Evaluating Strategic Information Technology Investment: An ...

by Igor Grubisic ... Evaluating Strategic Information Technology Investment: An Appraisal of Software Alternatives for Small to Medium Enterprises Igor Grubisic - December 18, 2006. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/FreeOpenSource/2006/12/research_notes/RN_TS_XIG_12_18_06_1.asp - 13k - 2006-12-18 Summary: The problem of information technology investments particularly concerns small and medium enterprises, as they are much more limited in resources than large enterprises. One of the critical questions is whether to implement an open source or closed source solution.

RFID - Myth versus Reality

by Carla Reed ... Acquisition and use of RFID technology (ie, ability to read and use the information contained in RFID tags and the associated database ... January - December 2006. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2005/06/research_notes/TN_SC_XCR_06_28_05_1.asp - 13k - 2005-06-28 Summary: The hype around the adoption of RFID as the 'hot new technology' continues. The reality is that RFID, despite the fact that this is a relatively mature technology, is still far from mainstream.

The 2006 ECM West Conference: A Trial from AIIM

by Hans Mercx ... 2006 ECM West Conference: A Trial from AIIM Hans Mercx - December 15, 2006. ... content as well as mastering the content and the current technology standards that ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ContentManagement/2006/12/research_notes/MI_CO_HM_12_15_06_1.asp - 17k - 2006-12-15 Summary: The Association for Information and Image Management recently held a conference to educate organizations on the latest content and information management technologies. Among the key topics addressed were emerging trends in enterprise content management and the future of the Internet.

Enterprise Incentive Management Leader Responds to Market Demands

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Demands PJ Jakovljevic - December 11, 2006. ... in research/ResearchHighlights/ HumanResources/2006/12/research_notes ... vendors (ISVs) and technology platform providers ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/12/research_notes/VN_ER_PJ_12_11_06_1.asp - 15k - 2006-12-11 Summary: The market for enterprise incentive management (EIM) products is in its early stages and is rapidly evolving. Callidus Software is the EIM vendor of choice for some of the largest companies in the world.

On Demand Compensation Management Partnerships for Spiffed-up ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... of Centive's headcount was transferred to Incentive Technology Corporation (ITC). ... In December 2006, Centive announced MoreMentum, a program designed to help ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/CRM/2007/05/news_analysis/NA_CR_PJ_04_11_07_1.asp - 23k - 2007-05-11 Summary: Centive's strategy is to form a limited number of strategic partnerships with leading management consulting firms to ensure customers receive the highest levels of service and support. Pertinent alliances made include one offering sales performance incentive funding formulas (SPIFFs).

The Challenges of SAP Relationship and User Recommendations

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... and User Recommendations PJ Jakovljevic - December 14, 2006. ... for NetWeaver status from SAPgood news for the ... NetWeaver platform is the technology foundation that ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/12/research_notes/VN_ER_PJ_12_14_06_1.asp - 14k - 2006-12-14 Summary: The potential of enterprise incentive management systems, as being closely related to human capital management, should not be ignored. This software category promises a fairly rapid and tangible return on investment in addition to its wide range of benefits.

How One On Demand Vendor Addresses Its Unique Challenges and ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... with such providers as Callidus Software, Incentive Technology Corporation (ITC ... Most recently, in December 2006, Xactly and Intacct Corporation, the provider of ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/CRM/2007/05/news_analysis/NA_CR_PJ_04_14_07_1.asp - 19k - 2007-05-14 Summary: As the software-as-a-service market matures, and while it remains appealing to resource-constrained companies, organizations having up to 500 payees, and that are in need of complex compensation calculation and multitier compensation rules, should consider Centive Compel product suite.

Is Your Enterprise Application on a Road to Nowhere?

by Dan Matthews ... Dan Matthews - December 22, 2006. ... Other application vendors have invested heavily in their existing technology, and inertia may be keeping them from updating ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2006/12/research_notes/MN_BA_XDM_12_22_06_1.asp - 21k - 2006-12-22 Summary: Consolidation is a well-documented trend and is to be expected in the market for enterprise applications. This article outlines the evolution of the enterprise software market. Specifically, it focuses on the revolutionary technology known as service-oriented architecture (SOA).

SaaS-ing the Manufacturing Opportunity

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... If anything, many features and technology had to be stripped down for ... Very recently, during its Analyst Summit in December 2006, SAP previewed an upcoming (and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2007/01/research_notes/TN_ER_PJ_01_10_07_1.asp - 24k - 2007-01-10 Summary: The software as a service (SaaS) delivery model is here to stay, and most vendors have noticed. Recently, the endorsement for SaaS in the realm of manufacturing enterprise resource planning has come from a veteran vendor and SaaS pioneer.

Server and Desktop Solutions: What the Research Means for Small ...

by Igor Grubisic ... Means for Small and Medium Enterprises Igor Grubisic - December 20, 2006. ... criteria are based on interviews with twenty information technology (IT) academics ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/FreeOpenSource/2006/12/research_notes/RN_TS_XIG_12_20_06_1.asp - 16k - 2006-12-20 Summary: Different types of organizations show distinct preferences when assigning importance to the criteria on which to base their operating system selection. Small and medium enterprises need to carefully analyze the available data to accurately evaluate their strategic IT investments.