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EAI - The 'Crazy Glue' of Business Applications (6 Pages)
by J. Dowling
Sep 18, 2000 Abstract : When companies create or change trading relationships or when they swap out business application systems, information systems professionals are required to build application system interfaces and alter transaction processing models. Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) Tools have matured nicely and continue to evolve making the job not only more simple but actually offering a preferred alternative to code-data-level integration alternatives. Selection of EAI tools must be based on technical capabilities that support the entire life-cycle of usage.
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Selecting PLM Software Solutions Part 2 - Problem Overview (4 Pages)
by Jim Brown & P.J. Jakovljevic
May 23, 2003 Abstract : Past experience shows us that the vast majority of enterprise technology evaluations run over time and budget, and once selected, the majority of the implementations fail to meet functional, return on investment (ROI) and total cost of ownership (TCO) expectations. Many companies have consequently been stuck with under-performing software products and dejected users, and are still unable to gauge their system to determine how far they are from the ideal solution for their business requirements.
Type: Article
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| 23. |
Emptoris 'Procures' Zeborg's Spend Management Expertise Part Two: Market Impact (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 19, 2003 Abstract : The Emptoris acquisition of Zeborg is both a wise offensive and defensive move since it combines the resources of two companies that should focus on arguably growing e-sourcing/spend management opportunities. The companies have quite complementary product offerings, industries of focus, and excellent customer references.
Type: Article
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| 24. |
The Challenges of a Business Intelligence Implementation: A Case Study (4 Pages)
by Lyndsay Wise
Oct 27, 2006 Abstract : The University of Illinois provides a good example of extensive integration of its business intelligence (BI) solution and data warehousing environment with its enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution.
Type: Article
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| 25. |
The Challenges of a Business Intelligence Implementation: A Case Study (4 Pages)
by Lyndsay Wise
Oct 27, 2006 Abstract : The University of Illinois provides a good example of extensive integration of its business intelligence (BI) solution and data warehousing environment with its enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution.
Type: Article
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| 26. |
Software Selection: A Third Alternative Part One: The Buyer's Perspective (4 Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
May 14, 2005 Abstract : 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 processes and solutions that would improve efficiency, increase yields, and drive their costs down. A third alternative for selecting software, which will be discussed in this article, attempts to provide the assurances needed by the buyer and the efficiency desired by the vendor.
Type: Article
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| 27. |
Beware of Vendors Bearing Solutions (4 Pages)
by Dave Stein
Apr 30, 2005 Abstract : Hype has been a major factor in the recent downfall of some of the enterprise application industry's most illustrious players. This article presents some very simple things that you can do to prevent yourself and your company from being tomorrow's lead story in the industry trades.
Type: Article
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| 28. |
Software Selection: A Third Alternative Part One: The Buyer's Perspective (4 Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Aug 23, 2004 Abstract : 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 processes and solutions that would improve efficiency, increase yields, and drive their costs down. A third alternative for selecting software, which will be discussed in this article, attempts to provide the assurances needed by the buyer and the efficiency desired by the vendor.
Type: Article
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| 29. |
Beware of Vendors Bearing Solutions (4 Pages)
by Dave Stein
May 13, 2004 Abstract : Hype has been a major factor in the recent downfall of some of the enterprise application industry’s most illustrious players. This article presents some very simple things that you can do to prevent yourself and your company from being tomorrow’s lead story in the industry trades.
Type: Article
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| 30. |
Mid-size Companies Have Full-size IT Issues (4 Pages)
by J. Dowling
Nov 28, 2003 Abstract : Information technology product selection is one issue that does not scale up or down with the size of the enterprise. The breadth and seriousness of issues that must be managed by the Information Systems Departments of mid-size companies are the same as those of larger corporations with more people and funding resources to apply to them.
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