Understanding Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): What ERP Really Costs Over Five Years
ERP cost discussions often begin, and end, with implementation fees and software licensing. Those numbers are easy to compare and straightforward to evaluate during procurement. But for public-sector agencies, they represent only a portion of the true financial commitment. The real cost of ERP is not what you spend in year one – it is what you spend, manage, and absorb over five years. Understanding Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) requires looking…
Read Full PostDynamicsCon 2026: Another Jackpot Event
We’re packing our bags and heading to Las Vegas for another unforgettable year at DynamicsCon 2026, and the excitement is real. If there’s one bet we’re confident making, it’s that this year’s event is going to be a jackpot for the entire Dynamics community. At Ellipse Solutions, we’re proud to be all in once again…
Read Full PostThe ERP Fit/Gap Assessment Advantage: Why Doing It Before the RFP Matters
Most ERP programs encounter their biggest challenges long before a contract is signed. Scope expands unexpectedly. Integrations prove more complex than anticipated. Reporting requirements surface late. Timelines stretch and budgets come under pressure. These issues are often labeled “implementation problems,” but in reality, they are usually pre-RFP problems. A pre-RFP Fit/Gap assessment is one of the most effective ways public-sector organizations can reduce…
Read Full PostDynamic Tariffs in the World of Dynamics 365
In today’s global economy, tariffs are getting increasingly more complex, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, and we don’t want that to be a reason to interrupt your productivity! Fortunately, within Dynamics 365, there are many tools designed to help you get these pesky tariffs in order. Hop on our next webinar to hear how you can manage tariffs more effectively, especially in…
Read Full PostKey Elements Every ERP RFP Should Include
An ERP RFP does more than solicit pricing. It sets expectations, defines risk, and ultimately shapes the success, or failure, of the implementation. In the public sector especially, weak RFPs produce weak outcomes. Feature-heavy but vague RFPs invite optimistic proposals, unclear scope, and downstream surprises. A disciplined RFP, on the other hand, forces clarity around ownership, complexity, and long-term sustainability. If you are preparing an…
Read Full PostModernizing the Go-Live Experience in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
Microsoft is continuing its push toward AI-powered experiences across the Dynamics ecosystem, and now that transformation is reaching the Go-Live Readiness Review process for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. For customers and partners preparing for deployment, this is more than just a procedural update. It’s a meaningful…
Read Full PostData Visibility & Decision Support: Turning ERP Transactions into Real-Time Insight
Most public-sector ERP systems process transactions efficiently. Invoices post. Budgets update. Purchase orders route. Payroll runs. And yet, many leadership teams still rely on spreadsheets, static reports, or manual exports to answer basic operational questions. The data exists, but insight lags behind. This gap is rarely a technology limitation. It is usually a visibility problem. Modern ERP platforms, when paired with robust analytics…
Read Full PostBuilding an RFP for Public Sector ERP Checklist
If your organization is preparing for an ERP project, you will need to craft an RFP that goes beyond asking for pricing. You want to ensure it also captures comprehensive responses from potential vendors and reduces risk of a failed implementation. Use this checklist as your guide while creating your RFP to make sure your…
Read Full PostThe Death of the Password: Modern Authentication in Action
Transform the way your frontline workforce accesses critical systems with modern, passwordless authentication. In this session, we’ll explore how technologies like passkeys, QR code authentication, and passwordless sign-in can simplify and secure the login experience for Dynamics 365 users. By eliminating the need to remember and manage complex passwords, organizations can reduce login friction, minimize…
Read Full PostERP in the Cloud: Myths vs. Realities and When It Actually Makes Sense to Move
Cloud ERP has been discussed for more than a decade, yet misconceptions still shape many decisions, especially in the public sector. Concerns about security, loss of control, and unpredictable costs often delay modernization efforts long after on-premises systems have become fragile, expensive to maintain, and increasingly misaligned with operational needs. The reality is more nuanced. Cloud ERP…
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