http://www.technologyevaluation.comTechnology Evaluation Centers - News Analysis and Research. Technology Evaluation Centers Inc. (TEC) is the impartial advocate for end users and purchasers of enterprise software solutions. It has aided IT professionals with software selection since 1993.Copyright 2013 Technologyevaluation.com. All rights reserved.QAD is a candid ERP vendor catering to the complex needs of global manufacturing companies. Over the years, the vendor has delivered incremental enhancements as well as new capabilities to enhance its customers’ business. TEC’s P.J. Jakovljevic brings you QAD’s latest developments, and shows you how QAD’s products may also be useful for smaller start-ups in fields with many industry regulations, such as life sciences. Read the report.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/35023/qad-explore-2013-veteran-vendor-ready-to-tackle-the-future.html6/17/2013 2:45:00 PM In the supply chain software market Kinaxis faces stiff competition from the likes of SAP, Oracle, JDA, and Logility, among others, but with double-digit revenue growth for the past seven years the company is obviously doing something right. Supply chain analyst Bob Eastman brings us through Kinaxis' makeovers over the years to a look at the supply chain solution's architecture, then explores the company's innovation strategy as of late, including its pipeline of continual product updates and improvements and focus on its control tower and channel strategy. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/35017/kinaxis-response-management-helps-keep-supply-and-demand-in-balance.html6/14/2013 5:02:00 PM Pronto Xi Dimensions is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) for mixed-mode manufacturing solutions in the ERP Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34978/pronto%2dxi-v%2e700%2ex-for-mixed%2dmode-enterprise-resource-planning-certification-report.html6/11/2013 10:57:00 AM PROS has traditionally been a leader of prescriptive pricing and revenue management software, allowing companies to improve financial performance and improve their entire business agility. The vendor is now shifting its strategy and diving into the big data apps business. See how PROS is leveraging its pricing expertise to help companies find new ways to turn big data into actionable insights and improved sales effectiveness.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34913/pros-inc%2e-s-new-mission-big-data-sales-%26-marketing-apps.html6/3/2013 2:08:00 PM If you have a mobile, customer-facing workforce, you need field service management (FSM) software. An FSM solution provides essential functionality—from planning and scheduling to work order management, to customer engagement—that’s missing from most ERP and CRM systems. Get a comprehensive overview of the FSM space, and learn about key functionality, major vendors, and the latest market trends in this market landscape report. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34838/market-landscape-report-field-service-management.html5/21/2013 11:53:00 AM In today’s competitive landscape, businesses face great pressures to streamline their processes and increase their agility. TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic takes an in-depth look at how the latest features of Oracle Business Process Management Suite 11g enable business users to seamlessly and rapidly design and implement their business processes, without having to rely on overstretched IT resources. Download the report. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34796/oracle-closes-the-business%2dit-gap-with-the-latest-oracle-bpm-suite-11g-upgrade.html5/14/2013 5:33:00 PM The TOTVS product Protheus (v. 11.5) is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions for mixed-mode manufacturing in the ERP Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34766/totvs-protheus-v%2e-11%2e5-for-mixed%2dmode-manufacturing-erp-certification-report.html5/3/2013 5:24:00 PM In this report, TEC analyst Raluca Druta spotlights WorkTech, which in its 20-year history has developed from a consulting company and provider of ERP add-ons to become a productivity enhancement software provider. See how WorkTech’s solution offers functionality that supports both employee and contractor cost management in a single system—and how it addresses the demands of today’s complex contract labor management market.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34755/worktech-spotlight-report.html5/2/2013 3:45:00 PM This report gives an overview of current considerations for organizations seeking to purchase a supply chain management (SCM) software solution. Based on aggregate data collected from more than 1,400 SCM software comparisons performed using Technology Evaluation Centers’ (TEC’s) TEC Advisor software selection application during 2012, the report details what TEC data reveals about your peers' requirements for SCM solutions, including functionalities, delivery models and access, customization and integration, server and database platforms, and budgeting.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34753/tec-2013-supply-chain-management-scm-market-survey-report.html5/2/2013 10:52:00 AM Now more than ever, organizations need to operate efficiently while being able to track, monitor, and improve business performance. This report features UNIT4 Business Analytics, a solution for business performance management that provides ERP users with a single purpose, subscription-based set of solutions for solving a large number of data analysis requirements, including pre-packaged applications to easily track, monitor, and act upon core business performance issues. Download the report now. