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A selection model of ERP system in mobile ERP design science research Case study: mobile ERP usability Khalil Omar Jorge Marx Gómez Department of Computing Science Department of Computing Science University of Oldenburg University of Oldenburg Oldenburg, Germany Oldenburg, Germany [email protected] [email protected] Abstract— Nowadays, mobile apps penetrate in every aspect Two complementary but distinct research paradigms of our daily life, due to the proliferation of mobile devices, the characterize much of the research in IS discipline namely: constant advances in mobile computing, and the enormous leaps behavioural science and design science [9]. The behavioural of mobile HCI. Thus, these factors have increased the demands to science paradigm has its roots in natural science research adopt the mobile ERP as a working model in enterprises. methods; it seeks to develop and verify theories that explain or Regardless of these demands, mobile ERP has several challenges predict human or organizational behaviour [9]. Whereas design and issues that need to be addressed through a problem the science paradigm is considered a problem-solving paradigm, design science research paradigm, since this paradigm is and it has its roots in engineering and the sciences of the considered a problem-solving paradigm and it has its roots in artificial [9]. The latter is accepted as a valid and valuable engineering and the sciences of the artificial. Accordingly, this research methodology by the engineering research culture, due paper aims to propose a model for selecting an appropriate ERP system within the mobile ERP’s design science research domain. -
Building a Cloud Practice
Bob Scott’s Winter 2016 2016 VAR STARS Building a Cloud Practice Sponsored by BSI | 2016 VAR Stars 2016 VAR STARS Building a Cloud Practice Moving to the cloud represents a challenge for mid-market accounting software resellers. Some make it more challenging by making the switch from marketing desktop applications to relying on subscription sales of online products very quickly. Patricia Bennett, owner of PC Bennett, made that decision not too long ago. Bennett sold off the Dynamics practice of her deserved because Microsoft no longer had personnel North Bend, Wash.-based firm in 2014 and went from assigned to support smaller resellers. 100 customers to only 16 very quickly Since then, she has built up the Acumatica base to “It was scary,” she says. “I probably had more em- 31 customers. The product, she says is very similar to ployees than customers at one point.” the Dynamics line, bringing together the best features However, Bennett says the market dictated her ac- of all the products. “To me, Acumatica was the ‘Proj- tion. “I could see revenue from Acumatica on a steep ect Green’ that never existed,” she says. Project Green incline, while the revenue from Dynamics was on a was a plan by Microsoft to unify the four financial ap- decline.” plications that was talked about from as early as 2000 Microsoft showed less and less interest in smaller until 2007 and was not accomplished. VARs and it got to the point that Bennett, whose firm But with Acumatica being a relatively new product, is based in North Bend, Wash., was unable to provide compared to the veteran desktop packages, resources customers with the level of service she believed they remain a challenge. -
Annual Report 2006
Annual Report 2006 Minding our business Building your investment Our Vision To liberate and empower businesses MYOB is a global provider of solutions that liberate business owners and accountants from the burden of day to day administration, empowering them to achieve business success. Our Clients China - Finding the right solution MYOB BusinessBasics Mr Zheng originally came across provides more time BusinessBasics by chance. After seeing what it could do, he investigated further and for creativity realised that BusinessBasics offered exactly the functions that Pioneer Times needed. Since its establishment seven years ago, Chinese company Pioneer Times has Advice for other clients evolved from a creative design organisation “After implementing BusinessBasics, I providing traditional brand promotion went in to discuss a contract with a client. services, to an organisation working with the newly emerging fields of digital and Beforehand, I had a look at the client’s online design and production. historical project records in the new system. During the meeting, my client The key challenge was astonished to hear me quoting every expenditure item from our working history “Our business is still small so we don’t – and of course we won the business!” have the budget to recruit a professional “It makes me feel good that everything is accountant. However, the company’s back under my control.” financial management is crucial to our success. I have a team full of creative ideas but no-one who is passionate “I never thought software like this could about accounting!” change our company’s business operations beyond my wildest imagination.” The owner of Pioneer Times, Wei Zheng, often found it difficult to track projects, – Wei Zheng, outcomes or spend per project. -
Comparisons of Solution Providers and Their 60+ ERP Products
