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 2012 Technologyevaluation.com. All rights reserved.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 Most organisations are sitting on IT equipment that is not supporting the business optimally, yet the received wisdom is to sweat the assets to gain as much perceived lifetime value from them as possible. However, IT assets have inherent value which can change significantly through each asset’s lifecycle—whether this is through its hard resale value or just through its scrap value. By applying a full IT lifecycle management (ITLM) approach to the complete IT platform, a business-optimised platform can be created—one where business value overrides the embedded concept of sweating assets.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/27006/don-t-sweat-assets-liberate-them.html5/9/2012 7:15:00 AM This paper highlights the environmental impact of printing and discusses how a managed print service can support an organization's sustainability goals, while also lowering costs and driving business efficiency.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/27005/sustainability-through-managed-print-services.html5/9/2012 7:01:00 AM After the recent global recession, companies are shifting their focus to growing top-line revenues and market share through strategic initiatives. Upgrading to the latest E-Business Suite release may be part of that strategic plan. This whitepaper is intended to highlight the benefits that may be realized through an upgrade to or implementation of Oracle E-Business Suite Financials Release 12.1.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/27003/delivering-value-with-oracle-e%2dbusiness-suite-financials-release-12%2e1.html5/8/2012 4:12:00 PM The "model and execute" approach to app development means that IT efforts are focused on meeting business needs instead of infrastructure issues. IT can work directly with users on designing the data structure, customizing the interface, and defining process tasks, ultimately ensuring rapid implementation, alignment with business needs, lower maintenance costs, increased adoption, and scalability. Download this white paper to learn how.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/26993/model-and-execute-a-faster-and-simpler-way-to-develop-fit%2dto%2dpurpose-process%2dcentric-business-applications.html5/7/2012 11:49:00 AM Business process management (BPM) software vendor W4’s philosophy is to mix the best of BPM tools and applications with its model-driven application development framework. Download this report to find out how this philosophy has shaped W4's flagship platform BUSINESS FIRST, along with an analysis of BUSINESS FIRST's features and functionality from TEC BI Analyst Jorge García.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/26986/vendor-spotlight-report-w4.html5/4/2012 1:17:00 PM Ability 585 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/26976/ability-585-for-erp-for-manufacturing-smb-certification-report.html5/1/2012 2:03:00 PM Newly available software platforms known as governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) technologies can help your business stay on top of the myriad procedures, tasks, and behaviors that bear upon compliance. This paper discusses the drivers behind the growing awareness of GRC information technology, introduces the elements of an effective automated GRC system, and suggests a low-risk, high-impact approach to launching GRC automation.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/26958/achieving-efficient-governance-risk-and-compliance-grc-through-process-and-automation.html4/25/2012 5:01:00 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 If you’re planning to purchase a learning management system (LMS), or upgrade your existing one, you’d better know about SCORM and AICC. Learn why it’s critical to understand e-learning standards before you buy—or you may end up with an LMS that’s both ineffective and inflexible.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/what-you-need-to-know-about-e%2dlearning-technology-standards-before-selecting-an-lms-26934/4/19/2012 1:25:00 PM Last fall, when Visa announced plans to drive chip card and mobile payment adoption, the question of whether the US will adopt EMV chip technology was made redundant, with two questions remaining in its place: when and how? By December 31, 2011, more than one million EMV chip-enabled cards had been issued by US financial institutions. MasterCard and Discover have since published their recommendations of how to roll out EMV in the US. With deadlines of between 2013 and 2015, financial institutions need to start planning how to protect their current infrastructure investments while meeting these new requirements cost-effectively. Compass Plus looks at the advantages of making the switch to the EMV standard and offers guidelines for successful implementation.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/26927/making-emv-work-across-new-markets.html4/18/2012 9:09:00 AM Cloud services will be a leading driver of productivity for manufacturers over the next decade. Businesses focused on reducing costs and improving the quality of manufacturing solutions will increasingly turn to the cloud for SaaS solutions. Read this white paper by president and CEO of inKumo, Inc., and find out how this new era of technology will dramatically improve productivity and cost savings in the industry. http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/26901/manufacturing-in-the-cloud.html4/11/2012 4:12:00 PM Social media is adding new value to cloud-based supply chain management for companies of all sizes. Internal social media (via Intranet) and external sites like Facebook and Twitter are being increasingly used in a new, flexible supply chain cycle. Read this article to learn how two very different companies are taking advantage of the unique contribution social media can make to the dynamic supply and demand loop.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/social-media-in-your-supply-chain-keeps-everyone-in-the-loop-26900/4/11/2012 4:09:00 PM In the coming years, a new Internet protocol, IPv6, will gradually succeed IPv4. The two Internet protocols aren’t interchangeable or compatible, so organizations will have to run them both in parallel on their networks for some time. This checklist offers five steps as a phased, cost-effective approach to move to the next-generation Internet protocol.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/26896/five-steps-to-prepare-your-network-for-ipv6.html4/11/2012 12:16:00 PM The HireIQ product HireIQ Hiring Optimization Suite is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of recruitment and staffing solutions in TEC's Human Capital 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/26860/hireiq-hiring-optimization-suite-recruitment-and-staffing-certification-report.html3/30/2012 9:05:00 AM Businesses looking to gain an advantage over their competitors need much more than just better products—they need to be able to manage the complexity of their supply chain network and collaborate throughout the chain to promptly address major unexpected issues. In addition to an analysis of the state of the market, this buyer’s guide offers a special report on global trade management (GTM) as well as product comparisons. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/26849/tec-2012-supply-chain-management-buyer-s-guide.html3/23/2012 4:39:00 PM Educational institutions are being driven by new technologies and changing student demographics to dramatically change the way they deliver their services. And growth in enrolment requires the proper management of student information, curricula, finances, and human resources. TEC product manager Rahim Kaba reviews TEC market data for a glimpse into the types of enterprise software systems that educational institutions are considering, and the top functional priorities they seek.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/a-portrait-of-the-enterprise-software-user-in-the-education-industry-26840/3/21/2012 2:45:00 PM What does BPM have to do with CRM? Sword Ciboodle can tell you. The vendor delivers process-based customer interaction solutions to contact centers to improve the customer experience by improving customer-facing processes. TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic reviews the vendor’s key offerings and sits down with Ciboodle’s VP of product and market strategy to discuss the company’s challenges, strategies, and technologies.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/sword-ciboodle-one-more-bpm%2dcentric-crm-provider-26835/3/20/2012 10:50:00 AM Information technology (IT) departments are under increased pressure to improve productivity across a broadening mobile workforce and to support the proliferation of smartphones and tablets in the workplace. The process for IT to manage mobility within the enterprise is not a single, all-encompassing capability but a series of successive competencies that define the full mobility life cycle. This paper discusses what’s important when evaluating mobility solutions.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/26833/true-saas-for-mobility-defining-mobility%2das%2da%2dservice-maas-and-how-it-fits-the-needs-of-business-today.html3/19/2012 4:53:00 PM