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34748/spotlight-on-unit4-business-analytics.html4/30/2013 4:12:00 PM Looking for an accounting and financial solution? This report can help you spot trends in the accounting and financial software space. See what your peers and competitors are looking for in those solutions, so you can develop a good understanding of what accounting and financial software vendors offer, what other companies have identified as important requirements, and what functionality might be a good fit for your company. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34727/tec-2013-market-survey-report-what-organizations-want-in-accounting-and-financial-software.html4/22/2013 4:06:00 PM This report is based on aggregate data collected from more than from more than 1,800 human capital management (HCM) software comparisons performed using Technology Evaluation Centers’ (TEC’s) TEC Advisor software selection application. Read this report to see what TEC data reveals about what your peers are looking for in HCM solutions, including customization, delivery model, functionality, and server and database platforms.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34701/tec-2013-market-survey-report-what-organizations-want-in-human-capital-management-hcm-software.html4/16/2013 12:16:00 PM This report gives an overview of current considerations for organizations seeking to purchase an EAM/CMMS solution. Based on data collected from EAM/CMMS software comparisons performed using Technology Evaluation Centers’ (TEC’s) TEC Advisor software selection application during 2012, the report details what TEC data reveals about your peers' requirements for EAM/CMMS solutions, including functionalities, delivery models and access, customization and integration, server and database platforms, and budgeting.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34684/tec-2013-market-survey-report-what-organizations-want-in-eam-and-cmms-software.html4/12/2013 12:11:00 PM This report gives an overview of current considerations for organizations seeking to purchase a CRM solution. Based on aggregate data collected from more than 1789 CRM software comparisons performed using Technology Evaluation Centers’ (TEC’s) TEC Advisor software selection application, the report details what TEC data reveals about your peers' requirements for CRM solutions, including functionalities, customization and integration, server and database platforms, and budgeting.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34662/tec-2013-market-survey-report-what-organizations-want-in-customer-relationship-management-crm-software.html4/5/2013 9:12:00 AM Collaboration is becoming more and more critical to managing the supply chain process. Collaboration can take many forms in the supply chain, such as visibility, data sharing, collaborative forecasting, outsourcing, sharing resources, or joint processes. Context is needed to understand what is meant by collaboration". In this report, TEC Research Analyst Bob Eastman looks at collaboration and how it relates to demand planning and forecasting, sales and operations planning, vendor-managed inventory, and logistics, and gives important milestones marking the development of the use of collaboration in the supply chain over the last 50 years.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34644/collaboration-the-new-standard-in-the-supply-chain.html4/1/2013 1:17:00 PM VISIBILITY.net is TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) for engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing solutions in the ERP Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34619/visibility%2enet-for-eto-manufacturing-certification-report.html3/25/2013 3:28:00 PM Today’s businesses are seeing the increased use of cloud-based solutions owing to potential economic benefits. This report spotlights Agresso’s SaaS ERP cloud platform—and shows how the underlying agile VITA architecture plus UNIT4’s unique approach to multitenancy enables organizations to substantially lower costs related to business changes, minimize disruption, and maximize productivity. Download the report now. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34611/unit4-agresso-cloud-platform-spotlight.html3/20/2013 5:19:00 PM The UNIT4 product Agresso is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions for services in the ERP Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34586/unit4-agresso-erp-for-services-certification-report.html3/14/2013 3:53:00 PM Since introducing its ECM platform in the mid-2000s, Alfresco has grown to be a go-to lower-cost solution excelling in large-scale intranet implementations, corporate file sharing services, and document collaboration. Alfresco currently has 33,000 customers whose ECM activities are enabled through on-premise, public or private cloud, or hybrid deployments. TEC looks at where the company is headed in 2013, including changes in management, acquisitions, and the solution itself.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34573/alfresco-product-brief-overview-2013.html3/12/2013 2:52:00 PM This report is based on aggregate data collected from more than from more than 11,800 ERP software comparisons performed using Technology Evaluation Centers’ (TEC’s) TEC Advisor software selection application. Read this report to see what TEC data reveals about what your peers are looking for in ERP solutions, including the most common ERP requirements for customization, delivery model, functionalities, and sever and database platforms.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34572/tec-2013-erp-market-survey-report-what-organizations-want-in-enterprise-resource-planning-software.html3/12/2013 1:23:00 PM Business intelligence (BI) and predictive analytics use different means but can be applied together to improve the decision process at all levels of an organization. By increasing the ability to monitor and analyze data and generate predictions, BI and predictive analytics can help an organization gain proactive control of its business. TEC analyst JorgeGarcía explains how.