#Saas Implementation

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HubSpot Features to Utilise in Your Implementation

Introduction

In the digital era, businesses seek platforms that simplify customer relationship management, streamline marketing activities, and optimise sales processes. One such platform is HubSpot, an all-in-one inbound marketing, sales, and service tool designed to help businesses grow. This blog post delves into some of the most potent HubSpot features that can significantly boost your implementation.

Understanding the offerings of HubSpot packages

When introducing a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the platform is crucial. Since its launch in 2006, HubSpot Sales Hub has been a dependable and user-friendly CRM solution.

If you're in the process of deploying a new CRM solution, look no further than HubSpot! Take a look at our top strategies to make the most out of your HubSpot journey! This segment will explore how to familiarise yourself with HubSpot's various features.

This is where you can view a summary of all the features available in your CRM.

HubSpot CRM

The HubSpot CRM system is the cornerstone of the platform. It is intuitive, easy to use, and best of all, it's free. The CRM seamlessly integrates with your website, email, and other essential sales tools, ensuring every detail from customer interactions is recorded.

One of the key features of CRM is the ability to create a comprehensive view of your contacts. This system allows you to store an array of contact information, including every interaction that leads to a conversion. Thus, it equips you with the data needed to form a personalised approach to your leads.

HubSpot Marketing Hub

HubSpot's Marketing Hub is a fantastic feature for automating and managing inbound marketing strategies. It offers email marketing tools, SEO recommendations, lead management, analytics, and much more. The platform also supports A/B testing, enabling you to test various marketing strategies and choose the most effective one.

A standout feature within the Marketing Hub is the content strategy tool. This tool assists in the creation of SEO-friendly content, thereby improving your website's search engine visibility. The HubSpot Marketing Hub, when utilised correctly, can increase lead conversions and improve customer retention.

HubSpot Sales Hub

The Sales Hub is designed to empower sales teams with automation tools that drive efficiency in the sales funnel. For instance, the email sequencing tool allows sales reps to create a series of personalised, timed email templates that automatically follow up with leads.

Moreover, the HubSpot Sales Hub offers features such as deal tracking and pipeline management that make the entire sales process transparent and manageable. With HubSpot's detailed reports and analytics, you can understand your sales cycle better and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.

HubSpot Service Hub

The HubSpot Service Hub is an all-encompassing customer service tool. It helps businesses manage customer communications, tickets, feedback, and even includes a knowledge base tool for customers to solve their issues independently.

The Service Hub's live chat and chatbot feature is incredibly effective in providing real-time support to customers. It enables instant communication with customers and can handle simple queries automatically, freeing up time for your customer service reps.

HubSpot CMS Hub

The CMS Hub is a powerful content management system for businesses to control their website design and user experience without needing extensive technical expertise.

Its drag-and-drop editor, SEO recommendations, and A/B testing tools make it easier than ever to create and optimise beautiful, functional websites. Plus, since it's integrated with the CRM, every visitor interaction with your site is tracked, helping you create personalised experiences for your audience.

HubSpot Analytics

Another significant feature of HubSpot is its robust analytics platform. The platform provides insights into every aspect of your inbound marketing strategy, from website traffic and lead conversions to email marketing effectiveness and sales data. With HubSpot Analytics, you can monitor your progress, make data-driven decisions, and continuously improve your strategy.

Management of Contacts

Tracking User Activity on Websites

Project Administration

The task administration feature of HubSpot lets you oversee your array of duties directly within the CRM framework. This can range from simple tasks to essential undertakings. It provides a way to assign task importance, keep track of task progress, and set task deadlines.

Additionally, it gives you the capability to delegate tasks to other members of your team, adjust task alert preferences, and automate the creation of tasks.

Conclusion

HubSpot is an integrated platform equipped with diverse features designed to streamline your business operations. It gives you the power to attract, engage, and delight customers like never before. By effectively utilising these HubSpot features, you can automate your processes, personalise your interactions, and nurture your leads, driving your business towards measurable growth.

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By: Elizabeth Weiss

Published; Jan 17, 2025

Biological anthropology and archaeology are facing a censorship crisis. Censorship can be defined simply as the suppression of speech, public communication, or information, often because it is deemed harmful or offensive. It can be enforced by government agencies or private institutions. Even self-censorship is increasingly prevalent, such as when an author decides not to publish something due to fear of backlash from their colleagues, or the belief that their findings may cause harm.

