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The Best ACT! Is Still to Come ( Pages)
by Kevin Ramesan and Katarina Novatzki
Aug 31, 2004 Abstract : After a long history as a contact management and relationship tracking tool, ACT! 2005, is expanding to offer more sales force automation features for small to midsize businesses. Now available in a workgroup version, it offers new templates, enhanced opportunity management, additional security, contact record permissions, group scheduling features, and new quote generation functionality. Technical improvements include an SQL database and a complete .NET platform positioning ACT! for total Internet accessibility. The balance of power will surely shift in the competitive landscape as ACT! 2005 covers SME CRM areas currently marked by competitors such as Goldmine and MS CRM.
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Using Business Intelligence Infrastructure to Ensure Compliancy with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act ( Pages)
by Lyndsay Wise
Apr 6, 2006 Abstract : The 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) has affected organizations, their data, and their reporting processes, putting a strain on how their financials are managed. Business intelligence solutions provide answers to these issues, allowing organizations to address SOX compliancy.
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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act May Be Just the Tip of a Compliance Iceberg ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 26, 2007 Abstract : The Sarbanes-Oxley Act is not the only government regulation that enterprises must comply with. Several others make it imperative that appropriate enterprise resource planning and financial management systems provide comprehensive sets of financials and analytics capabilities to ensure compliance.
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Important Sarbanes-Oxley Act Mandates and What They Mean for Supply Chain Management ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 23, 2007 Abstract : Two sections of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) have major implications for supply chain management. Yet enterprises can meet the challenges created by SOX more easily by using software tools developed to simplify the processes for compliance with this law.
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SalesLogix and ACT! Officially Branded As Best Software Part 2: Challenges and User Recommendations ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 30, 2002 Abstract : The company must clearly articulate its plans and the timeline for integration for each of its products. Otherwise it may face confusion and/or anxiety amongst both its current and potential customers as well as within its VARs.
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SalesLogix and ACT! Officially Branded As Best Software ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 29, 2002 Abstract : Having garnered a powerful broad enterprise applications portfolio, Best Software is challenging the competition and telling the market it will not easily be overlooked.
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Battery Power Shakes Up Made2Manage Part Two: Challenges and User Recommendations ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 15, 2003 Abstract : The time for existing Made2Manage customers and partners to act is now. The new owners’ motivation in buying the product and vendor must have been the install base and that is you. Showing interest and being vocal about your needs is your part in keeping the relationship the way you want it.
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Segregation of Duties and Its Role in Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Issues ( Pages)
by Alexander Hankewicz
Aug 27, 2008 Abstract : The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requires publicly traded firms to demonstrate that their accounting and reporting practices are in compliance with regulatory standards. Section 404 of SOX addresses the concept and practice of segregation of duties—a key aspect of this legislation, and the focus of this article.
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Thou Shalt Comply (and More), or Else: Looking at Sarbanes-Oxley ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 27, 2008 Abstract : Compliance with the US Sarbanes-Oxley Act (and a slew of other regulations) is crucial for all businesses, as failure to comply with the law’s strict standards and policies can spell disaster for executives and upper management of any enterprise.
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