Benchmark

What’s All This Benchmark Stuff, Anyway?

by R. Krause ... All This Benchmark Stuff, Anyway? ... The benchmark tests developed were more focused, and thus more applicable for a particular type of situation. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2002/06/research_notes/TU_HW_RAK_06_10_02_1.asp - 36k - 2002-06-10 Summary: Vendors love to quote benchmarks in their product literature, press releases, and any place they think someone will use the numbers to make a buying decision. But what do the benchmarks mean, and which ones really matter?

IBM’s DB2 Tops TPC Benchmark List

by R. Krause ... DB2 Tops TPC Benchmark List R. Krause - July 26, 2000 Event Summary. July 6, 2000 [Source: IBM Press Release]. IBM, Intel and Microsoft ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/07/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_07_26_00_1.asp - 8k - 2000-07-26 Summary: Leapfrogging the rest of the transaction-processing world, IBM has posted TPC-C results more than tripling the highest current transaction-per-minute figure.

Lose the Starry Eyes, Analyze: Reviewing the Ideal Candidate for ...

by Josh Chalifour ... We take the baseline graph, adjust its benchmark, and develop the second type of graph in which the benchmark corresponds to Metasystem's focus. ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/TechnologySelections/2003/06/research_notes/VN_TS_JEC_06_16_03_1.asp - 18k - 2003-06-16 Summary: This is an examination of Metasystems ERP solution. Companies can begin determining if it is worthwhile to pursue a relationship with Metasystems by considering selection criteria, which are most supported by the vendor. We ask the question, all things being equal, which modules contribute the most to th

IBM Continues RS/6000 Performance Focus

by R. Krause ... "We set out to build a midrange UNIX server that would emulate the RS/6000 S80's success in the high-end and this new benchmark further confirms the M80's ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/06/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_06_21_00_1.asp - 10k - 2000-06-21 Summary: IBM has just released benchmark results for its mid-range Unix server, the RS/6000 M80, showing it to be a top performer in transaction processing and Web serving.

Lose the Starry Eyes, Analyze: Reviewing the Ideal Candidate for ...

by Josh Chalifour ... We adjust the benchmark of the baseline graph to develop a second type of graph in which the benchmark corresponds to EMR Innovations' focus. ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/TechnologySelections/2003/08/research_notes/VN_TS_JEC_08_20_03_1.asp - 15k - 2003-08-20 Summary: This is an examination of EMR Innovations' ProcessPro ERP solution. Companies can begin determining if it is worthwhile to pursue a relationship with EMR Innovations by considering the selection criteria which are most supported by the vendor. We ask the question, all things being equal, which modules ar

Lose the Starry Eyes, Analyze: Reviewing the Ideal Candidate for a ...

by Josh Chalifour ... The dotted benchmark line shows every module weighted such that the modules are equally important to the product's functionality, while the solid line shows ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/04/research_notes/VN_ER_JEC_04_11_03_1.asp - 18k - 2003-04-11 Summary: This is an examination of Pronto Software's ERP solution. By looking at how areas where the Pronto product fulfills a large portion of selection criteria, companies can determine if it is worthwhile to pursue a relationship with Pronto. We ask the question, all things being equal, which modules contribut

A Tectonic Shift in Communications Customer Life Cycle Management

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... An overarching framework that includes the Amdocs ICM Benchmark Service and encompasses a wide range of offerings—from high-level strategy to business ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/CRM/2005/08/research_notes/VN_CR_PJ_08_04_05_1.asp - 18k - 2005-08-04 Summary: Amdocs recently announced a complete revamp of its marketing philosophy and its offering to its customers, which it believes to be the most important shift since the company's initial public offering in 1998.

IBM Netfinity Server Division

by R. Krause ... IBM's strategy is in flux. For the past 24 months its focus has been on producing servers that take the top scores in any/all relevant benchmark testing. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/05/research_notes/VN_HW_RAK_05_15_00_1.asp - 20k - 2000-05-15 Summary: IBM’s Intel-based Netfinity servers currently hold third place in the server wars with Dell and Compaq. What are their chances for improving their position?

Benchmarking: How Am I Really Performing?

by James E. Dion ... Why Should I Do It? The most compelling reason to benchmark our activities is that it will help us be better retailers. ... What Do I Benchmark? ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/CRM/2006/06/research_notes/TU_CR_XJD_06_26_06_1.asp - 19k - 2006-06-26 Summary: Benchmarking, as defined by the dictionary, is 'a standard against which something can be measured or assessed.' But what is benchmarking? What does it do? Why should I do it? What do I benchmark? And how can it help me?

Lose the Starry-Eyes, Analyze:An Ideal Customer for Relevant ...

by Josh Chalifour ... By comparing the baseline graphs to the contribution analyses you will see what the vendor supports in relation to a benchmark of the criterion's optimal ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/TechnologySelections/2002/09/research_notes/VN_TS_JEC_09_07_02_1.asp - 19k - 2002-09-07 Summary: This is an example, using Relevant Business Systems, of how you can use the TEC ERP Evaluation Center's WebTESS tool to locate vendors that consider your company their ideal candidate.