The Seven Deadly Sins of Software Marketing

by Joseph J. Strub ... If one of the sections of the marketing piece talks about software functions and features, it is all right to repeat these common aspects in a brochure for the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/PIM/2007/07/research_notes/TU_PI_CR_XJS_07_09_07_1.asp - 22k - 2007-07-09 Summary: Huge amounts of money are spent on marketing collateral—you need to ensure that you get your money's worth. This article discusses seven common mistakes made when developing software marketing collateral. Read on to see if you need to repent.

The Seven Deadly Sins of Software Marketing

by Joseph J. Strub ... If one of the sections of the marketing piece talks about software functions and features, it is all right to repeat these common aspects in a brochure for the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/PIM/2007/07/research_notes/TU_PI_CR_XJS_10_01_07_1.asp - 22k - 2007-10-01 Summary: Huge amounts of money are spent on marketing collateral—you need to ensure that you get your money's worth. This article discusses seven common mistakes made when developing software marketing collateral. Read on to see if you need to repent.

AspenTech Completes Another Piece of the Refining Puzzle With ...

by Steve McVey ... Piece of the Refining Puzzle With Petrolsoft S. McVey - June 22, 2000 Event Summary. In an effort to broaden the compass of its supply chain management software ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/06/news_analysis/NA_BA_SRM_06_22_00_1.asp - 6k - 2000-06-22 Summary: Aspen Technology recently acquired Petrolsoft Corporation, a maker of software for downstream refining distribution and replenishment.

Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe: Software Selection, Its Pitfalls, and How ...

by Hugh R. Alley ... counting-out game is not likely to give you great results when you are about to spend several hundred thousand dollars or more for a new piece of software. ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/TechnologySelections/2007/08/research_notes/TU_TS_XHA_08_22_07_1.asp - 18k - 2007-08-22 Summary: The process of selecting software can be streamlined by paying close attention to the types and quantities of criteria you use. Better decision processes will distinguish between two key types of criteria and limit the number of criteria considered.

Selecting PLM Software Solutions Part 5 - User Recommendations

by Jim Brown & P.J. Jakovljevic ... Selecting a piece of enterprise application software has never been an exact science. Vendors' hype, consultants' potential conflict ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/05/research_notes/TU_ER_XJB_05_27_03_1.asp - 23k - 2003-05-27 Summary: This tutorial points out the significance of buyers researching PLM technology vendors before determining the short list and vendors researching the viability of the opportunity before committing time and money to a sales effort. Since a 'one-size-fits-all' product is still not quite a viable possibilit

Software Evaluation, Selection, and Procurement Part Two ...

by Paul Winandy ... In short, before signing the final contract and buying a piece of software, put the selected candidate package through a rigorous set of tests. ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/TechnologySelections/2003/02/research_notes/TU_TS_XPW_02_12_03_1.asp - 19k - 2003-02-12 Summary: Pursuing an alternative strategy for software evaluation and selection, based on the capital investment paradigm and the principles outlined in this article, is an effective method to mitigate implementation risk.

Behind the Scenes of TEC’s Vendor Showdowns » The TEC Blog

... Firstly, Showdowns were never intended to be the final word on how good a piece of software is, or whether it’s better or worse than its competitors. ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/blog/2008/09/03/behind-the-scenes-of-tec’s-vendor-showdowns/ - 35k - 2008-09-03

Attributes of Sarbanes-Oxley Tool Sets Part One: Control ...

by Joseph J. Strub & Michael J. Lucas ... But like any piece of software, you have to know what to look for to meet your organization's expectations and avoid disappointments. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2003/12/research_notes/MI_EV_XJS_12_08_03_1.asp - 15k - 2003-12-08 Summary: An earlier article, Audit Considerations for Enterprise Software Implementations, included a brief discussion of the use of computer-based tool sets and repositories to facilitate compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Here we examine this issue in more detail. Of particular interest are the key c

The Fatal Flaws for Process Manufacturers

by Olin Thompson ... Every piece of software you consider holds the potential for fatal flaws. Miss the fatal flaws and it is difficult to project what the future holds for you. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2002/11/research_notes/MI_EV_XOT_11_07_02_1.asp - 12k - 2003-01-11 Summary: Every piece of software you consider holds the potential for fatal flaws. Miss the fatal flaws and it is difficult to project what the future holds for you. Process manufacturers have greater odds of running into Fatal Flaws than other companies.

Selecting PLM Software Solutions

by Jim Brown & P.J. Jakovljevic ... Selecting a piece of enterprise application software has never been an exact science. Vendors' hype, consultants' potential conflict ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/05/research_notes/TU_ER_XJB_05_22_03_1.asp - 15k - 2003-05-22 Summary: Past experience shows us that the vast majority of enterprise technology evaluations run over time and budget, and once selected, the majority of the implementations fail to meet functional, return on investment (ROI) and total cost of ownership (TCO) expectations. Enterprise technology selections for