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TEC Talks to the Open For Business ProjectFree and Open Source Software Business ModelsPart One: OFBiz ( Pages)
by Josh Chalifour
Sep 7, 2004 Abstract : In conversation with the Open For Business (OFBiz) project leader, David Jones, TEC discovers some of the challenges in raising an open source enterprise software solution. Mr. Jones explains his vision in this first part of three articles on maintaining a business centered around Free and open source software for the enterprise.
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To Gain Market Share in the Mid-Market, SAP Leaves No Stone Unturned ( Pages)
by Kevin Ramesan
Jun 30, 2003 Abstract : The star above small and medium businesses (SMB) has never been so bright. CRM solution vendors are courting this market segment extensively. This is the second of a series of articles that look at strategies deployed by major enterprise solution vendors to attract the SMB decision makers and whether those vendors are ''dumbing down'' their enterprise software for the mid-market. This article evaluates SAP's mid-market solutions and its implementation approach.
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Welcome to the CRM Mid-Market Abyss-PeopleSoft ( Pages)
by Kevin Ramesan
Jun 26, 2003 Abstract : As the market shifts from sophisticated enterprise CRM implementations to the more competitive and overcrowded mid-market-large enterprise vendors tend to step on mid-market vendor's toes. The real concern is to determine whether the mid-market cultural and functional differences are well understood and acted upon or do the large players simply offer a smaller mockup of their existing enterprise solutions. This article, which evaluates the PeopleSoft mid-market CRM solution, is the first of a series of research articles that focus on the mid-market applications provided by large CRM vendors.
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Software Integration FAQ (1 Page)
by TEC Staff
Oct 9, 2007 Abstract : Software integration is critical to business success, especially if your business has been up and running for a few years. But what does software integration really mean? SOA? Web services? Find out with a comprehensive guide to software integration, including today's top software integration FAQs, as well as links to free articles to help you understand what steps you should take for software integration success.
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The Three Cs of Successful Positioning ( Pages)
by Lawson Abinanti
Feb 21, 2005 Abstract : There is a method to take you through the positioning process, where success depends on understanding three Cs--your Customer, your Competition, and your Channel. This series of articles will explain how to use them to gather intelligence, challenge assumptions, and test your positioning.
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Attaining Real Time, On-demand Information Data: Contemporary Business Intelligence Tools ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson & P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 29, 2005 Abstract : Demand for instant access to dispersed information is being met by vendors offering enterprise business intelligence tools and suites. Portlet standardization, enterprise information integration, and corporate performance management are among the proposed solutions, but do they really deliver real time information?
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Information Technology (IT) - IT Acronym Definition and Related White Papers ( Pages)
by TEC Staff
Jun 13, 2009 Abstract : Information technology (IT) is the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware (source: Information Technology Association of America [ITAA]).
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$40 Billion Is Being Wasted by Companies without Product Information Management Strategies—How Is Yours Coming Along? ( Pages)
by Bob Gallagher
May 23, 2005 Abstract : Information errors are costing retailers and manufacturers a lot of money. Studies show that billions of dollars are wasted because of invoice errors caused by bad data. Most agree that eliminating product information errors will save money, but many of those same believers are not rushing to solve the problem. Why?
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Information Builders Did It iWay ( Pages)
by M. Reed
Mar 6, 2001 Abstract : Information Builders plans to spin off its middleware technology group (which develops and supports the EDA middleware product) into a new wholly owned subsidiary named iWay Software. The move is supposed to allow Information Builders (IBI) to concentrate on the WebFocus and Focus business intelligence products, while allowing iWay to handle e-business integration.
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