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Enabling system scalability

As consulting firms grow organically or through acquisition, their systems must scale accordingly. A scalable ERP system can support this growth by accommodating increased workloads, new services, and a larger client base without significant reconfiguration.

What a CFO
should look for

Scalability costs: Evaluate the financial implications of scaling the ERP system to ensure it aligns with the firm's budget and resources.

Investment planning: Plan for future investments in technology as the firm grows, considering the scalability of the ERP system as a critical factor.

What a CIO
should look for

Modular design: Choose an ERP that supports modular expansion and scalability so you can easily adapt to changing business needs.

Future-proofing: Ensure the system can handle future growth and technological advancements without requiring extensive reconfiguration or redevelopment.

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Modern Cloud platform

For enhanced performance and agility, easier extension to external data, and the ability to build your own apps or use an expanding community of contributors.

Modular expansion

ERPx is built on a multitenant microservices architecture, allowing for modular expansion and scalability. This architecture ensures the system can easily adapt to growing workloads and evolving business requirements without disruption.

It is this component-based architecture that contributes to the tailor-ability, personalization, and extensibility of the solution – all without costly and invasive customizations that build barriers to innovation and lead to stagnation.

Mint Jutras, Unit4 Sharpens Its Focus, Strengthens Its Vertical Solutions, December 2021.