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The fun begins with The Importance of Software Training. “Computer rage” is inevitable and costs millions of dollars annually
in lost payroll and productivity. Reducing computer rage means investing in employee education and software customization.
Increased knowledge and improved software usability e (...)
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The fun begins with The Importance of Software Training. “Computer rage” is inevitable and
costs millions of dollars annually in lost payroll and p...
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2010-03-11
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The Next Generation I/O (NGIO) and Future I/O groups have agreed to unify their efforts to develop the next I/O architecture. (...)
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Tentative Unification in Server I/O Architecture Battle. R. Krause - September 3, 1999. Comments: 0. Read Comments Tentative
Unification ...
Published:
1999-09-03
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More than any other factor, ineffective training is responsible for inflating total cost of ownership (TCO) for software
investments. Ineffective training approaches include starting too late; assuming go-live is the completion of the project;
and failing to teach users about the processes the software i (...)
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... investments. Ineffective ... Lowering Enterprise Software Total Cost of Ownership through
an Enterprise Application Training Platform. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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When negotiating a contract with a computer maintenance management system (CMMS) vendor the guiding principals and definition
of the project must first be determined. Deliverables, pricing options, payment terms, continuance, product and service quality,
and liabilities are additional areas that must be (...)
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... Other: Hourly rates should be agreed to for consulting, training, software
customization, implementation, etc. Out-of-pocket expenses are usually extra. ...
Published:
2004-02-25
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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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Several months after having unveiled its 'customer and/or partner for life' strategy blueprint at the end of 2002, Best Software
recently organized its first annual Insights 2003 conference and briefed its partners on the actual steps of executing its
strategy to prop itself up against the inevitable fac (...)
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Several months after having unveiled its 'customer and/or partner for life' strategy blueprint at the end of 2002,
Best Software recently organize...
Published:
2003-07-24
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By fine-tuning its flagship VISUAL Enterprise suite to better serve specific ‘to order’ manufacturing and distribution vertical
markets, while concurrently prudently expanding into some adjacent prosperous markets, Lilly Software remains set for the
ensuing mid-market race. (...)
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By fine-tuning its flagship VISUAL Enterprise suite to better serve specific ‘to order’ manufacturing and distribution vertical
markets, while con...
Published:
2003-02-18
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Organizations reassessing their staffing levels are both reducing headcount and cutting employee-related expenses, even if
training can provide long-term benefits. This article discusses the increased importance, benefits, and risks of employee
training in a recession with respect to enterprise systems. (...)
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Organizations reassessing their staffing levels are both reducing headcount and cutting employee-related expenses, even if
training can provide lo...
Published:
2009-05-27
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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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As the battle for the mid-market intensifies, each Tier 1 vendor is exhibiting its bag of tricks for small-to-medium enterprises.
While PeopleSoft is refining its fixed-price & time proposition to the upper-end of the mid-market, SAP is trying a twofold
strategy of promulgating its mySAP All-in-One simil (...)
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As the battle for the mid-market intensifies, each Tier 1 vendor is exhibiting its bag of tricks for small-to-medium enterprises.
While PeopleSoft...
Published:
2003-06-06
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Presently, software estimation is considered to be an art rather than a science. At the heart of this perception is the lack
of understanding of the concept of "productivity." This article attempts to provide insight into the concept of productivity. (...)
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... He has conducted a number of in-company training programs for software
project management and software estimation. He can be reached at murali@chemuturi.com. ...
Published:
2007-05-30
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On August 3, Lawson Software, a provider of Internet-enabled business applications, announced it had won the largest contract
in its history to extend its healthcare market leadership. Earlier, on July 20, Lawson Software announced financial results
and its year-over-year growth statistics for the year e (...)
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On August 3, Lawson Software, a provider of Internet-enabled business applications, announced it had won the largest contract
in its history to ex...
Published:
2000-08-24
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It began the quarter as Paragon Management Systems and finished it as Adexa. Now the company looks to build on its record
first quarter results. (...)
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It began the quarter as Paragon Management Systems and finished it as Adexa. Now the company looks to build on its record
first quarter results.
Published:
2000-06-09
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Piloting the software is one of, if not the most, critical event in the project life cycle. If done well, the pilot will
uncover issues before they become problems, instill confidence in the users that the software is ready for prime time, and
make the 'go live' uneventful and a cause for celebration (...)
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Piloting the software is one of, if not the most, critical event in the project life cycle. If done well, the pilot will uncover
issues before the...
Published:
2003-12-23
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Contrary to what vendors may contend, not all of them are able to supply a cost effective solution that satisfies the critical
requirements of an organization. In this case study from a recent selection engagement for a large series book publisher,
we size up Oracle, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, and Lawson in (...)
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Contrary to what vendors may contend, not all of them are able to supply a cost effective solution that satisfies the critical
requirements of an ...
Published:
2001-12-25
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Lawson's continual investment in R&D delivers innovative products, often in advance of much larger competitors. Increasing
competition from larger vendors with significant resources, puts pressure on the company to go public within the next 12 months. (...)
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Lawson's continual investment in R&D delivers innovative products, often in advance of much larger competitors. Increasing
competition from larger...
Published:
1999-02-01
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TEC Product Certification Report: PDS Software Vista HRMS 4.1. Discover the new version of PDS Software's HRM System: Vista
HRMS 4.1. PDS's human resource management system (HRMS), Vista HRMS 4.1, is now TEC Certified. The certification seal is a
valuable indicator for organizations who rely on the integr (...)
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TEC Product Certification Report: PDS Software Vista HRMS 4.1. Discover the new version of PDS Software's HRM System:
Vista HRMS 4.1. PDS's human r...
Published:
2010-03-15
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Over the last year, Ardent Software (NASDAQ: ARDT) has announced a number of initiatives to strengthen their DataStage data
warehousing product, most recently a partnership with NEON Systems (NASDAQ: NESY), a provider of OS/390-MVS mainframe access
through their NEON Shadow Direct middleware. On October (...)
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The Market Rewards Ardent Software Initiatives. M. Reed - October 19, 1999. Comments: 0. Read Comments Event
Summary. Ardent has announced ...
Published:
1999-10-19
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Read this guide to discrete ERP functions & features to determine which discrete ERP features are a high priority for your
manufacturing organization. This reference guide provides insight into the discrete manufacturing ERP features and functions
currently available on today’s market. It will help you (...)
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Read this guide to discrete ERP functions & features to determine which discrete ERP features are a high priority for
your manufacturing organizati...
Published:
2010-02-25
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Enterprise software selection is a risky undertaking. Even after you’ve determined your requirements, the crucial software
assessment and negotiation phases are potential minefields. Find out how you can reduce the risk involved in choosing a solution
that meets your needs. (...)
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Enterprise software selection is a risky undertaking. Even after you’ve determined your requirements, the crucial software
assessment and negotiat...
Published:
2007-12-28