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Energy Management: Driving Value in Industrial Environments
Infor
Are you responsible for managing energy in your plant or currently in the process of establishing a formal energy management program? Aberdeen Group surveyed 230 executives to understand the success companies are realizing by effectively managing energy. Energy management started as a cost-saving initiative, but is becoming a strategic part of the company's larger corporate social responsibility program. Learn more.
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State of the MES Software Marketplace
Technology Evaluation Centers
Despite predictions that it would be subsumed by enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors encroaching from above and automation vendors encroaching from below, the manufacturing execution systems (MES) market has been growing steadily. This guide from TEC and Flexware Innovation provides state-of-the-market analysis, success stories from your peers, in-depth information on solutions, and a spotlight on leading vendors.
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Converged Threats on the Security Landscape
MessageLabs | Now part of Symantec
The pervasiveness of malware on the Internet creates more opportunities for mixing and matching dangerous content than previously possible. A converged threat is a combination of viruses, spyware, phishing, spam, and other attempts to exploit vulnerabilities. But you can't sever all ties with the Internet—you need better protection methods to head off potential threats before they reach their targets. Learn more.
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How Midsize Businesses Are Using ERP to Gain Competitive Advantage in a Tough Economy
Oracle
When times get tough, some decision makers reduce costs, and cut corners. In some situations, that doesn't work. An economic downturn may actually be the perfect time to invest in a significant IT expansion—especially in areas where a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and improve competitiveness. Just make sure you choose the right ERP vendor and consultant. Learn more.
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Small Business VoIP Service Providers Buyer's Guide
VoIP-News (Checklist/Buyer's Guide)
Small-business users of voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) have very different needs. But all users have similar concerns when it comes to cost, the range of features, and the level of service included in their VoIP plans. Does your provider offer remote office features? Fax support? E-911? And do you need a hosted or an on-premise service? Before you sign the contract, there are a few things you ought to know.
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Three Steps to Increasing Profit in the Economic Downturn with Help from a Warehouse Management System
HighJump Software
This may be a challenging economic period, but smart companies will use it as an opportunity to examine operational efficiency and best practices to reap benefits once the market improves. Your warehouse management system (WMS), a vital component of the supply chain execution suite, should be a key contributor in the search for cost-saving efficiencies—as well as the integration of your global supply chains. Learn more.
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