| 81. |
Productivity for Software Estimators (3 Pages)
by Murali Chemuturi and Sarada Kaligotla
May 30, 2007 Abstract : Presently, software estimation is considered to be an art rather than a science. At the heart of this perception is the lack of understanding of the concept of 'productivity.' This article attempts to provide insight into the concept of productivity.
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| 82. |
Latest Developments for a Vendor-neutral Third Party Support and Maintenance Provider (2 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 23, 2007 Abstract : Rimini Street is not trying to be a software vendor. Rather, the third party support and maintenance provider is a focused system implementation and consulting firm that sells its services under service contracts instead of mere break-fix arrangements.
Type: Article
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| 83. |
Alternative Software Support and Maintenance Options (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 11, 2007 Abstract : Smart companies are investigating all possible software support and maintenance (S&M) options. Alternative software S&M is not for all businesses, but it seems a logical option for technologically conservative (and savvy) companies that do not need all the available upgrades.
Type: Article
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| 84. |
Process-based Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (2 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 14, 2007 Abstract : The right balance of automated processes with paper records and manual, human interaction is necessary to keep costs under control with a flexible yet controlled set of procedures. The strategic software category, governance, risk management, and compliance, is poised to help.
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| 85. |
Software as a Service for Customer Relationship Management and Sales (8 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 16, 2006 Abstract : Major vendors are noting the growing demand for software as a service. However, smaller providers are forging new ground by offering services for inventory and collaborative planning.
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| 86. |
New Approaches to Software Pricing (7 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 23, 2005 Abstract : Hearing the complaints of dissatisfied customers, some vendors are developing customer-centric contracts. HarrisData has even gone so far as to draft a Bill of Rights for customers. How well do these pledges measure up?
Type: Article
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| 87. |
Global Trade Management Software Vendors Under-Perform, But Were Predictions Overly Optimistic? (3 Pages)
by Michael Bittner
Nov 11, 2005 Abstract : After 9/11, the analyst community optimistically predicted a sharp rise in the demand for global trade management (GTM) software. While initially vendor shares rose, pre- and post-9/11 barriers have prevented the profitability and ubiquity of GTM software.
Type: Article
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| 88. |
Looking For Software—The Expectations of Small and Medium Enterprises (3 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Oct 17, 2005 Abstract : Small and medium enterprises (SME) looking for software must understand their needs and articulate their expectations to get what they want and need from software.
Type: Article
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| 89. |
Employee Performance Management Problems (4 Pages)
by Mukhles Zaman
May 26, 2005 Abstract : The newest trend in human capital management is employee performance management (EPM). Unlike traditional HR evaluations, EPM links employee performance to a company's goals. While there are no strong EPM vendors, European-based Cézanne Software is moving to broaden its appeal.
Type: Article
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| 90. |
Find the Software's Fatal Flaws to Avoid Failure (5 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Sep 6, 2004 Abstract : For any business, software needs exist which will prove difficult to satisfy. Application packages will have fatal flaws where they do not meet these needs. When evaluating software, start with the potential fatal flaws and continually look at the details surrounding them.
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