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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 strategy:
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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IT initiatives driven within silos, where each department maintain its own project management office, inhibits the overall
cohesiveness and effectiveness of corporate strategy. This document outlines best practices to centralize and deliver a scalable
and robust project management framework strategy. (...)
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... An enterprise-wide PMO framework strategy, as described in ... extensive
research and information gathering sessions ... team members at Technology
Evaluation Centers ...
Published:
2005-09-21
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In August, Epicor announced a revised portal strategy to provide rich portal content through a more secure and standardized
portal platform. By leveraging Microsoft .NET across all product families, Epicor Portal will reportedly deliver data exploration,
collaboration, and on-line management features. (...)
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information technology strategy:
In August, Epicor announced a revised portal strategy to provide rich portal content through a more secure and standardized
portal platform. By le...
Published:
2005-10-04
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Adonix marks its strategy with two catchwords: "growth" and "independence". It has carefully assessed and added acquisitions
to broaden Adonix X3 suite's functional scope, licenses and services; and continues nurture internal development with its
own resources. (...)
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information technology strategy:
Adonix marks its strategy with two catchwords: "growth" and "independence". It has carefully assessed
and added acquisitions to broaden Adonix X3 ...
Published:
2005-09-20
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You may not yet have heard of ICICI-Infotech or its ERP offering, ORION. Well, for some time the rest of the world has. ICICI-Infotech
is starting to make its presence felt in North America and raise some ERP eyebrows. Read on as to why you may want to take
a closer look at this vendor and its product. I (...)
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information technology strategy:
You may not yet have heard of ICICI-Infotech or its ERP offering, ORION. Well, for some time the rest of the world has. ICICI-Infotech
is starting...
Published:
2004-11-22
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Abstract:
Although its service-oriented architecture-based platform and enterprise solutions will not likely be "all things to all
people" any time soon, Oracle might be showing its ability to further develop its own enterprise infrastructure and applications
via a blitz acquisition of a Collaxa, a small and focus (...)
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information technology strategy:
Although its service-oriented architecture-based platform and enterprise solutions will not likely be "all things to
all people" any time soon, Or...
Published:
2005-03-14
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Abstract:
Globalization, the Internet, and demand-driven supply networks are driving technology change. When it comes to supply chain
management, globalization has created a need for supply network integration and real time data with event visibility. (...)
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information technology strategy:
Globalization, the Internet, and demand-driven supply networks are driving technology change. When it comes to supply chain
management, globalizat...
Published:
2006-02-09
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Abstract:
In the battle between Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) and the UK-based the Sage Group for the small-to-medium enterprise
(SME) market segment, technology choices will be a major factor. (...)
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information technology strategy:
In the battle between Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) and the UK-based the Sage Group for the small-to-medium enterprise
(SME) market segment, ...
Published:
2005-08-27
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Abstract:
Infor and IFS, two upper mid-market, stalwart vendors, were the first to respond to our questions-and-answers series directed
at software application vendors. Based on our questions, these two vendors share their views on market trends, platform approaches,
and mid-market issues. (...)
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information technology strategy:
Infor and IFS, two upper mid-market, stalwart vendors, were the first to respond to our questions-and-answers series directed
at software applicat...
Published:
2007-07-02
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Abstract:
Failing to ask "so what?" of a positioning statement can mean losing an opportunity to communicate what is really important
to the target market, and to gain some credibility. (...)
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information technology strategy:
Failing to ask "so what?" of a positioning statement can mean losing an opportunity to communicate what is really
important to the target market, ...
Published:
2006-02-17
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Abstract:
Post-implementation agility should be the goal of most companies in their enterprise resource planning (ERP) selection. However,
it is not so easy to dispel a widespread preference for the "usual suspect" ERP choices that currently stop short at post-implementation
agility. (...)
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information technology strategy:
Post-implementation agility should be the goal of most companies in their enterprise resource planning (ERP) selection. However,
it is not so easy...
Published:
2006-10-18
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Abstract:
With sales being the lifeblood of virtually any company, selling should be an accurately accountable process forming the
basis of overall strategic objectives. Still, the question remains: how much enterprise incentive management (EIM) do enterprises
need, and in what form? (...)
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information technology strategy:
With sales being the lifeblood of virtually any company, selling should be an accurately accountable process forming the basis
of overall strategi...
Published:
2006-11-28
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Abstract:
Demand for instant access to dispersed information is being met by vendors offering enterprise business intelligence tools
and suites. Portlet standardization, enterprise information integration, and corporate performance management are among the
proposed solutions, but do they really deliver real time i (...)
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information technology strategy:
Demand for instant access to dispersed information is being met by vendors offering enterprise business intelligence tools
and suites. Portlet sta...
Published:
2005-06-29
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Abstract:
While the Strategic Unit team formation should help SSA Global to figure out how to fully integrate organizational structure
where employees are best integrated, service offerings best coordinated and cross-selling opportunities best tracked and pursued,
the vendor must continue to clarify the position a (...)
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information technology strategy:
While the Strategic Unit team formation should help SSA Global to figure out how to fully integrate organizational structure
where employees are b...
Published:
2004-09-17
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Abstract:
Though the security market has been exploding, Network Associates, Inc. (NAI) will likely post a loss for FY'99. However,
don't expect the security monolith to be down for the count. Year 2000 will be a better year. The momentum of the market will
add enough spark to NAI's new corporate strategy to ignit (...)
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information technology strategy:
Though the security market has been exploding, Network Associates, Inc. (NAI) will likely post a loss for FY'99. However,
don't expect the securit...
Published:
2000-04-17
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Abstract:
During the last few years, Made2Manage has evolved from a vendor of traditional MRP/ERP software to a provider of ‘one-stop-shop’
enterprise business applications. (...)
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information technology strategy:
During the last few years, Made2Manage has evolved from a vendor of traditional MRP/ERP software to a provider of ‘one-stop-shop’
enterprise busin...
Published:
2003-01-21
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Abstract:
With its focus on service-oriented architecture, SSA Global appears to be sticking to its pledge to protect the user's investment
as much as it can, while still modernizing the users' applications. (...)
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information technology strategy:
With its focus on service-oriented architecture, SSA Global appears to be sticking to its pledge to protect the user's
investment as much as it ca...
Published:
2006-04-25
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Abstract:
Epicor competes in multiple enterprise business applications markets. Epicor may mean different things to different people,
which does not really help mind share creation in particular segments of interest. (...)
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information technology strategy:
Epicor competes in multiple enterprise business applications markets. Epicor may mean different things to different people,
which does not really...
Published:
2003-06-14
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Abstract:
Chief information officer reporting relationships continue to be distanced from the strategy function. The marketing function
is experiencing this same distancing from strategy. However, the two functions should be on the leading edge of strategy,
rather than the receiving end. (...)
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information technology strategy:
Chief information officer reporting relationships continue to be distanced from the strategy function. The marketing function
is experiencing this...
Published:
2007-07-04
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Abstract:
Business Engine provides best-of-breed PPM functionality for internal IT departments, focusing on financial governance. For
organizations seeking flexible workflow and IT governance capabilities, BEN delivers functionality in the financial services,
health care, government, manufacturing, telecommunicati (...)
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information technology strategy:
Business Engine provides best-of-breed PPM functionality for internal IT departments, focusing on financial governance. For
organizations seeking ...
Published:
2006-03-24