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.The wide variety of Android devices in the marketplace makes it extremely difficult to write apps that scale smoothly on many screen sizes. This white paper examines the tools provided by the Android software development kit (SDK), and presents a simple solution to allow a single layout to automatically scale to any screen size without distortion.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/26941/automatically-scaling-android-apps-for-multiple-screens.html4/23/2012 9:55:00 AM The Dassault Systèmes vision is to enable everyone—from product designers, engineers, and suppliers to end users and their respective communities—to create, share, and experience the three-dimensional virtual world, thereby maximizing the value of their intellectual property and digital assets. In this article, TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic reports on the 3D design tools he recently saw demoed, how they enable collaboration, and their application to manufacturing and other sectors.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/dassault-syst-mes-expanding-product-development-and-the-3d-experience-26878/4/4/2012 3:58:00 PM High-tech and electronics manufacturers are challenged to handle compressed product lifecycles, supply-chain agility, global visibility, and constantly changing regulatory compliance. But a new breed of ERP helps companies meet these specific challenges. Download this white paper to find out about must-have ERP features such as automated flow of documents, traceability, supply chain management, integrated lean tools, and more. http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/26816/7-must%2dhave-erp-features-for-high-tech%2felectronics-manufacturers.html3/19/2012 10:29:00 AM This Aberdeen report demonstrates the ways in which leading high-tech manufacturers are using ERP to improve their business, along with the results those organizations have obtained. Download the this report for data on top business drivers impacting ERP strategies, top strategic actions, the impact of ERP on capabilities, and more.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/26811/erp-in-high-tech-driving-innovation-with-insight.html3/19/2012 10:11:00 AM The IQMS product EnterpriseIQ 7.8 is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions 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/26778/iqms-enterpriseiq-7%2e8-erp-for-process-manufacturing-certification-report.html3/12/2012 1:47:00 PM Most high-tech firms need to do a better job of capturing and sharing corporate and supply-chain data. Lean manufacturing practitioners often use a process metric called “right first time on time” (RFTOT). It not only applies to delivery of components and products moving through a value stream, but to delivery of information as well—product development, forecasting, sales and operations planning, etc. Find out more.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/26635/the-informed-manufacturer-tips-tricks-and-tactics-for-high%2dtech-manufacturers.html1/30/2012 11:07:00 AM The pharmaceutical industry faces strict regulatory requirements in the approval of drugs for treatment of diseases. Software can help pharma successfully manage compliance and risk and quickly bring effective and safe drugs to market. Read this article by TEC product manager Rahim Kaba on the types of software and functional priorities that pharma users seek to streamline their operations and manage regulatory compliance.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/a-portrait-of-the-enterprise-software-user-in-the-pharmaceutical-industry-26530/1/4/2012 4:44:00 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 Ability, LLC, 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/26495/accreditation-report-for-erp-in-the-manufacturing-industry-ability-llc.html12/15/2011 2:54:00 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 Business Technical Consulting (BizTech) 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/26429/erp-for-discrete-manufacturing-accreditation-report-business-technical-consulting-biztech.html11/29/2011 2:37:00 PM The IBS product Enterprise7 is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions for distribution 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/26333/ibs-enterprise7-for-enterprise-resource-planning-for-distribution-certification-report.html11/7/2011 10:43:00 AM Cincom executives lay out some facts, and Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC) Principal Analyst P.J. Jakovljevic discovers that Cincom Acquire isn't the old-school client-server sales product configurator he thought it was. Since about 2005, Cincom Acquire has been Web-enabled and functionally expanded to instill knowledge into sales processes (not only into engineering processes).http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/reconnecting-with-cincom-systems-26173/9/7/2011 3:53:00 PM To leverage opportunities presented by the explosion in consumer demand, consumer electronics manufacturers must tighten their forecasting, sourcing, distribution, and inventory management strategies. They must also bring a more refined approach to supply chain management. Find out what capabilities they need to build in order to respond to consumer needs—while retaining flexibility in production, distribution, and logistics.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/22759/the-future-of-supply-chain-strategy-for-consumer-electronics.html8/2/2011 3:58:00 PM India-based design service firms enjoy a substantial share of the global design services business. However, they continue to rely on large client firms to achieve scale. This paper examines semiconductor design outsourcing in diverse client environments, from reputable firms in western countries to established firms in Asia, to startups—and then suggests a unique model for Indian firms to scale up the value chain.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/22758/a-zero%2ddefect-design-methodology-for-integrated-circuits-and-board-designs.html8/2/2011 3:55:00 PM Accept360 by Accept Corporation is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of product development and portfolio management 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, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/22696/accept-corporation-accept360-v7%2e0-product-development-and-portfolio-management-product-certification-report.html7/20/2011 4:37:00 PM This whitepaper delves into the common problem of shifting from one mobile platform to another, in particular, Apple’s iOS to Google’s Android or vice versa. Each platform’s background and features are discussed, along with development considerations, monetization, and deployment. Other aspects included are the differences in hardware and programming languages, multi-platform options, and testing applications.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/22297/iphone-to-android-considerations-for-developing-mobile-apps.html4/5/2011 2:38:00 PM In early 2011 Plex Systems announced that it has integrated its software-as-a-service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) product with salesforce.com’s Sales Cloud 2. The result is a cloud-based composite application focused on the lead management process. P.J. Jakovljevic, principal analyst at Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC), interviews Patrick Fetterman, Plex’s vice president of marketing.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/when-erp-and-crm-connect-in-the-cloud-21980/1/27/2011 10:24:00 AM This tutorial addresses a common issue in electron gun design: for a given voltage, what is the highest possible beam current?http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/21689/highflux-electrongun-reference-design.html10/30/2010 5:37:00 PM Navigator One for SAP Business One (v88) is now TEC Certified for online comparison of discrete enterprise resource planning (ERP) software 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/21300/navigator-business-solutions-navigator-one-for-sap-business-one-v88-for-discrete-erp-certification-report.html8/5/2010 1:11:00 PM This guide to supply chain management (SCM) functions/features will help you determine which SCM features are a high priority for your organization. Learn about SCM functions and features for WMS, TMS, international trade logistics (ITL), supplier relationship management (SRM), demand management, supply chain analytics, order management, service parts planning, and more. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/reference-guide-to-supply-chain-management-scm-features-and-functions-20849/5/4/2010 1:24:00 PM US manufacturers spend over $25 billion every year on product warranty claims. For medical equipment manufacturers, complex government regulations play a large part in the rising costs of warranty. Learn how manufacturing technology can help improve product quality and minimize the burden of warranty costs by creating records that can be tapped by lawyers, or by the companies themselves, when faced with warranty issues.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/20699/implementing-medical-manufacturing-technology-to-improve-operations-and-control-costs.html3/30/2010 11:51:00 AM