ERP Now! Comparisons of Solution Providers and their 60+ ERP Products By Ann Grackin A publication of ChainLink Research Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................... 1 ERP Providers by Company Size ................................................................................................................................. 2 New Kids On the Block ............................................................................................................................................... 7 Turnarounds ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 The Industry View ...................................................................................................................................................... 8 Do I Pick a Package, a Company, or a Platform? ........................................................................................................ 8 Cloud vs. On Premise ............................................................................................................................................... 10 Conclusion—What about the Price? ........................................................................................................................ 11 Final Thoughts ......................................................................................................................................................... -
ESG Reporting by the ASX200
Australian Council of Superannuation Investors ESG Reporting by the ASX200 August 2019 ABOUT ACSI Established in 2001, the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) provides a strong, collective voice on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues on behalf of our members. Our members include 38 Australian and international We undertake a year-round program of research, asset owners and institutional investors. Collectively, they engagement, advocacy and voting advice. These activities manage over $2.2 trillion in assets and own on average 10 provide a solid basis for our members to exercise their per cent of every ASX200 company. ownership rights. Our members believe that ESG risks and opportunities have We also offer additional consulting services a material impact on investment outcomes. As fiduciary including: ESG and related policy development; analysis investors, they have a responsibility to act to enhance the of service providers, fund managers and ESG data; and long-term value of the savings entrusted to them. disclosure advice. Through ACSI, our members collaborate to achieve genuine, measurable and permanent improvements in the ESG practices and performance of the companies they invest in. 6 INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS 32 AUSTRALIAN MEMBERS MANAGING $2.2 TRILLION IN ASSETS 2 ESG REPORTING BY THE ASX200: AUGUST 2019 FOREWORD We are currently operating in a low-trust environment Yet, safety data is material to our members. In 2018, 22 – for organisations generally but especially businesses. people from 13 ASX200 companies died in their workplaces. Transparency and accountability are crucial to rebuilding A majority of these involved contractors, suggesting that this trust deficit. workplace health and safety standards are not uniformly applied. -
Business Leadership: the Catalyst for Accelerating Change
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP: THE CATALYST FOR ACCELERATING CHANGE Follow us on twitter @30pctAustralia OUR OBJECTIVE is to achieve 30% of ASX 200 seats held by women by end 2018. Gender balance on boards does achieve better outcomes. GREATER DIVERSITY ON BOARDS IS VITAL TO THE GOOD GOVERNANCE OF AUSTRALIAN BUSINESSES. FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF PERFORMANCE AS WELL AS EQUITY THE CASE IS CLEAR. AUSTRALIA HAS MORE THAN ENOUGH CAPABLE WOMEN TO EXCEED THE 30% TARGET. IF YOUR BOARD IS NOT INVESTING IN THE CAPABILITY THAT DIVERSITY BRINGS, IT’S NOW A MARKED DEPARTURE FROM THE WHAT THE INVESTOR AND BROADER COMMUNITY EXPECT. Angus Armour FAICD, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Australian Institute of Company Directors BY BRINGING TOGETHER INFLUENTIAL COMPANY CHAIRS, DIRECTORS, INVESTORS, HEAD HUNTERS AND CEOs, WE WANT TO DRIVE A BUSINESS-LED APPROACH TO INCREASING GENDER BALANCE THAT CHANGES THE WAY “COMPANIES APPROACH DIVERSITY ISSUES. Patricia Cross, Australian Chair 30% Club WHO WE ARE LEADERS LEADING BY EXAMPLE We are a group of chairs, directors and business leaders taking action to increase gender diversity on Australian boards. The Australian chapter launched in May 2015 with a goal of achieving 30% women on ASX 200 boards by the end of 2018. AUSTRALIAN 30% CLUB MEMBERS Andrew Forrest Fortescue Metals Douglas McTaggart Spark Group Ltd Infrastructure Trust Samuel Weiss Altium Ltd Kenneth MacKenzie BHP Billiton Ltd John Mulcahy Mirvac Ltd Stephen Johns Brambles Ltd Mark Johnson G8 Education Ltd John Shine CSL Ltd Paul Brasher Incitec Pivot -
Pengana Emerging Companies Fund
QUARTERLY REVIEW PENGANA EMERGING COMPANIES FUND December 2018 Quarterly Review DECEMBER 2018 FUND PERFORMANCE Net performance for periods ending 31 December 20181 Since 1 mth 3 mths 1 yr 3 yrs p.a. 5 yrs p.a. 10 yrs p.a. Inception p.a.2 Pengana Emerging Companies Fund -6.2% -18.6% -9.9% 5.2% 9.4% 15.4% 12.6% S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index -4.2% -13.7% -8.7% 7.4% 5.6% 6.9% 4.0% Outperformance -2.0% -4.9% -1.2% -2.2% 3.8% 8.5% 8.6% S&P/ASX Small Industrials Index3 -3.9% -13.4% -6.5% 4.7% 6.3% 9.8% 4.9% Outperformance -2.3% -5.2% -3.4% 0.5% 3.1% 5.6% 7.7% FUND COMMENTARY The Fund fell 18.6%1 over the December quarter, underperforming the Small Industrials Index by 5.2% and the Small Ordinaries Index by 4.9%. For the 12 months to December, the Fund was down 9.9%1, underperforming the Small Industrials Index by 3.4% and the Small Ordinaries Index by 1.2%. The Australian share market had the worst close to a year since 2011, with the ASX 200 index closing the quarter 8.5% lower. Global markets generally fared worse with the S&P 500 in the US down 14.3%, the technology heavy US Nasdaq index down 17% and the Nikkei in Japan down over 17%. The nervousness largely centred around concerns over global economic growth pending a US-China trade war, rising US interest rates and sluggish economic growth from China. -
