ERP Failure: When Best Practices Meet Real Life
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Why do ERP projects fail so consistently? Many explanations have been put forward through the years, but here's one that may finally unravel the mystery. In today's blog post, learn why the focus on ERP failure is fundamentally misdirected—and what must be done to finally stop ERP systems from disappointing and frustrating both management and end users alike.

Taking Measures for True Success: How to Choose Software That Meets Your Needs
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A failed software implementation can cost companies millions in wasted time and money. To ensure your software selection project isn't a sorry statistic, use the right metrics to gauge your success. Time, budget, and functionality aren't enough—focus your efforts on requirements analysis and definition. Take measures to ensure your software meets your needs, and discover how to do accurate requirements analysis.
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Professional Service Strategies that Win: IT's New Role in the Cloud
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Successful enterprise resource planning (ERP) deployment demands a focused examination of the professional services provided by your organization, and the most efficient infrastructure required to support them. You must provide your most important asset-your people-with effective tools that can be accessed remotely, securely, and immediately. Professional service organizations that understand this will be in a strong position to determine the best cloud-based solution for their needs.
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Professional Service Strategies that Win: Executive View of the Cloud
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This report focuses on how cloud infrastructures are being used by sales and marketing, finance, and operations in professional service organizations (PSOs). It outlines the benefits of using a cloud infrastructure to manage enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other enterprise systems. With the right solutions in place, globally dispersed project teams have unlimited accessibility to secure and reliable information.
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Simplexis in the Schools???
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In an attempt to save U.S. schools $10 billion by 2005, Simplexis.com has launched an online B2B marketplace for school purchasing.
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BI Product Certification Report: MicroStrategy 9
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MicroStrategy 9 is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of business intelligence (BI) solutions in the Business Intelligence (BI) Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.
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PLM Product Certification Report: SmartOrg Portfolio Navigator
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SmartOrg Portfolio Navigator is TEC Certified for online evaluation of product development and portfolio management (PD&PM) solutions in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.
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