In these fields, censorship is primarily driven by professional associations like the American Anthropological Association (AAA) and the California Society for Archaeology, academic journals (often produced by these associations) such as Bioarchaeology International, universities, and museums, including the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. The focus of this censorship largely involves the suppression of images—including X-rays and CT-scans—of human remains and funerary objects, which are artifacts found in graves.

Biological anthropologists, such as bioarchaeologists (who study human remains from the archaeological record), have historically used photos and X-rays of skeletal remains and mummies to explore disease patterns of past peoples, teach new methods of age estimation and sex identification, and attract new students to the field of biological anthropology. Archaeologists use photos of artifacts to facilitate comparisons with other artifacts, aid in reconstructing past cultures, and explore topics like the peopling of the Americas, prehistoric trade patterns, and the emergence of new technologies. These are just a few of the many ways images have been used in the field.

Yet, in recent years, the use of photos of human remains and artifacts has faced increasing censorship. For example, the guidelines of the Society for American Archaeology (SAA) and its journals state: “Out of respect for diverse cultural traditions, photographs of full or explicit human remains are not accepted for publication in any SAA journal.”

Additionally, they add that “line drawings or other renderings of human remains may be an acceptable substitute for photographs.” In other words, they also may not be acceptable! So, the photo on the left would definitely not be accepted in SAA journals, and the image on the right may or may not be accepted.

In conference bookrooms, books featuring covers with photos or realistic images of bones are now being rejected for display. Ironically, just ten years ago, my cover photo from Paleopathology in Perspective: Bone Health and Disease through Time was so popular that someone stole the poster from the SAA conference bookroom. Just three years later, however, the SAA wouldn’t allow my publisher to buy advertising space using the cover of my book Reading the Bones: Activity, Biology, and Culture. Now, even realistic images of human remains are shunned! Somehow, I doubt my latest book, On the Warpath: My Battles with Indians, Pretendians, and Woke Warriors, will make it into any anthropology or archaeology conference bookrooms either!

Southeastern Archaeology, the journal of the Southeastern Archaeological Conference, has implemented a policy that it “will no longer publish photographs of funerary objects/belongings.” This is an expansion of their previous policy against publishing photographs of human remains. They now add that “in lieu of photographs, authors may choose to include line drawings or other representations of funerary objects/belongings.” This decision was initially made without member input, leading go backlash against the decision. However, after a discussion and a vote, the censorship was upheld. Majority rule is no way to run a scientific organization—which should be done on adherence to the principles and methodologies of science!

Not to be outdone by the southeastern archaeologists, the Society for California Archaeology (SCA) declared that “NO depictions of the remains of any specific person, regardless of ancestry, are to be included in any presentations, including photographs, drawings, X-rays, 3-D models, etc.” So, forget displaying any historic figures such as the mummy of Lenin, the death mask of Ishi, or the skeletal remains of Joseph Merrick (also known as the Elephant Man, who taught many people that physical deformity does not equate to a lack of intelligence). This restriction even extends to individuals like Jeremy Bentham, a professor from London College, who explicitly requested his preserved body be displayed, illustrating the breadth of these new policies. All of these and many others are now strictly off limits!

While banning photos, the SCA does permit the use of “[d]iagrams of generic skeletons, bones, teeth, or other body tissues.” Additionally, at their conferences, “[a] caution symbol will be placed next to all presentations discussing human remains in the program and on signage outside the door of the session so that those who wish to avoid this subject matter can easily do so.” Is education truly about avoiding uncomfortable information and materials?

The AAA’s Commission on the Ethical Treatment of Human Remains has ruled that images and digital materials must be treated as parts of bodies—and, thus, not published in any public spaces, including on social media. They state:

The use of images and any other digital materials (e.g. maps or GIS) derived from human tissues or Ancestral remains should be considered as part of the respectful treatment of those whose actual remains are used. This treatment acknowledges that their use should be restricted to defined (and consented) purposes, and that such use should remain confined to a protected, nonpublic space (and should never be displayed on social media or other non-password protected internet sites, including educational sites, and museums).