Flexshares 2018 Semiannual Report
FlexShares® Trust Semiannual Report April 30, 2018 FlexShares® Morningstar US Market Factor Tilt Index Fund FlexShares® Morningstar Developed Markets ex-US Factor Tilt Index Fund FlexShares® Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt Index Fund FlexShares® Currency Hedged Morningstar DM ex-US Factor Tilt Index Fund FlexShares® Currency Hedged Morningstar EM Factor Tilt Index Fund FlexShares® US Quality Large Cap Index Fund FlexShares® STOXX® US ESG Impact Index Fund FlexShares® STOXX® Global ESG Impact Index Fund FlexShares® Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund FlexShares® STOXX® Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund FlexShares® Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund FlexShares® Real Assets Allocation Index Fund FlexShares® Quality Dividend Index Fund FlexShares® Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund FlexShares® Quality Dividend Dynamic Index Fund FlexShares® International Quality Dividend Index Fund FlexShares® International Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund FlexShares® International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index Fund FlexShares® iBoxx 3-Year Target Duration TIPS Index Fund FlexShares® iBoxx 5-Year Target Duration TIPS Index Fund FlexShares® Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund FlexShares® Credit-Scored US Corporate Bond Index Fund FlexShares® Credit-Scored US Long Corporate Bond Index Fund FlexShares® Ready Access Variable Income Fund FlexShares® Core Select Bond Fund Table of Contents Statements of Assets and Liabilities ................................................ 2 Statements of Operations................................................................ -
Brokers Crunch Convincing Numbers on MYOB
Brokers Crunch Convincing Numbers On MYOB Jun 11, 2015 -Strong earnings growth -Robust market share -Established pricing regime By Eva Brocklehurst Accounting software provider MYOB ((MYO)) has taken its accounting platform to the cloud. The company has invested in the technology and must now ensure it captures a rightful share of users of desk top functions as they move to cloud-based services. MYOB is ahead in this race, starting with an installed user base of 1.2m and brand recognition, as well as a dedicated software solution and strong distribution platform. Citi expects earnings growth of 19% on a three-year compound rate and believes the stock's trading discount to global peers is unwarranted. The broker initiates coverage with a Buy rating and $4.00 target. Management has invested heavily in product, adding $24m in costs over 2012-14. Citi expects this investment will continue at a more modest pace, with cost growth running at around 4.0% compound out to FY17. Cost additions are considered a key investment risk in MYOB's business. Market share is concentrated and barriers to entry are high, Goldman Sachs observes. MYOB is benefiting from the shift to cloud-based software, which the broker notes has driven a 10% per annum growth in paying users since 2011 and increased customer lifetime value - where customers move towards subscription products as older products are no longer supported. Goldman Sachs initiates coverage with a Neutral rating, tempering its favourable view as the stock is trading close to the $3.56 target. The broker forecasts a 16% compound earnings growth rate over 2014-17. -
Quarterly Sector Report – Technology (Q4 2020)
Australian Technology Sector Quarterly snapshot December 2020 Quarterly performance Rebased to 100 Commentary Index performance Last quarter Last 12 months The Australian information 160 technology index continued it’s ASX200 IT +24.7% +56.3% recovery from COVID-19 lows, ASX200 +13.3% (1.5%) outperforming the broader market in 140 S&P500 IT +11.5% +42.2% the quarter to 31 December 2020 by 11.4% 120 Afterpay (ASX:APT) and Xero (ASX: XRO) were the primary drivers of the quarterly performance, up 48% and 100 46% respectively. The quarter was active with technology M&A and IPOs as several 80 transactions announced earlier in Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20 Dec-20 2020 closed before the end of year. Source: Capital IQ Quarterly M&A & other news Date Description The Federal Court of Australia approved the scheme of HCL Technologies (NSE:HCLTECH) to acquire all of the issued 23-Dec-20 ordinary shares in DWS (ASX:DWS), an Australian IT solutions company Australian electronic design software company Altium (ASX:ALU) entered into an agreement with FSN Capital to sell the 14-Dec-20 assets of its TASKING business, a software tool for autonomous driving development, for US$110m 1-Dec-20 Telstra Purple acquired Australia-based IT service management provider Epicon, for c.A$24m New Zealand-based accounting platform provider Xero (ASX:XRO) launched an offering of US$600m senior unsecured 24-Nov-20 convertible notes due 2025 10-Nov-20 Nuix, an Australia-based forensic software business, looks to raise A$900m to A$1bn through an IPO ReadyTech (ASX:RDY) entered into -
Codat's Guide to the Accounting Software Market July 2020 How Is the Accounting Market Changing and What Does This Mean?
