Upgrades

Geac Upgrades Accounting And Human-Resources Apps -- SQL Release ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Upgrades Accounting And Human-Resources Apps -- SQL Release 6.0 Simplifies Purchasing And HR Services For Midsize Companies PJ Jakovljevic- January 31st, 2000 ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/01/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_01_31_00_1.asp - 6k - 2000-01-31 Summary: Geac SmartEnterprise Solutions released an updated version of its human resources and accounting applications for midsize companies at the beginning of January. SQL Financials and HR Release 6.0 are available immediately, as are a set of employee self-service applications that integrate with the suite. G

HighJump Software Guarantees Fixed Prices

by Steve McVey ... System upgrades can pose even greater risk and expense. As any IT manager will attest, predicting the scope and cost of future upgrades ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2001/06/news_analysis/NA_BA_SRM_06_28_01_1.asp - 8k - 2001-06-28 Summary: In addition to offering buyers a fixed price guarantee for upgrades to its SCE software, HighJump is challenging competitors to do the same.

So You Want to Outsource Your Messaging?

by P. Hayes ... No need to upgrade, All upgrades applied to ASP servers. No need for client or desktop upgrades. Reduced Support Cost, Reduced need for internal IT support. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/GroupwareMessaging/2000/11/research_notes/TU_GW_MPH_11_20_00_1.asp - 14k - 2000-11-20 Summary: One of the primary benefits of outsourcing is the initial negation of 'up-front' costs associated with the implementation of a production system.

Desktop Management's Dirty Little Secret

by Chet Sargeant ... Managing these desktops when fixes and upgrades appear every week is a network administrator's biggest challenge, and headache. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/07/research_notes/MI_ER_XCS_07_01_03_1.asp - 15k - 2003-07-01 Summary: ESD (electronic software distribution) promises to simplify software distribution and management, and eliminate ''sneakernet'' the costly, time-consuming manual process that some companies still use to do upgrades and installations. Unfortunately, the cure often has some of the same pitfalls as the probl

HighJump Grows in a Period of Low Growth Through Adaptable, Broad ...

by Olin Thompson & P.J. Jakovljevic ... From the base platform and initial implementation to ongoing changes and upgrades, the architecture of a HighJump system ensures your success in today's ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2003/04/research_notes/EN_SC_XOT_04_15_03_1.asp - 21k - 2003-04-15 Summary: Although a combination of factors bodes well for HighJump's success, a key differentiating word at its camp is 'adaptability'. HighJump's approach to adaptability starts with an application platform designed to manage change. The combination of a set of adaptability tools and the ability to embed busines

How One Vendor Addresses Support and Maintenance Issues

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... To mitigate the challenge of forced upgrades, early in December, SAP announced its first enhancement package for mySAP ERP, and disclosed further details of ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2007/04/research_notes/EV_ER_PJ_04_27_07_1.asp - 15k - 2007-04-27 Summary: SAP is addressing the problem of customers wanting support that vendors are either not providing, or providing at unjustifiable prices. Support and maintenance customers are committed to service contracts, but only to a point. New options are thus available.

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

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... expect. TEC: Vendors often de-emphasize major upgrades, turning rather to vertically oriented and optional value or service packs. ... 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.

Trends in Delivery and Pricing Models for Enterprise Applications ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... For one, it tends to be cyclical. Vendors first sell their present product versions into the market, and then sell subsequent upgrades. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/03/research_notes/TN_ER_PJ_03_30_05_1.asp - 20k - 2005-03-30 Summary: The licensing and delivery of enterprise software products is undergoing a fundamental shift from traditional up-front fees to incremental, per-transaction, and even success-based pricing.

Choosing the Right Electronic Medical Record System for Your ...

by Jeff Spitzer ... The solution is administered remotely by a third-party vendor that oversees data management, software upgrades, and security functions. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/health-care/2008/04/research_notes/TU_HC_JS_04_14_08_1.asp - 14k - 2008-04-14 Summary: Health care organizations have special needs to consider when deciding what type of electronic medical record (EMR) system to implement. This article examines the advantages and disadvantages of on-demand and on-premise EMR systems.

Evaluating the Total Cost of Network Ownership

by Lynn Koller ... Defined standards will help the bank establish training requirements and reduce the costs of hardware upgrades. ... 6. Minimize upgrades. ... http:/.../research/researchhighlights/executiveview/2000/07/research_notes/ga_ev_lk_07_26_00_1.asp - 22k - 2000-07-26 Summary: 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