In other words, even maps constructed with DNA information are now subject to restriction!

They also plan to require members to take an “ethics pledge” to join or renew their membership. This is to ensure that no one goes rogue and shows a human bone in a place where someone might actually see it.

Journals that once served as valuable resources for understanding bone pathology (or disease) are now discarding the most important tool of all—images. Bioarchaeology International now demands “explicit recent permission” from descendants for the use of photos or images of human remains, even if the image were taken before these requirements and had been previously published (often on multiple occasions). These are referred to as “legacy images.” The journal further states that “if no permissions are forthcoming, the manuscripts are not considered for review.” Bioarchaeology International is not alone in censoring the use of legacy images; nearly all peer-reviewed anthropology and archaeology journals now enforce a similar policy.

One exception is the American Association of Biological Anthropology, which publishes the prestigious American Journal of Biological Anthropology. This organization specifies that the requirement to obtain permission for images and data of human remains applies only to new data; “legacy data is not included.” One wonders how long these comparatively ‘courageous’ holdouts will last before caving in. Currently, they have a committee developing a policy on human remains.

The International Journal of Paleopathology specializes in case studies of rare pathologies, where photos are essential to conveying information. The editorial board acknowledges the usefulness of photos, but they also state that:

While careful description of pathological lesions is essential to research in paleopathology, authors are encouraged to consider whether photographs of human remains are critical to the presentation of the research. If not essential, out of respect for descendent communities, they should be replaced with drawings or included as supplementary material. Authors may wish to consult the editor regarding these issues.

Can a line drawing really do justice to the complex and intricate changes that occur on skeletons due to diseases like osteomyelitis (bone infections), osteoarthritis, cribra orbitalia (a sign of anemia), or the various forms of dental disease seen sometimes in a single individual?

Beyond this censorship, institutions are also toeing the ideological line to exclude images of human remains. In September 2023, Penn Museum decided that its inventory would not include such images. And, the renowned Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, which aims to educate the public about anatomical medicine and health, has removed all images of human remains from its online database. This includes the image of Carol Orzel, who had specifically wished that her body be displayed to educate others about fibrodysplasia ossificans progressive, the painful, debilitating, and fatal bone and cartilage disease she suffered from.

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History issues a warning to anyone who might find human remains: “Never take photos of human remains in our region; that is culturally inappropriate here.” But Santa Barbara is a region that encompasses many cultures, including some Central Mexican communities who do not view photographing human remains as inappropriate, as they celebrate their ancestral past by displaying the dead. For example, Lisa Holtzover and Juan R. Argueta note in their 2017 article that in the central Mexican town of Xaltocan, indigenous residents support archaeological research and the exhibition of ancient human remains. Yet, North American academics often criticize their cultural preferences, even while they claim to be decolonizing the field. In their blind adherence to wokeism, academics’ patronizing “we know best” approach towards indigenous peoples who deviate from their narrative exemplifies a white savior complex. Ironically, those who claim to oppose racism in their quest for wokeism are themselves perpetuating it. What next? Should we give Egyptian mummies a Christian burial in the name of decolonization?

Universities, especially in California, have also imposed complete moratoria on the use of human remains images. For example, on August 30, 2023, California State University Bakersfield’s president issued a moratorium that stated:

[T]he university is placing a moratorium on the research, teaching, display, imaging, and circulation of human remains and cultural items (including archival material, notes, movies, and data) that are potentially subject to NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA.

Similarly, on March 26, 2024, the president of California Polytechnic Pomona issued a memorandum stating:

Cal Poly Pomona will consult with Tribes prior to access, use, distribution or display of potentially sensitive or proprietary information. This includes but is not limited to images, renderings, and reproductions of ancestral remains and cultural items that are or have been in a university’s collection.

The universities are dressing up their actions as compliance with national and state reburial laws, yet these laws do not yet ban the use of images. And, from the look of anthropologists’ self-censoriousness and the acts of university presidents, new laws are likely not even necessary to restrict scientific research and educational efforts.

But this isn’t just a US problem. For instance, Uppsala University in Sweden advises that “photographs of human remains from indigenous ethnic groups are not normally to be published.” Similarly, the National Museum of Scotland has put out a statement that “All images of human remains except those that are wrapped have been removed from our online collections database.” At the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, this policy resulted in the absurd covering up of a mummy that was wrapped because of the photo behind the mummy contained images of skulls from a forensic collection.

