If Software Is A Commodity...Then What?

by Olin Thompson ... on modules with questionable needs or "my general ledger (GL) field ... of the business; How the product does it (ease ... Do look at product but only to verify that it ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/07/research_notes/MI_ER_XOT_07_31_03_1.asp - 13k - 2003-07-31 Summary: Many, if not most categories of software have become commodities. Vendors hate to hear it, but most of the products in a category produce the same results, pretty much in the same way. If this is true, how do user select the right vendor? How does a vendor get selected?

Evaluating Enterprise Software - Business Process or Feature ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic, Olin Thompson & Joseph Strub ... In essence, for complex selections like the case of ... the top or the bottom, you must look at both ... For example, it is commonly known what a general ledger does. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/10/research_notes/EV_ER_PJ_10_27_03_1.asp - 26k - 2003-10-27 Summary: There is certainly room to ask the fundamental question of whether the traditional practice of RFI/RFP-based selection processes has been adequate for the task of selecting complex systems. The record indicates there is much room for improvement. In essence, for complex selections like in the case of ent

Project-oriented Software: Many Choices, Many Differences

by Charles Chewning Jr. ... We'll look at twelve of the most important ... While most companies practice budgeting at the general ledger (GL) level ... Deltek FMS does support a fairly robust CRM ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/06/research_notes/VN_ER_XCC_06_06_06_1.asp - 25k - 2006-06-06 Summary: Professional service organizations sell not just time, but knowledge. Thus, in addition to time and expense management, a business management software product must support a means for knowing how this knowledge is tracked, assigned, managed, and billed. But which product?

The Demo Crime Files!

by Bob Riefstahl ... just finished a demonstration of your general ledger system and ... In reality, he's thinking, "What does OE stand ... Look for outside help and expertise to improve ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2001/11/research_notes/MI_EV_XRF_11_07_01_1.asp - 22k - 2001-11-07 Summary: This article is part of the continuing education all software demonstrators need to ensure their fundamental skills remain sharp. It points out three common 'crimes' made in demonstrations, how to recognize them, and suggests alternative approaches.

Stand Up, Sit Down...Don't Fight,Fight,Fight

by Ross Jacobsen ... just finished a demonstration of your general ledger system and ... In reality, he's thinking, "What does OE stand ... Look for outside help and expertise to improve ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2002/01/research_notes/MI_EV_XRJ_01_08_02_1.asp - 23k - 2002-01-08 Summary: Can you relate to the following software demo situation? Jennifer, the sales engineer, is at the keyboard. She’s on a roll. She’s been setting the stage to show how her price matrix capability will eliminate costly errors. This is all-important to the prospect. She has the audience’s full attention

Nonprofits and Public Sector: The Latest Hot Market

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... of the invoice is expensed in the general ledger and the ... turned out to be Encore, and look for more ... Also, does the integration accommodate the creation of new ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/06/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_06_26_04_1.asp - 24k - 2004-06-26 Summary: Many recent circumstances have rendered the nonprofit and public sector accounting markets a land of both opportunity and challenges.

Continuous Data Quality Management: The Cornerstone of Zero ...

by Greg Leman, CEO, Metagenix, Inc. ... when implementing a data quality initiative, look at it ... as the case of an incorrect general ledger account that ... TEC does not endorse this specific product per ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/DataWarehousing/2002/10/research_notes/MI_DW_XGL_10_18_02_1.asp - 19k - 2002-10-18 Summary: Most enterprises fight fires with axes, fire hoses, trucks, and hordes of firemen, but the CDQM approach is a smoke detector. It s far less expensive to put a fire out when it s just smoldering, rather than to extinguish a blazing house fire and then remodel the entire house.

Why Enterprise Application Search Is Crucial to Your ERP System

by Dan Matthews ... is integrated into an application, it does not carry ... For instance, general ledger data, closely guarded in both ... of unrelated systems ought to look long and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2007/07/research_notes/MI_ER_XDM_07_27_07_1.asp - 22k - 2007-07-27 Summary: Enterprise applications become easier to use with the addition of powerful search capabilities. There is a distinction to be made, however, between stand-alone search tools and true enterprise application search that is built into and tightly integrated within an application.

ACCPAC -- Being Much More Than Meets The Eye Part Three: Market ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... providers more options as they look to tailor ... ever-diminishing difference from one general ledger (GL) or ... Although the Advantage Series does not provide source ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/02/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_02_06_03_1.asp - 32k - 2003-02-06 Summary: ACCPAC has lately been making big strides to extend its reach and turn into a full-fledged comprehensive e-business software provider for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). ACCPAC is likely the only vendor amongst its peers that is an ASP as well. Additionally, ACCPAC applications are geared for growth

Solomon Stands the Test of Time Despite Changing Masters Part ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... model is not data-centric and does not provide ... code product, with the same look and feel for ... and financial applications such as General Ledger (GL), Accounts ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/09/research_notes/PN_ER_PJ_09_05_03_1.asp - 20k - 2003-09-05 Summary: Of all the MBS' products, Solomon is apparently the purest in terms of a standard Microsoft technology stack, and without any proprietary additions. Furthermore, its sharp focus solely on Microsoft technology from ground up, coined in ''the power of one'' motto (one OS platform - Windows XP/NT/2000, one