http://www.technologyevaluation.comTechnology Evaluation Centers - News Analysis and Research. Technology Evaluation Centers Inc. (TEC) is the impartial advocate for end users and purchasers of enterprise software solutions. It has aided IT professionals with software selection since 1993.Copyright 2013 Technologyevaluation.com. All rights reserved.The UNIT4 product Agresso is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions for services in the ERP 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.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34586/unit4-agresso-erp-for-services-certification-report.html3/14/2013 3:53:00 PM UNIT4's Coda Financials (V12) is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of Financial Packages solutions in the Accounting and Financial Management 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. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34467/coda-financials-v12-product-certification-report.html2/18/2013 4:18:00 PM Organizations seeking the services of a value-added reseller (VAR), channel partner, implementer, vendor, or consultant require an evaluation of what this service provider has to offer. This report will assist organizations looking to determine the best-fit service provider for their implementation needs. Based on information provided to TEC by Cre8tive Technology and Design and its clients, this report focuses on real-life implementation projects delivered by the service provider to three of its existing clients. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34359/erp-accreditation-report-cre8tive-technology-and-design.html1/22/2013 12:09:00 PM Deacom ERP Software System (version 14.4) is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) for process manufacturing in the ERP 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.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34297/deacom-erp-software-system-version-14%2e4-for-process-erp-certification-report.html1/4/2013 1:21:00 PM Organizations seeking the services of a value-added reseller (VAR), channel partner, implementer, vendor, or consultant require an evaluation of what this service provider has to offer. This report will assist organizations looking to determine the best-fit service provider for their implementation needs. Based on information provided to TEC by itelligence and its clients, this report focuses on real-life implementation projects delivered by the service provider to three of its existing clients.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34223/enterprise-resource-planning-erp-for-distribution-accreditation-report-itelligence.html12/13/2012 11:25:00 AM K8 is TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) for distribution solutions in the ERP 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.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34209/k8-for-erp-for-distribution-product-certification-report.html12/7/2012 3:30:00 PM Accounting and financial management is one of the most mature enterprise software markets, but that doesn’t mean it’s stopped evolving. TEC analyst Aleksey Osintsev walks you through the latest developments in financials and accounting solutions and looks at how trends like cloud computing, mobility, and social media are reshaping the industry. The guide also includes feature lists, vendor comparison charts, thought leadership from industry experts, and real-world case studies.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34208/tec-2012-financial-software-packages-for-medium-and-large-enterprises-buyer-s-guide.html12/7/2012 2:41:00 PM Organizations seeking the services of a value-added reseller (VAR), channel partner, implementer, vendor, or consultant require an evaluation of what this service provider has to offer. This report assists organizations looking to determine the best-fit service provider for their needs. Based on information provided to TEC by Absalon International and its clients, this report focuses on real-life implementation projects delivered by the service provider to three of its existing clients.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34174/customer-relationship-management-absalon-international-accreditation-report.html11/23/2012 12:26:00 PM SYSPRO ERP (version 6.1 SP1) is TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) for manufacturing (SMB) solutions in the ERP 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.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34089/syspro-erp-version-6%2e1-sp1-for-erp-for-manufacturing-smb-certification-report.html11/5/2012 11:56:00 AM SYSPRO ERP (version 6.1 SP1) is TEC Certified for online evaluation of mixed-mode manufacturing enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions in the ERP 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.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34088/syspro-erp-version-6%2e1-sp1-for-mixed%2dmode-manufacturing-erp-certification-report.html11/5/2012 11:26:00 AM Advantys WorkflowGen 5.5 is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of business process management (BPM) solutions in TEC's Evaluation Centers. 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.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/33844/advantys-workflowgen-5%2e5-business-process-management-certification-report.html9/11/2012 4:56:00 PM For years, Saba Software has been helping companies transform enterprise-wide learning and how people do their work. In this article, principal TEC analyst P.J. Jakovljevic shows you how Saba’s people-centric systems enable organizations to mobilize, inspire, and engage their people to develop new strategies and initiatives, and cultivate individual and collective know-how to effectively compete and succeed in the marketplace.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/saba-software-figuring-out-social-talent-management-33693/8/7/2012 1:53:00 PM Have you ever shelved a business process because it was getting too complex? Or because you felt like you were dealing with an “exceptional” situation? According to TEC analyst Jorge García, you may be suffering from “case-by-case” syndrome—and it’s holding your business back. Read this article to find out why business processes are so important, and how to build them the right way.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/the-case%2dby%2dcase-syndrome-how-to-make-sure-your-new-business-processes-don-t-lead-to-a-nasty-case-of-exception-management-33532/6/29/2012 11:26:00 AM Organizations seeking the services of a value-added reseller (VAR), channel partner, implementer, vendor, or consultant require an evaluation of what this service provider has to offer. This report assists organizations looking to determine the best-fit service provider for their needs. Based on information provided to TEC by Scalable Data Systems, this report focuses on real-life implementation projects delivered by the service provider to three of its existing clients.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/33520/enterprise-resource-planning-scalable-data-systems-accreditation-report.html6/27/2012 11:40:00 AM W4 BUSINESS FIRST 8.7 is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of business process management (BPM) solutions in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 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.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/33503/w4-business-first-8%2e7-for-business-process-management-certification-report.html6/21/2012 10:59:00 AM Today’s businesses are complex. No longer are supply chains linear—but they involve dynamic trading partner networks across the globe. E2open caters to this extended business network by delivering SCM applications on its cloud-based platform that enable its customers and their trading partners to gain visibility and collaboration across their multi-tier supply chain. Get the details in TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic’s article. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/discussing-e2open-s-pre%2dipo-state-of-affairs-33430/6/7/2012 1:54:00 PM A key challenge in software implementation is getting the end users up to speed with a new system. Training just doesn’t seem to work—or is not fast enough. But what if you could learn how to use a new software in 25% less time, using a method has been around for more than half a century? Find out why the Training Within Industry (TWI) approach works, and how you can use it today to swiftly train your people to use new software. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/25-less-learning-time-find-the-right-approach-to-training-33429/6/7/2012 11:53:00 AM ERP for services solutions are changing the way professional services companies do business by combining powerful project- and resource-management tools with essential back-office functionality. Learn all about these solutions in TEC's 2012 ERP for Services Buyer's Guide. Plus get detailed product comparisons, a comprehensive vendor directory, customer success stories, and thought leadership from industry experts.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/33309/tec-2012-erp-for-services-buyer-s-guide.html5/24/2012 3:43:00 PM Companies today are challenged to maintain their data safe and secure from hackers and others with unauthorized access. In his article, TEC business intelligence (BI) analyst Jorge García looks the risks and issues that companies face with securing their data, the importance and advantages of data security, and outlines a path that companies can follow to achieve data security as part of an overall data governance initiative.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/the-path-to-healthy-data-governance-through-data-security-26944/4/24/2012 11:17:00 AM Today, TEC Research Analyst Gabriel Gheorghiu focuses on business process simulation software provider Lanner Group. Gabriel looks at Lanner's history, products, and market position—and explains the pros and cons of using software to simulate your business processes.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/business-process-simulation-technology-from-lanner-26937/4/20/2012 11:19:00 AM