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34536/extending-bi-s-reach-anticipate-outcomes-forecast-results-and-respond-proactively.html3/4/2013 12:42:00 PM QlikTech´s QlikView 11 has been TEC Certified for online evaluation of business intelligence (BI) solutions in the Business Intelligence and Data Management Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34535/qlikview-11-for-bi-product-certification-report.html3/4/2013 12:17:00 PM This report is based on aggregate data collected from more than 375 Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software comparisons performed using Technology Evaluation Centers’ (TEC’s) TEC Advisor software selection application during the 2012 calendar year. Read this report to see what TEC data reveals about what your peers are looking for in PPM solutions, including the most common PPM requirements for customization, delivery model, functionalities, and sever and database platforms, as well as budget sizes.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34531/tec-2013-market-survey-report-what-organizations-want-in-project-portfolio-management-ppm-software.html2/28/2013 4:10:00 PM Oracle's JD Edwards EnterpriseOne version 9.1 is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of ERP solutions in the manufacturing for Small and Medium Businesses (SMB) Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34517/jd-edwards-enterpriseone-9%2e1-erp-for-manufacturing-smb-product-certification-report.html2/26/2013 2:08:00 PM UNIT4's Coda Financials (V12) is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of Financial Packages solutions in the Accounting and Financial Management Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34467/coda-financials-v12-product-certification-report.html2/18/2013 4:18:00 PM SYSPRO is global enterprise resource planning (ERP) software vendor focused on small to medium business (SMB) manufacturers and distributors that many observers had not heard of until a few years ago. In his latest report, TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic reveals how the vendor has come out of obscurity and become “simply smarter.” Read the report and see how SYSPRO is injecting a bit of Einstein genius into its products. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34463/syspro-s-winter-12-tour-einstein-getting-a-jolt-from-espresso.html2/15/2013 5:22:00 PM Today's always-on mobile and digital lifestyle has put consumers in the driver's seat. Customers are more empowered than ever before, with immediate access to up-to-date pricing and deep product information and peer reviews thanks to the latest smartphones and Internet-enabled devices. See how this has impacted the retail industry and how retailers are responding to get customers to buy into their products. Get the highlights from NRF 2013. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34444/nrf-2013-highlights-technology-driving-customer%2dcentric-retail.html2/12/2013 4:18:00 PM IBS Enterprise (v.7) is TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) for distribution solutions in the ERP Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34397/ibs-enterprise-v%2e7-erp-for-distribution-product-certification-report-2013.html2/4/2013 10:59:00 AM Organizations seeking the services of a value-added reseller (VAR), channel partner, implementer, vendor, or consultant require an evaluation of what this service provider has to offer. This report will assist organizations looking to determine the best-fit service provider for their implementation needs. Based on information provided to TEC by Cre8tive Technology and Design and its clients, this report focuses on real-life implementation projects delivered by the service provider to three of its existing clients. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34359/erp-accreditation-report-cre8tive-technology-and-design.html1/22/2013 12:09:00 PM glovia G2 is TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) for discrete manufacturing solutions in the ERP Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentaryhttp://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34343/glovia-g2-for-discrete-manufacturing-erp-product-certification-report-2013.html1/17/2013 11:25:00 AM Kentico Enterprise Marketing Solution (EMS) is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of Web content management (WCM) solutions in the Information Management and Collaboration Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34329/kentico-enterprise-marketing-solution-version-7-for-web-content-management-systems-certification-report.html1/16/2013 3:45:00 PM Deacom ERP Software System (version 14.4) is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) for process manufacturing in the ERP Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34297/deacom-erp-software-system-version-14%2e4-for-process-erp-certification-report.html1/4/2013 1:21:00 PM Organizations seeking the services of a value-added reseller (VAR), channel partner, implementer, vendor, or consultant require an evaluation of what this service provider has to offer. This report will assist organizations looking to determine the best-fit service provider for their implementation needs. Based on information provided to TEC by itelligence and its clients, this report focuses on real-life implementation projects delivered by the service provider to three of its existing clients.