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Abstract:
Selecting package software can have long-term benefits or long-term regrets. To avoid the latter, your approach needs to
be sound, logical, and prudent. It also has to be completed in your lifetime. Read about an approach to software selection
that helps an organization get to the primary objective of id (...)
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software selection approach:
Selecting package software can have long-term benefits or long-term regrets. To avoid the latter, your approach needs to be
sound, logical, and pr...
Published:
2003-06-25
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Abstract:
Failed projects do not bode well for the vendor. It can cause their sales cycle costs only to rise even more and their reputation
to suffer or, at least, become suspect. Surely, the consequences can be much more severe for the client where an incorrect
software selection can lead to business losses. Acco (...)
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software selection approach:
... Seller's Perspective. The vendor's approach to software selection
has its merits although the methodology may have a built in bias. ...
Published:
2005-05-16
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Abstract:
There are two prevailing approaches for selecting enterprise-wide software: the functions and features approach and the business
processes approach. Yet a third alternative does exist—one that takes the best aspects of these two to provide the assurances
needed by the buyer and the efficiency desired b (...)
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software selection approach:
... To understand the selection process, this article first looks ... and
the issues of the vendor selling the software. ... of the functions and features approach
with a ...
Published:
2008-01-21
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Abstract:
Recently, the traditional method of selecting software based on functions and features has come under scrutiny. Some even
suggest that this method is unduly drawn out and fails to focus on the critical processes of business. As you might expect,
vendors would rather sell you out-of-the-box business proce (...)
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software selection approach:
... To understand the selection process, this article first looks ... and
the issues of the vendor selling the software. ... of the functions and features approach
with a ...
Published:
2005-05-14
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Abstract:
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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software selection approach:
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:
The process of selecting software can be streamlined by paying close attention to the types and quantities of criteria you
use. Better decision processes will distinguish between two key types of criteria and limit the number of criteria considered. (...)
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software selection approach:
The process of selecting software can be streamlined by paying close attention to the types and quantities of criteria you
use. Better decision pr...
Published:
2007-08-22
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Abstract:
The statistics for completing packaged software implementation projects are grim. This article examines how the software
evaluation, selection, and procurement process is key to successful software implementations. (...)
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software selection approach:
... A structured and disciplined software evaluation and selection approach
will mitigate this risk and establish a solid foundation from which to move forward. ...
Published:
2003-02-11
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Abstract:
Failed projects do not bode well for the vendor. It can cause their sales cycle costs only to rise even more and their reputation
to suffer or, at least, become suspect. Surely, the consequences can be much more severe for the client where an incorrect
software selection can lead to business losses. Acco (...)
Excerpt related to
software selection approach:
... Seller's Perspective. The vendor's approach to software selection
has its merits although the methodology may have a built in bias. ...
Published:
2005-05-16
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Abstract:
There are two prevailing approaches for selecting enterprise-wide software: the functions and features approach and the business
processes approach. Yet a third alternative does exist—one that takes the best aspects of these two to provide the assurances
needed by the buyer and the efficiency desired b (...)
Excerpt related to
software selection approach:
... To understand the selection process, this article first looks ... and
the issues of the vendor selling the software. ... of the functions and features approach
with a ...
Published:
2008-01-21
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Abstract:
Owing to learning from the past experiences and to the help of specialized selection service providers, selecting an enterprise
package has to a degree, become a routine occurrence in the life of an IT organization. Recently however, there has been much
noise created by some pundits and vendors belittlin (...)
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software selection approach:
Owing to learning from the past experiences and to the help of specialized selection service providers, selecting an enterprise
package has to a d...
Published:
2003-10-25
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Abstract:
Recently, the traditional method of selecting software based on functions and features has come under scrutiny. Some even
suggest that this method is unduly drawn out and fails to focus on the critical processes of business. As you might expect,
vendors would rather sell you out-of-the-box business proce (...)
Excerpt related to
software selection approach:
... To understand the selection process, this article first looks ... and
the issues of the vendor selling the software. ... of the functions and features approach
with a ...
Published:
2005-05-14
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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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software selection approach:
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:
RFPs and selection tools typically focus on features and functions. The business process protagonists consider this focus
old fashioned. However, users want and need an inventory or check lists of the functions to understand if the business process
will work. One always has to start from somewhere, and t (...)
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software selection approach:
RFPs and selection tools typically focus on features and functions. The business process protagonists consider this focus
old fashioned. However, ...
Published:
2003-10-28
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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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software selection approach:
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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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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software selection approach:
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:
After dealing with the over-hype of Y2K, companies have started to reconsider the best of breed as a viable solution to satisfy
their software needs. This comes as a shock to the corporate systems culture when user communities were told that fully integrated
software such as ERP, SCM, and EAM were the on (...)
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software selection approach:
After dealing with the over-hype of Y2K, companies have started to reconsider the best of breed as a viable solution to satisfy
their software nee...
Published:
2003-08-08
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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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software selection approach:
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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software selection approach:
... criteria on which to evaluate different software systems ... two examples
of where a selection process can ... decade, different perspectives in the approach
intrigue me ...
Published:
2007-12-17
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Abstract:
Software selection is complex and time-consuming. Taking shortcuts or skipping steps in the process increases the risk of
making the wrong choice. But attending a virtual trade show can accelerate the selection process, increase vendor interaction,
and reduce this risk. (...)
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software selection approach:
... application software; and even the “kitchen sink” approach, with hardware
... Many software selection methodologies recommend writing an RFP and
submitting it ...
Published:
2008-01-02
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Abstract:
A proof of concept (POC) should be completed as part of the selection process when the risk of project failure is comparatively
high. Risk can be measured by two key variables. These variables are complexity of requirements and level of expertise of
the selection/implementation team. The more complex the (...)
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software selection approach:
A proof of concept (POC) should be completed as part of the selection process when the risk of project failure is comparatively
high. Risk can be ...
Published:
2004-07-13