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Abstract:
SAP may benefit the most during Oracle's merger transition. Unlike most migration programs, SAP is offering to be responsible
for maintaining the competitions implementation, as users transition to SAP alternatives, offering the stability that some
will likely crave. (...)
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enterprise software alternative:
SAP may benefit the most during Oracle's merger transition. Unlike most migration programs, SAP is offering to be responsible
for maintaining the...
Published:
2005-06-01
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Abstract:
There are two prevailing approaches for selecting enterprise-wide software: the functions and features approach and the business
processes approach. Yet a third alternative does exist—one that takes the best aspects of these two to provide the assurances
needed by the buyer and the efficiency desired b (...)
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enterprise software alternative:
... these and other issues, it is not surprising that a vast majority of enterprise software
evaluations run ... Software Selection: A Third Alternative Part Two ...
Published:
2008-01-21
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Abstract:
Recently, the traditional method of selecting software based on functions and features has come under scrutiny. Some even
suggest that this method is unduly drawn out and fails to focus on the critical processes of business. As you might expect,
vendors would rather sell you out-of-the-box business proce (...)
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enterprise software alternative:
... the seller's perspective and the third alternative. Existing Selection Methods.
There are two prevailing approaches for selecting enterprise-wide software. ...
Published:
2005-05-14
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Abstract:
Smart companies are investigating all possible software support and maintenance (S&M) options. Alternative software S&M is
not for all businesses, but it seems a logical option for technologically conservative (and savvy) companies that do not need
all the available upgrades. (...)
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enterprise software alternative:
Smart companies are investigating all possible software support and maintenance (S&M) options. Alternative software S&M
is not for all businesses,...
Published:
2007-04-11
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Abstract:
Failed projects do not bode well for the vendor. It can cause their sales cycle costs only to rise even more and their reputation
to suffer or, at least, become suspect. Surely, the consequences can be much more severe for the client where an incorrect
software selection can lead to business losses. Acco (...)
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enterprise software alternative:
... best interest to select the right enterprise software and do it economically
but with confidence. Combing the Best of Both Approaches—The Third Alternative. ...
Published:
2005-05-16
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Abstract:
There are two prevailing approaches for selecting enterprise-wide software: the functions and features approach and the business
processes approach. Yet a third alternative does exist—one that takes the best aspects of these two to provide the assurances
needed by the buyer and the efficiency desired b (...)
Excerpt related to
enterprise software alternative:
... these and other issues, it is not surprising that a vast majority of enterprise software
evaluations run ... Software Selection: A Third Alternative Part Two ...
Published:
2008-01-21
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Abstract:
Recently, the traditional method of selecting software based on functions and features has come under scrutiny. Some even
suggest that this method is unduly drawn out and fails to focus on the critical processes of business. As you might expect,
vendors would rather sell you out-of-the-box business proce (...)
Excerpt related to
enterprise software alternative:
... the seller's perspective and the third alternative. Existing Selection Methods.
There are two prevailing approaches for selecting enterprise-wide software. ...
Published:
2005-05-14
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Abstract:
The need for business intelligence (BI) is real for all enterprise software users. It is rare to find a user who feels they
get the information they need from their enterprise software system and even those who do want more. The need is not just
reporting; they need business monitoring, analysis, an unde (...)
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enterprise software alternative:
The need for business intelligence (BI) is real for all enterprise software users. It is rare to find a user who feels they
get the information th...
Published:
2004-03-19
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Abstract:
Failed projects do not bode well for the vendor. It can cause their sales cycle costs only to rise even more and their reputation
to suffer or, at least, become suspect. Surely, the consequences can be much more severe for the client where an incorrect
software selection can lead to business losses. Acco (...)
Excerpt related to
enterprise software alternative:
... best interest to select the right enterprise software and do it economically
but with confidence. Combing the Best of Both Approaches—The Third Alternative. ...
Published:
2005-05-16
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Abstract:
Replacing an aging enterprise resource planning/manufacturing resource planning (ERP/MRP) system to stay competitive brings
with it a host of questions. (...)
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enterprise software alternative:
Replacing an aging enterprise resource planning/manufacturing resource planning (ERP/MRP) system to stay competitive brings
with it a host of ques...
