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Abstract:
Although the promise of reduced implementation risk and time, lower upfront costs, etc. justify the hosting/ASP model, this
brings an entire new set of issues for mid-market organizations to consider when seeking a vendor company using such an approach. (...)
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business service software:
Although the promise of reduced implementation risk and time, lower upfront costs, etc. justify the hosting/ASP model, this
brings an entire new s...
Published:
2005-04-02
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Abstract:
Applications are more often outsourced than infrastructure, and this is increasingly done through software as a service (SaaS).
Vendors such as WebEx, Webcom, MCA Solutions, and Ariba are delivering applications as SaaS. (...)
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business service software:
Applications are more often outsourced than infrastructure, and this is increasingly done through software as a service (SaaS).
Vendors such as We...
Published:
2006-03-17
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Abstract:
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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business service software:
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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Abstract:
Software as a service is the latest incarnation of the hosting model. The demand for cost efficiency, information technology
flexibility, and faster return on investment, coupled with new technology advancements, has caused the hosting model to be
reborn. (...)
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business service software:
Software as a service is the latest incarnation of the hosting model. The demand for cost efficiency, information technology
flexibility, and fast...
Published:
2006-03-14
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Abstract:
Traditional license models may be wearing out their welcome for both vendors and customers. A competitive market and a more
IT savvy business generation is prompting change, but what alternatives are out there for software service and maintenance? (...)
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business service software:
Traditional license models may be wearing out their welcome for both vendors and customers. A competitive market and a more
IT savvy business gene...
Published:
2005-12-22
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Abstract:
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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business service software:
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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Abstract:
Software-as-a-service solutions often cannot provide that final twenty percent or so that differentiates a company from its
competitors. Of major concern is whether off-premise applications can support complex, global organizations on a constant
basis and on strict service level agreements. (...)
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business service software:
Software-as-a-service solutions often cannot provide that final twenty percent or so that differentiates a company from its
competitors. Of major ...
Published:
2007-01-12
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Abstract:
Though born from the ashes of traditional hosting models, software as a service differs fundamentally from its predecessors.
Its software is designed to be delivered as a service, security is better, rich user interfaces are available, and it has
greater interactivity. (...)
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business service software:
Though born from the ashes of traditional hosting models, software as a service differs fundamentally from its predecessors.
Its software is desig...
Published:
2006-03-15
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Abstract:
In the past, enterprise resource planning (ERP) initiatives were far too costly for smaller organizations to consider. However,
a trend has recently emerged where software vendors are now offering software-as-a-service business models for ERP implementation
to even the smallest organizations. (...)
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business service software:
In the past, enterprise resource planning (ERP) initiatives were far too costly for smaller organizations to consider. However,
a trend has recent...
Published:
2009-09-07
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Abstract:
Discover the nine substantial benefits of software-as-a-service business intelligence (BI).Read free Technology Evaluation
Centers white papers! Cloud business intelligence (BI) solutions—also known as software-as-a-service (SaaS) or on-demand solutions—can
offer a timely and cost-effective resource f (...)
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business service software:
Discover the nine substantial benefits of software-as-a-service business
intelligence (BI).Read free Technology Evaluation Centers white papers! Cl... ...
Published:
2010-04-05
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Abstract:
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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business service software:
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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Abstract:
Supply chains are very complex, as is discrete manufacturing and the software that addresses its needs. To ease the complexities,
service level agreements are developed so that all parties involved remain on the same page and product delivery is facilitated. (...)
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business service software:
Supply chains are very complex, as is discrete manufacturing and the software that addresses its needs. To ease the complexities,
service level ag...
Published:
2008-09-01
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Abstract:
Enterprise Application Integration vendor Software Technologies Corp. (STC) announced the filing by the company of a Registration
Statement with the Securities and Exchanges Commission relating to the proposed initial public offering of up to $100 million
of its common stock. (...)
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business service software:
... STC's comprehensive e*Gate software suite provides companies ...
dynamics and pursue new business initiatives to enhance revenue, profit, and customer service.
...
Published:
2000-03-03
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Abstract:
RFPs and selection tools typically focus on features and functions. The business process protagonists consider this focus
old fashioned. However, users want and need an inventory or check lists of the functions to understand if the business process
will work. One always has to start from somewhere, and t (...)
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business service software:
RFPs and selection tools typically focus on features and functions. The business process protagonists consider this focus
old fashioned. However, ...
Published:
2003-10-28
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Abstract:
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 (...)
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business service software:
There is certainly room to ask the fundamental question of whether the traditional practice of RFI/RFP-based selection processes
has been adequate...
Published:
2003-10-27
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Abstract:
This buyer guide is for business owners, managers, decision makers, and anyone interested in learning about the deployment
of business intelligence (BI) systems across large enterprises as well as small to medium businesses (SMBs). It presents a
comprehensive view of the wide spectrum of BI software solu (...)
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business service software:
... and anyone interested in learning about the deployment of business intelligence (BI
... a comprehensive view of the wide spectrum of BI software solutions currently ...
Published:
2011-03-23
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Abstract:
New technology, such as virtual machines and high-speed internet communication, is leading to wider remote application hosting.
Here is a tutorial-level technical explanation of how it’s being driven (...)
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business service software:
New technology, such as virtual machines and high-speed internet communication, is leading to wider remote application hosting.
Here is a tutoria...
Published:
2008-07-02
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Abstract:
BMC Software,Inc. (Nasdaq:BMCS) gets slapped with a class action lawsuit claiming that BMC insiders made false statements
about the strength of sales and integration of acquisitions, sold stock when BMC was trading at an all time high, then announced
that third quarter FY00 earnings would be much worse t (...)
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business service software:
... the prior acquisition of Platinum Technology and the recently announced acquisition of Sterling Software.
BMC needs to keep executing its business strategy to ...
Published:
2000-03-01
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Abstract:
Because the technology has become easier to implement, use, and maintain, many of the challenges to achieving the benefits
that supply chain management software applications can provide have been removed. (...)
Excerpt related to
business service software:
Because the technology has become easier to implement, use, and maintain, many of the challenges to achieving the benefits
that supply chain manag...
Published:
2001-09-14
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Abstract:
As the battle for the mid-market intensifies, each Tier 1 vendor is exhibiting its bag of tricks for small-to-medium enterprises.
While PeopleSoft is refining its fixed-price & time proposition to the upper-end of the mid-market, SAP is trying a twofold
strategy of promulgating its mySAP All-in-One simil (...)
Excerpt related to
business service software:
As the battle for the mid-market intensifies, each Tier 1 vendor is exhibiting its bag of tricks for small-to-medium enterprises.
While PeopleSoft...
Published:
2003-06-06