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TEC spoke with the President and Chief Executive Officer of OpenMFG, Edward L. Lilly, Jr., to find out how OpenMFG is leveraging
commodity Free and open source software platforms to more cost-effectively deliver its own ERP solution. (...)
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TEC spoke with the President and Chief Executive Officer of OpenMFG, Edward L. Lilly, Jr., to find out how OpenMFG is leveraging
commodity Free an...
Published:
2004-09-08
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Abstract:
Many software services companies are not able to turn their individual project successes into a line of business that brings
in additional revenue streams. At the root of this is the simplistic assumption that "if you build, they will come." (...)
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Many software services companies are not able to turn their individual project successes
into a line of business that brings in additional revenue...
Published:
2006-09-14
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Although glitch-plagued software implementations are nothing new, the growing number of brand-name firms reporting big troubles
with their multimillion-dollar projects is starting to look like a Who's Who of the Fortune 500. (...)
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Although glitch-plagued software implementations are nothing new, the growing number of brand-name firms reporting big troubles
with their multimi...
Published:
1999-11-10
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Business Engine provides best-of-breed PPM functionality for internal IT departments, focusing on financial governance. For
organizations seeking flexible workflow and IT governance capabilities, BEN delivers functionality in the financial services,
health care, government, manufacturing, telecommunicati (...)
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Business Engine provides best-of-breed PPM functionality for internal IT departments, focusing on financial governance. For
organizations seeking ...
Published:
2006-03-24
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By acquiring a leading PSA vendor and deciding to go public, in addition to the new functional and technological enhancements
to its flagship lawson.insight suite due in August, Lawson Software continues to boldly challenge bigger competitors, primarily
PeopleSoft and Oracle. (...)
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By acquiring a leading PSA vendor and deciding to go public, in addition to the new functional and technological enhancements
to its flagship laws...
Published:
2001-07-31
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Owing to learning from the past experiences and to the help of specialized selection service providers, selecting an enterprise
package has to a degree, become a routine occurrence in the life of an IT organization. Recently however, there has been much
noise created by some pundits and vendors belittlin (...)
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Owing to learning from the past experiences and to the help of specialized selection service providers, selecting an enterprise
package has to a d...
Published:
2003-10-25
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By focusing on improving and optimizing the processes instead of only the departments, any user company should be better
aligned and prepared to take on the challenges ahead. (...)
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By focusing on improving and optimizing the processes instead of only the departments, any user company should be better aligned
and prepared to t...
Published:
2006-01-11
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Caught between big-vendor ERP offerings requiring heavy customization, and off-the-shelf project management solutions that
are easily outgrown, project-oriented organizations have special accounting needs. Find out more about those needs, along
with recommendations for what solutions you should be taking (...)
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Caught between big-vendor ERP offerings requiring heavy customization, and off-the-shelf project management solutions that
are easily outgrown, pr...
Published:
2008-09-24
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In conversation with the Open For Business (OFBiz) project leader, David Jones, TEC discovers some of the challenges in raising
an open source enterprise software solution. Mr. Jones explains his vision in this first part of three articles on maintaining
a business centered around Free and open source so (...)
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In conversation with the Open For Business (OFBiz) project leader, David Jones, TEC discovers some of the challenges in raising
an open source ent...
Published:
2004-09-07
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Abstract:
When part of an enterprise software environment, business modeler software can reduce training costs, prevent errors, and
minimize non-value added work. And if properly integrated, it can be both a tool for senior management and for hands-on system
users. (...)
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When part of an enterprise software environment, business modeler software can reduce training costs, prevent errors, and
minimize non-value added...
Published:
2009-01-07
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You are about to embark on an important project. Whether the project is software or hardware related, it is a good idea to
hold a project kickoff meeting. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to get across important communications and establish
the tone for the project. This article discusses the 10 obj (...)
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You are about to embark on an important project. Whether the project is software or hardware related, it is a good idea to
hold a project kickoff ...
Published:
2003-12-31
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The unique business needs of project-oriented organizations, when addressed by large ERP vendors that offer general-purpose
enterprise software, typically require heavy customization in order to work. On the other hand, when project-oriented organizations
turn to small off-the-shelf project-management s (...)
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The unique business needs of project-oriented organizations, when addressed by large ERP
vendors that offer general-purpose enterprise software, t...
Published:
2005-01-26
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Enterprise software selection is a risky undertaking for any organization. Find out how you can reduce the risk with a best-practice
approach to assessment, evaluation, and selection—and learn how to reduce the time and cost involved in choosing the right
solution. (...)
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Enterprise software selection is a risky undertaking for any organization. Find out how you can reduce the risk with a best-practice
approach to a...
Published:
2007-12-26
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Abstract:
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. (...)
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... produce these documents and call the business case complete ... For
example, saying that a project will result in ... new system, discuss how the software
will actually ...
Published:
2003-02-12
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Abstract:
The statistics for completing packaged software implementation projects are grim. This article examines how the software
evaluation, selection, and procurement process is key to successful software implementations. (...)
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... Poor software "fit" against business requirements; Improper
expectations on implementation cost, time, resources, etc. Erosion of project support; Increased ...
Published:
2003-02-11
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This article explores how the proof of concept (POC) fits into the software selection process, when a POC should be undertaken,
structural variables, and the advantages and disadvantages of the POC from the client and value-added reseller point of view. (...)
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This article explores how the proof of concept (POC) fits into the software selection process, when a POC should be undertaken,
structural variabl...
Published:
2004-07-12
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Project portfolio management (PPM), once a solution only larger organizations could afford, enables companies to analyze,
recommend, authorize, activate, expedite, and monitor projects. In recent years, however, small to medium businesses have
been able to benefit from PPM too, through software-as-a-serv (...)
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Project portfolio management (PPM), once a solution only larger organizations could afford, enables companies to analyze,
recommend, authorize, ac...
Published:
2008-10-29
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Abstract:
Deltek Vision and other Deltek enterprise solutions, have been major players with project management-oriented organizations
for the past twenty years. Vision a leading product in the professional services automation market and has taken significant
strides to maintain this market leading position. (...)
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Deltek Vision and other Deltek enterprise solutions, have been major players with project management-oriented organizations
for the past twenty ye...
Published:
2005-09-27
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It is hard to recall the last time an ERP implementation team included an auditor as an active member. This article explores
key points in a project's lifecycle where the audit function should be involved and the deliverables to be expected. (...)
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... the company profitable and the project team gainfully ... not let the
auditor review the business conditions to ... the operational functions of the software
are being ...
Published:
2003-09-02
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Abstract:
After decades of father-son stewardship, Deltek has been transformed by a New Mountain Capital LLC majority capital investment.
Already a recognized enterprise resource planning leader for North American project-based businesses, Deltek is now looking
to strengthen its global position. (...)
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After decades of father-son stewardship, Deltek has been transformed by a New Mountain Capital LLC majority capital investment.
Already a recogniz...
Published:
2006-07-11