How to Avoid the Leading Cause of IT Project Failure

December 29, 2008
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   Monday December 29, 2008 | Spotlight on ERP | Issue 2527
How to Avoid the Leading Cause of IT Project Failure

It's no secret that more than 70 percent of IT projects are unlikely to succeed. The question is why? And what can you do to avoid being another statistic in the long, sobering history of failed IT projects?

It turns out that the answer is no mystery, as you'll discover in today's feature executive brief. Here you'll find out about the single biggest cause of IT project failure, and the tools you can employ to make sure your organization isn't the next to fall victim. If your aim is to avoid the mistake that has been the ultimate undoing of so many organizations' IT projects, Taking Measure for True Success: How to Choose Software that Meets Your Needs is required reading. Download your PDF copy today.

In today's feature case study, you'll discover how a scalable ERP solution enabled a growing, high-volume distributor to take orders off the Web, improve customer service by providing key information to sales representatives in the field, and update inventory levels in real time—all the while adding 100 new accounts to their customer base.


Read the executive brief: Taking Measures for True Success: How to Choose Software That Meets Your Needs

Read the case study: How a Paper and Packing Company Grew with a Scalable ERP System

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Feature White Papers
SAP Giving Manufacturing Companies a Fast Start: SAP Business All-in-One Fast-start Program
Emanio 5 Keys to Automated Data Interchange
Sterling Commerce, an AT&T company ROI Case Study: Sterling Commerce and Crowley Maritime (Case Study)
SAP Growth and Complexity: The Challenges Ahead for Midsize Manufacturers
Vendor Guru CRM Checklist: What to Know Before You Buy
Salesforce 8 CRM Essentials: An Executive Guide to the Must-have Elements of Every Successful CRM Initiative
Absolute Software Case Study: Achieving a 99.7% Guaranteed IT Asset Tracking Rate (Case Study)
APC by Schneider Electric Rack-powering Options for High Density
Market News

IQMS Releases Innovative Smart Search for EnterpriseIQ
Unique functionality delivers instant access to critical manufacturing information

Paso Robles, California, December 17, 2008 – IQMS, a leader in the design and development of manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, is pleased to announce the release of Smart Search for EnterpriseIQ. Smart Search provides a unique way for users to quickly access data within the EnterpriseIQ system. Accessed directly from a user desktop shortcut or the innovative Smart Page application interface, Smart Search allows users to scan search results and drill down for additional information on items related to specific search criteria. By enhancing search capabilities so they are faster and more intuitive, Smart Search will deliver immediate results in increased productivity, efficiency, and tighter control over the manufacturing process.

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Microsoft Business Solutions Webcast: Using Business Intelligence to Gain an Advantage
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Momentum Webcast: Customer Relationship Management: Secrets to CRM Success
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Get Lean with QAD: Reach Your Sustainability Goals with QAD's Suite of Lean-based Solutions
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QAD Register

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