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ERP in SMBs: Exploring Growth Strategies
SAP
Small to medium businesses (SMBs) are focusing on growth strategies and customer service-sometimes balancing between the two, but often focusing on one or the other. As companies grow, and improve performance, they are more likely to have invested in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. This Aberdeen report is a roadmap for SMBs seeking to grow and improved customer service through their ERP implementations.
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SMB Phone Systems Product Requirements Worksheet
Focus Research
Using this worksheet from Focus Research, you can evaluate your business phone system feature requirements in relation to how well vendors meet them. Score how well vendors perform the categories you've identified by filling in your ratings in the columns to the right, using a scale of one to five, with five being best. If the feature isn't important to your particular needs, simply leave the field blank.
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How to Address the Two Key Challenges with Virtualization
Riverbed Technology
The amount of data and IT assets stored outside corporate data centers has risen significantly, and IT managers are now looking to consolidate their IT infrastructure. This paper examines the trends toward server consolidation and virtualization, and how wide area network (WAN) optimization can help IT organizations address the challenges of application performance and information availability within these environments.
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Bandwidth Bandits
Symantec
IT managers need to establish policies for Web use in the workplace. This paper discusses how Internet bandwidth is a finite and expensive resource that needs protection from spammers, criminals, hackers, time-wasters, and employee misuse. Not only is it expensive and limited but it is a vital business tool. Discover the true cost of Web use and misuse, and learn the steps you can take to reclaim your company's Internet.
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The Dirty Little Secrets of the Warehouse Management System Industry
HighJump Software
As you evaluate systems to manage your distribution operations, you'll want to know everything you can to make the search process better. It's a small project to evaluate, select, and implement a warehouse management system (WMS). These tasks require diligence, time, and an understanding of your business goals. Uncover five secrets you should know before you purchase a WMS—for long-term success and competitive advantage.
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Finding Opportunity in Rising Fuel Costs: Strategies for Industrial Equipment Companies
Sage
The rising price of fuel has set in motion a series of more profound changes for both consumers and industry. But those companies that take comfort from the recent easing of fuel prices and whose management actions go no further than attempts to mitigate the immediate impact of fuel price increases will end up at a serious disadvantage in the market. Find out how your company can find opportunity in changing fuel markets.
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