Revolutionary Rimini Connect™ Solution Tackles Interoperability Issues
Enterprise software environments are getting more complex, with an increase in the deployment of purpose-built applications to meet the needs of various functions and lines of business. This situation is leading to an explosion of compatibility and integration challenges such as making applications work together in common environments, sharing data and processes, and providing consistent […]
How Rimini Protect™ Extends the Value of Enterprise Software
Many organizations are finding that enterprise software from vendors, such as Oracle and SAP, is outliving the willingness of those vendors to support older versions. That was the situation faced by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), which provides proficiency testing to thousands of laboratories worldwide. CAP uses multiple versions of Oracle E-Business Suite 12. […]
Managing Modern Cybersecurity: What’s Top of Mind for ERP Security Pros?
Cybersecurity is a moving target. By that I mean that on any given day, an attack vector you had not even imagined in the morning can be a red-hot priority by the afternoon. Having said that, the threat you worry most about today might be all but irrelevant tomorrow. Granted, cyberthreats don’t always move quite […]
Advancing Modern Cybersecurity in Uncertain Times – Interview Takeaways
I recently sat down with Gabe Dimeglio, GVP & GM of Rimini Protect™ security services and solutions to discuss how uncertainties, like the economy, global unrest, and inflation, are impacting security strategies. Three areas we focused on were the importance of networking, meeting compliance mandates, and how to approach a managed security service provider (MSSP) relationship. […]
IT Hero: Systems Administrator
The systems administrator’s job is Nonstop As a lead systems administrator with Rimini Street, Dustin Jaeger, is part of an infrastructure team that serves internal customers almost exclusively. Its job is to ensure business continuity every second of every day, especially in case of a disaster. The team’s buzzword is “high availability” as represented by […]
It’s Never Too Early to Plan SAP Support Alternatives
The end of September often comes abruptly for SAP customers struggling with the costs and restrictions inherent in the vendor’s support contracts. That’s the deadline for terminating those contracts for the coming calendar year. We’ve passed September 2022, but it’s not too early to start planning for September 2023. With many SAP ERP customers facing […]
Succeeding in the Stress-filled CISO Role
The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has evolved into a strategically critical—and stress-inducing—role. As the old saying goes, security chiefs must be right 100% of the time, while cyber-attackers seeking to create operational or financial chaos only need to be right, or lucky, once. Digital transformation and the rapid increase in remote […]
How IT Leaders are Coping with Recession Concerns
With a war raging across the ocean, a looming European energy crisis this winter, and inflation numbers refusing to subside, the macroeconomic environment has caused enterprise IT leaders to rethink their strategies. Earlier this summer, we wrote on the impact that an economic recession and ongoing technology talent shortage can have on organizations, and according […]
What is a Composable ERP Strategy and How Does It Benefit Organizations?
The days of the monolithic ERP system are numbered. Many businesses are tired of confining their business practices to those purely defined by SAP and Oracle. Instead, companies are seeking an outcomes-based approach, selecting an optimized mix of vendors and technologies to help them best achieve their goals. The era of the composable ERP is […]
