Independent Perspective

SOA From a Management Perspective: Part One

by Joe Strub ... you cannot ignore SOA, since we are constantly told that, from a software perspective, it is the ... Remember, IT can also stand for independent and temperamental. ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2007/01/research_notes/TU_BA_XJS_01_05_07_1.asp - 19k - 2007-01-05 Summary: The big buzzword in enterprise-wide package software is service-oriented architecture (SOA). SOA promises to solve a company's software ills, making life easier for information technology departments. This research note takes a look at this new architecture and highlights some concerns.

Software Selection: A Third Alternative Part One: The Buyer's ...

by Joseph J. Strub ... Buyer's Perspective. ... Also, project teams may lack access to objective, independent, and current data on available vendors' products. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2005/05/research_notes/MI_EV_XJS_05_14_05_1.asp - 16k - 2005-05-14 Summary: Recently, the traditional method of selecting software based on functions and features has come under scrutiny. Some even suggest that this method is unduly drawn out and fails to focus on the critical processes of business. As you might expect, vendors would rather sell you out-of-the-box business proce

SOA From a Management Perspective: Part Two

by Joseph J. Strub ... several Fortune 100 companies. Currently, Strub is an independent consultant. He can be contacted at JoeStrub@WriteTechnologyPlus.com. http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2007/01/research_notes/TU_BA_XJS_01_08_07_1.asp - 15k - 2007-01-08 Summary: Despite the numerous benefits companies can expect from service-oriented architecture, the technology is still relatively new and implementation costs are steep, raising several concerns. For most companies, a wait-and-see approach is likely the best course of action for now.

A Modern Tale of Long (Supply Chain) Tails -- Part III » The TEC ...

... From a supply chain perspective, what is the problem of being in the ... Although long tails and the bullwhip effect are broad independent concepts, they become ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/blog/2008/09/12/a-modern-tale-of-long-supply-chain-tails-part-iii/ - 51k - 2008-09-12

Mobilizing Change Part Two: The Case for Action Method

by Bronwyn Evans ... This can be someone from an independent part of the organization, eg human ... find that it is most useful to start with the strategic perspective and understand ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2003/10/research_notes/MI_EV_XBE_10_02_03_1.asp - 17k - 2003-10-02 Summary: The case for action is intended as a living document, to be updated and referenced by the business and the project team. It should be referenced during the implementation to ensure that the focus and anticipated outcomes are still on track. After implementation, it is a tool to use to assess the success

Software Selection: A Third Alternative Part One: The Buyer’s ...

by Joseph J. Strub ... Buyer’s Perspective. ... Also, project teams may lack access to objective, independent, and current data on available vendors’ products. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2008/01/research_notes/MI_EV_XJS_01_21_08_1.asp - 15k - 2008-01-21 Summary: There are two prevailing approaches for selecting enterprise-wide software: the functions and features approach and the business processes approach. Yet a third alternative does exist—one that takes the best aspects of these two to provide the assurances needed by the buyer and the efficiency desired b

Employee Training in a Recession

by Phil Simon ... Also, from a technical perspective, the trainer is not going to bring laptops ... Outside of a formal class (whether public or private), independent learning has ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HumanResources/2009/05/research_notes/MI_HR_XPS_04_23_09_1.asp - 16k - 2009-05-27 Summary: Organizations reassessing their staffing levels are both reducing headcount and cutting employee-related expenses, even if training can provide long-term benefits. This article discusses the increased importance, benefits, and risks of employee training in a recession with respect to enterprise systems.

Commerce One Conducts Its Soul-Searching Metamorphosis

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... materials procurement outsourcing. Historical Perspective. One cannot omit ... on its own. Surviving With an Independent Product. Indeed, the vendor ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce/2003/04/news_analysis/NA_EC_PJ_04_24_03_1.asp - 25k - 2003-04-24 Summary: While Commerce One may still face serious ramifications after the breakup with SAP, its recently released Conductor composite application platform may be yet another gamble for another lease of life.

CRM, Success, and Best Practices: A Wake Up Call Part One ...

by Glen S. Petersen ... into the organization through the introduction of a customer perspective that embraces ... QCi's approach was to use a panel of independent experts to assess the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Crm/2004/10/research_notes/MI_CR_XGP_10_21_04_1.asp - 23k - 2004-10-21 Summary: Customer relationship management is a sophisticated set of customer-facing tools; however, its technology has outpaced the management strategy used to implement it. Moreover, murky definitions and objectives have caused varying degrees of success and failure to emerge from the same initiative. Clearly de

Open Platform Provider Answers Questions about the State of the ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... From the customer’s perspective, the desire to take on large upgrades ... TEC: Incidentally, what about partners—independent software vendors (ISVs) and value ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2007/01/research_notes/TN_ER_PJ_06_04_08_1.asp - 22k - 2008-06-04 Summary: Rather than offering the customary opinions and analysis of major market trends beforehand and then giving the involved vendors a chance for a factual review and feedback, this time Technology Evaluation Centers has attempted to solicit vendors’ proactive views.