Codat's guide to the accounting software market July 2020 How is the accounting market changing and what does this mean? Across the world there are certainly dominant players within the accounting software market. However the market is rapidly changing and expanding. Key players are diversifying and fragmenting their offering to suit the ever changing needs of their key audience - the small business. A long tail of other accounting packages has emerged, spurred on by a huge shift in demand from desktop based packages to cloud based services which has largely been attributed to changing consumer expectations and regulation that has driven accounting and tax online. The expansion of cloud services has opened the door to more accessible and cost-saving software packages that include more automated features meaning that individuals with little to no accounting experience could navigate them. The cloud also allows for more centralised data which freely flows through APIs and integrations across platforms leading to greater insights and analysis that can be vital for a small business to survive and flourish. The accounting software market has transformed into a highly competitive, digitized and interconnected landscape which is largely driven with one customer in mind - the small business. *All data contained within this paper is based on extensive research carried out by Codat from various different sources, including both public and non-public sources. Some data has been calculated based on global figures and split across regions according to presence in the region. All data has been provided on a best-efforts basis, however Codat cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information. -
STOXX Pacific 100 Last Updated: 01.08.2017
STOXX Pacific 100 Last Updated: 01.08.2017 Rank Rank (PREVIOU ISIN Sedol RIC Int.Key Company Name Country Currency Component FF Mcap (BEUR) (FINAL) S) AU000000CBA7 6215035 CBA.AX 621503 Commonwealth Bank of Australia AU AUD Y 98.1 1 1 AU000000WBC1 6076146 WBC.AX 607614 Westpac Banking Corp. AU AUD Y 72.3 2 2 AU000000ANZ3 6065586 ANZ.AX 606558 Australia & New Zealand Bankin AU AUD Y 58.9 3 3 AU000000BHP4 6144690 BHP.AX 614469 BHP Billiton Ltd. AU AUD Y 56.2 4 5 AU000000NAB4 6624608 NAB.AX 662460 National Australia Bank Ltd. AU AUD Y 54.3 5 4 AU000000CSL8 6185495 CSL.AX 618549 CSL Ltd. AU AUD Y 38.8 6 6 AU000000TLS2 6087289 TLS.AX 608545 Telstra Corp. Ltd. AU AUD Y 33.0 7 7 AU000000WES1 6948836 WES.AX 694883 Wesfarmers Ltd. AU AUD Y 31.3 8 8 AU000000WOW2 6981239 WOW.AX 698123 Woolworths Ltd. AU AUD Y 23.4 9 9 AU000000RIO1 6220103 RIO.AX 622010 Rio Tinto Ltd. AU AUD Y 18.9 10 11 AU000000MQG1 B28YTC2 MQG.AX 655135 Macquarie Group Ltd. AU AUD Y 18.6 11 10 AU000000TCL6 6200882 TCL.AX 689933 Transurban Group AU AUD Y 15.9 12 12 AU000000SCG8 BLZH0Z7 SCG.AX AU01Z4 SCENTRE GROUP AU AUD Y 14.9 13 14 AU000000WPL2 6979728 WPL.AX 697972 Woodside Petroleum Ltd. AU AUD Y 14.4 14 13 AU000000SUN6 6585084 SUN.AX 658508 SUNCORP GROUP LTD. AU AUD Y 12.5 15 15 AU000000AMC4 6066608 AMC.AX 606660 Amcor Ltd. AU AUD Y 12.0 16 16 AU000000QBE9 6715740 QBE.AX 671574 QBE Insurance Group Ltd.