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Cloud computing is allowing small to medium businesses (SMBs) to gain access to premium enterprise solutions without the
traditional price tag of hardware and software licenses. This third and final part of a guide to cloud assets for SMBs reviews
various types of cloud configurations and the ramificatio (...)
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Cloud computing is allowing small to medium businesses (SMBs) to gain access to premium enterprise solutions without the traditional
price tag of ...
Published:
2011-04-21
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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...
Published:
2004-07-12
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Project failure is not a nice topic. None of us wants to be involved in a failure. But when a failure occurs, we feel compelled
to assign blame. But who really is to blame, and how can a company avoid the same problems in the future? (...)
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Project failure is not a nice topic. None of us wants to be involved in a failure. But when a failure occurs, we feel compelled
to assign blame. B...
Published:
2009-06-03
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A CMMS is an excellent business opportunity whose implementation can significantly improve operations, reduce equipment downtime,
increase accountability of the maintenance functions, and produce substantial financial savings. Read on to learn how this
can be accomplished. (...)
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A CMMS is an excellent business opportunity whose implementation can significantly improve operations, reduce equipment downtime,
increase account...
Published:
2003-07-08
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Software-as-a-service solutions are emerging to address almost every business application need considered "mission critical"
including financials and accounting, asset management, and human capital management applications to supply chain management
and channel management solutions. (...)
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Software-as-a-service solutions are emerging to address almost every business application need considered "mission critical"
including financials ...
Published:
2007-01-15
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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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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
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When searching for a warehouse management system (WMS), a number of myths surface. "Huge staff reductions", "quick and easy
implementation", and "fast and big" returns on investment are common promises. These combined with the enticing "bells and
whistles" of a system can ultimately turn an eager custome (...)
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When searching for a warehouse management system (WMS), a number of myths surface. "Huge staff reductions", "quick
and easy implementation", and "...
Published:
2004-09-30
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The nature of the global automotive supply chain means that the suppliers must be tightly integrated into the trading partner’s
enterprise, whose supply chain communications and management capabilities need to be able to manage that critical relationship. (...)
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The nature of the global automotive supply chain means that the suppliers must be tightly integrated into the trading partner’s
enterprise, whose ...
Published:
2005-03-22
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While not really a household name in North America before the Macola acquisition, Exact has always been a force to reckon
with in the lower end of the ERP mid-market in Europe, and occasionally, to a degree, elsewhere in the world. (...)
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While not really a household name in North America before the Macola acquisition, Exact has always been a force to reckon
with in the lower end of...
Published:
2004-02-28
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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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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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On September 21, PeopleSoft founder David Duffield stepped down as chief executive of the struggling business software maker.
The 12-year-old company announced that president and chief operations officer Craig Conway would take on the additional role
of chief executive officer. Duffield will remain chair (...)
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On September 21, PeopleSoft founder David Duffield stepped down as chief executive of the struggling business software maker.
The 12-year-old comp...
Published:
1999-09-29
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The arrival of the new economy has brought significant changes to the existing business landscape. In particular, the retail
industry is quickly learning the value of developing strategic working relationships with vendor partners to improve supply
chain efficiency. (...)
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The arrival of the new economy has brought significant changes to the existing business landscape. In particular, the retail
industry is quickly l...
Published:
2001-12-02
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Experience teaches us to be wary of the outcome of mergers and acquisitions as the market has witnessed both success and
disaster stories. While we believe that the above mergers might be synergistic in the long run, some growing pains, integration
issues, and discontinuation of redundant products are al (...)
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Experience teaches us to be wary of the outcome of mergers and acquisitions as the market has witnessed both success and disaster
stories. While w...
Published:
2002-06-05
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For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals, banking, and public sector offerings have followed, highlighting SAP's lesser-known side as a market-oriented
provider of industry-tailored solutions. (...)
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For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals,...
Published:
2006-05-25
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This part discusses the causes of ill-fated implementation (...)
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This part discusses the causes of ill-fated implementation.
Published:
2002-07-11
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The company must clearly articulate its plans and the timeline for integration for each of its products. Otherwise it may
face confusion and/or anxiety amongst both its current and potential customers as well as within its VARs. (...)
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The company must clearly articulate its plans and the timeline for integration for each of its products. Otherwise it may
face confusion and/or an...
Published:
2002-07-30
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Abstract:
The PeopleSoft-J.D. Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and
the need to be bigger within shrinking market opportunities. The combined vendors should now a have solid foothold against
SAP and Oracle, particularly because one better-performing si (...)
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The PeopleSoft-JD Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and the
need to be bigger wit...
Published:
2004-01-26
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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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We take the liberty to comment on the findings of a report, which was recently released by a renowned research organization,
and which pinpoints ERP implementations’ dissatisfactions in no uncertain terms. (...)
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We take the liberty to comment on the findings of a report, which was recently released by a renowned research organization,
and which pinpoints E...
Published:
2001-08-25
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Baan's viability is no longer an issue. Baan's rejuvenated management team has done a praiseworthy job of bringing the company
back to health while concurrently unveiling a new product release that can compete with the other products in the market.
Challenges however remain. (...)
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Baan's viability is no longer an issue. Baan's rejuvenated management team has done a praiseworthy job of bringing
the company back to health whil...
Published:
2002-02-22