https://cendien.com/insights Expert articles on ERP, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, digital transformation and IT staffing from the Cendien consulting team. en-us © 2026 Cendien. All rights reserved. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:27:59 GMT https://static.readdy.ai/image/8e0505aa0635a0a18473d6b2a0ce03ab/0bf003290bf18bcaec5a87fd6a2734a3.pnghttps://cendien.com/insights https://cendien.com/insights/cloud-erp-vs-on-premise-manufacturing-decision-guide https://cendien.com/insights/cloud-erp-vs-on-premise-manufacturing-decision-guide Manufacturing leaders face critical choices between cloud ERP and on-premise systems. Understand total cost, scalability, and operational impact to make the right decision. Best Practices Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://cendien.com/insights/cendien-launches-workday-support-managed-services https://cendien.com/insights/cendien-launches-workday-support-managed-services Carrollton, Texas firm extends 27 years of ERP support experience to Workday HCM, Payroll and Financials customers that need steady-state help after implementation. Press Release Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://cendien.com/insights/ai-agents-for-erp-training https://cendien.com/insights/ai-agents-for-erp-training An illustrative look at AI agents for in-app help, role-based learning paths and go-live training readiness. How-To Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://cendien.com/insights/ai-agents-for-talent-management https://cendien.com/insights/ai-agents-for-talent-management An illustrative look at AI agents for recruiting, skills planning and performance reviews, with people making every decision about people. 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Best Practices Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://cendien.com/insights/ai-agents-for-erp-implementations https://cendien.com/insights/ai-agents-for-erp-implementations An illustrative look at AI agents for requirements, testing and weekly status on an ERP implementation. How-To Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://cendien.com/insights/prepare-lawson-to-workday-migration https://cendien.com/insights/prepare-lawson-to-workday-migration Five steps to prepare for a move from Infor Lawson to Workday: document how you work, clean up data, map integrations, plan parallel payroll and plan for Lawson after go-live. How-To Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://cendien.com/insights/lawson-year-end-w2-checklist https://cendien.com/insights/lawson-year-end-w2-checklist A practical year-end checklist for Infor Lawson payroll teams: lock the calendar, reconcile totals, clean up employee data, test the updates and review W-2s before release. 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How-To Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://cendien.com/insights/managed-it-support-cost-per-user-2026-pricing-guide https://cendien.com/insights/managed-it-support-cost-per-user-2026-pricing-guide Managed IT support cost per user ranges $50-$300+ monthly. Discover 2026 pricing tiers, hidden costs, ROI calculations, and optimization strategies for IT leaders. Best Practices Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://cendien.com/insights/ai-agents-in-your-erp https://cendien.com/insights/ai-agents-in-your-erp An illustrative walkthrough of three everyday tasks an AI agent can take on inside an ERP, with people approving every action. How-To Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://cendien.com/insights/ai-agents-for-finance-teams https://cendien.com/insights/ai-agents-for-finance-teams An illustrative look at how AI agents can help with bank reconciliation, month-end accruals and variance questions. 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How-To Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://cendien.com/insights/how-to-choose-first-ai-pilot https://cendien.com/insights/how-to-choose-first-ai-pilot Start AI the practical way: one real problem, clean data, clear guardrails, agreed success measures and a small pilot — with a one-minute video walkthrough. How-To Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://cendien.com/insights/prepare-microsoft-365-for-copilot https://cendien.com/insights/prepare-microsoft-365-for-copilot Copilot shows people what they already have access to. Fix oversharing, tighten permissions, label sensitive content, clean up stale files and pilot first — with a one-minute video walkthrough. How-To Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://cendien.com/insights/introduction https://cendien.com/insights/introduction 70% of ERP implementations fail to deliver ROI. Learn the proven strategies mid-market IT leaders use to beat the odds and drive transformational results. Best Practices Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://cendien.com/insights/future-of-healthcare-it-trends-2024 https://cendien.com/insights/future-of-healthcare-it-trends-2024 Explore emerging technologies transforming healthcare delivery, from AI-powered diagnostics to interoperable EHR systems. Healthcare IT Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT