As we often say, the Cloud is not a one-size-fits-all all proposition and it is not a silver bullet. It is a fundamental shift in how companies purchase software. It carries data security risks. If you need to customize the software to meet unique business requirements, the Cloud may not be ideal for your needs.
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Cloud Software Is Far From a Sliver Bullet. It Is Not a One-Size-Fits-All Solution
Cloud Software is far from a sliver bullet. It is not a one-size-fits-all solution. The adoption of Cloud has less do to with its benefits but vendors’ desire to make money.
Software vendors love to tout the benefits of cloud software. They will tell you that it offers more flexibility, is cheaper, requires less configuration…
The Value of An ERP Software Selection Process
Issues to Consider Before Suing Your Software Vendor
Webinar Recording: Best Practices for Companies Using Generative AI for Business Purposes
On July 26, Taft partner Marcus Harris and attorney O. Joseph Balthazor Jr., offered best practices for companies using generative AI for business purposes. This webinar explored how business are using generative AI now; legal issues surrounding generative AI; regulations in place for generative AI; and more.
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Webinar Recording: How To Avoid a Digital Transformation Relationship Trainwreck
On April 20, Taft partner Marcus Harris and associate Nick Brankle provided tips to avoid a digital transformation relationship trainwreck. This webinar included ways to manage risk, spot vendor red flags, avoid litigation, and negotiate software contracts.
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Six Best Practices for Companies Using Generative AI (like DALL-E or ChatGPT) for Marketing Purposes
A new, fun, and fast way to generate words and images has exploded in popularity. The hero (or villain, depending on whom you ask) is a high-powered, complex form of computer programming called generative artificial intelligence (AI). OpenAI, a company riding on a multi-billion dollar investment from Microsoft, has popularized generative AI with ChatGPT, a…
What If Your Software Provider Goes Bankrupt? Navigating Section 365(n) and Software Licensing Agreements
Section 365(n) of the United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. Title 11) protects the rights of intellectual property (IP) non-debtor licensees. Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code allows a debtor –in-possession, or a trustee (e.g., a software vendor) to: (a) assume, (b) assign, or (c) reject certain executory contracts – which would typically include software…
Migrating To The Cloud – Don’t Believe The Hype
With so many companies switching to a cloud solution, it is difficult to imagine it any other way than good. However, that is far from the truth.
Cloud ERP is unquestionably great for vendors. It shortens the sales cycles, decreases contract negotiations, and above all increases software vendor profits. For vendors it results in a…
The Question You Need To Ask Yourself Before Filing A Lawsuit Against Your ERP Software Vendor:
Oversold and misrepresented software, missed deadlines, inexperienced consultants, and budget overruns are all common occurrences in a digital transformation. The reality is that as a customer, the odds of a successful ERP implementation, or digital transformation, are stacked against you.
When clients come to us in the midst of an ERP or digital transformation train…