For businesses using a legacy ERP system, such as JD Edwards, a critical question arises: should you continue with your current system, or is it time to transition to a cloud-based ERP option, like Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP? Both solutions offer powerful capabilities, but the best choice depends on your business goals, IT strategy, and long-term vision.

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Many legacy ERPs, like JD Edwards, have been a trusted ERP solution for decades, supporting industries like manufacturing, distribution, and construction. Staying on your legacy ERP means considering factors such as:

• System Maintenance & Upgrades – Managing infrastructure, security, and updates.
• Customization & Integration – Maintaining customizations and modifications to your system
• Scalability & Future Growth – Can your current environment easily scale to support business expansion, remote work, and digital transformation?

If your current legacy system meets your needs, investing in cloud hosting or upgrades may be a viable approach. But if challenges like maintenance, outdated technology, or lack of innovation hinder growth, migrating could be an option to explore.

Lower IT Overhead & Reduced Costs

Eliminating on-premise hardware allows businesses to cut infrastructure costs, including maintenance, upgrades, and energy consumption. With a cloud-based system, you no longer need to allocate resources for servers, storage, and in-house IT teams to manage system maintenance.

Continuous Innovation & Automation

Fusion Cloud is designed to keep businesses at the forefront of technology through its quarterly updates. These updates introduce AI-driven automation, advanced analytics, and enhanced functionality without disrupting business operations. The platform’s built-in automation tools streamline processes across finance, procurement, supply chain management, and human resources, improving overall efficiency. Additionally, real-time data insights empower organizations to make proactive, informed decisions, reducing operational bottlenecks and increasing productivity.

Scalability & Flexibility

As your business grows, your ERP system must be able to scale accordingly. Oracle Fusion Cloud provides the flexibility to expand operations seamlessly, whether by adding new users, integrating additional modules, or supporting business expansion across multiple locations. The cloud infrastructure allows employees to access data and applications remotely, fostering collaboration across global teams. Unlike traditional on-premise systems, Fusion Cloud eliminates the need for significant infrastructure investments when scaling, making it an ideal solution for growing businesses.

Security & Compliance

Fusion Cloud offers enterprise-grade security measures to protect sensitive business data. With automated updates, encryption, and built-in disaster recovery capabilities, businesses can safeguard their information without relying on internal IT teams. Compliance with industry regulations is also managed directly by Oracle, ensuring that organizations meet evolving legal and security standards. By moving to the cloud, companies reduce the burden of maintaining security patches and backups, allowing you to focus on core business operations.

Lighthouse for the Blind successfully made the switch from JD Edwards to Oracle Fusion Cloud with Terillium’s help. As a nonprofit dedicated to empowering visually impaired individuals, Lighthouse for the Blind needed an ERP solution that would enhance operational efficiency.

Lighthouse faced significant challenges due to their disparate, on-premise, outdated platforms, resulting in manual data entry, antiquated processes, and dual entry into multiple systems. These inefficiencies led to issues with data silos, duplicative data, and a lack of data integrity, all of which hindered their operations and reporting capabilities.

Their transition to Oracle Fusion Cloud allowed them to:

•  Adopt a consolidated platform with automated processes
• Acquire robust and reliable reporting capabilities
• Gain access to critical data

With help from Terillium, Lighthouse for the Blind successfully navigated the migration process, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption. Their success demonstrates how Oracle Fusion Cloud can provide organizations with a modern, scalable ERP solution that supports long-term growth and efficiency.

While Oracle Fusion ERP Cloud provides numerous benefits, some organizations may choose to remain on a legacy system like JD Edwards if:

• On-Premise Control is a Priority – Companies with strict IT governance or compliance requirements may prefer maintaining their own infrastructure.
• Extensive Customization is Required – If your business relies heavily on highly customized JDE processes, migrating may require significant effort.
• IT Resources are Readily Available – Organizations with dedicated IT teams may find it cost-effective to maintain JDE rather than switching to a cloud model.

Businesses that want the reliability of their legacy system but need cloud benefits, cloud hosting can be an ideal middle ground. Hosting your JDE in the cloud provides:

• Scalability & Cost Savings – Adjust resources based on demand while reducing hardware expenses.
• Improved Security & Disaster Recovery – Cloud providers offer built-in security measures, compliance support, and automatic backups.
• Performance Optimization – Enhanced infrastructure ensures better system reliability and faster performance.

Deciding whether to stay on your legacy ERP system, JD Edwards, or move to Oracle Fusion Cloud is a complex decision. That’s why Terillium offers our Pathfinder Assessment, a comprehensive evaluation designed to help businesses:

• Assess their current environment and infrastructure
• Identify challenges and opportunities for improvement
• Explore cloud migration strategies and cost-benefit analysis
• Develop a roadmap for modernization that aligns with business goals

Whether you choose to stay on your legacy system, like JD Edwards, move to Oracle Fusion Cloud, or leverage cloud hosting, Terillium’s Pathfinder Assessment provides the insights needed to make an informed decision.