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Micropayments Rise Again ( Pages)
by D. Geller
Aug 1, 1999 Abstract : eCharge, whose previous initiative was a service that would allow consumers to charge purchases to their phone bill, will announce a new charging and billing system that is completely Internet based.
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Siebel Rallies Its Integration Alliance Troops Part 1: Recent Announcements ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 10, 2002 Abstract : Siebel is finally taking 'the bull by the horns' by acknowledging the integration challenges its customers face, and by addressing that issue. An often troubling aspect of CRM implementations in the past is that the only way IT departments can achieve a full view of the customer is by integrating front-end, customer facing applications (e.g., contact management) with back-office systems, such as billing applications and financial ERP modules.
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Can Auditing and Project Management Co-Exist in an ERP Environment? ( Pages)
by Joseph Strub
Sep 2, 2003 Abstract : It is hard to recall the last time an ERP implementation team included an auditor as an active member. This article explores key points in a project's lifecycle where the audit function should be involved and the deliverables to be expected.
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Off-loading Some Green Compliance Burdens: Can Enterprise Applications Meet the Challenge? (0 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 20, 2009 Abstract : The European Union’s WEEE Directive requires electronics manufacturers of member states to manage and pay for electrical and electronics waste recycling. Yet some prospective business service providers are waiting for the legislation and market to mature before offering their solutions.
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Off-loading Some Green Compliance Burdens: Can Enterprise Applications Meet the Challenge? ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 5, 2007 Abstract : The European Union's WEEE Directive requires electronics manufacturers of member states to manage and pay for electrical and electronics waste recycling. Yet some prospective business service providers are waiting for the legislation and market to mature before offering their solutions.
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Audit Considerations for Enterprise Software Implementations Part 2: Applying Controls and Audit Emphasis ( Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Oct 21, 2003 Abstract : Whether audit expertise is provided by an internal staff or an independent, outside agency, calling in an audit specialist is as normal as calling in a kicking specialist in a penalty or field goal situation in football. Particularly when you consider the majority of an enterprise software implementation is all about testing, the present of an auditor as a functioning member of the project team makes perfect and logical sense.
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Audit Considerations for Enterprise Software Implementations Part 1: Project Planning and Management ( Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Oct 20, 2003 Abstract : Thanks, in part, to the fallout from the financial scandals of Enron, WorldCom, Tyco and others, the corporate spotlight is being refocused on the audit function. However, by waiting until systems are live and in production before applying an audit regimen, you may miss an excellent opportunity to establish effective controls at the outset, when the enterprise software is being implemented. Read on to learn where and how, as an executive sponsor, project manager, or team member, you can instill audit procedures that can continue throughout the life of the software.
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The Reinvention of Software Vendors and End-User Value ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson
May 9, 2003 Abstract : Application vendors are focusing on their install base as their primary source of revenue while cutting costs to provide profitability. Most vendors will tell you that they are both new account and customer oriented, and some have struck this balance. But the vast majority have been worshipping at the Wall Street idol of new accounts for so long that the reality is, they have a new account business model.
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Stand Up, Sit Down...Don't Fight,Fight,Fight ( Pages)
by Ross Jacobsen
Sep 3, 2002 Abstract : Can you relate to the following software demo situation? Jennifer, the sales engineer, is at the keyboard. She’s on a roll. She’s been setting the stage to show how her price matrix capability will eliminate costly errors. This is all-important to the prospect. She has the audience’s full attention and is steadily moving them toward her objective. Suddenly Robert, the account executive, interrupts from the back of the room. “Jennifer, I think this would be a great time to show how the information you’re working with updates the data warehouse and is immediately available for sales analysis purposes.” Everybody shifts their attention from Jennifer and the all-important price matrix capability to Robert and the equally important data warehouse function. In an instant, the momentum Jennifer has been building dies.
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