IDC Fireside Chat: Prioritising IT Spend and Investing into a Business-Driven ERP Roadmap

How Hybrid Should You Go? 3 Key Factors that Determine your Hybrid IT Model

Ideally, digital transformation moves at the speed of business. Unfortunately, ERP innovation does not. Hybrid IT solutions can help you keep up. A hybrid IT environment includes a combination of internally deployed technology and cloud-based technology. The key to optimizing hybrid IT — and hybrid IT ROI — is determining what moves to the cloud and what stays put. When considering the decision, it’s important to stay focused on your own enterprise rather than what others, including competitors, may be doing. Your criteria for a hybrid IT model will be unique to your business. What’s the ideal mix? Consider these three factors when designing your hybrid IT model: collaboration with other IT ecosystems, including suppliers and partners integration risk tolerance for data and processes hybrid IT environment security including, e.g., visibility into SaaS security Moving technology to the cloud is an important, highly visible decision. This white paper contains a detailed analysis for evaluating the factors, best practice recommendations, and a sample framework for assessing cloud readiness.   Read this white paper and start creating your successful hybrid IT model today.

In Retail, the Next Normal is Now

What was the retail shopping experience like for consumers during the pandemic? What lessons did retailers learn about digital transformation to continue to drive success post-pandemic? Gartner addresses these questions and more in its recent report, Top Trends in Retail Digital Transformation and Innovation for 2021. The report includes an analysis of new consumer behaviors that were facilitated by retail technology in 2020, and identifies seven key digital transformation trends in retail to inform enterprise strategy and help prioritize IT investments in 2021 and beyond. As the world emerges from a touchless, stay-at-home economy, the “next normal” is now. To get a high-level overview of what that looks like, for consumers and retailers, plus what new IT investment strategies may prevail, view this infographic now. And to learn more about all of Gartner’s digital transformation trends in retail, read the full complimentary report.

Rimini Street 2021 Survey Results from 1500 Global CFOs – with Ingredion CFO Jim Gray

Rimini Street CEO Seth Ravin Discusses IT Project Prioritization with Business Reporter

Rimini Street CEO Seth Ravin Discusses CFO Digital Transformation Success and Global Survey Results on Cheddar

Rimini Street CEO Seth Ravin joins Cheddar to discuss findings from the company’s sponsored global CFO survey. Ravin explains that in fielding the survey, Rimini Street wanted to understand the relationship between digital transformation and CFOs-CIOs, both pre-pandemic and during the pandemic. Survey results indicate a very high correlation between a digital transformation focus and growth. Says Ravin: “I think this was an important survey to get what we thought was already out there in terms of anecdotal, and now we have the data to back it up with 1,500 CIOs and CFOs.” Ravin adds that digital transformation success happens at those touchpoints where companies interface with clients, consumers, or the public to improve experiences, not in upgrading back end systems of record. Funding transformation is key. Says Ravin: “Everyone has a component in that competitive advantage that’s related to digital transformation. And those investments are critical, but they have to be funded. And you have to find a way to fund them within the existing budget structure.” The positive results from the Rimini Street Q1 2021 earnings report are also discussed. Says Ravin: “We’re growing (our business) because of the fact that companies are focused on digital transformation. And we’re providing the funding by reducing the back end costs on their ERP systems and allowing them to reinvest those funds back into the company and funding that digital transformation.” Read more about digital transformation success in the research report, “2021 CFO Peer Insights: Digital Transformation and IT Spending Priorities.” Read about the Rimini Street Q1 2021 financial results.

Building an IT Strategic Plan to Prioritize Investments and Emerge Stronger in the Next Normal

“Never let a good crisis go to waste.” ─ Tom Grooms, Former CIO, CF Industries and Valspar Few CIOs were ready for disruption like that of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Out of necessity, they pivoted at remarkable speed. Fortuitously, disruption gives astute CIOs permission to question every budget dollar and fast-track critical projects to help the organization emerge stronger in the “next normal.” It’s a perfect time to reclaim wasted funds and build an IT strategic plan grounded in IT project prioritization. This eBook contains key insights and lessons learned from top IT experts on rapidly and purposefully reducing legacy spend to fund innovation during disruption, plus: a high-level IT project prioritization framework IT investment strategies to survive, stabilize, and thrive during disruption 5 pillars of IT optimization and savings that create funding and resourcing options Also discussed is the importance of crafting a business-driven strategic IT Roadmap fully aligned with business priorities rather than following a software vendor-dictated roadmap. Read this eBook and start building your post-pandemic IT strategic plan today, leveraging an IT project prioritization framework to cut costs, fund transformative initiatives, and come out stronger on the other side.

Drive Innovation for SAP with Expert Support

Now you can drive innovation for SAP by optimizing your current roadmap strategy. Find out how, in an informative thought leadership panel on SAP support services, featuring Constellation Research analyst Ray Wang, T-Mobile’s Senior Director of Product and Technology Erik LaValle, and Rimini Street SAP Support Services Leader Jennifer Perry. If you’re like most companies, your budgets are already stretched to the limit. Meanwhile, CIOs and IT leaders are under unrelenting pressure to drive innovation for SAP and manage the high cost of SAP support services. Not surprisingly, SAP seemingly wants you to follow its roadmap, timeline, and SAP strategy regardless of the impact on your company’s innovation. In this engaging panel discussion, you’ll hear Ray’s views on the state of SAP support services today and the growing challenges facing IT leaders. Plus, Eric will discuss T-Mobile’s practical approach to achieving critical innovations, flexible solutions, and superior customer experiences by leveraging Rimini Street support services for SAP.

2021 CFO Peer Insights: Digital Transformation and IT Spending Priorities

During times of disruption, companies that innovate and proactively invest in their own future can emerge stronger on the other side. How did CFOs lead the charge to power through a 2020 business landscape that included a global pandemic and economic and political uncertainty? What is the role — and priority — of technology in combating disruption? Who’s tracking IT ROI? How is the CFO digital transformation partnership with the CIO going? How does it all affect IT spending priorities for 2021? A recent report from Dimensional Research reveals results of its global CFO survey, providing insights on those questions and more, including: What % of CFOs will find a way to fund digital transformation projects with strong ROI, even if it involves convincing the Board? What % of CFOs refuse to waste scarce IT funds on projects that don’t deliver results? What IT initiatives would CFOs like to see more of from their CIOs? Why did some CFO/CIO relationships get stronger (or worse) in 2020? What do CFOs really think about cost cutting? (The results may surprise you.) The research contains valuable findings and recommendations for CFOs and CIOs alike for continuing to drive digital transformation, prioritizing IT investments with strong business value, forging a strong CFO/CIO partnership, and allocating funds in 2021. Assess how your organization stacks up — and your progress on CFO digital transformation — by downloading the report today.