Published:
2003-01-27
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Abstract:
Traditional license models may be wearing out their welcome for both vendors and customers. A competitive market and a more
IT savvy business generation is prompting change, but what alternatives are out there for software service and maintenance? (...)
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enterprise software alternative:
Traditional license models may be wearing out their welcome for both vendors and customers. A competitive market and a more
IT savvy business gene...
Published:
2005-12-22
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Abstract:
Plugging In the Universal Adapter. Read Free Guides and IT Reports Linked To Enterprise Software. Implementing enterprise
software solutions raises numerous obstacles, which can all be attributed to a single cause: users are unable to properly
use the software. This is because users grapple with barrages (...)
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enterprise software alternative:
Plugging In the Universal Adapter. Read Free Guides and IT Reports Linked To Enterprise Software. Implementing enterprise
software solutions raises...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Creating outsourcing centers is a viable option for companies under pressure to develop quality products with tight time
and budget restraints. Mid-market companies, however, often do not have this option, but can still benefit from partnering
with an outsourcing provider. (...)
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enterprise software alternative:
Creating outsourcing centers is a viable option for companies under pressure to develop quality products with tight time and
budget restraints. Mi...
Published:
2005-12-01
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Abstract:
he Case Against Modifying Your Enterprise Software.Read White Papers and Other Software for Your Investigation of The Case
Against Modifying Your Enterprise Software. Consider the case of two hypothetical companies—Company A and Company Z—each using
an identical enterprise software package delivering (...)
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enterprise software alternative:
he Case Against Modifying Your Enterprise Software.Read White Papers and Other Software for Your Investigation of The Case
Against Modifying Your E...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
The licensing and delivery of enterprise software products is undergoing a fundamental shift from traditional up-front fees
to incremental, per-transaction, and even success-based pricing. (...)
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enterprise software alternative:
The licensing and delivery of enterprise software products is undergoing a fundamental shift from traditional up-front fees
to incremental, per-tr...
Published:
2005-03-30
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Abstract:
Enterprise software licensees do have a choice when it comes to software support and maintenance (S&M) providers, with several,
less expensive options existing for any company that is considering discontinuing S&M for an application product. (...)
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enterprise software alternative:
Enterprise software licensees do have a choice when it comes to software support and maintenance (S&M) providers, with
several, less expensive opt...
Published:
2007-04-04
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Abstract:
Thanks, in part, to the fallout from the financial scandals of Enron, WorldCom, Tyco and others, the corporate spotlight
is being refocused on the audit function. However, by waiting until systems are live and in production before applying an
audit regimen, you may miss an excellent opportunity to establ (...)
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enterprise software alternative:
Thanks, in part, to the fallout from the financial scandals of Enron, WorldCom, Tyco and others, the corporate spotlight is
being refocused on the...
Published:
2003-10-20
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Abstract:
How to Overcome the Limits of Enterprise Software. Reports and Other Software Complex System to Use In Your Complex System
Related to The Limits of Enterprise Software. Is your enterprise software really making you more competitive? After all, for
years you’ve had to make expensive trade-offs between ap (...)
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enterprise software alternative:
How to Overcome the Limits of Enterprise Software. Reports and Other Software Complex System to Use In Your Complex System
Related to The Limits of...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Infor has met several of its objectives with Infor Open SOA. The vendor has managed to resolve inherited customer retention
issues, move forward with “green” and corporate social responsibility initiatives, and even has a viable new product version
to offer Baan users. (...)
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enterprise software alternative:
Infor has met several of its objectives with Infor Open SOA. The vendor has managed to resolve inherited customer retention
issues, move forward w...
Published:
2008-07-02
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Abstract:
There is certainly room to ask the fundamental question of whether the traditional practice of RFI/RFP-based selection processes
has been adequate for the task of selecting complex systems. The record indicates there is much room for improvement. In essence,
for complex selections like in the case of ent (...)
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enterprise software alternative:
There is certainly room to ask the fundamental question of whether the traditional practice of RFI/RFP-based selection processes
has been adequate...
Published:
2003-10-27