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Commodity Software, Best Practice and Competitive Advantage ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Aug 7, 2003
Abstract : Can industry-leading practice be found in a commodity software package? If we accept that application software is a commodity, by definition, the answer is no. If a vendor claims industry-leading practice, then it is available to your competition. If we really want to have practices that lift us above the competition, it cannot be in a standard package. Where in the business do we need to be better than best practice?
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CMMS Templates for Effective Implementations Part Three: 7 Steps to Rapid More Successful Implementations ( Pages)
by Daryl Mather
Apr 3, 2003
Abstract : With the advances today in technology it has become obvious that there is a need for maintenance management theory and practice to catch up with the advances made in business management theory and practice generally. The current state of CMMS technology is at a very advanced level, in a lot of cases far more so than our ability to apply it. This tool has very strong and provable results.
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Glossary of Enterprise Applications Terminology Part One: Accounts Payable Through Internet (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 27, 2004
Abstract : As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary of those terms.
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Glossary of Enterprise Applications Terminology Part One: Accounts Payable Through Internet ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 24, 2004
Abstract : As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary of those terms.
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Pure-Play CRM Vendors: Choose an Integrated or Best-of-Breed Solution? ( Pages)
by Randy Garland
Sep 5, 2001
Abstract : When selecting a CRM vendor should you go with a one-source solution, reducing the need for integration with other corporate data sources, or go with a best-of-breed approach, getting the best in each category but being left with standalone applications that must be integrated? This article compares the two approaches and offers some advice.
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Best of Breed Versus Fully Integrated Software: The Pro's and Con's ( Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Aug 8, 2003
Abstract : After dealing with the over-hype of Y2K, companies have started to reconsider the best of breed as a viable solution to satisfy their software needs. This comes as a shock to the corporate systems culture when user communities were told that fully integrated software such as ERP, SCM, and EAM were the only way to meet their software needs. After developing a level playing field, this article examines the pro’s and con’s of one alternative over the other. Read on to see if you agree with the merits of the best of breed or fully integrated software approach to software selection.
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"Best" of the Three CRM Solutions ( Pages)
by Kevin Ramesan and Katarina Novatzki
Aug 5, 2004
Abstract : In 2004, Best Software acquired ACCPAC through its parent company The Sage Group plc and has now released a new version of its CRM product: SalesLogix 6.2. Their objective is clearly to gain as much market share as possible in the growing small and medium sized enterprise market (SME). Acquiring additional market share is a clear objective when competing in a target market that houses players such as Microsoft CRM, Salesforce.com and the mid-sized Siebel offering. It will be interesting to watch how Best Software will position its new
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Best Software Delivers More Insights To Its Partners (As Well As To The Market) Part Four: Market Impact Continued ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 28, 2003
Abstract : Sage Group's decision to finally group its plethora of enterprise-level applications in North America under the Best Software brand in 2002 emanated from the company's ability to deliver highly integrated components, and to weave a unified story around this concoction of products, many of them with best-of-breed traits.
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Best Software Delivers More Insights To Its Partners (As Well As To The Market) Part Two: Event Summary Continued ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 25, 2003
Abstract : During Insights 2003, Best Software announced several new industry-specific kits and a strategic acquisition in support of its vertical product strategy, which targets manufacturers, distributors, nonprofits and accountants. More than 40,000 accounting and bookkeeping firms currently use or recommend Best Software products.
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