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   Monday September 7, 2009 | Spotlight on ERP for SMBs | Vol.2 Issue 38
ERP for Small to Midsized Businesses: Best Articles and White Papers

Here are six of the best articles and white papers on enterprise resource planning (ERP) for small to midsized businesses (SMBs). We hope you find these helpful and informative.

Your Reference Guide to SMB Accounting Software Features
This handy guide will help you determine which features your organization needs—and doesn't need—in a new accounting solution.

Enterprise Resource Planning for Services: Has Software-as-a-Service Become Service-oriented Architecture for Small to Medium Businesses?
Find out why software-as-a-service (SaaS) makes more sense than service-oriented architecture (SOA) for service companies looking for true ERP functionality.

From QuickBooks to ERP: A Roadmap for Growing Small Businesses
Congratulations! Your business has outgrown QuickBooks, but what do you do next? This white paper will help you make the successful transition to ERP.

Why SMBs Should Adopt ADC
If you would like to hold less inventory, decrease mis-shipments, and reduce errors, check out this white paper on automated data collection (ADC).

Building the Path to Better Profits: Implementing ERP Technology to Successfully Achieve Return on Investment
Here's a nine-step guide to help you select an ERP system that can be successfully implemented and will deliver a return on investment (ROI).

An Analyst's View of Process Industry SMB Challenges
Here's a look at what process manufacturers require from an ERP solution, including business intelligence (BI) capabilities.

Compare ERP Solutions
To compare ERP solutions based on your organization's needs and characteristics (size, industry, business model, geographical markets, IT platform and requirements, etc.), visit TEC's ERP Evaluation Center. It's fast and easy, and you'll get the results immediately
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Feature White Papers
SAP Time to Change: New Thoughts on Supporting Business Change Fast and Flexibly
VoIP-News Hacking Your PBX: 15 Ways to Make the Most of a Modern Phone System
Sage Sage Saleslogix Guidebook
Qualys Dynamic Best Practices of Vulnerability Management
EqualLogic How to Protect Your SQL Server Database
Access Commerce Configurability Strategy: A Competitive Advantage
Emanio EDI: Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying EDI Integration
Maximizer How to Rise Above Today's Economic Challenges: Equip Your Sales Force with Mobile CRM
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Market News

SumTotal Customers to Receive $30,000 Credit toward Learn.com Products and Services

Sunrise, FLA – Learn.com, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that the company has re-launched its Conversion Allowance Program (CAP) to assist concerned SumTotal customers. SumTotal Systems was recently delisted from the NASDAQ stock market after its acquisition by a private equity organization.


Interview Explores Pharmaceutical ERP Software Criteria for Manufacturers

Wayne, PA – Future Pharmaceuticals magazine recently released a podcast interview with Jay Deakins, president of pharmaceutical enterprise resource planning (ERP) software provider Deacom, Inc., which examines the selection, implementation, and business process control benefits of using a single, fully integrated ERP system for pharmaceutical manufacturing.


The VAR Community Presents the 5th ERP Vendor Shootout: Baltimore, Maryland (US), September 24 to 25, 2009

The ERP Vendor Shootout™, hosted by the value-added reseller (VAR) community and moderated by Technology Evaluation Centers, is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for midsize enterprises to see the best enterprise software solutions in the world all in one place, all at the same time. Geared toward enterprise resource planning (ERP) selection teams and decision makers for companies with manufacturing, distribution, or project-oriented requirements, the ERP Vendor Shootout is ideal for businesses that are budgeting for ERP software or currently evaluating ERP solutions.


Webcasts / Live Events / Podcasts
Live Events
Title Date Time Presenter  
Gartner Customer Relationship Management Summit
9/14/2009
all day
Gartner Register
MarketingSherpa's 6th Annual B2B Marketing Summit 2009
9/23/2009
all day
MarketingSherpa Register
ERP Vendor Shootout
9/23/2009
all day
VAR Community Register
APICS Training Seminar: "Understanding, Justifying, and Implementing an ERP System"
9/23/2009
all day
brij Register
HR Technology Conference and Exposition
9/30/2009
all day
Human Resource Executive Magazine Register
Gartner Master Data Management Summit
10/5/2009
all day
Gartner Register
Gartner Business Process Management Summit
10/5/2009
all day
Gartner Register
Gartner Enterprise Architecture Summit
10/7/2009
all day
Gartner Register
Symposium/ITxpo 2009
10/18/2009
all day
Gartner Register
TDWI World Conference
11/1/2009
all day
TDWI Register

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