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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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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:
Companies need to implement serious yardstick work when seeking to evaluate CRM-software investments. This involves creating
a cost-benefit analysis, determining the tangible and intangible benefits, and the risks involved with CRM implementation. (...)
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Companies need to implement serious yardstick work when seeking to evaluate CRM-software investments. This
involves creating a cost-benefit analys...
Published:
2004-07-23
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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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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:
Business software solutions provider Mainsoft Corp. is moving its MainWin product, a Windows platform developed for UNIX,
to the realm of the Linux open-source operating system (OS). (...)
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... one of the bigger barriers to Linux acceptance - lack of software applications ...
Mainsoft will need to provide cost/benefit analyses to those customers who would ...
Published:
1999-10-27
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Personal computer maker Micron Electronics said Tuesday it will spend $210 million on its "subscriber computing" initiative,
under which subscribers will be offered packages of services and billed one rate for the entire package. (...)
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... major purchase, users need to do a cost-benefit analysis for ...
often referred to as TCO Total Cost of Operation ... utility, ie the ability to use software
freely as ...
Published:
1999-10-20
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Abstract:
TurboLinux Inc. debuted its anticipated TurboCluster Server, starting at $995 for two-node clusters. The product will scale
to cluster 30 Intel-based servers. (...)
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... for cluster management software makes the TurboCluster Server ... This
will benefit those users who need the ... acquisition process, although the cost/benefit
of each ...
Published:
1999-11-03
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Abstract:
TechnologyEvaluation.Com has defined 6 global negotiation categories and macro questions that should be reviewed in preparation
for any major technology negotiation. (...)
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TechnologyEvaluation.Com has defined 6 global negotiation categories and macro questions that should be reviewed in preparation
for any major tech...
Published:
2000-09-11
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Vendors' traditional pricing strategies aren't going to work much longer. Sooner or later, prices will be determined by what
the market is ready to bear rather than be based on what vendors think is a profitable way to deliver solutions. (...)
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Vendors' traditional pricing strategies aren't going to work much longer. Sooner or later, prices will be determined
by what the market is ready t...
Published:
2007-03-27
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Abstract:
While fixed time and cost solutions delivered packaged from pristine laboratories do have their appeal, SMEs are becoming
increasingly savvy to ask for more than just these implementations perceived as cookie-cutter approach. (...)
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While fixed time and cost solutions delivered packaged from pristine laboratories do have their appeal, SMEs are becoming
increasingly savvy to as...
Published:
2003-06-10
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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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... will result in $1M in cost savings due ... to the new system, discuss
how the software will actually ... an "owner" responsible for delivering that
benefit, and then ...
Published:
2003-02-12
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Abstract:
6 Ways You Can Benefit from Telecom Expense Management. Download IT Analysis White Papers about Telecom Expense Management
A national health insurance company’s spreadsheet-based telecom management process was leading to time and money wasted as
staff tried to make up for lack of spend visibility. Furth (...)
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6 Ways You Can Benefit from Telecom Expense Management. Download IT Analysis White Papers about Telecom Expense Management
A national health insura...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Many organizations don’t follow formalized processes for technical support evaluation. However, technical support is a vital
component of any enterprise software solution. The fact is, poor technical support can have a severe impact on a solution’s
total cost of ownership. (...)
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... A second criterion for software selection is the ... As mentioned above,
opportunity cost is defined as the foregone opportunity of having one benefit over another
...
Published:
2009-09-28
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Abstract:
Whether an application is best implemented as an ASP provided application or service, built in-house or purchased, generally
depends on the same criteria as what would be used for outsourcing a function or process. This part details that criteria. (...)
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Whether an application is best implemented as an ASP provided application or service, built in-house or purchased, generally
depends on the same c...
Published:
2001-08-24
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Abstract:
Lilly Software’s financial success and double-digit revenue growth during the recent years have been attributable to its
strong offerings and efficient distribution model for its target niche. However, the future is not going to be quite so bright
unless the company overcomes serious challenges. (...)
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Lilly Software’s financial success and double-digit revenue growth during the recent years have been attributable to its strong
offerings and effi...
Published:
2001-02-08
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Abstract:
The case against modifying enterprise software is a strong one. Standard software offerings are the products of millions
of dollars of research, development, and extensive testing for consistent performance. For this and various other reasons,
modifications almost never make sense. (...)
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The case against modifying enterprise software is a strong one. Standard software offerings are the products of millions of
dollars of research, d...
Published:
2006-11-22
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Abstract:
It was precisely ten years ago, in early 1992, that Apparel Fabrics took possession of Datatex’s TIM package (Textile Integrated
Manufacturing) and began the process of implementing an ERP system that had been specifically designed to meet the needs of
a textile processing firm. (...)
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It was precisely ten years ago, in early 1992, that Apparel Fabrics took possession of Datatex’s TIM package (Textile Integrated
Manufacturing) an...
Published:
2002-06-21
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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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... Cost overruns due to poor planning; Lack of business benefits; Lack of "Ownership"
of each individual benefit; ... selection team, One-sided evaluation of software
fit ...
Published:
2003-02-11
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Abstract:
How do you go about defining the requirements of large package systems, particularly those with the all-encompassing scope
of ERP, EAM, and CRM software, and still satisfy the needs to the project team, the user community, and executive management?
It’s a balancing act rivaling the circus performer try (...)
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How do you go about defining the requirements of large package systems, particularly those with the all-encompassing scope
of ERP, EAM, and CRM so...
Published:
2003-01-28
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Abstract:
Many companies are looking to outsource development and maintenance of their application software. Common reasons that companies
outsource application software are to reduce their costs, improve quality, obtain flexible staffing levels, and obtain improved
service and support so they can focus on their c (...)
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... provider to supplement or support their application software. ... may
have to absorb the cost of project overruns (or receive the benefit of coming in ...
Published:
2004-09-29
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Abstract:
If you are not experiencing organizational stress in some of the areas where the benefits may occur, then perhaps a decision
to invest in supply chain management software should be postponed. If you do have some pain in one or more of these areas,
then you can follow the concepts in this article to unde (...)
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cost benefit software:
If you are not experiencing organizational stress in some of the areas where the benefits may occur, then perhaps a decision
to invest in supply c...
Published:
2001-07-13