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This paper examines the steel service center segment of the wholesale distribution industry as a case in point of the challenges
facing distributors and the relief offered through supply chain software. (...)
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This paper examines the steel service center segment of the wholesale distribution industry as a case in point of the challenges
facing distributo...
Published:
2001-09-08
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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 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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Having just completed implementing your enterprise-wide software, you are about lean back, put your feet up on the desk,
and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Not so fast! While you were completing your implementation project, a new release of the
software may have already hit the street or, for sure, ther (...)
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Having just completed implementing your enterprise-wide software, you are about lean back, put your feet up on the desk, and
enjoy the fruits of y...
Published:
2004-08-16
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The upfront expenses of a network comprise only 19% of the total cost. The remaining 81% can sneak up on bank management,
often unaware of some subtle TCO factors (...)
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Evaluating the Total Cost of Network Ownership. Lynn Koller - July 26, 2000. Comments: 0. Read Comments Brian
Killian and Lynn Koller ...
Published:
2000-07-26
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ERP vendors are making their way into the retail market by bundling, acquiring point solutions or partnering strategically
to embed retail-specific functions within their suites. Like in all other enterprise applications markets, eventually, albeit
not any time soon, the retail market too will come to a (...)
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ERP vendors are making their way into the retail market by bundling, acquiring point solutions or partnering strategically
to embed retail-specifi...
Published:
2004-09-14
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With a workforce of 800+ employees, Check Point continues to see record revenues selling firewall and related information
security solutions. (...)
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... of firewalls, and some do, this advantage lowers the cost of ownership by ...
Warburg Dillon Read forecasts that Check Point Software will earn $2.10 per share for ...
Published:
2000-07-25
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The acquisition of Vastera by JPMorgan Chase indicates that finance in GTM is just as important as the physical movement
of goods. However, there are still a number of issues that need to be reconciled or at least addressed (...)
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The acquisition of Vastera by JPMorgan Chase indicates that finance in GTM is just as important as the physical movement of
goods. However, there ...
Published:
2005-05-12
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Spotlight on Pronto Software: Learn about Pronto’s history and market position, as well as its strengths, competitors, and
challenges. In this spotlight report, David Clark examines Pronto Software. Learn all about the product’s history and marketing
positioning, as well as its strengths, competitors (...)
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Spotlight on Pronto Software: Learn about Pronto’s history and market position, as well as its strengths, competitors, and
challenges. In this spo...
Published:
2010-06-16
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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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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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Deltek recognizes that most organizations run their enterprises by using a sort of closed-loop, corrective action process.
However, most product-based businesses still need solutions to replace manual workarounds, and Deltek has embarked on a mission
to garner a one-stop-shopping portfolio. (...)
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Deltek recognizes that most organizations run their enterprises by using a sort of closed-loop, corrective action process.
However, most product-b...
Published:
2006-07-12
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Selecting package software can have long-term benefits or long-term regrets. To avoid the latter, your approach needs to
be sound, logical, and prudent. It also has to be completed in your lifetime. Read about an approach to software selection
that helps an organization get to the primary objective of id (...)
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Selecting package software can have long-term benefits or long-term regrets. To avoid the latter, your approach needs to be
sound, logical, and pr...
Published:
2003-06-25
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With its solid and improving cash position and current development work in progress for contemporary Internet-based, 'software
as a service' enterprise and collaborative commerce applications, and given its intentions to continue to sell both directly
and indirectly with accredited VARs within certain ve (...)
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With its solid and improving cash position and current development work in progress for contemporary Internet-based, 'software
as a service' enter...
Published:
2003-06-13
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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 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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Enterprise software selection is a risky undertaking. Even after you’ve determined your requirements, the crucial software
assessment and negotiation phases are potential minefields. Find out how you can reduce the risk involved in choosing a solution
that meets your needs. (...)
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Enterprise software selection is a risky undertaking. Even after you’ve determined your requirements, the crucial software
assessment and negotiat...
Published:
2007-12-28
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While enterprise applications are becoming a commodity, their pricing schemes have yet to follow suit. Users are put in a
costly position where the "fine print" clauses of implementation contracts may inhibit reasonable expectations for software
warranties. (...)
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... This brings us to the next fine print item, the point which is ...
spending obscene amounts of money just to patch their existing software, the cost of poor
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Published:
2005-12-21
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Mercator Software (which is changing its name from TSI International Software to reflect the name of its flagship product)
has announced support within its “Integration Broker” products for both XML and EDI transactions based on the ACORD standard
for the insurance industry. (...)
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... that enable dramatic reductions in the time, cost and effort ... out
of the box" is a strong selling point. ... include Mercator (aka TSI International
Software) on a ...
Published:
2000-04-21
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By harnessing Microsoft .NET possibly more keenly than its creator and by figuring out its bread-winning product groups,
amid difficult market conditions notwithstanding, Epicor might be showing us that ‘a clearer vision' can keep it in the mid-market
leadership race amongst a plethora of formidable op (...)
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By harnessing Microsoft .NET possibly more keenly than its creator and by figuring out its bread-winning product groups, amid
difficult market con...
Published:
2003-06-12
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Lawson has yet to show that its strategy and technology can "travel abroad," especially to Europe where it needs to put down
some deep roots if it is to fulfill its global ambitions. A measly portion of its total revenues comes from sales outside
of the US-a proportion that has been static for the past s (...)
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Lawson has yet to show that its strategy and technology can "travel abroad," especially to Europe where it needs
to put down some deep roots if it...
Published:
2003-11-11
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The rapid pace of global business places a unique set of challenges on all enterprises looking to improve and automate their
operations, and at the same time, remain poised to adapt quickly to change. (...)
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The rapid pace of global business places a unique set of challenges on all enterprises looking to improve and automate their
operations, and at th...
Published:
2005-11-02
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While pundits have been debating whether the configuration software deserves to be a CRM module on its own, it is certainly
a part of the much broader CRM class of products, which typically includes front-office applications for sales force automation
(SFA), marketing automation, and field service/call c (...)
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While pundits have been debating whether the configuration software deserves to be a CRM module on its own, it is certainly
a part of the much bro...
Published:
2002-11-08