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Making Sure Your Service Provider Doesn't Fall Down on the Job ( Pages)
by R. Krause
Jul 21, 2000 Abstract : A recent Forrester report on Commerce Sites developed by service providers shows costs are rising while service is remaining flat, and sometimes results can be pretty glaring from a 'minor' slip-up to one that can have major client impact.
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SAP Users Speak Out on Credit and Collections Shortcomings ( Pages)
by Steve McVey
Feb 1, 2000 Abstract : A recent survey of companies which have implemented SAP Accounts Receivable reveal more than a few areas where the system failed to deliver. Although nearly all reported one or more influences on credit and collections that did not relate to SAP, 70% of them felt shortcomings of SAP's A/R module were at least partly to blame for the observed rise in Days Sales Outstanding.
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New Plan, 13% Layoffs, Mark Concur’s Third Quarter Disappointment ( Pages)
by D. Geller
Jun 13, 2000 Abstract : Concur Technologies announced its expected Q2 revenues. Its reaction to the inevitable disappointment has been more than trimming – plastic surgery might be a better description.
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How Many Napkins Have to Die Needlessly? A Case for Business Architecture ( Pages)
by J. Dowling
Apr 5, 2000 Abstract : Architecture is a description of how things go together. Once we know what our Business Architecture is, we can design an Information Technology Architecture to compliment it. Without a clearly stated architecture, there is a good chance that things will be put together wrong.
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Epicor's Mid-Market Pitch Becomes Higher For (One) Scala Part Three: Market Impact ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 15, 2004 Abstract : Scala, with main direct office coverage in Europe and the Far East, and through its network of partners and dealers in most remote, esoteric, and still low-penetrated markets, perfectly fits the description of an ideal Epicor supplement.
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EAI - The 'Crazy Glue' of Business Applications ( Pages)
by J. Dowling
Sep 18, 2000 Abstract : When companies create or change trading relationships or when they swap out business application systems, information systems professionals are required to build application system interfaces and alter transaction processing models. Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) Tools have matured nicely and continue to evolve making the job not only more simple but actually offering a preferred alternative to code-data-level integration alternatives. Selection of EAI tools must be based on technical capabilities that support the entire life-cycle of usage.
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Program Testing Methodology Part Two: Running Tests and Getting Approval ( Pages)
by Dr. Edward J. Moskal
Aug 7, 2004 Abstract : After testing procedures have been created and the type of test data has been determined, link or string testing, and system testing must be executed to ensure the job stream is correct and to locate errors before production. Backup and restart testing must be also be conducted to ensure that the restart points within the system are accurately defined. Finally, to demonstrate the benefits and functionality of the system, management and user approval should be received.
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Remedy Welcomes You To Your New Office. Now Get To Work! ( Pages)
by D. Geller
Aug 30, 2000 Abstract : At Remedy there is a 5 working day service level agreement for getting new employees up and running. If an employee accepts a job at least five days before the start date, the new office will be all ready with a computer, network access, passwords, orientation appointments and a map of the best route to the coffee room. This shoemaker is now sharing its employee transition management technology with everyone’s children.
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Geac Gets Its Commonsense Share Of Consolidation, With Revolving Door CEOs No Less Part Three: Challenges and User Recommendations ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 14, 2003 Abstract : The rejuvenated management team has done a praiseworthy job of bringing the company back to health while concurrently unveiling a new System21 product that can compete with the other products in the market. Deep vertical functionality, process integration, and the communication of a detailed product strategy blueprint to the market should help users manage total cost of ownership (TCO) during this era of conservative IT budgets.
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