One may wonder what has led to such vast censorship. Progressive anthropologists have decided that images—and, in some cases, data—from human remains and funerary objects cause harm to indigenous peoples. They adopt the narrative from indigenous activists that these images are dangerous, rather than explaining the importance of research and dispelling the notion that societal ills like alcoholism, missing women and children, and poverty stem from evil spirits roaming the earth and wreaking havoc on their lives.

For instance, in a 2020 book chapter on digitizing anthropological collections, Laure Spake and colleagues, citing the Smithsonian’s collaboration with the Tlingit, stated, “the disturbance of Ancestors and their belongings can result in physical danger for the living.” Ironically, the authors used this argument to advocate for 3D scanning and creating replicas to allow for the rapid reburial of human remains as quickly as possible—a viewpoint that is now considered outdated!

At a Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act meeting on January 5, 2023, there was a discussion on the deletion of digital data. Even non-fungible tokens (NFTs) were discussed, although those discussing them didn’t even know what they were. During the meeting, Hawaiian Native activists argued that it’s possible to “entice the spirit of someone to inhabit” photos, digital data, and replicas, which they assert can be harmful. Consequently, the tribe opposes making scans and casts.

Larry Zimmerman and Margaret Conkey, in their 2024 article for the SAA Record, argue that control over photos and data should belong to Indigenous communities because it is “respectful” to believe their feelings of harm. In their words, “when someone tells you that what you are saying or doing hurts them and you truly respect them, you will make every effort you can to eliminate or at least to understand the cause of the hurt.”

Furthermore, in the 2024 AAA Ethical Commission on Human Remains, Sabrina Agarwal and her colleagues repeatedly imply that harm will come to descendent communities from research. The term “harm” actually was mentioned 44 times, including in the statement:

As an ethical approach to ethical solutions, the Commission chose to meet with representatives of those most affected by anthropological work with ancestral remains to learn their assessments of how they might be harmed or protected from harm when research and education is considered.

In a 2020 article in Sapiens, Chip Colwell wrote that “photographs of human are problematic because of specific cultural beliefs.” He elaborates that the Navajo, for instance, believe encountering spirits of the dead can sicken those who see them. He helpfully then adds that photos are more harmful than line drawings, 3D scans, or casts.

Also in 2020, Deborah Thomas, then the editor-in-chief of American Anthropologist, selected a photo of Margaret Mead with skulls for an issue featuring a special section on the anthropology of global white supremacy, complete with a republished conversation between Mead and James Baldwin. The image sparked a social media uproar and was said to be violent, racist, and harmful to indigenous and black communities. Thomas, agreeing that the image produced trauma, changed the cover and issued a groveling apology, which included the statement that “We know the role that anthropology has played in the erasure of Indigenous peoples in the Americas through its salvage/savage ethnography project and its continued use of human remains for ‘research’ purposes.”

Unfortunately, by leaving anthropology and archaeology devoid of images of human remains and funerary objects, we will learn less about the past. Legacy data will not be allowed for comparative research, and our next generation of forensic anthropologists will be poorly trained. More troubling is that non-scientists who attribute normal human variation to supernatural or alien influences will continue to captivate young minds with sensational images, drawing them towards pseudoscience instead of a genuine scientific understanding of the world.

Moreover, we should not expect censorship in anthropology and archaeology will be limited to new publications featuring human remains. I have no doubt that woke academics and publishers will start to remove previously-published materials. For example, the University of Florida Press deleted the images from my blog post, “Human Variation: More Than Skin Deep!”—which was intended to promote my book Reading the Bones—two years after its initial publication on their blog.

What is the solution for anthropologists? Woke anthropologists suggest a different mindset is needed. Zimmerman and Conkey argue that archaeologists will be required to abandon “cherished ideas like academic freedom” and “relinquishing complete control, ownership, or even stewardship of excavated materials” to continue working in the field. Additionally, the AAA Commission on the Ethical Treatment of Human Remains would also like to curtail our desire for academic freedom. They write, in a scolding tone, that “Academic freedom is not synonymous with ‘unrestricted access.’ Scholars, educators and museum curators must be responsible to descendants’ concerns for the dignified treatment of their dead.”

