In-Memory Analytics: A Multi-Dimensional Study
Anna Mallikarjunan 9/1/2010 10:53:00 AM
The primary bottleneck to high-performance multidimensional analysis has been slow hard drive speed—the time it takes for data to be transferred from disk storage to random access memory (RAM). With crashing RAM prices and 64-bit addressing, in-memory architecture provides new and innovative solutions for online analytical processing (OLAP). This article looks at why and how in-memory technology transforms analytic applications for BI.
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BPM Product Review: SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation
Jorge Garcia 8/31/2010 9:57:00 AM
SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation: Find out about this business process management (BPM) product's strengths and challenges, and gain analyst insight into whether you should evaluate it for your BPM selection project.
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Selecting Manufacturing ERP for ISO 26000 Compliance
Bill Leedale 8/13/2010 10:47:00 AM
ISO 26000 spells out best practices for corporate social responsibility (CSR). Are your enterprise systems, including ERP, capable of documenting CSR best practices required for ISO 26000? And how does CSR help protect investors and other corporate stakeholders?
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Delving into the Facts Behind the ERP Vendor Market’s Self-Ascribed Answer for ‘Businesses Living IN Change’ ™ —An Interview with UNIT4’s Product Marketing Executive
PJ Jakovljevic 8/4/2010 10:37:00 AM
Rather than pursuing the usual route of writing analyses of major market trends, I’ve decided to ask vendors about their opinions and approaches. UNIT4 has joined the discussion on the topic of its current state of affairs.
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TEC Vendor Note: Lectra, A Focused PLM Player
Kurt (Yu) Chen 7/27/2010 10:33:00 AM
A brief introduction to Lectra, a specialized vendor in the CAD, CAM, and PLM industry, including history, product offerings, and achievements, as well as expectations and recommendations to the vendor’s future growth.
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The Path to ERP for Small Businesses, Part 3: Selection of ERP Software
Gabriel Gheorghiu 7/13/2010 5:17:00 PM
The third and final part of the path to ERP for small businesses series describes the software selection stage, including the dos and don’ts during vendor product demos, how to create a shortlist, and finally selecting the vendor that provides the best product and services for your needs.
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A SaaS Start-up Cautionary Tale: The Makana Experience (Or: How You Can Create a Great Product and Still Hit the Wall)
PJ Jakovljevic 7/2/2010 10:22:00 AM
Great products and a growing customer base are not enough to succeed in the SaaS ICM marketplace. Find out why Makana, a startup SaaS vendor, found it difficult to reach profitability.
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A Tour of the Clouds
Jorge Garcia 6/22/2010 10:15:00 AM
The term “cloud computing” might be the next biggest trend in the IT industry. Jorge Garcia explains some of the basic ideas behind cloud computing—and how it may help your organization in the future.
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How to Use Technology to Redefine Today’s Economy
Daniel Burrus 6/17/2010 5:26:00 PM
Daniel Burrus examines how using technology can not only help organizations lower costs and become more efficient, but how it can redefine today’s economy. Learn the ways you can redefine your business and stay profitable in this in depth report.
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TEC Spotlight Report: Pronto Software
David Clark 6/16/2010 10:50:00 AM
In this spotlight report, David Clark examines Pronto Software. Learn all about the product’s history and marketing positioning, as well as its strengths, competitors, and challenges. Also featured in this Spotlight Report: a high-level overview of PRONTO-Xi Functionality.
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Business Process Management in Free and Open Source: An Overview of the Demand and the Supply
Kurt (Yu) Chen 6/1/2010 11:36:00 AM
Free and open source software (FOSS) has become a hot topic in the business process management (BPM) market. This article discusses the relevance between BPM and FOSS, and makes suggestions for BPM seekers that prefer FOSS.
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PLM Migration: Migrate Your Mind First
Kurt (Yu) Chen 5/14/2010 10:41:00 AM
This article identifies the increasing requirements of system replacements in the product lifecycle management (PLM) area and recommends users rethink the implementation scope, system integration, acquisition method, and so on before strategizing their PLM migration plans.
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Reference Guide to Supply Chain Management (SCM) Features and Functions
Anne Le Bris and Melissa Vaes, with contributions from TEC analyst data 5/4/2010 1:24:00 PM
This guide to supply chain management (SCM) functions/features will help you determine which SCM features are a high priority for your organization. Learn about SCM functions and features for WMS, TMS, international trade logistics (ITL), supplier relationship management (SRM), demand management, supply chain analytics, order management, service parts planning, and more.
