Software Giants Make Courting A Small Guy Their "Business One" ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Alternatively, small manufacturing companies and mid ... companies today's dynamic business environment means the ... When evaluating a software application, companies ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/06/research_notes/TN_ER_PJ_06_10_03_1.asp - 20k - 2003-06-10 Summary: While fixed time and cost solutions delivered packaged from pristine laboratories do have their appeal, SMEs are becoming increasingly savvy to ask for more than just these implementations perceived as cookie-cutter approach.

Comparison of ERP and CRM Markets' Life cycle Snapshots

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... decrease costs and complexity for the small to medium-sized business (SMB) market. ... directly to increased profit margins, making software buying decisions ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Crm/2004/01/research_notes/TU_CR_PJ_01_31_04_1.asp - 29k - 2004-01-31 Summary: Today's enterprise applications are required as a matter of course to address more than the processes taking place within the walls of an enterprise. Almost all traditional ERP vendors (small and big alike) had to experience a wake-up call and have long been trying to expand their product offering in tu

SAP Tries Another, Bifurcated Tack At A Small Guy

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... the company will finally tackle the small business market with ... global companies with mySAP.com software used at ... identifying your clear e-business strategy and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2002/04/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_04_08_02_1.asp - 18k - 2002-04-08 Summary: As the battle for the mid-market intensifies and each Tier 1 vendor is exhibiting its bag of tricks for small-to-medium enterprises, SAP is trying a twofold strategy of promulgating its mySAP.com offering for the higher-end of the mid-market, while offering a recently acquired product to appeal to comple

Deltek Remains the Master of Its Selected Few Domains Part Four ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... software that requires heavy customization, and small off-the-shelf ... Conversely, most enterprise-wide business systems sold by other software vendors are ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/01/research_notes/VN_ER_PJ_01_10_04_1.asp - 18k - 2004-01-10 Summary: Deltek has focused on addressing the unique business needs of project-oriented organizations. Its product line has expanded from applications for managing the core back-office processes to the front-office and e-business of professional services and other project-based companies, of which many provide pr

SAP Farms More Business Out Amid Its Staff Reductions

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... its solution offerings for small and medium ... rapidly implemented, Tier 1 software applications, for ... market companies today's dynamic business environment means ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2001/12/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_12_18_01_1.asp - 17k - 2001-12-18 Summary: As the battle for the mid-market intensifies and each vendor is exhibiting a pertinent sabre rattling display of power, SAP is turning to help from the alliance in order to partly counteract the needed cost-cutting exercise in its US operations

How Can Business Intelligence Benefit Small to Medium Businesses?

by Lyndsay Wise ... showed that the number one software solution they ... about business intelligence for the small to mid ... For more information about business intelligence, Technology ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessIntelligence/2007/10/research_notes/PC_BI_LW_10_31_07_1.asp - 18k - 2007-10-31 Summary: Research shows that the number one software solution that small to medium businesses plan to purchase in the coming year is business intelligence (BI). Download TEC’s latest podcast to find out why BI is so hot right now.

Human Resources for Small to Medium Businesses

by Jeff Spitzer ... A business that is considered small employs less than ... It is therefore essential for the business to ensure ... by becoming more familiar with the software and its ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HumanResources/2008/01/research_notes/TU_HR_JS_01_18_08_1.asp - 12k - 2008-01-17 Summary: When small to medium businesses shop around for a human resources (HR) solution, their main considerations are whether to go for a hosted or non-hosted solution, or to simply outsource HR functions altogether. It’s important to know the advantages and disadvantages of each before making a selection.

TEC: Accounting Software Evaluation Center

... Many small to medium businesses (SMBs) require that ... Accounting (ERP for SMB) System Business Drivers and ... Make sure your software selection enables compliance ... http://accounting.technologyevaluation.com/index.asp - 48k - 2007-11-26

Microsoft Retail Systems

by Caroline Lam ... management and tracking tools for small and medium ... solution according to its unique business needs, but also to evaluate the software vendor's reputation. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/retail/2006/08/research_notes/PN_RT_CL_08_31_06_1.asp - 26k - 2006-08-31 Summary: Microsoft Point of Sale and Microsoft Retail Management System provide a complete point of purchase solution suite for small and midsize specialty retail businesses. Released in 2005, Microsoft Point of Sale has enabled Microsoft to further penetrate the retail market.

IBM PC Line Redrawn

by R. Krause ... models help eliminate the need for software re-qualification ... large enterprise), a NetVista A20m (small business), and a ... Table 1. Desktop Product Line Comparison. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/09/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_09_27_00_1.asp - 10k - 2000-09-27 Summary: IBM has decided to combine its entire desktop PC line under one name. The NetVista brand, until last week the name for IBM’s thin clients and appliance desktops, will now cover the whole range, including newly-released models for home and business.