Software Evaluation and Software Selection

by TEC staff ... TEC's online decision support tool offers three key ... considered when evaluating and selecting software; other criteria ... the selected level of the knowledge tree. ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/TechnologySelections/2007/12/research_notes/TU_TS_STF_12_17_07_1.asp - 22k Summary: Organizations are surrounded by ambiguity when making their implementation decisions. Accurate and relevant criteria that are properly weighed against an enterprise’s needs, what-if scenarios, and supporting graphics and reports are essential when making a software selection.

Palisade Corporation

... Distribution fitting, decision tree, optimization, and project management-based software round out Palisade''s comprehensive offerings. ... http://www.technologyevaluation.com/showcases/technology-Directory/D/8659/Palisade-Corporation.html - 6k - 2008-09-01

Selecting PLM Software Solutions Vendors Part 3 - A Timesaving ...

by Jim Brown & P.J. Jakovljevic ... Part Two – Overview of the Problems in Selecting PLM Software. ... is to organize the 1,500 RFI items into a hierarchical tree known as a Decision Hierarchy. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/05/research_notes/TU_ER_XJB_05_24_03_1.asp - 23k Summary: In PLM, there is no single vendor that can meet all of the requirements, and the market is still immature, so almost every product can be the right solution provided a certain set of requirements. The Catch 22 for both buyers and vendors is to pinpoint the right opportunity in this ongoing 'dating game'

Witty and viral marketing of enterprise applications? » The TEC ...

... With the “cat in the tree” theme, Lawson Software (evaluate some of its products) is attempting to use viral marketing, with cartoonish humor, to gain a ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/blog/2007/11/13/witty-and-viral-marketing-of-enterprise-applications/ - 35k - 2007-11-13

Aligning Information Technology with Corporate Strategy

by Olin Thompson ... process, we will explore a recent case study that leveraged a decision support tool. ... Tree Top had decided it was time to replace their existing software. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2006/04/research_notes/CS_EV_XOT_04_05_06_1.asp - 14k Summary: Aligning information technology (IT) with corporate strategy is key to maximizing the business impact of IT investments. Tree Top's structured process of reviewing proposed IT investments will allow an enterprise to understand this alignment, and prioritize investments.

ERP Selection Facts and Figures Case Study Part 1: Business Model ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic, L. Talarico & B. Spencer ... ERGO 2001, TEC's decision support tool, was ... over 450 specific functional software requirements resulting ... issues (scenarios) organized into a hierarchical tree. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2001/11/research_notes/CS_ER_LJT_11_19_01_1.asp - 15k Summary: During a recent Enterprise Resource Planning selection engagement with a large aerospace and defense manufacturer TEC had the opportunity to evaluate and compare the offerings of four top vendors. Each vendor’s offering differed in such areas as functionality, flexibility, process fit and ease of use.

Using Predictive Analytics within Business Intelligence: A Primer

by TEC Analysts ... A decision tree is a variable within predictive analytics that ... Basically, decision trees are built by creating a ... have been embedded in BI software packages to ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessIntelligence/2006/06/research_notes/TU_BI_TA_06_15_06_1.asp - 17k Summary: What are predictive analytics, and how are they used within business intelligence applications and for business performance management?

Trends Affecting Manufacturers and ERP Part Two: Three More Trends

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... was established, a fully-configured ERP system (hardware and software) was shipped ... based configurator can prompt the user through a decision-tree of questions ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/10/research_notes/TN_ER_XSC_10_07_03_1.asp - 21k Summary: The evolution of ERP systems has been driven by the emergence of new business practices and information technologies. These have been supported by the growing maturity of the manufacturing profession, and by the evolving development of commercially available software packages. This is an excerpt from the

User Recommendations for Project-oriented Software

by Charles Chewning Jr. ... BST Global has created a software development kit (SDK) called ... can move up and down the tree (project, phase ... This is a deliberate and strategic decision by BST ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/06/research_notes/VN_ER_XCC_06_07_06_1.asp - 19k Summary: Selecting the right project-oriented software may depend on the specific requirements of the industry niches in which an organization competes. But since not all software is created equal, it's worth examining some leading candidates in depth.

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Audio Conference

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Lawson Software is entrenched in the 9th largest ERP vendor position owing to its ... Within the decision tree in the left panel, click on any one of the criteria ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/06/research_notes/EN_BA_PJ_06_30_00_1.asp - 44k Summary: This is a transcript of an audio conference on Enterprise Resource Planning Systems presented by TechnologyEvaluation.Com. The presentation used the TEC patented selection engine WebTESS to conduct a real time evaluation and selection. It then reviewed the critical differentiating ERP criteria, a