Industry Experts Praise the Initial Release of New White Paper Focused on Educating CFOs Evaluating the Move to Cloud-Based ERP Software

    PHILADELPHIA, PA, November 17, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Recently the ERP Software Blog announced the release of a new white paper written for CFOs (Chief Financial Officers) and financial professionals who are evaluating moving ERP (Enterprise Resource Management) to the cloud. 35 Questions Every CFO Needs To Ask About ERP Software in The Cloud cuts through the cloud hype to give CFOs the background they need to evaluate cloud-based ERP choices.

Initial reviews from industry experts for the white paper have been positive:

"This white paper is a great resource for CFOs since it was written specifically for the financial professional evaluating cloud deployment of ERP, the content is focused on business drivers CFOs need to understand." Ben Rohling, US Product Manager, Microsoft Corporation.

"This white paper gives users a step-by-step guide to the Cloud that's easy to understand. Rather than using a technical approach that many people would find hard to interpret, this article sets forth a series of questions and answers that address the primary issues firms need to consider when evaluating a move to the Cloud." Charles Chewning, The Accounting Library

"I think CFOs will find value in this white paper, and I think there are some key questions that they may not have thought of before related to ERP solutions in the cloud." Kati Hvidtfeldt, Senior Director ERP Cloud Lead for US Dynamics, Microsoft Corporation.

"Cloud is more than just a buzzword. This white paper is unique because it gives a clear, easy to understand explanation of the options plus potential benefits and risks." Brian S. Ocheltree, PartnerPoint

This white paper is the second release of the ERP PANEL PAPERS presented by the nationwide panel of ERP experts at ERP Software Blog. A group of 14 ERP and accounting software experts from the US and Canada, with a primary focus on Microsoft Dynamics ERP products, collaborated to provide input for this white paper. The first white paper in the series, "Beyond Software: How to Estimate the Cost of ERP Implementation Services" has also received wide distribution.

To coincide with the release of this white paper, deployment pricing options are now included in the Quick Quote service offered for Microsoft Dynamics GP on the ERP Software Blog site at www.erpsoftwareblog.com/quote. This automated quote gives estimated pricing for Microsoft Dynamics GP software licenses, maintenance and implementation services. The Quick Quote tool now includes estimated pricing for Microsoft Dynamics GP on premises, hosted on on-demand/SaaS deployment options.

In addition to the traditional on premises deployment, Microsoft Dynamics ERP Solutions customers have the flexibility to choose either a hosted or SaaS/On Demand deployment by connecting with a certified Microsoft partner. The ERP Software Blog provides an online directory of Microsoft Dynamics ERP Partners as well as a new directory specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP Hosting/SaaS Providers including data centers.

The white paper, 35 Questions Every CFO Needs to Ask About ERP Software in the Cloud, can be downloaded at www.erpsoftwareblog.com/cloud-erp.

About ERP Software Blog: ERP Software Blog is a group of experts nationwide dedicated to assisting financial professionals in the ERP/Accounting software selection process. Connect with ERP Software Blog on Twitter @erpsoftwareblog or visit www.erpsoftwareblog.com and www.crmsoftwareblog.com to browse articles and free resources.

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