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Abstract:
Professional services firms are not like other businesses. They have unique ways of working, unique challenges, and unique
opportunities. While progressive project-based businesses have already embraced professional services automation (PSA)—achieving
results and return on investment along the way—th (...)
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professional services business:
Professional Services Automation: A New Approach to Business and Knowledge
Management for Professional Services Firms. Source: Deltek ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
The CRM market is shifting. Instead of looking for an all-purpose and horizontal oriented CRM application, customers are
seeking a more specialized and industry specific tool. From the larger organization to the smallest customers, CRM buyers
are expecting their applications to follow their business mode (...)
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professional services business:
The CRM market is shifting. Instead of looking for an all-purpose and horizontal oriented CRM application, customers are seeking
a more specialize...
Published:
2003-05-28
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Abstract:
With the growing significance of services to the bottom line, it’s never been more important to effectively monitor, measure,
and manage your services business. Knowing which key performance indicators (KPI) can help drive success and contribute to
your bottom line is essential. But with over 150 KPIs (...)
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professional services business:
... few small key improvements can help your service business performance. Download <strong>Killer
Key Performance Indicators for Professional Services</strong>. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Although technology is pivotal in maintaining a competitive edge, many smaller professional services organizations (PSOs)
have limited time and resources to dedicate to their IT infrastructure. For this reason, the application service provider
model can be a very attractive offering. (...)
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professional services business:
Although technology is pivotal in maintaining a competitive edge, many smaller professional services organizations (PSOs)
have limited time and re...
Published:
2006-09-13
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Abstract:
In the short term, Microsoft Dynamics SL will likely follow the professional services automation (PSA) trend of extending
functionality to the Web. In the long term, its eventual absorption into the Microsoft Dynamics product line may affect Microsoft's
strategy in the project portfolio management market (...)
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professional services business:
In the short term, Microsoft Dynamics SL will likely follow the professional services automation (PSA) trend of extending
functionality to the Web...
Published:
2006-02-10
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Abstract:
Since the late nineties, enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have developed functionality for vertical markets in
the service industry. Simultaneously, professional services automation (PSA) became a viable software category. Consequently,
deciphering the difference between ERP and PSA remains a c (...)
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professional services business:
Since the late nineties, enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have developed functionality for vertical markets in the
service industry. Sim...
Published:
2006-04-13
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Abstract:
Major vendors are entering the professional services software market and small niche vendors are repositioning themselves
to compete. This changing market is conveying mixed messages; however, users can navigate this space by separating market
messages from vendors' functional capabilities. (...)
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professional services business:
Major vendors are entering the professional services software market and small niche vendors are repositioning themselves
to compete. This changin...
Published:
2006-09-04
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Abstract:
Taking Control of Your Business Growing Profitably in the Professional Services Market. Search for Case Studies and Other
Software to Use In Your Decision According to the Professional Services Market. How can a professional services firm grow
profitably while providing clients with the services and proje (...)
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professional services business:
Taking Control of Your Business Growing Profitably in the Professional Services
Market. Search for Case Studies and Other Software to Use In Your D...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
The CRM market is shifting. Instead of looking for an all-purpose and horizontal oriented CRM application, customers are
seeking a more specialized and industry specific tool. From the larger organization to the smallest customers, CRM buyers
are expecting their applications to follow their business mode (...)
Excerpt related to
professional services business:
The CRM market is shifting. Instead of looking for an all-purpose and horizontal oriented CRM application, customers are seeking
a more specialize...
Published:
2003-05-28
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Abstract:
On February 29, PeopleSoft Inc. took the wraps off its Professional Services Automation (PSA) product, software that aims
to help services firms better manage financial and human-resources systems. On March 6, Lawson Software reaffirmed its position
as a “premier total solution provider for the profess (...)
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professional services business:
On February 29, PeopleSoft Inc. took the wraps off its Professional Services Automation (PSA) product, software that aims
to help services firms b...
Published:
2000-04-12
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Abstract:
Implementing information technology (IT) governance means using a structure of relationships and processes to direct an organization.
Some project portfolio management (PPM) vendors have adopted the IT governance mantra to differentiate their solutions from
those offered by the enterprise resource planni (...)
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professional services business:
Implementing information technology (IT) governance means using a structure of relationships and processes to direct an organization.
Some project...
Published:
2005-12-13
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Abstract:
While most of its applications co-opetitors have been licking their wounds and dreading another financial quarterly report,
cash amassed Microsoft has recently shown a flair for aptly devising and executing a strategy for its Microsoft Business Solutions
(MBS) division portfolio, to its partners and cust (...)
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professional services business:
While most of its applications co-opetitors have been licking their wounds and dreading another financial quarterly report,
cash amassed Microsoft...
Published:
2002-11-01
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Abstract:
Successful enterprise resource planning (ERP) deployment demands a focused examination of the professional services provided
by your organization, and the most efficient infrastructure required to support them. You must provide your most important
asset—your people—with effective tools that can be ac (...)
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professional services business:
... Type: TEC Report Description: Successful enterprise resource planning (ERP) deployment demands a focused
examination of the professional services provided by ...
Published:
2011-02-14
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Abstract:
By acquiring a leading PSA vendor and deciding to go public, in addition to the new functional and technological enhancements
to its flagship lawson.insight suite due in August, Lawson Software continues to boldly challenge bigger competitors, primarily
PeopleSoft and Oracle. (...)
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professional services business:
By acquiring a leading PSA vendor and deciding to go public, in addition to the new functional and technological enhancements
to its flagship laws...
Published:
2001-07-31
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Abstract:
Choosing the right professional services automation (PSA) solution may be one of the most important decisions a billable
services organization will ever have to make. It’s a decision that can clearly impact your company’s bottom line, so it’s
crucial that you get all the facts—up front. When talk (...)
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professional services business:
... Source: QuickArrow. Document Type: White Paper Description: Choosing the right professional
services automation (PSA) solution may be one of the most important ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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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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professional services business:
Business Engine provides best-of-breed PPM functionality for internal IT departments, focusing on financial governance. For
organizations seeking ...
Published:
2006-03-24
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Abstract:
In the past, enterprise resource planning (ERP) initiatives were far too costly for smaller organizations to consider. However,
a trend has recently emerged where software vendors are now offering software-as-a-service business models for ERP implementation
to even the smallest organizations. (...)
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professional services business:
In the past, enterprise resource planning (ERP) initiatives were far too costly for smaller organizations to consider. However,
a trend has recent...
Published:
2009-09-07
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Abstract:
Lawson, contrary to many other players, seems to be compensating its narrow foothold with a strong vertical dimension. Lawson
will continue to concentrate its internal sales efforts on its traditional vertical markets and to additionally rely on partners
to address and develop for particular industry nee (...)
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professional services business:
Lawson, contrary to many other players, seems to be compensating its narrow foothold with a strong vertical dimension. Lawson
will continue to con...
Published:
2003-11-10
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Abstract:
E-procurement is not just for goods and material. The market now offers IT services e-procurement solutions that open access
to service sources and seek to optimize the service chain. What are these solutions and how do they work? (...)
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professional services business:
E-procurement is not just for goods and material. The market now offers IT services e-procurement solutions that open access
to service sources a...
Published:
2001-03-23
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Abstract:
Deltek has focused on addressing the unique business needs of project-oriented organizations. Its product line has expanded
from applications for managing the core back-office processes to the front-office and e-business of professional services
and other project-based companies, of which many provide pr (...)
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professional services business:
Deltek has focused on addressing the unique business needs of project-oriented organizations. Its product line has expanded
from applications for ...
Published:
2004-01-10