Criteria for Selecting a Software Estimation Tool

by Murali Chemuturi ... is confusion on how to measure the size of GUI. ... as those involving software maintenance and testing, are not ... one for selecting a software estimation tool is. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SoftwareTestTools/2007/04/research_notes/TU_TT_XMC_04_25_07_1.asp - 18k Summary: A plethora of software estimation tools are available, each claimed to be better than the others, thereby confusing prospective buyers. An effective tool ought to provide for all four aspects of software estimation, namely, size, effort, cost, and schedule.

A Guide to Software Test Tools

by James Lyndsay ... development environment to recognizing objects in a GUI. ... skilled testers to leverage the tool's abilities with ... simply to mirror manual testing, test automation ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SoftwareTestTools/2005/04/research_notes/TU_TT_XJL_04_27_05_1.asp - 19k Summary: Testing a system well is harder than building it. In the face of new risks introduced by the ever-increasing complexity of software and hardware, test tools may be your only practical way to be confident that you've got just what you paid for. From gathering the initial requirements to supporting the sys

Server Platform Situational Analysis: IBM AS/400

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... comprehensive toolset for designing and testing applications; it ... of other products from both tool providers and ... iSeries Navigator GUI was also designed so that ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/10/research_notes/TN_ER_PJ_10_31_05_1.asp - 17k Summary: Customers value IBM's AS/400's reliability, stability, and security. However, despite its impressive performance and use of independent software vendors to broaden its functionality, AS/400 suffers from the perception that its an ancient technology.

Ramco Systems - Diversity Marshaled Through Flexibility Part 2 ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Dcube (a data drill-down tool), the Workflow ... back to the partner for onsite testing and implementation. ... Presentation Layer GUI, VB, ActiveX, DHTML, CE specific ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2001/12/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_12_17_01_1.asp - 16k Summary: In the fiscal year 2000-01, Ramco transformed from a predominantly core ERP provider to a complete solutions company with a broader portfolio of products (e.g., ERP, EAM, HRMS, etc.) and services (e.g., network solutions, network security, modeling and simulations, etc.).

SAP for Chemicals Functionality

by Olin Thompson and PJ Jakovljevic ... Automatic testing is enabled by eCATTs in both SAP Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Windows and SAP GUI for Java. ... To that end, there is a new tool called SAP ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/05/research_notes/PN_ER_XOT_05_31_06_1.asp - 22k Summary: SAP has been delivering on its chemicals industry strategy by expanding its capabilities for manufacturing and supply chain management, broadening its composite package applications in areas such as emissions management, pricing management, and manufacturing dashboards, and focusing on mid-market compani

Ross Systems, Inc.: In Process of Renaissance

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... process modeling and implementation, and document management tool. ... resolved with the release of new Web-based GUI. ... is currently only in beta testing with its ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/07/research_notes/VN_BA_PJ_07_20_00_1.asp - 20k Summary: Over past two decades, Ross Systems has delivered strong back-office functionality and good customer support within certain industries; it is considered a leader in native process manufacturing functionality. The company has also expanded its online operations through its RenaissanceLink software applica

Best-of-breed Approach to Finance and Accounting

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... then reporting them in a graphical user interface (GUI). ... as an informal business modeling and planning tool. It provides "What If?" scenario testing with the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/11/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_11_16_05_1.asp - 39k Summary: CODA's savvy accounting and financial offerings include budgeting, forecasting, scorecards, and tools that use Microsoft Excel spreadsheets collaboratively and securely. However, CODA must defend its narrow specialist and best-of-breed approach against larger-scale integrated enterprise system offerings.

Recent Developments in One Price Management Provider's Business

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... with improved graphical user interface (GUI) to enhance ... completed formal integration certification testing with the ... hardware, and a reporting tool to support it ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/CRM/2007/06/research_notes/VN_CR_PJ_06_13_07_1.asp - 30k Summary: A quality product offering doesn't guarantee success for any up-and-coming vendor, especially in a market requiring more awareness and depending on organizational change. While Zilliant appears to be the early market leader, its long-term success depends on several factors.