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August 2026
Thought-Provoking Commentary for the Lawson Software Community
Welcome to the latest issue of The LawsonGuru Letter, a free newsletter providing provocative commentary on issues important to the Lawson Software community. The LawsonGuru Letter is published by--and is solely the opinion of--John Henley of Decision Analytics.
Quote of the Issue

Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance."

-- Samuel Johnson

Trending Topics

Combined Procurement Groups, Item Groups and Vendor Groups

Is it recommended to use One Procurement Group, Item Group and Vendor Group for 3 Company setup in Lawson S3? What are the pros and cons for this setup? Thanks!

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Lawson Portal patches for Chrome XSLT Deprecation

We are preparing for Chrome's upcoming XSLT deprecation and are planning to deploy the Infor patches. These patches are intended to address Chrome's removal of client-side XSLT. Before we move forward in production, we're trying to understand whether other organizations have experienced functional changes, unexpected behavior, or breakages... Read More

Secure 2.0

Has anyone using S3 V10 for Benefits been able to complete the Secure 2.0 setup? Wondering if you had to create all new 401K or 403B and Roth plans? Also, we were told by Infor we had to create all new deduction codes to be used with Secure 2.0 because they had to be created in a certain order to be able to link them. Curious to know how others are approaching this. Read More
Worthwhile Reading

What next-generation IT leadership looks like

CIO Hall of Famer Jane Connell weighs in on the curiosity, credibility, and human connection necessary to succeed as an IT leader in the volatile business and technology landscape ahead.

CIO, Jul 16, 2026

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10 survival tips for CSOs who report to the CEO

Leveling up to the executive table requires new skills and a new perspective. Security execs and CEOs weigh in on what makes a productive CSO-CEO partnership.

CSO, July 22, 2026

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DEX buyer's guide: Choose the right digital employee experience platform

Digital employee experience software helps companies optimize their workplace technology, which makes for happier and more productive employees. Here's what to look for in a DEX platform and seven leading vendors to consider.

Computerworld, July 27, 2026

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John Henley

Decision Analytics

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