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Having just completed implementing your enterprise-wide software, you are about lean back, put your feet up on the desk,
and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Not so fast! While you were completing your implementation project, a new release of the
software may have already hit the street or, for sure, ther (...)
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Having just completed implementing your enterprise-wide software, you are about lean back, put your feet up on the desk, and
enjoy the fruits of y...
Published:
2004-08-16
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Analysis of the tasks and time in information technology (IT) projects invariably reveals the presence of a familiar recurring
burden: testing—often still performed manually and inefficiently, yet accounting for a substantial proportion of the budget.
Can some simple and effective focused measures have (...)
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... Source: Original Software. Document Type: White Paper Description:
Analysis of the tasks and time in information technology (IT) projects invariably reveals the ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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For the students at Northwestern University registration was supposed to be as easy as point and click, however, it turned
into crash and burn. (...)
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For the students at Northwestern University registration was supposed to be as easy as point and click, however, it turned
into crash and burn.
Published:
2000-03-15
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Software manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) needing to embed business intelligence (BI) modules into
their solutions are familiar with the “build versus buy” question. Learn about the factors you should take into consideration
when making this decision, including cost, time to m (...)
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Software manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) needing to embed business
intelligence (BI) modules into their solutions are fam... ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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... The TEC Blog Discussing Enterprise Software and Selection. ... Product
Lifecycle Matters (18); Risk and Compliance (14); Software 101 (57); Software Selection
(162); ...
Published:
2011-09-15
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Two recent moves by Lawson Software have stunned the market: 1) it discontinued its in-house CRM development in favor for
partnering with Siebel Systems, and 2) it announced the intention to deliver its product also via 3rd-party Application Service
Providers (ASPs). We express our views in this regard. (...)
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Two recent moves by Lawson Software have stunned the market: 1) it discontinued its in-house CRM development in favor for
partnering with Siebel S...
Published:
2000-05-18
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Support and maintenance (S&M) contracts mean very different things to vendors and to users. With user enterprises' growing
awareness of how these S&M agreements affect their bottom lines, vendors need to reassess their pricing and value proposition
strategies. (...)
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Support and maintenance (S&M) contracts mean very different things to vendors and to users. With user enterprises'
growing awareness of how these ...
Published:
2007-03-30
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Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet,
businesses have reaped tremendous benefits. Still, Web-based systems may not be the answer for every business. (...)
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Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet, businesses
have reaped tr...
Published:
2007-11-02
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After 20-plus years in service, and with few changes to its original design, Reid and Wright’s legacy accounting system had
become slow, unreliable, and expensive—requiring a variety of manual processes and custom software just to keep it running—and
keep the company competitive. Find out how TEC h (...)
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TEC Original Research. Every day, TEC's analysts and software selection experts bring
you valuable, accessible, up-to-date research that helps bring you up to ...
Published:
2010-09-13
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Best Software/Sage is a company that delivers products based on savvy understanding of its customers' needs, of the competitive
forces in the market, and on constant adaptability. It is still standing on top of the hill in many SME markets, and it is
typically a much more difficult task for anyone to cap (...)
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Best Software/Sage is a company that delivers products based on savvy understanding of its customers' needs, of the competitive
forces in the mark...
Published:
2003-07-29
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Organizations are surrounded by ambiguity when making their implementation decisions. Accurate and relevant criteria that
are properly weighed against an enterprise’s needs, what-if scenarios, and supporting graphics and reports are essential when
making a software selection. (...)
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... technology evaluations run into overtime and accumulate costs well over the original
budget. When finally selected, most of these software implementations fail ...
Published:
2008-03-14
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TechnologyEvaluation.COM analysts have separated the software negotiation process into three discrete categories. All three
are critical individually, yet should always be pursued within the context of the larger discussion. (...)
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TechnologyEvaluation.COM analysts have separated the software negotiation process into three discrete categories. All three
are critical individua...
Published:
2000-09-29
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for a ERP Software. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound.
A single software system can improve process manufacturing operations. With a single enterprise resource planning (ERP) point
of control, this goal is accomplished by eliminating du (...)
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for a ERP Software. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound.
A single software syst...
Published:
2010-03-11
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The No-Drama Upgrade. Download Free IT Comparison White Papers In Relation To End User Management. When you upgrade enterprise
application software, you want to realize expected benefits as quickly as possible and minimize costs, disruption, and risk.
In tough economic times, there is absolutely no room f (...)
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The No-drama Software Upgrade. Source: Knoa Software. Document Type: White Paper Description:
When you upgrade enterprise application ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
After 20-plus years in service, and with few changes to its original design, Reid and Wright’s legacy accounting system had
become slow, unreliable, and expensive—requiring a variety of manual processes and custom software just to keep it running—and
keep the company competitive. Find out how TEC h (...)
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... 20-plus years in service, and with few changes to its original design, Reid ...
and expensive—requiring a variety of manual processes and custom software just to ...
Published:
2010-09-13
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When part of an enterprise software environment, business modeler software can reduce training costs, prevent errors, and
minimize non-value added work. And if properly integrated, it can be both a tool for senior management and for hands-on system
users. (...)
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When part of an enterprise software environment, business modeler software can reduce training costs, prevent errors, and
minimize non-value added...
Published:
2009-01-07
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For manufacturers that lack a well-structured product lifecycle management (PLM) program, the instantaneous flow of information
only speeds up confusion, duplication of effort, and poor decision making. Find out how a SaaS-based ERP solution is essential
for creating an effective, comprehensive integrate (...)
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Balanced PLM Programs Drive Profitable Growth. Source: Plex Systems. Document Type: White Paper Description: For manufacturers
that ...
Published:
2011-03-31
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Though born from the ashes of traditional hosting models, software as a service differs fundamentally from its predecessors.
Its software is designed to be delivered as a service, security is better, rich user interfaces are available, and it has
greater interactivity. (...)
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Though born from the ashes of traditional hosting models, software as a service differs fundamentally from its predecessors.
Its software is desig...
Published:
2006-03-15
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ODG’s industrial division has a reputation for the design and manufacture of quality gears and transmissions. But back in
1991, ODG was using four separate systems for inventory, accounting, sales, and materials resource planning (MRP). The challenge
was to combine all four into an integrated managemen (...)
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Case Study: Ontario Drive & Gear Limited (ODG). Source: SYSPRO. Document Type: Case Study Description: ODG’s industrial
division ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Epicor Financial Management Software (v. 9.05) is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of financial packages in TEC’s Accounting
Evaluation Center. Epicor Financial Management Software (v. 9.05) is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of financial
packages in TEC’s Accounting Evaluation Center. (...)
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TEC Original Research. Every day, TEC's analysts and software selection experts bring
you valuable, accessible, up-to-date research that helps bring you up to ...
Published:
2011-05-10