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Social Networks That Boost Your Business
Daniel Burrus 4/26/2010 11:48:00 AM
Companies are beginning to accept Web 2.0 as part of their communication, information sharing, and collaborating activities. Find out why this trend is being embraced by more companies.
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ERP for Green Supply Chain Management in Manufacturing
Bill Leedale 4/19/2010 10:37:00 AM
Manufacturers are facing pressure from regulators and customers to document their impact on the environment, including not only the simple carbon footprint, but other gas emissions, discharges to waterways, landfills, and product life cycle impacts. How can enterprise software help?
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The Path to ERP for Small Businesses, Part 2: Evaluation of ERP Software
Gabriel Gheorghiu 4/6/2010 10:27:00 AM
If you’ve gone through the research phase while looking for ERP, the next major step is the evaluation process. At the end of it, you should have a shortlist of products that best fit your needs, which will be used in the final stage: the selection.
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Product Note: Jaspersoft—Is It Ready for Big Enterprises?
Jorge Garcia 3/31/2010 12:02:00 PM
Entering the BI space for large companies is not a small challenge. Jaspersoft may be doing its homework to acquire more recognition and make a smooth but sure entrance into the “large scale” BI segment.
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Human Resources: To Outsource or Not to Outsource, That Is The Question
Sherry Fox 3/24/2010 12:00:00 PM
As human resource outsourcing (HRO) becomes an increasingly popular option for many HR organizations, they must inform themselves about the benefits and challenges outsourcing brings. Find out why outsourcing your HR activities may or may not be right for you.
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Product Note: Aras Innovator
Kurt (Yu) Chen 3/18/2010 11:52:00 AM
Aras Innovator is the only enterprise open source solution available on the PLM market. This product note analyzes the strengths and challenges that the solution has and makes recommendations to both the vendor and potential users.
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Reference Guide to Discrete Manufacturing ERP Software Functions and Features
2/25/2010 2:20:00 PM
This reference guide provides insight into the discrete manufacturing ERP features and functions currently available on today’s market. It will help you determine which ERP features are a high priority for your organization, and which features are a lower priority.
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Comparative Analysis: Are You Still Confused About APS, SCM, and ERP?
Khudsiya Quadri 2/12/2010 11:50:00 AM
Constant changes are happening in the software market, either in software delivery methods, features and functions, or software integrations with other applications. Organizations are looking for solutions which can fix problems and make business processes more cost-effective. What are these solutions?
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The Path to ERP for Small Businesses - Part 1: The Research
Gabriel Gheorghiu 2/10/2010 11:43:00 AM
Most consultants agree that there are three stages that precede a software implementation project: research, evaluation, and selection. This three-part article will describe each of them, providing tips and real life examples that will help small businesses better understand what they need and how they can find the best product and vendor for them.
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Every Angle for SAP: A Product Note
Jorge Garcia 2/9/2010 12:16:00 PM
Hundreds—even thousands—of transactions could represent a great challenge when trying to analyze data and obtain results. Every Angle is a tool that can deliver SAP data analysis from every angle.
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(Forgotten) CRM and ERP Kingdoms in the Making?
PJ Jakovljevic 2/5/2010 10:41:00 AM
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) vendor Consona is determined to establish a CRM “kingdom” based on Consona Enterprise CRM. Read this comprehensive analysis of Consona Enterprise CRM to find out what lies ahead for this flagship product.
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Top Business Objectives When Adopting PLM
Kurt (Yu) Chen 2/4/2010 1:02:00 PM
This article presents research findings on business objectives to adopt PLM based on software selection projects and surveys conducted by TEC. Drawing and product documentation management, product collaboration, and engineering change management are the top priorities that PLM buyers have.
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TEC Spotlight Report: Sage Accpac ERP
David Clark 1/20/2010
In this Spotlight Report, David Clark examines Sage Accpac ERP. Learn about the product's history and market positioning, as well as its strengths, competitors, and challenges. Also featured in this Spotlight Report: a high-level overview of Sage Accpac ERP functionality.
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Product Note: NGC's Fashion PLM and Sourcing Solutions
Kurt (Yu) Chen 1/8/2010
NGC e-PLM and e-SPS are NGC’s offerings in product lifecycle management and sourcing for the fashion industry. This product note analyzes the strengths and challenges that the solutions have and makes recommendations to both the vendor and users.
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