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This article explores how the proof of concept (POC) fits into the software selection process, when a POC should be undertaken,
structural variables, and the advantages and disadvantages of the POC from the client and value-added reseller point of view. (...)
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This article explores how the proof of concept (POC) fits into the software selection process, when a POC should be undertaken,
structural variabl...
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2004-07-12
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Abstract:
This article explores how the proof of concept (POC) fits into the software selection process, when a POC should be undertaken,
structural variables, and the advantages and disadvantages of the POC from the client and value-added reseller point of view. (...)
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This article explores how the proof of concept (POC) fits into the software selection process, when a POC should be undertaken,
structural variabl...
Published:
2004-07-12
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Early in the campaign, the important thing is to get all your team members on the same page, share available knowledge, and
plan ways to gather other required information. The first few meetings should be formal, with a printed agenda, including
clear goals and time constraints (showing respect for team (...)
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Early in the campaign, the important thing is to get all your team members on the same page, share available knowledge, and
plan ways to gather ot...
Published:
2005-07-01
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IT Sales Lead Generation. Download Free IT Report on the IT Sales Lead Generation. The sales lead generation process for technology
companies is very different from lead generation in other industries. Technology sector needs are more precise, and the target
market is almost exclusively business-to-busine (...)
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IT Sales Lead Generation. Download Free IT Report on the IT Sales Lead Generation. The sales lead generation process for technology
companies is ve...
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2010-03-11
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Multichannel retailers must be able to flawlessly execute a full range of services to engage, transact, and fulfill on Web
placed orders. Hence, most successful multichannel retailers of today had to either build a complete set of the services in-house
or outsource some or all of them. (...)
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Multichannel retailers must be able to flawlessly execute a full range of services to engage, transact, and fulfill on Web
placed orders. Hence, m...
Published:
2005-04-12
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The worst is past for SoftBrands. However, the vendor must still deal with the problem of blending many formerly independent
organizations together, while figuring out how best to leverage their different technological and industrial strengths. (...)
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The worst is past for SoftBrands. However, the vendor must still deal with the problem of blending many formerly independent
organizations togethe...
Published:
2006-03-03
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As the battle for the mid-market intensifies and each vendor is exhibiting a pertinent sabre rattling display of power, SAP
is turning to help from the alliance in order to partly counteract the needed cost-cutting exercise in its US operations (...)
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As the battle for the mid-market intensifies and each vendor is exhibiting a pertinent sabre rattling display of power, SAP
is turning to help fro...
Published:
2001-12-18
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With so much frenzy surrounding e-business and CRM applications, ERP may be a far cry from its halcyon days. However, ERP
implementation skills are still in demand, particularly as a foundation and a facilitator to other sexier applications. (...)
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With so much frenzy surrounding e-business and CRM applications, ERP may be a far cry from its halcyon days. However, ERP
implementation skills ar...
Published:
2001-02-02
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In addition to putting the problems of blending two former independent organizations together behind, the company is still
entangled in figuring out how best to bring different technologies and industrial experiences to bear. Further, the new company
is left with multiple products whose brand recognition (...)
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In addition to putting the problems of blending two former independent organizations together behind, the company is still
entangled in figuring o...
Published:
2002-10-01
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IFS has been striving, and apparently succeeding, to shed its "ERP dark horse" aura and become a formidable competitor within
the North American market. However, still undeveloped channel and market awareness, bundled with significant losses and likely
retaliatory campaigns from incumbent vendors will pr (...)
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IFS has been striving, and apparently succeeding, to shed its "ERP dark horse" aura and become a formidable competitor
within the North American m...
Published:
2001-04-13
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Early in the campaign, the important thing is to get all your team members on the same page, share available knowledge, and
plan ways to gather other required information. The first few meetings should be formal, with a printed agenda, including
clear goals and time constraints. This process, of course, (...)
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Early in the campaign, the important thing is to get all your team members on the same page, share available knowledge, and
plan ways to gather ot...
Published:
2005-07-02
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Baan remains one of only a handful of vendors that are capable of providing full application suites on scaleable platforms
that can be globally deployed by larger enterprises. (...)
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Baan remains one of only a handful of vendors that are capable of providing full application suites on scaleable platforms
that can be globally de...
Published:
2002-02-21
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Jamcracker, an ASP providing business services for HR management, expense management and sales force automation solutions
has announced a new program to increase sales. Jamcracker’s Channel Program offers sales and implementation training to its
new channel partners. (...)
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Jamcracker, an ASP providing business services for HR management, expense management and sales force automation solutions
has announced a new prog...
Published:
2000-08-09
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Baan's phase under Invensys, after a turbulent three years that have seen considerable people, market and technology change,
and considerable worthwhile investment. Recently-announced technology developments seem to be in sync with the market's trends,
and leaning shrewdly towards the requirements of hol (...)
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Baan's phase under Invensys, after a turbulent three years that have seen considerable people, market and technology change,
and considerable wort...
Published:
2003-05-07
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Baan remains one of only a handful of vendors that are capable of providing full application suites on scaleable platforms
that can be globally deployed by larger enterprises. (...)
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Baan remains one of only a handful of vendors that are capable of providing full application suites on scaleable platforms
that can be globally de...
Published:
2002-02-21
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Read BI State of the Market Report and learn all about Business Intelligence BI 2.0 solutions. IT departments rarely know
as much about a business as the business people themselves. But business users still depend on IT to deliver answers related
to the information that they receive. Learn how business in (...)
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Read BI State of the Market Report and learn all about Business Intelligence BI 2.0 solutions. IT departments rarely know
as much about a business ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Contrary to what vendors may contend, not all of them are able to provide an effective out-of-the-box solution that satisfies
the critical requirements of an organization. In this case study from a recent selection engagement for an ETO mid-size manufacturer,
we assess Oracle, J.D. Edwards, SAP, and IFS (...)
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Contrary to what vendors may contend, not all of them are able to provide an effective out-of-the-box solution that satisfies
the critical require...
Published:
2001-12-12
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Multichannel retailers have to flawlessly execute a full range of services to engage, transact, and fulfill orders placed
via Internet. Thus, they either have to build a complete set of these services in-house, or outsource some (or all) of them. (...)
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Multichannel retailers have to flawlessly execute a full range of services to engage, transact, and fulfill orders placed
via Internet. Thus, they...
Published:
2006-07-20
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Have you ever lost deals where you knew you had the better product? Have you ever lost deals where the prospect agreed you
had a better product? The two most frequent reasons for losing deals are poor salesmanship and poor marketing. (...)
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... That includes your sales and consulting people but also customers, analysts, outside
consultants, etc. Some hints on getting input from others: ...
Published:
2003-01-31
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Have you ever lost deals where you knew you had the better product? Have you ever lost deals where the prospect agreed you
had a better product? The two most frequent reasons for losing deals are poor salesmanship and poor marketing. (...)
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... That includes your sales and consulting people but also customers, analysts, outside
consultants, etc. Some hints on getting input from others: ...
Published:
2003-01-31