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November 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

“Among the things you can give and still keep are your word, a smile, and a grateful heart."

-- Zig Ziglar

Trending Topics

Infor LSF 10x and the "CheckLS" Security Attribute

In Lawson System Foundation 10 / Infor 10x Lawson Technology, the "CheckLS" security attribute is ignored. In fact, there is an optional step in the upgrade/migration process to remove it from the Lawson LDAP schema. Read More

Converting UTC Date to EST Date using Javascript

I'm looking for how others are performing a conversion of a UTC Date (or any time zone date) to EST Date in Javascript. The requirement is to have a date/time specifically in EST timezone to write to a user business class/field. Read More

Excel Addins-Translating Form Fields to Table Field Names

Powerpoint slides demonstrating various methods (Portal, LID) for determining database field name for a field on a Lawson form. Read More
Worthwhile Reading

6 IT wins to deliver before the year ends

From advancing the AI agenda to cementing IT’s business value, CIOs are pushing vital 2026 projects across the finish line and setting up their companies for further success in the year ahead.

CIO, October 13, 2026

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12 standout CIO skills every company wants

CIOs are expected to possess a wide range of technical, business, and management skills. But by mastering these exemplary IT leadership skills, you will set yourself apart.

CIO, October 12, 2026

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7 reasons IT managers fail to exceed your expectations

From not having the training, to failing to prioritize business outcomes, IT managers can hold back teams from delivering high-performance results. Here’s how to help them navigate common roadblocks.

CIO, September 28, 2026

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Decision Analytics

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