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 FinancialForce.com, the offspring of an established best-of-breed provider of accounting and project-based applications and a cloud computing pioneer, aims to help companies align finance, sales, and service for profitable growth through its accounting, billing, and professional services automation (PSA) applications. Tom Brennan, FinancialForce.com’s vice president of product marketing, discusses the company’s successes.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/assessing-financialforce%2ecom-s-early-years-33287/5/18/2012 4:20:00 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 Lawmakers and auditors have begun to require extensive safeguards for personal data residing on laptops, distributed personal computers, and handheld devices. They are also mandating protections for data being transferred to and from mobile employees over wireless connections and public networks. This white paper discusses the ensuing challenges faced by financial institutions and describes some of the tools that exist to prove compliance.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/26830/financial-it-reg-enforcement-service-using-ffiec-security-best-practices-to-ensure-laptops-and-pcs-are-secure-and-compliant.html3/19/2012 3:33:00 PM Sage 100 Standard ERP (formerly Sage ERP MAS 90), v. 4.5, 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/26781/sage-100-standard-erp-v%2e-4%2e5-for-mixed%2dmode-manufacturing-erp-certification-report.html3/13/2012 11:23:00 AM The IQMS product EnterpriseIQ 7.8 is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions for mixed-mode 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/26780/iqms-enterpriseiq-7%2e8-erp-for-mixed%2dmode-manufacturing-certification-report.html3/12/2012 2:33:00 PM 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 Professional services organizations rely on their employees to drive business and deliver value to clients. A major factor for these companies is the speed at which clients are billed and the accuracy of information regarding billable time and travel. Download this Aberdeen report to learn why cloud-based expense management is ideal for professional services organizations.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/26762/expense-management-for-professional-services.html3/5/2012 4:15:00 PM Major new SAP products are being released in the realms of supply chain management (SCM), manufacturing execution systems (MES), and product lifecycle management (PLM). TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic examines the solutions that SAP is offering for supply chain executives to expand beyond the traditional boundaries of SCM, PLM, and enterprise resource planning (ERP).http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/sap-scm-stepping-out-of-obscurity-26742/2/28/2012 3:51:00 PM NetSuite v11.2 is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions for small to medium business (SMB) 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/26738/netsuite-v11%2e2-erp-for-smb-certification-report.html2/27/2012 5:58:00 PM NetSuite Wholesale Distribution Edition v11.2 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/26737/netsuite-wholesale-distribution-edition-v11%2e2-for-erp-for-distribution-certification-report.html2/27/2012 5:00:00 PM Sage 100 Standard ERP (formerly Sage ERP MAS 90), v. 4.5, is TEC Certified for online evaluation of discrete 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/26735/sage-100-standard-erp-v%2e-4%2e5-for-discrete-manufacturing-erp-certification-report.html2/27/2012 4:14:00 PM Sage 100 Standard ERP (formerly Sage ERP MAS 90), v. 4.5, is 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/26734/sage-100-standard-erp-v%2e-4%2e5-for-erp-for-services-certification-report.html2/27/2012 3:12:00 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 The Answer Company 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/26689/enterprise-resource-planning-erp-accreditation-report-the-answer-company.html2/15/2012 3:54:00 PM Glovia G2 is TEC Certified for online evaluation of discrete 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/26655/glovia-g2-for-discrete-manufacturing-erp-certification-report.html2/6/2012 10:13:00 AM Why are some companies still managing their prices with spreadsheets—and leaving their single most important profit lever to such inadequate if not harmful practices? TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic finds out and sits down with two vendor execs to see how B2B pricing software allows companies to detect profit anomalies and take rapid pricing actions, increasing their revenues and profits and gaining business agility.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/two-vendor-execs-discuss-the-current-b2b-pricing-market-and-its-future-26547/1/13/2012 4:36:00 PM Since its founding in 1999, Emptoris has evolved into a world leader in strategic supply, category spend, and enterprise contract management solutions, and was recently acquired by IBM. TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic takes a close-up look at the functionality—and at telecom expense management (TEM) in particular—that makes Emptoris solutions a success among Forbes Global 2000 companies.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/emptoris-powered-up-to-empower-global-2000-users-26538/1/10/2012 10:22:00 AM IFS Applications (version 7.5) is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions for the mining industry 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/26535/ifs-applications-version-7%2e5-for-erp-for-the-mining-industry-certification-report.html1/9/2012 2:49:00 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 service provider details provided to TEC by BT Business Solutions 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/26502/enterprise-resource-planning-accreditation-report-bt-business-solutions.html12/19/2011 3:10:00 PM Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of financial packages in the Accounting 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/26436/microsoft-dynamics-gp-10%2e0-for-financial-packages-certification-report.html12/1/2011 4:05:00 PM