond the EU, however. How you can prepare.

7 threats that could hack your company from within

Apr 3, 2018 | Blog Post

4 MIN – An IBM study finds that 60 percent of breaches involve internal actors. 7 vulnerabilities every business owner should recognize and address.

Why partners matter as much as platforms in cybersecurity

Mar 27, 2018 | Blog Post

4 MIN – In today’s world, security isn’t just about how your data’s hosted. It’s about who hosts it, and how they can serve your organization.

How Executives Can Stay Secure While Traveling

Mar 20, 2018 | Blog Post

4 MIN – Foreign destinations. High-level access. Mobile devices. What could go wrong? How to protect executives in transit (and how they can protect themselves).

5 things to know about planning for a data breach

Mar 13, 2018 | Blog Post

5 MIN. – Mishandling turned a catastrophic breach into a PR apocalypse. Five tough truths to help you avoid your own Equifax.

The art of stewardship: what it means and how to recover it

Mar 6, 2018 | Blog Post

3 MIN. – Jeff Pospisil, financial overseer for 240 churches, explains why stewardship matters and how nonprofit leaders can use technology to become better stewards.

Want a smooth ERP implementation? Look to the process

Feb 27, 2018 | Blog Post

4 MIN. – Implementation often separates success from failure in nonprofit ERP. How to choose the right process, product, and partner for a smooth rollout.

Save IT: How college administrators can improve services without slashing budgets

Feb 20, 2018 | Blog Post

3 MIN. – It’s not just students: colleges face high debt, massive IT costs, and steep competition for students. A new generation of software could hold the answer.

What shared services mean for your nonprofit’s finances

Feb 13, 2018 | Blog Post

4 MIN – Nonprofits must stretch limited finances to cover fixed needs–all without underfunding their mission. How many nonprofits are using collaboration to change the game.

Nonprofit ERP: Planning for Growth

Feb 6, 2018 | Blog Post

4 MIN – In today’s world, philanthropy is as global as business. Your organization’s ERP should reflect that.

Moral Compass: How foster care, software sales & puzzle cubes fight trafficking

Jan 30, 2018 | Blog Post

5 MIN – In 2011, Jenni and KJ Jessen left everything and went to fight trafficking in SE Asia. The story of Compass31 and of hope among horrors.

The 5 Nonprofit Trends You Need to Be Aware of to Succeed in 2018

Jan 23, 2018 | Blog Post

10 MIN – The 2018 nonprofit landscape will be more complex than ever before. Here are the forces and dynamics you should be expecting.

Struggling to understand your data? Try a different angle.

Dec 12, 2017 | Blog Post

2 MIN – By shifting your viewpoint, data viz projects create art you can act on. What this means for executives & why the same principles apply to your accounting

Visual Dashboards and Your Organization’s Data [Video]

Dec 5, 2017 | Blog Post

1:41 – Dashboards matter. But they aren’t created equal. How executives can avoid dashboard pitfalls and ensure smart decision-making.

Donations in Doubt: Tax Reform and the Future of Non-Profits

Nov 28, 2017 | Blog Post

4 MIN – Xledger president Nathan McCann on what tax reform means for non-profits and how they can prepare for the coming donor drop-off.

Tax reform: 6 steps to help you prepare your organization

Nov 21, 2017 | Blog Post

3 MIN – The House has voted. The Senate hasn’t. But not all prep strategies hinge on the latest news. Six ways you can plan for whatever happens.

Bank Reconciliation in Deep Focus [Video]

Nov 14, 2017 | Blog Post

2:00 – A closer look at the latest revolution in accounting software.

3 Technologies That Will Solve Your Data Entry Hassles

Nov 7, 2017 | Blog Post

1 MIN – How 3 innovations are reshaping the fight for security and efficiency in document management.

Why Support is Better in the Cloud

Oct 31, 2017 | Blog Post

2 MIN – Is technical support just a customer service issue? Or does the platform you choose make a difference? An interview with Xledger support expert Zheng Zeng.

How to Work Smarter: Bank Reconciliation in ERP

Oct 24, 2017 | Blog Post

1:12 – Most accountants agree that bank reconciliation is one of their most tedious & error-prone tasks. But what if there were a better way to do it?

Neon Warnings: 4 Acronyms True Cloud Vendors Never Use

Oct 17, 2017 | Blog Post

2 MIN – In today’s ERP market, we tend to tune out hype. But what would happen if we listened critically? Four signs of a raw deal in enterprise software.