Once academic freedom is relinquished and the data—images and all—are in the hands of activist descendant communities, don’t expect new scientific discoveries. Instead, expect woke fairy tales arising out of victim narratives.

Censorship (and self-censorship) of images should not be seen as an isolated issue. It’s symptomatic of a wider pathology afflicting the field. Anthropology is dying. But when it’s finally dead, don’t expect to see a picture of the body!

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About the Author

Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at San Jose State University and National Association of Scholars Board Member. Author of On the Warpath: My Battles with Indians, Pretendians, and Woke Warriors.

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This is unabashed corruption.

Any organization or institution which implements policies like this must be stripped of all government (i.e. taxpayer) funding. You don't get to implement ideological dogma when the taxpayer is paying for it.

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Post-Assad Syria is on the brink of all-out collapse that could turn it into the world’s largest hotbed of terrorism if this process isn’t soon averted.

The epic collapse of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) over the past ten days and Assad’s cowardly flight from Damascus early Sunday morning herald the dawn of a new Syria. The most immediate risk is that the entire country collapses just like Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya before it. That could create a black hole of instability from which innumerable global terrorist threats could emerge. Here’s what has to happen to prevent post-Assad Syria from experiencing that dark future:

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1. The Army & The Security Services Must Remain Intact

The three preceding cases of state collapse were characterized by the army and the security services dissolving shortly after their foreign-backed regime change plots succeeded. In Syria’s case, the SAA still exists as an institution even though it’s on the retreat to who knows where, perhaps to the Alawite-majority coast. It’s therefore imperative that it doesn’t fall apart and cooperates with the non-terrorist anti-government opposition (NTAGO) to ensure that everything doesn’t spiral out of control.

2. Political Reform Must Begin Without Delay

Lavrov repeatedly emphasized during his interview at Saturday’s Doha Forum that that the Syrian government and the NTAGO must immediately implement UNSC Resolution 2254 from late 2015, which calls for drastic political reforms such as a new constitution and UN-supervised elections. It was Assad’s refusal to compromise with the NTAGO that ultimately led to this disaster. Prime Minister Jalali will reportedly serve as caretaker leader during the political transition, however, which is a positive sign.

3. The Russian-Written Draft Constitution Must Be Revived

It was assessed late last month that one of “The Five Reasons Why Syria Was Caught By Surprise” is because Assad rejected the Russian-written draft constitution from January 2017’s first Astana Summit, which was constructively critiqued in detail here at the time. With him out of the way, the multiple concessions that this document called for Damascus to make might finally become a reality, and they might even be taken further than its authors initially envisaged given the new circumstances.

4. The Alawite & Kurdish Minorities Must Be Protected

The Alawite coast remains outside the control of Turkish-backed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) terrorists for now as does the US-backed Kurdish-controlled northeast, both minorities of which must be protected from the jihadists. To that end, the aforesaid document could lay the basis for broad Bosnian-like federalized autonomy that could result in the coast falling under Russia’s “sphere of influence”, as could the northeast if Trump withdraws US forces from there like RFJ Jr. claimed that he plans to do.

5. The Interim Government Must Maintain Russia’s Bases

And finally, Russia can help the interim Syrian government fight against terrorists just like it helped Assad do from 2015 onward, so they must allow it to maintain its bases for that purpose. Their withdrawal would leave the Syrian state defenseless and the Alawite-majority coast at HTS’ mercy. In fact, since Russia’s intervention in Syria was driven by anti-terrorist motives, it might refuse to withdraw on national security pretexts and possibly midwife an independent coastal state to legitimize its continued presence.

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What is iPaaS? Your Central Hub for Seamless Application Integration

An iPaaS platform is a suite of cloud services enabling users to develop, execute, and govern integration flows connecting any combination of on-premises and cloud-based processes, services, applications, and data within individual or across multiple organizations. It eliminates the need for manual data entry, reduces errors, and streamlines workflows, ultimately boosting overall business efficiency.  

