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Abstract:
Information technology organizations are faced with the challenge of managing a host of diverse enterprise applications,
and the need to evaluate application metrics and performance. To address this challenge, it is worth considering application
portfolio management solutions. (...)
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managing enterprise software:
Information technology organizations are faced with the challenge of managing a host of diverse enterprise applications, and
the need to evaluate ...
Published:
2006-05-15
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Abstract:
Energy purchasing has become increasingly complex as a result of deregulation. The deregulated market provides more suppliers
and more options for supply contracts. Managers who buy energy need to have more information about projected operational
energy demand in order to get the best energy prices. T (...)
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managing enterprise software:
Energy purchasing has become increasingly complex as a result of deregulation. The deregulated market provides more suppliers
and more options fo...
Published:
2002-08-09
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A broader, more structured approach is needed to effectively manage governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC). Enterprises
will then be better able to guide their people, standardize their processes, and unify technology to embed GRC at all organizational
levels. (...)
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A broader, more structured approach is needed to effectively manage governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC). Enterprises
will then be be...
Published:
2007-03-09
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On July 25, Made2Manage Systems, Inc., a provider of enterprise business systems for small and midsize manufacturers, and
Click Commerce, Inc., the provider of Enterprise Channel Management software and services, announced a new offering to enable
small and mid-sized manufacturers to leverage the Interne (...)
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managing enterprise software:
On July 25, Made2Manage Systems, Inc., a provider of enterprise business systems for small and midsize manufacturers, and
Click Commerce, Inc., th...
Published:
2000-08-22
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Enterprise software selection is a risky undertaking for any organization. Find out how you can reduce the risk with a best-practice
approach to assessment, evaluation, and selection—and learn how to reduce the time and cost involved in choosing the right
solution. (...)
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managing enterprise software:
Enterprise software selection is a risky undertaking for any organization. Find out how you can reduce the risk with a best-practice
approach to a...
Published:
2007-12-26
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Abstract:
With its numerous new software license sales, new product deliveries, and its dedication to complicated technological rejuvenation
(namely, an ambitious open service-oriented architecture strategy), Infor's position and image in the market these days are
at an all-time high. (...)
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With its numerous new software license sales, new product deliveries, and its dedication to complicated technological rejuvenation
(namely, an amb...
Published:
2008-06-30
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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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managing enterprise software:
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
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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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managing enterprise software:
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
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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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managing enterprise software:
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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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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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:
ESD (electronic software distribution) promises to simplify software distribution and management, and eliminate ''sneakernet''
the costly, time-consuming manual process that some companies still use to do upgrades and installations. Unfortunately, the
cure often has some of the same pitfalls as the probl (...)
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managing enterprise software:
ESD (electronic software distribution) promises to simplify software distribution and management, and eliminate ''sneakernet''
the costly, time-co...
Published:
2003-07-01
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Abstract:
No vendor provides all (if even a majority) of the required solutions for a full SRM initiative at this stage, so almost
all solutions will involve best-of-breed components. (...)
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No vendor provides all (if even a majority) of the required solutions for a full SRM initiative at this stage, so almost all
solutions will involv...
Published:
2003-10-30
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Abstract:
To conduct collaborative processes, businesses need embedded intelligence, and business intelligence (BI) or analytics applications
focused on structured data offer only a part of the total solution. In other words, businesses also need content management
for the unstructured data and content, which can (...)
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To conduct collaborative processes, businesses need embedded intelligence, and business intelligence (BI) or analytics applications
focused on str...
Published:
2004-11-13
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Abstract:
Very few companies really run standard software applications as "standard" products, since every business changes constantly.
In fact, these companies have found that the agility they wish to attain is in direct conflict with the rigidity of their
enterprise systems. (...)
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managing enterprise software:
Very few companies really run standard software applications as "standard" products, since every business changes
constantly. In fact, these compa...
Published:
2007-03-26
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Abstract:
By focusing on improving and optimizing the processes instead of only the departments, any user company should be better
aligned and prepared to take on the challenges ahead. (...)
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managing enterprise software:
By focusing on improving and optimizing the processes instead of only the departments, any user company should be better aligned
and prepared to t...
Published:
2006-01-11
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Abstract:
The recent merger of Lawson Software and Intentia, two vendors of similar size, but servicing different markets, will complement
each other to become the largest enterprise applications supplier that is dedicated to the mid-market customer segment. (...)
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The recent merger of Lawson Software and Intentia, two vendors of similar size, but servicing different markets, will complement
each other to bec...
Published:
2005-10-25
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Abstract:
Energy purchasing has become increasingly complex as a result of deregulation. The deregulated market provides more suppliers
and more options for supply contracts. Managers who buy energy need to have more information about projected operational
energy demand in order to get the best energy prices. T (...)
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managing enterprise software:
Energy purchasing has become increasingly complex as a result of deregulation. The deregulated market provides more suppliers
and more options fo...
Published:
2002-08-09
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Abstract:
By providing business process management functionality, Exact hopes to bring competitive enhancements to enterprise resource
planning systems used by small and medium businesses. (...)
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By providing business process management functionality, Exact hopes to bring competitive enhancements to enterprise resource
planning systems used...
Published:
2006-01-12
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Abstract:
Companies can easily spend hundreds of thousands of dollars implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) package. After
completing this rollercoaster ride, however, companies are typically faced with the question of whether to implement the latest,
greatest version of the package. (...)
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Companies can easily spend hundreds of thousands of dollars implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) package. After
completing this roll...
Published:
2006-11-21
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Abstract:
QAD, a renowned provider of enterprise software solutions for midsized global manufacturers, has outlived many of its contemporaries
by maintaining its stronghold in the discrete and process manufacturing sectors. In doing so, the vendor has reached a respected,
veteran status. (...)
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managing enterprise software:
QAD, a renowned provider of enterprise software solutions for midsized global manufacturers, has outlived many of its contemporaries
by maintainin...
Published:
2007-10-05