“It’s rare to find a solution that fits so perfectly and delivers such clear results. Laminin’s deep understanding of both the technical and business aspects of our challenge was invaluable.”
SENIOR DIRECTOR
Products Used:
INTERJECT®
Industry:
Entertainment Venue
OVERVIEW
Historical business data can unlock potential or create roadblocks, depending on how well it’s managed. For many companies, accessing and using legacy data, especially after moving to a new ERP system, often becomes a frustrating challenge. Legacy systems grow outdated, and with time, the institutional knowledge of how to retrieve the data can fade due to staff turnover.
This was the exact problem facing a well-known entertainment venue. After a recent move to a cloud-based ERP, they found themselves struggling to access vital historical data stored in their previous Epicor system. Fortunately, a powerful solution from Laminin Solutions, using Interject, was able to turn this challenge into an opportunity.
THE CHALLENGE: UNLOCKING HISTORICAL DATA FROM EPICOR ERP
When the Senior Director of Information Systems stepped into his new role, he quickly realized the need to modernize the organization’s systems. Several years before his arrival, the company had transitioned from its on-premises Epicor Enterprise ERP to the NetSuite cloud ERP. However, the migration left behind critical historical data on an aging on-premises server, making it difficult to access. This data was crucial for finance operations but was locked away in a legacy system that required manual retrieval processes.
According to the Senior Director, “The historical data that couldn’t be fully migrated to NetSuite was retained on the old Epicor ERP system, which was still running on-premises.” While this wasn’t an immediate issue for most employees, it presented a significant challenge for the finance team that needed to access it regularly. It also posed potential security risks, given the server’s age and the complexity of managing legacy infrastructure.
The need for a solution was clear: “We needed to improve data security, streamline access, and modernize our infrastructure.”
THE SOLUTION: LAMININ AND INTERJECT SIMPLIFY DATA MANAGEMENT
After assessing the situation, the Senior Director sought advice directly from Epicor. They recommended Laminin Solutions, known for their expertise in ERP data management and reporting. From there, Laminin’s CEO, Arnie Cilliers, proposed a solution that perfectly aligned with the company’s needs: migrating the historical ERP data to an Azure SQL database, which would be accessed using Interject.
“Laminin offered a solution that was not only effective but also cost-efficient,” said the Senior Director. “Arnie understood exactly what we needed—he presented a clear path forward that made sense both technically and from a business perspective. His deep understanding of our goals and his hands-on approach reassured us that this was the right solution.”
What stood out was the ease of use for the finance team. Even in the early stages of evaluating the solution, the finance staff were eager to implement it. “After the first demonstration, they were already asking, ‘When can we get this?’ It was an immediate hit.”
THE OUTCOME: INTERJECT DELIVERS SPEED, SIMPLICITY, AND SAVINGS
Interject, integrated with Excel, transformed how the finance team accessed their historical data. It enabled them to pull and analyze data directly from a familiar Excel interface, eliminating cumbersome manual processes and complex software interfaces. “The fact that Interject functions directly within Excel saved our finance team countless hours,” the Senior Director noted. “They can now pull exactly what they need, drill down into details, and securely manage reports—all with minimal effort.”
Laminin’s implementation was smooth and efficient, completing the project in just over a month. The simplicity of the Interject tool, combined with Laminin’s support, meant that both the technical team and end-users were up and running quickly.
“Arnie and the Laminin team were incredibly responsive and always provided clear, succinct information,” said the Senior Director. “They made everything easier, not only for me but also for our implementation team and the finance staff who were using the system day-to-day. They were a pleasure to work with, and their ability to bridge technical solutions with business needs was impressive.”
A PARTNER WORTH RECOMMENDING
Reflecting on the experience, the Senior Director was unequivocal in his praise for Laminin and Interject. “It’s rare to find a solution that fits so perfectly and delivers such clear results. Laminin’s deep understanding of both the technical and business aspects of our challenge was invaluable. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone facing similar issues.”
READY TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HISTORICAL DATA?
To learn more about how Interject works with Epicor historical data, check out this blog.
If your company is in a similar situation to the client we’ve profiled here, we’re ready to help! Our Interject solution can give you unprecedented levels of access to your data without burdensome or complicated processes or interfaces. We’d love the opportunity to explore how Interject can help your team. Contact us today to get started!
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