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34223/enterprise-resource-planning-erp-for-distribution-accreditation-report-itelligence.html12/13/2012 11:25:00 AM K8 is TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) for distribution solutions in the ERP Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34209/k8-for-erp-for-distribution-product-certification-report.html12/7/2012 3:30:00 PM Organizations seeking the services of a value-added reseller (VAR), channel partner, implementer, vendor, or consultant require an evaluation of what this service provider has to offer. This report assists organizations looking to determine the best-fit service provider for their needs. Based on information provided to TEC by Absalon International and its clients, this report focuses on real-life implementation projects delivered by the service provider to three of its existing clients.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34174/customer-relationship-management-absalon-international-accreditation-report.html11/23/2012 12:26:00 PM SYSPRO ERP (version 6.1 SP1) is TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) for manufacturing (SMB) solutions in the ERP Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34089/syspro-erp-version-6%2e1-sp1-for-erp-for-manufacturing-smb-certification-report.html11/5/2012 11:56:00 AM SYSPRO ERP (version 6.1 SP1) is TEC Certified for online evaluation of mixed-mode manufacturing enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions in the ERP Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34088/syspro-erp-version-6%2e1-sp1-for-mixed%2dmode-manufacturing-erp-certification-report.html11/5/2012 11:26:00 AM SYSPRO ERP (version 6.1 SP1) is TEC Certified for online evaluation of process manufacturing enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions in the ERP Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34087/syspro-erp-version-6%2e1-sp1-for-process-manufacturing-erp-certification-report.html11/5/2012 11:03:00 AM SYSPRO ERP (version 6.1 SP1) is TEC Certified for online evaluation of discrete manufacturing enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions in the ERP Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34086/syspro-erp-version-6%2e1-sp1-for-discrete-manufacturing-erp-certification-report.html11/5/2012 10:38:00 AM The Commsoft Technologies product Fidelio is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions for distribution in the ERP Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34022/commsoft-technologies-fidelio-v%2e6-for-erp-for-distribution-certification-report.html10/16/2012 2:20:00 PM The Commsoft Technologies product Fidelio is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions for discrete manufacturing in the ERP Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34021/commsoft-technologies-fidelio-v%2e6-for-erp-for-discrete-manufacturing-certification-report.html10/16/2012 2:10:00 PM Plex Online is TEC Certified for online evaluation of discrete manufacturing enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions in the ERP Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/34018/plex-online-for-discrete-manufacturing-erp-certification-report-2012.html10/15/2012 5:15:00 PM Advantys WorkflowGen 5.5 is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of business process management (BPM) solutions in TEC's Evaluation Centers. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/33844/advantys-workflowgen-5%2e5-business-process-management-certification-report.html9/11/2012 4:56:00 PM Organizations seeking the services of a value-added reseller (VAR), channel partner, implementer, vendor, or consultant require an evaluation of what this service provider has to offer. This report assists organizations looking to determine the best-fit service provider for their needs. Based on information provided to TEC by Scalable Data Systems, this report focuses on real-life implementation projects delivered by the service provider to three of its existing clients.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/33520/enterprise-resource-planning-scalable-data-systems-accreditation-report.html6/27/2012 11:40:00 AM Organizations seeking the services of a value-added reseller (VAR), channel partner, implementer, vendor, or consultant require an evaluation of what this service provider has to offer. This report will assist organizations looking to determine the best-fit service provider for their implementation needs. Based on information provided to TEC by UNIT4 and its clients, this report focuses on real-life implementation projects delivered by the service provider to three of its existing clients.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/33514/unit4-multi%2dtenancy-saas-delivery-model-accreditation.html6/26/2012 12:39:00 PM Organizations seeking the services of a value-added reseller (VAR), channel partner, implementer, vendor, or consultant require an evaluation of what this service provider has to offer. This report will assist organizations looking to determine the best-fit service provider for their implementation needs. Based on information provided to TEC by The Answer Company and its clients, this report focuses on real-life implementation projects delivered by the service provider to three of its existing clients. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/26689/enterprise-resource-planning-erp-accreditation-report-the-answer-company.html2/15/2012 3:54:00 PM Organizations seeking the services of a value-added reseller (VAR), channel partner, implementer, vendor, or consultant require an evaluation of what this service provider has to offer. This report will assist organizations looking to determine the best-fit service provider for their implementation needs. Based on service provider details provided to TEC by Systems Advisers Group Africa and its clients, this report focuses on real-life implementation projects delivered by the service provider to three of its existing clients. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/26531/discrete-erp-accreditation-report-systems-advisers-group-sag-africa.html1/5/2012 3:48:00 PM