Breaking down enterprise data silos

Translating business strategy to a an achievable operating plan is challenge without efficient collaboration. This starts with data.

When acquiring a business, integrating departments can be a logical step to achieve focused economies of scale. As an organization grows, the expansion of resources and processes within each department often leads to the development of specialized IT tools. However, over time, integrating these systems becomes increasingly complex, hindering efficient data exchange.

In today’s dynamic and fast-paced business environment, addressing inefficiencies arising from poor communication between departments is critical. The challenge lies in translating business strategies into actionable operating plans without seamless collaboration.

IT applications, initially designed to improve process efficiency and reduce costs, often fall short of expectations. Feedback from business users across various organizations highlights common pain points:

• IT applications frequently require extended periods to accommodate new business requirements.

• Changes to these systems are consistently as costly, if not more so, than their initial implementation.

• Achieving end-to-end processes across heterogeneous systems is seen as nearly impossible.

This underscores the need to rethink our entire approach to Enterprise Business Applications. The interconnectivity and interdependence of processes across departments call for seamless enterprise data flow throughout the organization.

EPM Solutions proposes a forward-thinking approach to transform Enterprise Business Management. Imagine an operating system designed for the entire organization, offering:

• Data definition and management

• Intelligent scheduling and data routing capabilities

• Microservices tailored to business functions, providing end-users with flexibility in configuring usability at the presentation layer

By streamlining the integration of existing application silos, eliminating redundant software licenses, and modernizing outdated technology stacks, this platform will:

• Ensure business continuity and provide the agility to adapt swiftly to changing needs.

• Reduce the overall IT footprint, driving cost efficiency.

• Leverage advanced technologies like generative AI and machine learning to prepare for the future.

Do you recognize a compelling business case for embracing such a transformative IT solution with EPM Solutions?