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The Best ACT! Is Still to Come ( Pages)
by Kevin Ramesan and Katarina Novatzki
Aug 31, 2004
Abstract : After a long history as a contact management and relationship tracking tool, ACT! 2005, is expanding to offer more sales force automation features for small to midsize businesses. Now available in a workgroup version, it offers new templates, enhanced opportunity management, additional security, contact record permissions, group scheduling features, and new quote generation functionality. Technical improvements include an SQL database and a complete .NET platform positioning ACT! for total Internet accessibility. The balance of power will surely shift in the competitive landscape as ACT! 2005 covers SME CRM areas currently marked by competitors such as Goldmine and MS CRM.
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Business Strategy, Business Processes, and Business Systems ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Jul 31, 2004
Abstract : Business strategy, a road map telling us how the business plans to be successful, does not guarantee success. Strategy execution requires business processes that do what the strategy calls for--and do it well. In today's automated world, these business processes rely on business systems. Therefore, a direct link exists between the success of business strategy and business systems. Poor systems are a frequent reason for the failure of a business strategy.
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Business Strategy, Business Processes, and Business Systems (3 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Dec 10, 2003
Abstract : Business strategy, a road map telling us how the business plans to be successful, does not guarantee success. Strategy execution requires business processes that do what the strategy calls for-and do it well. In today's automated world, these business processes rely on business systems. Therefore, a direct link exists between the success of business strategy and business systems. Poor systems are a frequent reason for the failure of a business strategy.
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Hummingbird Smells Nectar In The Corporate Portal Market ( Pages)
by L. Talarico
Jan 22, 2001
Abstract : Hummingbird Ltd. is moving into the Corporate Portal market. Like others, it sees corporate portals as a mechanism to cross-sell existing Business Intelligence products. TEC takes a look at Hummingbird’s portal strategy and compares it to other vendors in the corporate portal space.
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Oracle Announces a Database Fire Sale ( Pages)
by M. Reed
Dec 22, 1999
Abstract : On December 16, Oracle Corporation announced lower software and support prices for the Oracle8i database. Specifically, the price of Oracle8i Standard Edition was lowered 40% from $25 per power unit to $15 per power unit, while Oracle8i Enterprise Edition was cut 50% from $200 per power unit to $100 per power unit.
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Podcast: A Project Manager's Guide to Business Performance Management ( Pages)
by Neil Stolovitsky
Sep 5, 2007
Abstract : As business performance management (BPM) has expanded into virtually all areas of business, project managers have been broadening their soft management skills. Learn what project managers can borrow from BPM to streamline service delivery, optimize operations, and improve customer satisfaction.
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Lean and World Class Manufacturing and the Information Technology Dilemma—The Loss of Corporate Consciousness ( Pages)
by Ron Crabtree
Sep 23, 2005
Abstract : Companies relying on manual implementation and support for lean and world class methodologies risk losing corporate consciousness. Avoid the pitfalls of lost information and flexibility; place value on performance gaps and create matrixes of tools and applications to prioritize issues.
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Business Intelligence Corporate Performance Management Market Landscape ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson & P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 13, 2005
Abstract : The arms race to marshal the most complete corporate performance management platform has intensified among major vendors. Many have a comprehensive set of business intelligence (BI) functionality.
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Aligning Information Technology with Corporate Strategy ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Apr 5, 2006
Abstract : Aligning information technology (IT) with corporate strategy is key to maximizing the business impact of IT investments. Tree Top's structured process of reviewing proposed IT investments will allow an enterprise to understand this alignment, and prioritize investments.
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