Choosing the Perfect Fit: Key Features to Consider in an iPaaS Platform

Choosing the right iPaaS solution for your needs requires careful consideration of several factors:

Essential Connectivity: Ensure the platform supports connectors for the specific applications you use, like CRM, ERP, and eCommerce platforms.

Empowering Everyone: Low-Code Development for All

Look for an iPaaS platform with a user-friendly interface that allows both technical and non-technical users to build and manage integrations. This democratizes integration processes and fosters broader adoption.

Data Transformation Made Easy: Streamlined Data Mapping

The iPaaS should handle data mapping and transformation effectively to ensure seamless data flow between applications with different structures. This empowers you to translate data seamlessly without technical roadblocks.

Building Trust: Robust Security & Compliance Features

Robust security features with data encryption and access control are crucial for protecting sensitive information. Choose a platform that prioritizes security and compliance to ensure peace of mind.

Future-Proofing Your Business: Scalability for Growth

Choose a solution that can scale to accommodate your growing needs and data volume. This ensures your iPaaS platform can adapt and evolve alongside your business.

Key Benefits of Implementing an iPaaS Platform

Adopting an iPaaS solution offers a range of benefits to enhance your business operations:

Improved Efficiency: Eliminate manual data entry and streamline processes, freeing up resources for more strategic tasks.

Enhanced Accuracy: Reduce errors by automating data transfer between applications.

Increased Visibility: Gain a unified view of your business data across all applications for better decision-making.

Faster Time to Value: A user-friendly platform with pre-built connectors allows for quicker integration implementation, accelerating your return on investment.

Reduced Costs: Streamlined workflows and automated processes can lead to significant cost savings.

Leading the Pack: A Look at Prominent iPaaS Vendors

The iPaaS market is populated by several established players, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Here’s a glimpse at some prominent options:

Celigo: Known for its user-friendliness and extensive library of pre-built connectors, particularly for Oracle NetSuite integrations.

Mulesoft: Offers a powerful platform with robust API management capabilities and a large developer community.

Boomi: Caters to large enterprises with a focus on scalability and governance.

Workato: User-friendly interface with drag-and-drop functionality for building integrations.

Jitterbit: Strong cloud-based platform with a focus on data management and transformation.

SnapLogic: Offers pre-built connectors for various cloud and on-premise applications.

Why Choose iPaaS – The Evolving Landscape of Business Operations

iPaaS is not just a trend; it’s the future of integration. As businesses continue to adopt cloud services and SaaS applications, the need for a centralized integration platform becomes critical. iPaaS solutions are poised to play a pivotal role in this transformation. Here’s why:

Evolving Business Landscape: As businesses embrace new technologies and applications, the need for seamless integration will become even more critical.

Rising Data Volumes: iPaaS solutions will be instrumental in managing and utilizing the ever-increasing volume of data generated by businesses.

Increased Automation: iPaaS platforms will help automate repetitive tasks across applications, freeing up human resources for higher-value activities.

Integs Cloud: Your Trusted Celigo Integration Partner

Integs Cloud is a certified Celigo partner specializing in iPaaS implementation and support. We leverage the integrator.io platform’s robust functionalities to deliver pre-built and custom Celigo connectors, helping you seamlessly connect Oracle NetSuite with your essential business applications and automate workflows for streamlined operations.

By partnering with Integs Cloud, you can unlock the full potential of Celigo iPaaS and achieve significant improvements in efficiency,

Ready to Take Control of Your Integrations?

Choosing the right iPaaS platform empowers you to break down data silos, streamline workflows, and unlock the potential of your applications. By carefully considering your needs and evaluating the features offered by various vendors, you can select the ideal solution to propel your business forward.

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The Future of Accounting System Integrations: Trends to Watch

When considering the field of accounting, one often imagines a frantic individual overwhelmed by mountains of documents. This image likely stems from the traditionally manual and paperwork-heavy nature of accounting over the years.

However, contemporary accounting firms are adopting the latest technological breakthroughs to enhance productivity, simplifying tasks for both their staff and clients. Experts project that the worldwide market for accounting software could swell to $38.08 billion by 2030, advancing at an impressive CAGR of 8.14%. Let's delve into the prospective trends shaping the accounting world in the upcoming year.

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Accounting software trends

Here are the leaders in accounting automation in 2023 and beyond. 

