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Abstract:
Information technology product selection is one issue that does not scale up or down with the size of the enterprise. The
breadth and seriousness of issues that must be managed by the Information Systems Departments of mid-size companies are the
same as those of larger corporations with more people and f (...)
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information technology companies:
Information technology product selection is one issue that does not scale up or down with the size of the enterprise. The
breadth and seriousness ...
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2003-11-28
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Abstract:
Aligning information technology (IT) with corporate strategy is key to maximizing the business impact of IT investments.
Tree Top's structured process of reviewing proposed IT investments will allow an enterprise to understand this alignment,
and prioritize investments. (...)
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information technology companies:
Aligning information technology (IT) with corporate strategy is key to maximizing the business impact of IT investments. Tree
Top's structured pro...
Published:
2006-04-05
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Abstract:
Merger mania, deregulation, and new technology are having far ranging impacts on organization, process, and technology integration
in the financial services arena. But are leaders ready for the speed, innovation and risk management challenge brought on
by e-commerce? (...)
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information technology companies:
Merger mania, deregulation, and new technology are having far ranging impacts on organization, process, and technology integration
in the financia...
Published:
2000-04-12
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Information technology infrastructure takes a back seat to applications investments for lack of a cost justification method.
However, the infrastructure systems are breaking down in public; bringing significant attention to an issue that has been
set aside far too long. (...)
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information technology companies:
... As customers, companies must act predictably and profitably. Business interaction models
that depend on information technology to demonstrate these desirable ...
Published:
2000-04-03
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Abstract:
Dell Computer Corporation spent millions preparing to deploy an ERP system before realizing that the solution to one set
of issues created a more severe problem. Note based on discussion among Michael Dell, Kevin Rollins, and Morten Topfer of
Dell Computer Corporation and Dell’s Platinum Counsel of c (...)
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... As in many companies, Dell's information systems evolved and ...
rapid growth and continually pushed the envelope of customer focus, technology access, and ...
Published:
2002-05-31
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Abstract:
For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals, banking, and public sector offerings have followed, highlighting SAP's lesser-known side as a market-oriented
provider of industry-tailored solutions. (...)
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information technology companies:
For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals,...
Published:
2006-05-25
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Zilliant, a data-driven, price management software provider, aims to enable business-to-business companies to optimize revenue
and margins through decision support and automation software that delivers more effective discount guidelines, in-depth price
analytics, intelligent deal management, and successf (...)
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information technology companies:
Zilliant, a data-driven, price management software provider, aims to enable business-to-business companies to optimize revenue
and margins through...
Published:
2007-06-06
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Abstract:
All good lean systems have both physical systems in the plant and near real time information technology backbones that centralize
data. The primary advantage of enterprise systems is that they can handle considerably more information than can be accommodated
manually. (...)
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information technology companies:
All good lean systems have both physical systems in the plant and near real time information technology backbones that centralize
data. The primar...
Published:
2006-02-16
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The problem of information technology investments particularly concerns small and medium enterprises, as they are much more
limited in resources than large enterprises. One of the critical questions is whether to implement an open source or closed
source solution. (...)
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information technology companies:
The problem of information technology investments particularly concerns small and medium enterprises, as they are much more
limited in resources t...
Published:
2006-12-18
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As reported on March 5 in The Dallas Morning News/KRTBN -- E-commerce may get all the attention, but information technology
experts say the demand for enterprise resource planning professionals is almost as hot. (...)
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information technology companies:
As reported on March 5 in The Dallas Morning News/KRTBN -- E-commerce may get all the attention, but information technology
experts say the demand...
Published:
2000-04-19
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Now that you’ve validated your product or service concept, how do you avoid hemorrhaging money during expansion? (...)
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information technology companies:
... over 100 executives in Information Technology and Operations ...
Rapid changes in technology and business process ... When companies execute
business plans, they find ...
Published:
2000-04-21
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Abstract:
All the recent management trends from Continuous Improvement to Business Process Re-engineering have had the same issue we
see with E-Business. They have enterprise-wide implications and tend to become part of the corporate department that started
the initiative. This article recommends a more strategi (...)
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information technology companies:
... Mid sized companies should take care in the amount of organizational ...
Dan Palumbo, Manager of Information Technology at the ConAgra subsidiary Lamb-Weston ...
Published:
2003-07-05
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Abstract:
Five key vendors, Compaq, HP, IBM, Intel, and Microsoft have allied together to develop a new hardware and software specification
for personal computer security. The alliance has set a goal of publishing a specification proposal by the second half of 2000.
It remains to be seen what impact this will have (...)
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information technology companies:
Five key vendors, Compaq, HP, IBM, Intel, and Microsoft have allied together to develop a new hardware and software specification
for personal com...
Published:
1999-10-13
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Abstract:
Ernest Hemingway said, "If you want to meet interesting people you have to go to interesting places." Graduate programs in
cryptography and information security in the U.S. have exorbitant tuition costs. Universities overseas and in Canada are much
more affordable. Be a smart shopper and look at the Inte (...)
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information technology companies:
Ernest Hemingway said, "If you want to meet interesting people you have to go to interesting places." Graduate programs
in cryptography and inform...
Published:
2000-06-09
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Abstract:
Sagent Technology has announced a new vertical application for Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) e-commerce. They have partnered
with DSET to use Sagent’s spatial analysis and real-time geographical data access to determine a customer’s qualification
for DSL service. (...)
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information technology companies:
Sagent Technology has announced a new vertical application for Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) e-commerce. They have partnered
with DSET to use Sag...
Published:
2000-06-02
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Abstract:
Food and beverage manufacturers rely on information technology to meet market demands. However, food is one market where
most enterprise applications show a number of "fatal flaws"—capabilities whose omission can impede operations to the extent
of complete failure. (...)
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information technology companies:
Food and beverage manufacturers rely on information technology to meet market demands. However, food is one market where most
enterprise applicati...
Published:
2006-11-08
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Abstract:
The human resources (HR) department can—and should—deliver contributions to the organization's bottom line. Through technologies
and service providers, HR can move from being merely a cost center to being an essential component for achieving corporate
objectives. (...)
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information technology companies:
The human resources (HR) department can—and should—deliver contributions to the organization's bottom line. Through technologies
and service provi...
Published:
2006-06-05
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Abstract:
The intranet was born from the marriage of two opposing business initiatives. The word processing department was cutting
costs by eliminating the printed telephone directory and the information systems department was trying to find any reason
for playing with HTML. Well, maybe not exactly, but not too (...)
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information technology companies:
... the annual meeting of the Shareholder Value Enhancement Through Information Technology
Association. ... As companies expand across the globe they must minimize the ...
Published:
2002-07-26
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Abstract:
Small and medium enterprises (SME) looking for software must understand their needs and articulate their expectations to
get what they want and need from software. (...)
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information technology companies:
Small and medium enterprises (SME) looking for software must understand their needs and articulate their expectations to get
what they want and ne...
Published:
2005-10-17
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Abstract:
Supply Chain Management (SCM) once viewed as a way to obtain a competitive advantage, is now perceived as a logical and necessary
extension of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). The reasons: First, traditional ERP systems lack the advanced planning
tools necessary for companies to respond to an increa (...)
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information technology companies:
Supply Chain Management (SCM) once viewed as a way to obtain a competitive advantage, is now perceived as a logical and necessary
extension of Ent...
Published:
2002-12-28