User Requirements

Major Vendors Adapting to User Requirements

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... It is small wonder that the market leaders and largest players have recently had a sudden epiphany concerning user requirements. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/03/research_notes/VN_ER_PJ_03_28_06_1.asp - 20k - 2006-03-28 Summary: SAP and Microsoft have finally realized that their products will increasingly be evaluated by how well they interconnect, how flexible they are, and how intuitive their user interfaces are. However, these trends have already been incorporated by lesser-known vendors.

Requirement Traceability—A Tester's Approach

by Neha Grover ... The RTM also ensures that the user's requirements are converted and mapped to the correct functional requirements, and that what is desired by the customer is ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/PLM/2007/04/research_notes/TU_PL_XNG_04_30_07_1.asp - 18k - 2007-04-30 Summary: The value of a requirement traceability matrix is in its ability to track and monitor each requirement to be incorporated into the customer's product throughout the entire process of product development, and to detect defects at the earliest stage possible.

Competition from a Small Vendor

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... article (research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/03/research_notes/VN_ER_PJ_03_28_06_1. asp" target="_blank">Major Vendors Adapting to User Requirements) addressed ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/03/research_notes/VN_ER_PJ_03_29_06_1.asp - 14k - 2006-03-29 Summary: One reason to look at small specialist providers is the ongoing success of Sweden-based Jeeves Information Systems AB. Even the largest players acknowledge the challenges and the driving forces coming from the focused and innovative likes of Jeeves.

User Recommendations for Project-oriented Software

by Charles Chewning Jr. ... In the end, the product chosen will meet the user's requirements as well as a host of subjective criteria such as price, implementation services, training, the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/06/research_notes/VN_ER_XCC_06_07_06_1.asp - 20k - 2006-06-07 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.

The Best ACT! Is Still to Come

by Kevin Ramesan and Katarina Novatzki ... between ACT!, ACCPAC and SalesLogix. A strategy that is sure to be effective in retaining customer loyalty as user requirements grow. http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Crm/2004/08/research_notes/PN_CR_KR_08_31_04_1.asp - 11k - 2004-08-31 Summary: After a long history as a contact management and relationship tracking tool, ACT! 2005, is expanding to offer more sales force automation features for small to midsize businesses. Now available in a workgroup version, it offers new templates, enhanced opportunity management, additional security, contact

Productivity for Software Estimators

by Murali Chemuturi and Sarada Kaligotla ... software engineering activities, namely, user requirements analysis; software requirements analysis; software design, coding, and unit testing; the various ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SoftwareTestTools/2007/05/research_notes/TU_TT_XMC_05_30_07_1.asp - 19k - 2007-05-30 Summary: Presently, software estimation is considered to be an art rather than a science. At the heart of this perception is the lack of understanding of the concept of 'productivity.' This article attempts to provide insight into the concept of productivity.

Case Study: Manufacturing ERP Evaluation & Implementation

by Case Study Spotlight ... software engineering activities, namely, user requirements analysis; software requirements analysis; software design, coding, and unit testing; the various ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2007/05/research_notes/LG_ER_TEC_05_29_07_1.asp - 21k - 2007-05-29 Summary: A leading South Korean auto parts manufacturer turns to new ERP system to reduce costs, create an integrated system featuring standard processes and links to automobile manufacturers, and institute profitability checks on each product via profit analysis. The company had been considering adopting a new E

AccountMate Software An International Product No One Knew About ...

by Charles Chewning Jr. ... they do not need all of the functionality they think they need or that they (the reseller) have the ability to understand the user's requirements and create ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/TechnologySelections/2005/01/research_notes/VN_TS_XCC_01_20_05_1.asp - 28k - 2005-01-20 Summary: AccountMate Software has been a player in the middle market for over twenty years. In the past several years it has been acquired by several global companies. Recently AccountMate's management has purchased the company and once again it is independent and able to chart its own course.

Microsoft’s Underlying Platform Parts for Enterprise ...

... Information scenarios and user requirements will be driving future platform innovation. The best example of sharing (synergy) would ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/.../ - 52k - 2008-10-13

Buy, Build, or Somewhere Between

by Sean Wheller ... Most custom applications are also more closely aligned with user requirements, and therefore increase usability, reduce training, and generally promote the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/07/research_notes/TU_ER_XSW_07_07_04_1.asp - 23k - 2004-07-07 Summary: Whether an organization buys or builds a resource management solution depends on a number of factors, and both approaches has its pros and cons. There is, however, a third option, one that allows a company to take a 'somewhere between' approach. This latter approach, is made possible by ERP II which empl