Win-Win: How One Alliance Can Unfetter Your Non Profit

Oct 10, 2017 | Blog Post

8 MIN – The former editor of Charity Finance on why everyone wins when fundraising and finance set aside their differences.

How Obsolete ERP Affects Your Business

Oct 3, 2017 | Blog Post

4 MIN -There was a day when traditional ERP systems were enough. That day has passed. How you can navigate the future of business management

Is the Best-of-Breed Model Your ERP Miracle?

Sep 26, 2017 | Blog Post

2 MIN – Best-of-breed systems are the software equivalent of all-star sports teams. That’s not a good thing. Why all-star teams fail in sports as well as software.

Which Cloud is True Cloud? Public or Private or Hybrid?

Sep 19, 2017 | Blog Post

5 MIN – “Cloud ERP” contains multitudes. Most don’t deserve the name. How to tell genuine cloud from its many, many imitators.

Why It Matters: Scalability and Cloud ERP

Sep 12, 2017 | Blog Post

3 MIN – Some ERP systems last for years. Others the client outgrows within months. What is scalability & how can it predict your system’s success?

What is Drill Down, and Why Should You Care? ERP in Plain English

Sep 5, 2017 | Blog Post

1 MIN – On your smartphone, it’s easy to zoom in. In ERP software, it’s even easier. Why drill down matters to you.

Survey: Automation Isn’t AI, But It Is the Future

Aug 29, 2017 | Blog Post

2 MIN – Four takeaways from a close reading of Deloitte’s 2017 survey on automation

How to Succeed in Data and Analytics

Aug 22, 2017 | Blog Post

1 MIN – What Makes D&A Work, Distilled from HBR

How to choose an ERP system

Aug 15, 2017 | Blog Post

7 MINUTES – 12 Steps to Navigate ERP Platforms and Providers

Amazon Downtime Argument for Cloud, Not Against: KPMG Executive

Aug 8, 2017 | Blog Post

3 MINUTES – Earlier this year, 4 hours of Amazon downtime crippled the internet. KPMG’s Marius Berg discusses what happened and the lessons you can draw from it.

Customization or Configuration: Alternative Approaches to ERP Implementation

Aug 1, 2017 | White paper

Customization and configuration sound like synonyms. They’re not. Knowing the difference could save your organization thousands now and even more later.

Five Keywords in Researching ERP Solutions

Jul 25, 2017 | Blog Post

2 MINUTE READ – Bewildered by the ERP Market? Try using these 5 keywords to hone your research.

Case Study: Cure International

Jul 18, 2017 | Case Study

Learn how Xledger’s Cloud ERP solution transformed CURE International, operator of hospitals in ten developing countries and the world’s largest provider of pediatric surgeries.

Five Days Without Xledger – What Have We Learned?

May 2, 2017 | Blog Post

1 MIN – Accountants and CFOs suffer many same or similar pain-points and stresses. Nationwide, non-profits struggle with unwieldy ERP providers

Five Days Without Xledger – Part 3

Apr 26, 2017 | Blog Post

2 MIN – In Five Days Without Xledger – Part 2 we followed non-profit CFO Roger Dalton as he learned what sets Xledger apart in the ERP market

Five Days Without Xledger – Part 2

Apr 18, 2017 | Blog Post

2 MIN – In Five Days Without Xledger – Part 1 we saw a CFO struggling with poor sleep, high stress, and presentation errors as a result of his organization’s cumbersome ERP provider

Five Days Without Xledger – Part 1

Apr 11, 2017 | Blog Post

3 MIN – When a finance executive sees how the Xledger ERP system simplifies business management & automates processes, they realize how it helps them evolve their finance teams

7 Warning Signs Your ERP System is Holding Back Your Non-profit

Feb 1, 2017 | White paper

Is scarce funding hindering your non-profit’s ambitions? An obsolete ERP solution might be part of the problem.

Gordonsigns

Dec 12, 2016 | Uncategorized

Xledger needed a sign. Gordon Signs had a next-gen solution. The story of a perfect fit.

10 Steps to Successful Non-profit Cloud ERP System Selection

Oct 14, 2016 | White paper

An ERP system is the backbone of your information structure. A solution that brings value will touch all relevant business processes and inform key personnel in your organization. It is very common these days to find senior finance managers in non-profit organizations...

The ART of coding for the CLOUD

Sep 13, 2016 | Media

Programmers and software engineers have been traditionally viewed as highly scientific, with strong mathematical backgrounds. Holding to strict specifications, we viewed their jobs as being primary to design and code complex algorithms to achieve a specific objective. It was undoubtedly, a function-oriented role. We even title the education of this skill computer science.

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