Entries by Angeli Menta

MSPs: Are you ready for the next evolution of ERP?

As more small and midsize businesses (SMBs) outgrow traditional enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, Managed Services Providers (MSPs) have a powerful opportunity to step in with a smarter solution: SAP Business ByDesign (ByD). In his article for ManagedServicesJournal.com, technical director Atit Shah highlights how this cloud-first ERP solution is ideal for fast-scaling businesses—and for MSPs ready […]

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Building a .cbl for Infor

There are times that Infor support will ask for a .cbl of a program in your Lawson system.   When working with Infor Lawson systems, you may encounter situations where Infor support requests a .cbl file for a specific program. This is because .cbl files contain the source code for programs written in COBOL, a language commonly used in […]

What parts of ERP will be left after AI takes over?

  ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems aren’t disappearing—but AI is dramatically reshaping how we use them. In a recent piece for CIO.com, senior writer and IT journalist Grant Gross explores how generative AI and embedded copilots are transforming ERP from a static system of record into a dynamic, intelligent assistant. Tasks like invoice processing, reconciliations, and […]

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Lawson Comments & Attachments

Many Lawson screens have comment buttons that open a drill-around screen with different comment types.  If you have ever wished to query these comments for reporting or other user interfaces, you may have noticed that they are difficult to find.  Infor has “hidden” them in tables with the “L_H” prefix.  This is the “header” for […]

Upcoming Events September 2025

Mark your calendars for these upcoming virtual and in-person lawson events to kick off the Fall!   Monthly Office Hours Hosted by: Infor When: Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:00 (US/Eastern) The HCM product team will be holding monthly open office hours for customers, partners and fellow Inforians to ask their questions on […]

Native vs. Third-Party Apps: Why Where Your Data Lives Matters

Choosing native SuiteApps over third-party solutions for AP automation ensures greater security, scalability, and data accuracy—especially when leveraging AI-powered OCR—while streamlining processes like month-end close through seamless NetSuite integration. In her latest article on ERP Today, technology writer Radhika Ojha highlights a key decision for NetSuite users automating Accounts Payable (AP): use a native SuiteApp […]

Beyond the Inbox: The Human Side of AP Automation

AP automation streamlines manual tasks and boosts strategic focus, but successful implementation requires a human-centered approach to overcome change resistance and preserve team morale. In Rahhika Ojha’s latest article on ERP Today, she spotlights the human impact of Accounts Payable (AP) automation, featuring insights from Rahul Jairaj, Business Analyst at CloudPaths. Jairaj explains how manual […]