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.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 The advent of new computing models and innovative technologies is reshaping the business intelligence (BI) landscape. Read this buyer’s guide to get the latest on major changes in the BI and data management space and know the important factors to consider when looking for a BI solution. You’ll also get detailed product comparisons, a comprehensive vendor directory, customer success stories, and thought leadership commentary.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34060/tec-2012-business-intelligence-and-data-management-buyer-s-guide.html10/26/2012 11:05:00 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 Many large organizations are struggling to manage all their software systems—let alone the different software versions across departments. In his article, TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic discusses how SAP Solution Manager, a unique offering for centralized support and system management, covers all aspects of system deployment, operations, and continuous improvement, to ease customer pain with their complex IT environment. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/demystifying-sap-solution-manager-26310/10/26/2011 10:23:00 AM Advanced Projects for Microsoft Dynamics AX v.4.0 from Adeaca is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of product portfolio management (PPM) for professional services automation (PSA) in TEC's PPM for PSA 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/26228/advanced-projects-for-microsoft-dynamics-ax-v%2e4%2e0-from-adeaca-ppm-for-psa-certification-report.html9/27/2011 11:11:00 AM Deltek has been a software provider that does the job as promised (and more), but the company and its products, with its focus on government contracting, have never been associated with "cool" and "exciting." What a difference a year can make! Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC) Principal Analyst P.J. Jakovljevic reports on the changes Deltek has been making, and speaks with some top execs about its strategy.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/deltek-we-hardly-knew-ye-new-deltek-at-insight-2011-23672/8/10/2011 9:50:00 AM 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 A supply chain management system (SCM) is a critical success factor for implementing lean manufacturing. The SCM system helps define product structure, costing information, financial information and reports and is a useful tool in the decision-making process.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/managing-lean-manufacturing-using-microsoft-dynamics-ax-2009-19566/8/10/2009 12:00:00 AM Only effective e-mail management, together with records management and policies for employees on how to manage their e-mails, will help organizations deal with compliance regulations and potential litigation.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/managing-the-overflow-of-emails-19489/3/27/2009 12:00:00 AM New technology, such as virtual machines and high-speed internet communication, is leading to wider remote application hosting. Here is a tutorial-level technical explanation of how it’s being drivenhttp://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/the-marriage-of-virtual-machines-software-as-a-service-and-cloud-computing-19334/7/2/2008 12:00:00 AM You need conviction to skillfully handle the inevitable criticism during the positioning process. Otherwise, you're likely to try something different every time someone challenges you. This doesn't need to happen. Adopt a positioning process that includes an evaluation criterion.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/conviction-is-the-intangible-in-a-successful-positioning-process-18929/3/21/2007 12:00:00 AM It is not unusual to use the metaphor of war to construct theories of business competition—substituting competing vendors for the mortal enemy. But what about the enemy within? And what if it is in fact a company's strongest resource?http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/fear-of-the-unknown-the-art-of-war-and-competitiveness-18720/9/15/2006 12:00:00 AM One reason to look at small specialist providers is the ongoing success of Sweden-based Jeeves Information Systems AB. Even the largest players acknowledge the challenges and the driving forces coming from the focused and innovative likes of Jeeves.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/competition-from-a-small-vendor-18474/3/29/2006 12:00:00 AM SAP and Microsoft have finally realized that their products will increasingly be evaluated by how well they interconnect, how flexible they are, and how intuitive their user interfaces are. However, these trends have already been incorporated by lesser-known vendors.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/major-vendors-adapting-to-user-requirements-18472/3/28/2006 12:00:00 AM The quarterly report on advertising trends from AdKnowledge eAnalytics shows that there are more places than ever to advertise, and that the cost of advertising hasn’t dropped. The study also suggests that advertising is more valuable than it was ever thought to be.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/advertising-continues-to-be-growth-business-15830/6/5/2000 12:00:00 AM EMC announced its latest high-end Symmetrix models, capable of scaling up to 19.2 terabytes of disk space. Perhaps they should name it the BASS (Big-Advanced Storage System, for the more refined among you), since they’re trying to sink IBM’s “Shark”.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/ibms-shark-eaten-by-emcs-bass-15762/5/16/2000 12:00:00 AM Internet advertising is under attack from privacy advocates and private citizens as DoubleClick reveals that it can correlate surfing behavior with individual identities. DoubleClick points out that this is only possible when the personal identification is provided voluntarily. Opponents question whether the average surfer understands the implications of providing information.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/i-know-what-you-did-last-week-but-ill-never-tell-15272/2/14/2000 12:00:00 AM Engage has introduced a new product that delivers ads to users who are most likely to be receptive to them. AudienceNet relies on data collecting, proprietary algorithms and old-fashioned direct marketing savvy to increase clickthrough rates.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/engage-audiencenet-brings-users-the-ads-they-want-to-see-15209/12/1/1999 12:00:00 AM Akamai has unveiled a killer IPO in a mere 14 months. Its innovative product called FreeFlow delivers website content at stellar speeds. Will it be able to deliver revenue at the same speed it can deliver content?http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/surfs-up-at-akamai-15162/12/1/1999 12:00:00 AM