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If the underlying business assumptions change, the cash flow projections may be critically flawed but the KPI’s can still
be relatively reliable indicators of the impact of an IT project. In the long run, IT project KPIs may be the best indicators
for IT managers to use in evaluating the results of the (...)
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... Another emerging problem with traditional financial analysis and IT
... The financial analyses justification for an IT project ... that accrue
to the company that is ...
Published:
2002-07-24
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With its short term ownership under Baan all but forgotten, CODA has been doing well, owing to its astute offerings tailored
to the preferences of each regional market, coupled with some recent appetizing acquisitions. (...)
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With its short term ownership under Baan all but forgotten, CODA has been doing well, owing to its astute offerings tailored
to the preferences of...
Published:
2005-11-14
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Abstract:
As companies continue to look for more areas from which to squeeze out revenues and reduce expenses, enterprise asset management
(EAM) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) software continue to receive good press as the systems providing
an answer--and with justification. But what softwa (...)
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As companies continue to look for more areas from which to squeeze out revenues and reduce expenses, enterprise asset management
(EAM) and compute...
Published:
2004-03-15
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This article looks at where computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) end and enterprise asset management (EAM)
takes over, focusing on features and functionality of EAM software. It also compares CMMS and EAM software and explores the
two key differentiators. (...)
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This article looks at where computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) end and enterprise asset management (EAM) takes
over, focusing on f...
Published:
2009-08-24
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A security vulnerability assessment service is a risk management process. Interliant's security vulnerability assessment
service enables its clients to understand what risks their online transaction systems and network infrastructure face. Relevant
Technologies has taken an in-depth look at Interliant's (...)
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A security vulnerability assessment service is a risk management process. Interliant's security vulnerability assessment
service enables its clien...
Published:
2002-01-14
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Abstract:
Contrary to what vendors may contend, not all of them are able to supply a cost effective solution that satisfies the critical
requirements of an organization. In this case study from a recent selection engagement for a large series book publisher,
we size up Oracle, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, and Lawson in (...)
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Contrary to what vendors may contend, not all of them are able to supply a cost effective solution that satisfies the critical
requirements of an ...
Published:
2001-12-25
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On January 17, Lawson Software announced new comparative sales analyzer capabilities within its advanced suite of retail
analytic applications. Comparative (comp) sales functionality, available in Lawson release 7.3.2 scheduled for the Fall of
2000, enables retailers to easily maintain, analyze and repor (...)
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On January 17, Lawson Software announced new comparative sales analyzer capabilities within its advanced suite of retail analytic
applications. Co...
Published:
2000-02-07
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Abstract:
IT investments are not a magic pill that will remedy business problems, but if used properly, they can help. Businesses should
set business-oriented objectives for their IT projects and measure returns through the use of return on investment techniques. (...)
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... present a returns and business impact analysis to them ... essential
to the survival of the company, given the ... Whether financial or operational
or based on external ...
Published:
2006-01-26
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Companies make decisions about their supply chains every day. But do they really understand the impact of their decisions
on the P&L, Balance Sheet, and key operational metrics? Do they have the tools to available to consider a broad set of possible
options and their inherent trade-offs? (...)
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Companies make decisions about their supply chains every day. But do they really understand the impact of their decisions
on the P&L, Balance She...
Published:
2003-07-21
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Since FRx already has integrations built to over forty leading general ledgers (and now a scalable tool kit available to
accommodate virtually all others), the idea was for users to leverage the investment they have already made in their GL and
to add increased functionality as their needs become more so (...)
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Since FRx already has integrations built to over forty leading general ledgers (and now a scalable tool kit available to accommodate
virtually all...
Published:
2003-12-04
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The Company only operates in England and claims the break-in attempts were only to specific and contained areas. (...)
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company financial analysis:
Analysis of Virgin Net's Hacker Scare. ... The company has issued apology
letters to all those affected ... service, refrain from using the service for financial
and/or ...
Published:
2000-01-23
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Abstract:
Hardware maintenance can represent a significant information technology cost, but options for managing that cost exist.
If you analyze hardware maintenance from an enterprise perspective, you will identify those options and ensure the cost-effective
delivery of those services. (...)
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Hardware maintenance can represent a significant information technology cost, but options for managing that cost exist. If
you analyze hardware m...
Published:
2000-10-24
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Abstract:
Evaluating the cost of outsourcing can be challenging because most organizations cannot fully estimate the financial impact
of such a decision. (...)
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Evaluating the cost of outsourcing can be challenging because most organizations cannot fully estimate the financial impact
of such a decision.
Published:
2002-04-09
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Abstract:
To provide useful financial insight on projects, financial managers need to think about business strategy more like a series
of options than a single projected cash flow. While the concepts of options are certainly familiar to most executives, the
trick to valuing strategic choices lies in the complex an (...)
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To provide useful financial insight on projects, financial managers need to think about business strategy more like a series
of options than a sin...
Published:
1999-10-01
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Cash management is an essential business process all organizations must perform to survive. Though cash management uses automation
for much of the “grunt” work, it is human intelligence in the financial decision making that does the rest. (...)
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Cash management is an essential business process all organizations must perform to survive. Though cash management uses automation
for much of the...
Published:
2008-08-13
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Abstract:
The rejuvenated management team has done a praiseworthy job of bringing the company back to health while concurrently unveiling
a new System21 product that can compete with the other products in the market. Deep vertical functionality, process integration,
and the communication of a detailed product stra (...)
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The rejuvenated management team has done a praiseworthy job of bringing the company back to health while concurrently unveiling
a new System21 pro...
Published:
2003-08-14
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Abstract:
While there is an opportunity for FRx to become a main pillar within the entire Microsoft BI product strategy, there is not
yet an overall cohesive BI/CPM strategy or architecture to guide the product plans to an integrated BI solution set. (...)
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While there is an opportunity for FRx to become a main pillar within the entire Microsoft BI product strategy, there is not
yet an overall cohesiv...
Published:
2003-12-05
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Abstract:
Enterprise performance management (EPM) is an emerging portfolio of applications and methodologies with business intelligence
(BI) architectures and technologies at its core. (...)
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Enterprise performance management (EPM) is an emerging portfolio of applications and methodologies with business intelligence
(BI) architectures a...
Published:
2003-11-21
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Abstract:
Having traditionally done implementations via their product delivery organization, IFS and Intentia also have long exhibited
a focus on product quality and customer satisfaction, which manifests into a lasting relationship with each client. However
like other enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply (...)
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Having traditionally done implementations via their product delivery organization, IFS and Intentia also have long exhibited
a focus on product qu...
Published:
2004-03-17
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Abstract:
SAS Institute has been successful, moving beyond a business intelligence. Lately, it has lately focused on sustaining its
technology leadership, expanding in some vertical markets, and becoming more attentive to the low-end market. (...)
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SAS Institute has been successful, moving beyond a business intelligence. Lately, it has lately focused on sustaining its
technology leadership, e...
Published:
2005-08-10