Introduction For more than two decades, Visual FoxPro has powered thousands of business-critical applications worldwide. Many organizations still rely on FoxPro systems for finance, inventory management, manufacturing operations, and customized ERP solutions developed years ago. But in 2026, businesses must confront an unavoidable reality: Visual FoxPro is no longer a supported technology, and continuing to […]
Introduction: Why Businesses Are Asking This Question in 2026 Across many industries, mission-critical business applications still run on legacy systems developed using Microsoft Visual FoxPro (VFP). For years, these applications have powered accounting, inventory management, production tracking, and internal reporting processes. However, as organizations upgrade their infrastructure to Windows 11, IT leaders are facing a […]
Introduction: Why Dashboards Alone Don’t Create Data-Driven Organizations Many businesses invest in dashboards expecting instant visibility and smarter decision-making. Reports look modern, KPIs are displayed clearly, and leadership assumes analytics transformation is complete. However, after initial adoption, common challenges emerge: These problems are rarely caused by the analytics tool itself. In most cases, organizations are […]
In today’s digitally connected business landscape, ERP systems must integrate seamlessly with external applications. Whether you are a manufacturing company in India, a retail enterprise in the USA, or a logistics provider in the Middle East, disconnected systems can significantly impact operational efficiency. ERPNext, a leading open-source ERP platform, offers a powerful REST API framework […]
A Strategic Perspective on Business Process Automation Automation has become one of the most influential forces shaping modern enterprises.From ERP systems and Odoo implementations to RPA bots, AI-driven workflows, and real-time analytics, organizations today have unprecedented access to automation technologies. Yet, despite this technological maturity, many automation initiatives fail to deliver the expected return on […]
Introduction In today’s fast-paced retail and service environments, businesses are increasingly challenged to manage sales, inventory, and customer interactions efficiently. Standalone Point of Sale (POS) systems can process transactions effectively, but without integration with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, organizations often struggle with disconnected data, inaccurate inventory levels, and inefficient reporting workflows. POS integration […]
Introduction: The Need for Smarter Manufacturing ERP Systems The manufacturing industry is undergoing rapid transformation driven by digitalization, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Manufacturers today are expected to deliver high-quality products, shorter lead times, and cost efficiency, all while managing complex supply chains and fluctuating demand. Traditional manufacturing systems often fail to provide real-time visibility, integrated […]
In modern enterprises, data is valuable only when it is accessible, contextual, and actionable. Organizations investing in enterprise BI solutions increasingly expect real-time insights directly inside their business applications—without relying on standalone reporting tools. Embedding Microsoft Power BI into .NET enterprise applications and Odoo ERP systems allows businesses to deliver secure, scalable, and interactive analytics […]
Introduction At 4devnet, a trusted .NET development company, we work with enterprises and growing businesses to build secure, scalable, and future-ready applications. One of the most common challenges we see across industries is managing access control effectively as applications scale. Modern .NET applications must support: To solve this, we rely on a hybrid authorization strategy […]