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Better underwriting decisions start before underwriting begins.

When submission data arrives incomplete, inconsistent or scattered across emails, spreadsheets, PDFs and portals, teams can spend valuable time organizing information instead of evaluating risk. A more structured approach to intake can create a stronger foundation for faster workflows, greater consistency and more informed decisions.

The opportunity is to rethink the insurance “digital front door” so better data enters the process from the start. Learn more: https://www.sikich.com/insight/better-submissions-better-decisions-improving-insurance-intake-data-at-the-front-door/

Improving insurance intake data at the front door Insurance orgs that invest in structured data capture at intake develop a foundation that supports efficient workflows and informed decision-making.

The TrackWise on-premises end-of-life isn’t just a technology deadline. It’s an opportunity to rethink what quality can become.

Life sciences organizations face a choice: defer the decision, migrate existing processes to the cloud or use this moment to fundamentally reimagine quality operations.

The third path can mean moving beyond a traditional system of record toward an AI-native quality environment that connects data across the product lifecycle, anticipates risk and allows quality professionals to focus more of their time on decisions, strategy and exceptions.

The question isn’t simply, “What replaces TrackWise?”

It’s“What should quality look like for the next decade?”

Explore the strategic opportunity behind TrackWise end-of-life and what it takes to build the next generation of quality operations: https://www.sikich.com/insight/the-trackwise-on-premises-end-of-life-an-opportunity-to-reimagine-quality-not-just-replace-a-platform/

The TrackWise on-premises end-of-life: reimagine quality The decisions that pharma, BioTech, and MedTech companies make regarding the upcoming TrackWise on-premises end-of-life will reshape quality operations.

Bringing a therapy to market takes more than scientific innovation. It requires the operational foundation to support commercialization.

As life sciences organizations transition from clinical development to commercialization, many discover that the systems and processes that worked during the startup phase aren't equipped to handle commercial manufacturing, inventory management, regulatory controls, supply chain visibility, and profitability analysis.

In our latest blog, we explore why ERP readiness is critical for a successful launch and highlight four key decisions that can help organizations prepare for growth with confidence.

Read more: https://www.sikich.com/insight/preparing-your-erp-for-life-sciences-commercialization/

Preparing your ERP for life sciences commercialization The organizations with the smoothest commercialization launches recognize that operational readiness doesn't begin at FDA approval, but with the ERP.

Is your case management platform still functioning as the "desk" where work gets done?

AI is changing that model. Forward-thinking law firms are transforming their case management platforms into systems of record, while AI becomes the system of action, helping teams extract information, automate repetitive tasks and focus on higher-value work.

Nick Cirino explores why successful AI adoption requires more than new technology. It requires a new way of working.

Read more: https://www.sikich.com/insight/with-ai-your-case-management-platform-is-becoming-the-filing-cabinet-not-the-desk/

With AI, a law firm's case management platform is now the filing cabinet Thanks to AI, a case management platform is no longer the place for staff to manually enter data, but where they can find answers.

Can you change the SharePoint site URL?

The short answer is "yes." But before doing so, you should understand the ripple effects—especially the redirect site Microsoft creates to keep old links working (and how to remove it when you need that URL back). Learn more: https://www.sikich.com/insight/sharepoint-site-urls-in-microsoft-365-changing-sites-understanding-redirects-and-cleaning-them-up/

Understanding how to change a SharePoint site URL There often comes a need to change a SharePoint site URL for a variety of reasons. Here's why and how you should safely change it.

Distributors have access to more data than ever before, so it's easy to think that forecasting for distributors should be easier. However, more data may actually be part of the problem, especially when the data is spread out across disparate systems. The key is to keep that data connected to be able to make accurate and actionable insights. Learn more:

Why more data hasn't made forecasting easier for distributors Distributors have access to more data than ever before, so in theory, forecasting should be easier. However, more data may be the problem.

Insurance organizations are collecting more data than ever, but many still struggle to turn that information into timely, practical insights. By connecting these data sources and interpreting the data consistently, insurers can more readily identify trends, improve prioritization, and support more confident decisions. Learn more: https://www.sikich.com/insight/turning-insurance-data-into-actionable-insights-across-underwriting-and-operations/

Turning insurance data into actionable insights across underwriting and operations Insurance orgs are collecting more data than ever, but many still struggle to turn that information into practical insights for operations.

Information is only valuable when the people who need it can act on it. When critical production data stays on the shop floor instead of reaching planners and decision-makers, manufacturers lose visibility, slow decision-making, and sacrifice productivity. The silver lining is that solving this problem is not only possible with current tools; it can also unlock other benefits. Learn more: https://www.sikich.com/insight/manufacturers-most-valuable-production-data-is-stuck-on-the-shop-floor/

Manufacturers' most valuable production data is stuck on the shop floor When production data stays on the shop floor instead of reaching decision-makers, manufacturers lose visibility and sacrifice productivity.

Fundraising and finance often share the same goal in nonprofits, but they don't always work from the same information, since many of them manage donors and financing from disparate systems. The better approach is to connect fundraising and finance in one integrated solution where donor activity, financial data and reporting work together. Learn more: https://www.sikich.com/insight/how-nonprofits-can-bring-fundraising-and-finance-together-in-microsoft-dynamics-365-business-central/

How nonprofits can bring fundraising and finance together in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Fundraising and finance often share the same goal--supporting the nonprofits' mission--but they don't always work from the same information.

Microsoft Entra Password Protection allows on-premises Active Directory environments access to Microsoft’s global banned password list, which is crucial for any password security environment. Here's how to configure this feature for on-premises environments.

How to configure Microsoft Entra Password Protection for Active Directory Learn how to configure Entra Password Protect so that on-premises Active Directory environments can get access to Microsoft's global banned password list