Cloud-based accounting solutions

Cloud computing has been around for some time, but the pandemic and the sudden need for remote working have sped up its use in many industries, including accounting.

Unlike traditional on-site systems that need pricey tech equipment and regular upkeep, online accounting programs cost less at the start and can update themselves. Plus, being able to get to data from anywhere makes these tools a smart pick for businesses with workers in different places, making it easy for teams to work together, no matter where they are.

The rising significance of artificial intelligence

When we talk about automation and data analysis, we have to discuss the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the accounting field. With the power to process loads of data and spot patterns, AI-driven accounting tools can make bookkeeping tasks faster, increase work output, and offer real-time insights.

AI helps finance professionals in several other ways, including:

Finding and highlighting fraudulent activities;

Putting together financial statements;

Checking all sales and purchases in a ledger to spot anything unusual;

Sorting out transactions related to taxes and finding possible tax fraud cases;

Analysing money coming in and going out to spot trends or chances to make more money.

Accountants understand these benefits. A recent study showed that 20% of them are already using AI and another 20% plan to start using it within the next year.

Blockchain is up next

Blockchain has been catching the attention of those in the accounting field, like accountants, CPAs, and auditors. They believe this technology could completely change the way accounting is done. In easy terms, blockchain is a digital system where people can securely and openly transfer who owns what. If used right, blockchain can quickly handle transactions, make ownership and responsibilities very clear, and make matching up records easier.

This system will help auditors check transactions and make confirming balances from outside easier. While the accounting world might still be a while away from fully using blockchain, more and more people are starting to use this technology.

Analytics and forecasting based on data

One of the big trends experts are expecting to see more of in the accounting world is the use of advanced ways to analyze and picture data. This can help make decisions based on facts and numbers.

Accounting firms have a lot of useful data that can give them new ideas and chances to change from just reacting and dealing with transactions to actively analyzing and planning. In particular, advanced ways to analyze data can help accountants understand more about a company's financial workings, check how well the business is doing, identify possible risk areas, and plan how to deal with these risks.

So, it's not shocking that almost 40% of people working in finance are using or plan to use technologies that help them understand their business better.

More connections between systems 

One method to make things run smoother is to automate manual work. But you can also improve how data is shared in your company. That's why software makers are adding more ways for your accounting software to link with other business systems. For instance, if you link your customer and money data to your CRM system, your sales team can improve their sales approach and make more money. An accounting system that's part of a bigger platform that naturally supports other apps and systems always makes it simpler to make these links. This also helps businesses work their best.

Real use cases for you: Arne Aksel | Viperflex

Popular accounting apps that you can integrate into your business processes:

Visma e-conomic: Streamline your accounting processes by integrating e-conomic with Cloudify. Our solution offers seamless integration with a variety of platforms, such as CRM apps, webshops, inventory and production management systems, marketing applications, and payment gateways. This comprehensive integration automates various tasks including invoicing, bookkeeping, dispatching invoices and emails, recording payments, and much more. By unifying these tasks, we aim to make your financial management more efficient and less time-consuming.

Fortnox: Integrate Fortnox with Cloudify to make your invoicing process easy and productive. You not only save time but also the operational cost in manually doing the finance tasks created for small and medium scale businesses to be on top of their finance and accounting processes.

Microsoft Business Central: By integrating Microsoft Business Central with Cloudify, you can streamline and automate your accounting processes. This integration allows you to interface with various applications, reducing the possibility of errors and inefficiencies in your data management while ensuring enterprise-grade security. As a result, you can expedite the financial closure process and gain real-time insights into performance and sales metrics. Additionally, this synergy between Microsoft Business Central and Cloudify offers you comprehensive visibility into key business areas, including purchasing, manufacturing, inventory management, and warehouse operations.

Zoho Invoice: Cloudify's integration with Zoho Invoice revolutionises your accounting procedures by automating essential, yet labor-intensive tasks. We offer add-ons, tailored integrations, and APIs specifically for Zoho Invoice that enhance your invoice management capabilities, synchronise contacts, and provide a host of other functionalities.

Read more: Unlocking Efficiency: Exploring Seamless Integrations with MSBC, Economic, Fortnox, and Zoho Invoice in Accounting Systems

  If you use any accounting software currently, you can also make use of newer custom integrations.

