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By: Angelique Toorians, 7 October 2023 The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a novelty. Until 2022, we had never heard of Chat GPT and now it is quite normal to use it and it feels like we don't remember how we ever lived without it. Developments around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning are moving fast.  Spiressolutions has as a result started developing AI-driven Building Blocks for their Spire Private Cloud Platform. norm for greater efficiency in the production of any product, and Spiresolutions is leading the way! The problem Currently, creating a quote for customers takes a lot of time and resources. We are now largely dependent on the engineering department. The customer submits a list of requirements and wishes and then your engineers start working on these. Every change results in new calculations and extra time before you can offer an accurate quotation to the customer. The solution We are developing AI-driven Building Blocks where you can en

Door: Serge Janssen Daalen, 9 oktober 2023 Agile leadership is highly advantageous in quick-changing business landscapes due to its ability to respond effectively to rapid shifts in the market and emerging opportunities. Here are some of the key benefits of Agile Leadership in such environments: Flexibility and Adaptability : Agile leadership promotes a culture of adaptability, allowing the organization to pivot, adjust strategies, and reallocate resources rapidly in response to changing circumstances. Enhanced Innovation : Agile leaders encourage experimentation and creativity, fostering an environment where innovative ideas can be quickly tested and implemented. Customer Focus : Agile leadership prioritizes understanding and meeting customer needs. This customer-centric approach ensures that the organization remains aligned with market demands. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Agile leaders facilitate collaboration among cross-functional teams, breaking down silos and ensuring that i

Crafting the Future of Generative AI By: Angelique Toorians, 9 October 2023 Spiresolutions is presenting their cutting-edge AI Generative Building Blocks at Supernova Challenge Pitch Competition at Expand North Star in Dubai coming 15-18 October 2023. Why? We think our next generation AI generative Building Blocks are a huge advancement for Production companies. With our AI Generative Building Blocks you will be able to create the best scenario based AI data analysis on historical facts and information. You will get a clear overview of among others the costs, lead time, tasks, work, materials, resources, risk and the ecological footprint of the given project. How advanced is this? The system will create the best scenarios on the criteria that are put in the system. The advantage of Spiresolutions Building Blocks is that you can adjust any of the given criteria and the system will create in an instant an alternative scenario. No more meetings and new calculations to be made by your eng

By: Serge Janssen Daalen, 5 October 2023 Nowadays, it seems to be almost normal and we read about another cyber-attack against well-known, unknown organisations or companies on a daily basis in the news. Cyber attacks are becoming more sophisticated, and as a result, the data of every single person is becoming increasingly vulnerable. It astounds and shocks me to discover how many companies still do not take the security of their corporate data and systems seriously. The threat of data breaches and financial losses is continuously increasing and yet many organisations still ignore the risks and rely on outdated security solutions. Why is this indifference around Cyber Security so dangerous? And what actions is Spire taking to secure all business data? The growing threat of cyber-attacks 'Back in the day', a cyber attack meant receiving a simple phishing email. However, cyber attacks have evolved into sophisticated ransomware attacks and targeted hacking attempts. As a business,

How Spiresolutions uses AI and Machine Learning to Create Success for SMEs! By: Angelique Toorians, 5 October 2023 Innovations play a crucial role in the success of both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As an SME, you often have limited resources and face stiff competition, while change is inevitable. The only way to continue to grow and (remain) sustainable is innovation! Here are some key IT innovations that will drive the success of SMEs: Cloud Computing Cloud Services provide cost-effective access to powerful IT resources. As an SME, you can save costs by using cloud-based solutions such as data storage and smart software applications. The cost of an in-house IT infrastructure is lower while the scalability of your business increases. You become more flexible and run fewer risks. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and  Machine Learning AI and Machine Learning Tools help automate tasks such as: sales engineering with budget and lead time calculations, procurement management, sch

How do you solve these problems in a straightforward way? By: Angelique Toorians, 30 August 2023 Wouldn't it be great if your Sales Manager could effortlessly generate quotations by simply entering a few parameters into a system and from that, an accurate calculation for a proposal automatically appears? A proposal based on up-to-date data. No more back-and-forth visits to the production department. Or work being duplicated and procedures running alongside, or jumbled up, as a result of using different systems. These types of problems inevitably lead to inefficiency, confusion, delays in work processes and, most likely, dissatisfied and frustrated employees, and, of course, higher costs. How do you solve this and how can Spire Solutions help you? Problems due to unclear procedures and different systems Lack of alignment - If different departments follow different procedures and work processes, this undoubtedly creates inconsistency and confusion in cooperation and coordination. Fo

Why it is important to understand which data model your ERP package uses Serge Janssen Daalen, 29 August 2023 In the increasingly complex world of business systems and data exchange, a flexible and scalable data model is essential. Spire Essentials is a system that resembles most an Enterprise Integration Platform (EIP). What is an EIP and what are its benefits? How is its scalability as an ERP system and its seamless interaction with other systems such as Office Suites and accounting software. What is an Enterprise Integration Platform? An Enterprise Integration Platform (EIP) is a software solution that connects and integrates different systems, processes, applications and data within an organisation. EIP creates an integrated and efficient working environment. EIP acts as a central hub. EIP software provides tools and functionalities for automating data flows between different applications and systems, such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), CRM (Customer Relationship Management

By: Serge Janssen Daalen, 28 August 2023 Recently, I was asked why Spire Solutions switched from Exact Online to QuickBooks and how it may or may not fit into the Dutch market specifically. For me, this is partly a conscience question, because we are very satisfied with using QBO with Spire Group, but as with everything, there are pros and cons. Popularity QuickBooks QuickBooks (QBO) is being used by over 5 million companies worldwide, and you can indeed call QBO popular. QBO is at this point not yet integrated with the Dutch Inland Revenue for OB and Vp tax returns, and since the labels are not in Dutch (but English), it still offers significant advantages for companies regardless of their location. Points to consider Speed and ease of use - We experience QuickBooks as a "breath of fresh air in terms of speed, clarity and ease of use". This is a huge advantage. The efficiency and ease -also thanks to AI, in the daily use of the accounting software is an important factor in

The battle between your strategy and your software system. By: Serge Janssen Daalen, 27 August 2023 In the modern business world, stagnation equals decline. Companies that stick to old thinking patterns and outdated business systems risk falling behind their competitors. To be successful and grow, it is crucial to adopt a modern business system and let go of traditional thinking and working patterns. The need for new business systems Holding on to outdated business systems will be an impeding factor for the growth and efficiency of your business. Outdated systems are often slow, inflexible, inefficient and unsafe. As a result, you will lose valuable time, resources, revenue and even customers. Benefits of new business systems Improved efficiency - New business systems are often optimised for speed, automation and process improvement. Processes are simplified and manual tasks are eliminated. A modern business system offers a better workflow, which automatically results in improved effi