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Business Intelligence and Data Management - 2011
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Year in Review: Top Enterprise Software News and Trends for 2011
TEC Analysts 12/19/2011 8:55:00 PM
With 2011 just about under wraps, we asked our experts to weigh in on this year’s trends and enterprise software news-makers. Read this article to get their takes on 2011's biggest stories in the enterprise software industry, the year's hottest trends, and more. Log in to read now.
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Reconnecting with a Tried-and-True Manufacturing ERP Vendor
PJ Jakovljevic 11/23/2011 5:28:00 PM
What has QAD, a leading provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturing companies, been up to lately? TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic reconnects with QAD and looks at how the company has leveraged strategic channels, highly scalable solutions, and technology partnerships to address the unique requirements global manufacturers and maintain a competitive position in the global manufacturing ERP market.
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About Big Data
Jorge García 11/18/2011 10:21:00 AM
There may not be a consensus with respect to just how big "big data" is, but not many people will disagree that managing these huge amounts of data represents a challenge. TEC research analyst Jorge Garcia discusses the key issues surrounding big data, the different ways to manage it, and the major vendors offering big data solutions.
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Human Capital Analytics: The Metrics That Matter
Sherry Fox 11/10/2011 1:44:00 PM
Most organizations are capturing thousands of pieces of data about their employees on a daily basis, but it can be hard to focus on the data that really matters. In this article, TEC research analyst Sherry Fox explores the concept of human capital analytics and pinpoints five key steps for organizations to take to effectively analyze human resources (HR) data and better manage their workforce.
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The Path to Healthy Data Governance
Jorge García 10/13/2011 5:06:00 PM
Many companies are finally treating their data with all the necessary data quality processes, but they also need to align their data with a more complex corporate view. A framework of policies concerning its management and usage will help exploit the data’s usefulness. TEC research analyst Jorge Garcia explains why for a data governance initiative to be successful, it must be understood as a key business driver, not merely a technological enhancement.
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BI Software Implementation Success: The Human Factor
Jorge García 7/7/2011 3:25:00 PM
We are easily convinced that having the right business intelligence (BI) application will help us achieve total control over our business and increase the return on investment (ROI) of our data. While BI solutions undeniably have this potential, the success of a BI software implementation depends on several factors. TEC Research Analyst Jorge García looks at the role of the human factor in your implementation project.
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Ariba's 15-Year Journey into the B2B Commerce Cloud
PJ Jakovljevic 6/16/2011 2:27:00 PM
Ariba’s collaborative business commerce solutions focus on the basics: buying, selling, and managing cash. Ariba’s cloud-based vision has grown a vast network trading community to help businesses connect with each other and with suppliers. TEC Principal Analyst P.J. Jakovljevic reviews Ariba's 15-year history and discusses its market with Dan Ashton, Senior Manager of Solutions Marketing for Commerce Cloud Solutions.
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Financial Reporting—Who Needs It?
Jorge García 6/14/2011 10:31:00 AM
Solid financial reporting applications are as different from run-of-the-mill reporting tools as financial accountancy is from bookkeeping. Organizations routinely use common reporting tools for management accounting. But financial reporting applications can elaborate financial statements for external users, helping organizations to share information as necessary and comply with disclosure requirements. TEC analyst Jorge García discusses the benefits of financial reporting tools.
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Perfect Orders: Improving Customer Satisfaction and Financial Results
Olin Thompson 1/10/2011 9:41:00 AM
Manufacturers and distributors must keep two groups satisfied—customers and owners. They are connected—what improves the satisfaction of one group can impact the satisfaction of the other. Only through measuring the satisfaction of both groups can these sometime conflicting groups be balanced. Owners watch earnings and return on investment. One way to measure customer satisfaction is with the perfect order index.
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ABAS Business Software—One Mid-market ERP Vendor to Watch For
PJ Jakovljevic 12/7/2011 3:33:00 PM
ABAS Business Software has built a name for itself as a mid-market enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendor to contend with. In his latest article, TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic reviews the company’s major ERP offering, describes how the mid-market ERP vendor the differentiated itself from the pack, and talks with Alan Salton to get the president’s perspective on the company’s products, challenges, and strategies.
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