Still wondering how to pick the best tech tools for your unique needs? Is cloud computing sufficient or should you dive into AI? Do you need to adopt all available solutions?

Selecting the optimal technology requires a detailed process, which includes evaluating your current situation, possible hurdles with adoption, and budget constraints.

But there's a simpler route - let the Cloudify team shoulder the burden.

With extensive experience in incorporating digital solutions into the day-to-day operations of accounting firms, our specialists can assist you in crafting and carrying out a potent transformation plan. From updating your accounting software and fine-tuning processes to enhancing agility with the cloud or offering advanced blockchain data management, Cloudify is ready to support your firm.

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In the era of digital transformation, cloud computing has emerged as a pivotal technology, reshaping the way businesses operate and innovate. Pune, a burgeoning IT and business hub, has seen a significant surge in the adoption of cloud services, with companies seeking to enhance their efficiency, scalability, and agility. Zip Crest stands at the forefront of this revolution, offering comprehensive cloud computing services tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses in Pune

The Importance of Cloud Computing

Cloud computing enables organizations to leverage a network of remote servers hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than relying on local servers or personal computers. This shift provides several key benefits:

- Scalability: Businesses can easily scale their operations up or down based on demand, without the need for significant capital investment in hardware.

- Cost Efficiency: Cloud services operate on a pay-as-you-go model, reducing the need for substantial upfront investment and lowering overall IT costs.

- Accessibility: Cloud computing allows access to data and applications from anywhere, at any time, fostering remote work and collaboration.

- Security:  Leading cloud service providers offer robust security measures, including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits, to protect sensitive data.

Zip Crest: Leading Cloud Computing Services in Pune

Zip Crest is committed to empowering businesses in Pune with cutting-edge cloud computing solutions. Our services are designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities that come with the digital age. Here’s how we can transform your business operations:

1. Cloud Strategy and Consulting:

At Zip Crest, we begin by understanding your business objectives and IT infrastructure. Our experts then craft a bespoke cloud strategy that aligns with your goals, ensuring a seamless transition to the cloud and maximizing the benefits of cloud technology.

2. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS):

Our IaaS offerings provide businesses with virtualized computing resources over the internet. This includes virtual machines, storage, and networking capabilities, allowing you to build and manage your IT infrastructure without the need for physical hardware.

3. Platform as a Service (PaaS):

With our PaaS solutions, developers can build, deploy, and manage applications without worrying about the underlying infrastructure. This accelerates development cycles, enhances productivity, and reduces time to market.

4. Software as a Service (SaaS):

Zip Crest offers a range of SaaS applications that can streamline your business processes. From customer relationship management (CRM) to enterprise resource planning (ERP), our cloud-based software solutions are designed to improve efficiency and drive growth.

5. Cloud Migration Services:

Transitioning to the cloud can be complex. Our cloud migration services ensure a smooth and secure migration of your applications, data, and workloads to the cloud, minimizing downtime and disruption to your business operations.

6. Managed Cloud Services:

Once your infrastructure is on the cloud, ongoing management is crucial to ensure optimal performance and security. Our managed cloud services provide continuous monitoring, maintenance, and support, allowing you to focus on your core business activities.

Why Choose Zip Crest?

Choosing Zip Crest for your cloud computing needs comes with several advantages:

- Expertise: Our team of certified cloud professionals brings extensive experience and deep knowledge of cloud technologies.

- Customized Solutions: We understand that every business is unique. Our solutions are tailored to meet your specific requirements and objectives.

-Proactive Support: We offer 24/7 support to ensure that your cloud infrastructure is always running smoothly and efficiently.

- Security Focus: Security is at the core of our services. We implement robust security measures to protect your data and applications from threats.

Conclusion

In conclusion, cloud computing is transforming the way businesses operate, offering unprecedented levels of flexibility, scalability, and efficiency. Zip Crest is dedicated to helping businesses in Pune harness the power of the cloud to achieve their goals and stay competitive in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. By partnering with Zip Crest, you can ensure that your business is well-equipped to navigate the complexities of cloud computing and reap its many benefits. Embrace the future of technology with Zip Crest and revolutionize your business operations with our top-tier cloud computing services.

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