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Verticent, a revitalized reincarnation of the languishing public mid-market enterprise applications vendor PowerCerv, seems
to be thriving under a financially stable adopted parent, and it has found a defendable niche where it can exploit its competitors'
functional "fatal flaws". (...)
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Verticent, a revitalized reincarnation of the languishing public mid-market enterprise applications vendor PowerCerv, seems
to be thriving under a...
Published:
2005-12-14
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As manufacturing becomes a global process, advances in demand management software have given rise to attribute-based demand
management software. In the process manufacturing environment, this software can help manufacturers deal with complex manufacturing
processes and increase overall customer satisfact (...)
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As manufacturing becomes a global process, advances in demand management software have given rise to attribute-based demand
management software. I...
Published:
2008-12-24
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Applications are more often outsourced than infrastructure, and this is increasingly done through software as a service (SaaS).
Vendors such as WebEx, Webcom, MCA Solutions, and Ariba are delivering applications as SaaS. (...)
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Applications are more often outsourced than infrastructure, and this is increasingly done through software as a service (SaaS).
Vendors such as We...
Published:
2006-03-17
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Failed projects do not bode well for the vendor. It can cause their sales cycle costs only to rise even more and their reputation
to suffer or, at least, become suspect. Surely, the consequences can be much more severe for the client where an incorrect
software selection can lead to business losses. Acco (...)
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... Their sales cycle costs can only rise even more and their reputation can ...
the function and features checklist and using an automated software tool to match ...
Published:
2005-05-16
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Many organizations find it challenging to adopt sales force automation and customer relationship management solutions. Formal
sales training and the related reinforcement tools can make the difference. We examine the key challenges and propose some
solutions. (...)
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Many organizations find it challenging to adopt sales force automation and customer relationship management solutions. Formal
sales training and t...
Published:
2006-05-23
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A proof of concept (POC) should be completed as part of the selection process when the risk of project failure is comparatively
high. Risk can be measured by two key variables. These variables are complexity of requirements and level of expertise of
the selection/implementation team. The more complex the (...)
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A proof of concept (POC) should be completed as part of the selection process when the risk of project failure is comparatively
high. Risk can be ...
Published:
2004-07-13
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This article explores how the proof of concept (POC) fits into the software selection process, when a POC should be undertaken,
structural variables, and the advantages and disadvantages of the POC from the client and value-added reseller point of view. (...)
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This article explores how the proof of concept (POC) fits into the software selection process, when a POC should be undertaken,
structural variabl...
Published:
2004-07-12
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An application product can never provide competitive advantage by itself, it is a function of how and how much is implemented.
A good implementation of a commodity software product can give you a short-term advantage until the competition catches up. (...)
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An application product can never provide competitive advantage by itself, it is a function of how and how much is implemented.
A good implementa...
Published:
2003-09-11
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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 (...)
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... When an RFP’s criteria and a consultant’s expertise are combined with a software tool
that can measure the degree of fit with vendors’ specifications ...
Published:
2008-01-21
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ERP software may fail to meet critical business requirements. When companies find that their ERP doesn't meet all of their
business requirements, they should investigate niche software vendors who are focused on fixing fatal flaws. This paper discusses
one of the potential fatal flaw areas in the CPG ind (...)
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ERP software may fail to meet critical business requirements. When companies find that their ERP doesn't meet all of their
business requirements, ...
Published:
2004-04-24
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With sales being the lifeblood of virtually any company, selling should be an accurately accountable process forming the
basis of overall strategic objectives. Still, the question remains: how much enterprise incentive management (EIM) do enterprises
need, and in what form? (...)
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With sales being the lifeblood of virtually any company, selling should be an accurately accountable process forming the basis
of overall strategi...
Published:
2006-11-28
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Mature sales and operations planning (S&OP) is more than a sales forecasting or tactical planning tool. S&OP is a decision-making
mechanism for aligning strategic plans with sales, operational, and financial plans. Download this TEC executive brief for
pointers on selecting an S&OP system, information ab (...)
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... you up to date with changes in the enterprise software landscape. ...
and operations planning (S&OP) is more than a sales forecasting or tactical planning tool.
...
Published:
2010-09-08
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Failed projects do not bode well for the vendor. It can cause their sales cycle costs only to rise even more and their reputation
to suffer or, at least, become suspect. Surely, the consequences can be much more severe for the client where an incorrect
software selection can lead to business losses. Acco (...)
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... Their sales cycle costs can only rise even more and their reputation can ...
the function and features checklist and using an automated software tool to match ...
Published:
2005-05-16
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Abstract:
Founded in 1990, RTI Software is an Illinois CRM application provider with a feature- rich Enterprise solution targeting
the software and hardware industry and expanding to other industries with similar requirements in service, helpdesk, sales
and marketing. Recently TEC interviewed Michel P.Mallen, RTI (...)
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Founded in 1990, RTI Software is an Illinois CRM application provider with a feature- rich Enterprise solution targeting the
software and hardware...
Published:
2003-08-15
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The root of creativity rests in the people, the management, and the culture of the organization. A better tool will not help
an organization that is resistant to change and stifles creativity. It is important to remember that while management can
solve a technical problem, technology will never solve a m (...)
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... and the linear task oriented structure of application software. ...
It is a tool that should be considered ... Mindjet's CRM solution enables sales
professionals to ...
Published:
2005-02-01
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Abstract:
PowerCerv, a long languishing mid-market enterprise applications vendor, having been unsuccessful in its repeated attempt
to revitalize itself under own steam, has eventually resorted to bailout by a more financially stable adopted parent. (...)
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PowerCerv, a long languishing mid-market enterprise applications vendor, having been unsuccessful in its repeated attempt
to revitalize itself und...
Published:
2002-10-25
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The merger of traditional brick-and-mortar manufacturer Illinois Tool Works with Internet-based Click Commerce is puzzling,
but has some method to the madness. Only time will tell how easily and tightly their tools will "click" with each other. (...)
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The merger of traditional brick-and-mortar manufacturer Illinois Tool Works with Internet-based Click Commerce is puzzling,
but has some method to...
Published:
2006-11-13
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Abstract:
By using software tools that help you forecast and work together with others inside your organization, and even with your
customers, the forecasts may become more accurate. You can make an assumption on how much improvement might be possible.
This part discusses the challenge of performing the data anal (...)
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By using software tools that help you forecast and work together with others inside your organization, and even with your
customers, the forecasts...
Published:
2001-07-17
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With Informix’s completion of its acquisition of Ardent Software, it remains to be seen how effective this marriage will
be, and whether Ardent will be allowed autonomy to continue its success in the extract/transform/load and data integration
infrastructure. (...)
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... Prism's mainframe based ETL tool provides Ardent with ... personnel
in the areas of sales, marketing, product ... be forced to merge with larger software
vendors (such ...
Published:
2000-04-10
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Abstract:
Read this guide to discrete ERP functions & features to determine which discrete ERP features are a high priority for your
manufacturing organization. This reference guide provides insight into the discrete manufacturing ERP features and functions
currently available on today’s market. It will help you (...)
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Read this guide to discrete ERP functions & features to determine which discrete ERP features are a high priority for
your manufacturing organizati...
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2010-02-25