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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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There is certainly room to ask the fundamental question of whether the traditional practice of RFI/RFP-based selection processes
has been adequate...
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2003-10-27
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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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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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Many software applications are indispensable for the operation and management of the enterprise. They, however, may actually
stifle creativity--arguably the most valuable aspect of human capital--by requiring the user to adapt to the tool rather than
have the tool supporting the user. (...)
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Many software applications are indispensable for the operation and management of the enterprise. They, however, may actually
stifle creativity--ar...
Published:
2005-01-31
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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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feature software:
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:
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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feature software:
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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Having garnered an astutely broad enterprise applications’ portfolio, Best Software recently unveiled its 'customer and/or
partner for life' strategy to fend off any intruder to its US market stronghold, especially Microsoft Business Solutions. (...)
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Having garnered an astutely broad enterprise applications’ portfolio, Best Software recently unveiled its 'customer and/or
partner for life' strat...
Published:
2002-12-18
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The business process management market is shifting, and more players are entering the market. Several smaller organizations,
such as Vision Software, are bringing a fresh look and a good product to the market, and should certainly be considered. (...)
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The business process management market is shifting, and more players are entering the market. Several smaller organizations,
such as Vision Softwa...
Published:
2006-04-07
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Adonix is fulfilling its promise to bring a full Process ERP offering to the mid-market. The new Adonix X3 Process automates
and integrates the complex formula management and planning requirements of process manufacturers, however, the vendor needs
to resolve knowledge and experience issues with the exis (...)
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feature software:
Adonix is fulfilling its promise to bring a full Process ERP offering to the mid-market. The new Adonix X3 Process automates
and integrates the co...
Published:
2003-05-31
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Hearing the complaints of dissatisfied customers, some vendors are developing customer-centric contracts. HarrisData has
even gone so far as to draft a Bill of Rights for customers. How well do these pledges measure up? (...)
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Hearing the complaints of dissatisfied customers, some vendors are developing customer-centric contracts. HarrisData has even
gone so far as to dr...
Published:
2005-12-23
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Abstract:
For any business, software needs exist which will prove difficult to satisfy. Application packages will have fatal flaws
where they do not meet these needs. When evaluating software, start with the potential fatal flaws and continually look at
the details surrounding them. (...)
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... If you select a software package with fatal flaws, what happens? ...
of dollars and deferred implementation for over eighteen months adding a feature that was a ...
Published:
2004-09-06
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... not only added a market-leading BPA and modeling software and consulting ...
This feature extends the capabilities of the abovementioned Process Modeler (Designer ...
Published:
2010-05-14
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Lawson has unveiled a new standards-based business applications platform designed to increase overall application quality
and improve the product lifecycle experience for current and future Lawson clients. (...)
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feature software:
Lawson has unveiled a new standards-based business applications platform designed to increase overall application quality
and improve the product ...
Published:
2005-10-07
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Best Software's top objective is to encourage customers to stay with the company for the life of their business. (...)
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Best Software's top objective is to encourage customers to stay with the company for the life of their business.
Published:
2002-12-19
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For those looking for a computer maintenance management system (CMMS) vendor, the Web is often the first place to start.
There are a number of web site features one should examine in order to maximize web site visits. Reprinted with permission
from Plant Engineering and Maintenance magazine. (...)
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... Maintenance Software—Plan Ahead to Maximize CMMS Vendor Web Site Visits Featured ...
One interesting feature that has become quite popular on CMMS web sites is a ...
Published:
2004-02-21
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Abstract:
With its numerous new software license sales, new product deliveries, and its dedication to complicated technological rejuvenation
(namely, an ambitious open service-oriented architecture strategy), Infor's position and image in the market these days are
at an all-time high. (...)
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With its numerous new software license sales, new product deliveries, and its dedication to complicated technological rejuvenation
(namely, an amb...
Published:
2008-06-30
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Abstract:
The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If
you're not careful, you may find your profits falling on the cutting floor and money being swept out with the scraps. The
product segmentation in the fashion industry brings into pla (...)
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feature software:
The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If
you're not careful, you...
Published:
2004-10-05
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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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feature software:
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:
AccountMate Software has been a player in the middle market for over twenty years. In the past several years it has been
acquired by several global companies. Recently AccountMate's management has purchased the company and once again it is independent
and able to chart its own course. (...)
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... This feature, in conjunction with the pre-mapped relationships, make complex ...
6.5's Contact Manager is a full-featured contact management software program that ...
Published:
2005-01-20
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Abstract:
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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Abstract:
If you're researching a software selection project, you need to take full advantage of the white papers available to you.
Find out about the top 10 white paper buzzwords used today—and learn how to make solid sense of them. (...)
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If you're researching a software selection project, you need to take full advantage of the white papers available to you.
Find out about the top 1...
Published:
2007-08-24