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A Case Study and Tutorial in Using IT Knowledge Based Tools Part 2: A Tutorial ( Pages)
by E. Robins
May 31, 2001
Abstract : This tutorial, part 2 of a two part series on Knowledge Based Selection, demonstrates the selection processes and capabilities of Knowledge Based Selection Methods and Tools. These tools, integrated with business decision making procedures, can arguably reduce selection risk and improve chances for success in IT projects. Given the appalling rate of IT project failures, selection can potentially help reduce risk in some 30% of cases, with an associated estimated cost of about $30B annually to industry according to some sources. In this tutorial, we illustrate a number of the procedures for rapid decision processing through the real-life selection of a PDA device. The process gave confidence to the argument to wait for the solution, while weighing risk against return.
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Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) - TCO Acronym Definition and Related White Papers ( Pages)
by TEC Staff
Jun 13, 2009
Abstract : The Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is the present value of all costs incurred during the life of a product or service (source: "The Supply Chain Cost Management: The AIM & Drive Process for Achieving Extraordinary Results", by Jimmy Anklesaria). Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is a comprehensive set of methodologies, models and tools to help organizations better measure and manage their IT investments (source: Gartner).
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Technology Hardware Maintenance-Acquiring and Managing Cost Effective Service ( Pages)
by P. Hennigan
Oct 24, 2000
Abstract : Hardware maintenance can represent a significant information technology cost, but options for managing that cost exist. If you analyze hardware maintenance from an enterprise perspective, you will identify those options and ensure the cost-effective delivery of those services.
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e-Business Service Provider Evaluation & Selection ( Pages)
by R. Krause
Aug 10, 2000
Abstract : This is a transcript of an audio conference on E-Business Service Provider Evaluation and Selection presented by TechnologyEvaluation.Com. The presentation used the TEC patented selection engine WebTESS to conduct a live real time evaluation and selection. It then reviewed the critical differentiating service provider criteria, as well as detailed comparisons of competing vendors within the various types of DBSPs.
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Should Your Software Selection Process Have a Proof of Concept? Part One: Structures and the Selection Process ( Pages)
by Robert Rudd
Jul 12, 2004
Abstract : 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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Project Lifecycle Management Implies Long Term Value; Forget the Total Cost of Ownership Fuss ( Pages)
by Michael Bittner
Sep 28, 2005
Abstract : Understanding the nature and specifics of your product development life cycles, and especially new product design and initiation, can help you realize tangible cost savings and will offset the total cost of ownership of a product lifecycle management system.
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Symix Sytems: Shifting SME's Focus to Their Customers ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 1, 1999
Abstract : Symix is regarded as the originator of the extended ERP concept (CSRP), which has proven to be so attractive to mid-market enterprises that two other leading mid-market vendors entered into specific R&D and licensing agreements with Symix to gain access to its SyteAPS. Despite a highly competitive environment, we predict that Symix Systems will reach $250 million in revenues within the next 3 years, based on attractiveness of its product for discrete manufacturing and distribution within Small-to-Medium Enterprises (SME).
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Will Sage Group Cement Its SME Leadership with ACCPAC and Softline Acquisitions? Part Four: Market Impact ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 5, 2004
Abstract : Given Sage's revenue level is quite higher than those of Geac, MBS, SSA Global, and Lawson Software, making it an ultimate juggernaut within the SME market per se, the time has long come for its mind share to become commensurate with its size.
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Will Sage Group Cement Its SME Leadership with ACCPAC and Softline Acquisitions? Part Eight: More Challenges and User Recommendations ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 12, 2004
Abstract : Best Software/Sage will remain a pragmatic company that delivers products based on a savvy understanding of its customers' needs and the competitive forces in the market, and on constant adaptability. It is still standing on top of the hill in many SME markets, and it is typically a much more difficult task for anyone to capture the hill than to defend it.
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