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.Pronto Xi Dimensions is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) for mixed-mode manufacturing 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/34978/pronto%2dxi-v%2e700%2ex-for-mixed%2dmode-enterprise-resource-planning-certification-report.html6/11/2013 10:57:00 AM A focus on user experience is driving ERP vendors to deliver lean, flexible solutions that blur the lines between traditional ERP tiers. Read this buyer’s guide and see how vendors are addressing the most pressing process manufacturing challenges—especially for food and beverage companies who face unique pressures in today’s health-conscious market—and how trends like integrated BI, in-memory analytics, mobility, and social media are changing the way process manufacturers do business.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34885/tec-2013-erp-buyer-s-guide-for-process-manufacturing.html5/28/2013 3:26:00 PM The TOTVS product Protheus (v. 11.5) 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/34766/totvs-protheus-v%2e-11%2e5-for-mixed%2dmode-manufacturing-erp-certification-report.html5/3/2013 5:24:00 PM Great customer service is the best (some say the only) way to truly stand out from the competition. CRM vendors are helping companies rise to the challenge with new tools for building and measuring relationships. In the 2013 TEC CRM Buyer’s Guide, analyst Raluca Druta walks you through the latest CRM developments and looks at how trends like customer experience management, mobility, and social media integration are changing the way companies do business. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34642/tec-2013-crm-buyer-s-guide-for-medium-and-large-enterprises.html3/28/2013 2:56:00 PM VISIBILITY.net is TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) for engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing 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/34619/visibility%2enet-for-eto-manufacturing-certification-report.html3/25/2013 3:28:00 PM 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 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 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 SYSPRO ERP (version 6.1 SP1) is TEC Certified for online evaluation of process 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/34087/syspro-erp-version-6%2e1-sp1-for-process-manufacturing-erp-certification-report.html11/5/2012 11:03:00 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 Companies are always looking for ways to attract new customers and retain existing ones. One way to spur interest in their offerings is to apply the principles of games to their sales and marketing strategies. But this is can be tricky. In his article, TEC CRM analyst Gabriel Gheorghiu walks you through the benefits and pitfalls of “gamification,” and offers up some guidelines for ensuring that it brings you the desired results.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/benefits-and-pitfalls-of-gamification-for-consumer-marketing-33475/6/14/2012 9:48:00 AM It seems JDA Software, a leading supply chain management (SCM) solution vendor, is just a short step away from being able to manage the entire SCM process. Focused on the retail industry, JDA helps retailers satisfy “connected, always-on” consumers. TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic recaps JDA FOCUS 2012, which highlighted the vendor’s aggressive move into the cloud. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/jda-focus-2012-a-real%2dtime-cloud-to-serve-the-connected-consumer-33437/6/11/2012 10:11:00 AM Maximizer CRM 12 is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of salesforce automation (SFA) solutions in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) 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/33432/maximizer-crm-12-salesforce-automation-certification-report.html6/8/2012 11:36:00 AM As a seasoned provider of enterprise applications for manufacturing companies, QAD knows the importance of listening to its clients. In fact, the company has created a customer engagement program to help its customers align their business processes to their strategic business goals. Get the details on this program, as well as a full update from the QAD Explore 2012 user conference in P.J. Jakovljevic’s latest article.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/qad-explore-2012-only-good-things-can-come-from-talking-to-the-customer-33412/6/4/2012 5:29:00 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 You may be wondering how the open-source ERP vendor xTuple operating with a workforce of only 27 can compete on the same stage with the software giants. Find out how as TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic looks at xTuple’s current ERP offerings and commercial editions, and speaks with xTuple CEO Ned Lilly on the vendor’s social capabilities, product development focus, market and competitive landscape, and future outlook.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/what-s-up-with-xtuple-and-open-source-erp-26964/4/30/2012 10:56:00 AM