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Return on Investment (ROI) - ROI Acronym Definition and Related White Papers ( Pages)
by TEC Staff
Jun 13, 2009 Abstract : Return on Investment (ROI) is the ultimate measure of accountability that answers the question: Is there a financial return for investing in a program, process, initiative, or performance improvement solution? (source: "Return on Investment (ROI) Basics", by Patricia Pulliam & Jack Phillips).
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Mountainous Investment Transforms Enterprise Management Software Vendor ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 11, 2006 Abstract : After decades of father-son stewardship, Deltek has been transformed by a New Mountain Capital LLC majority capital investment. Already a recognized enterprise resource planning leader for North American project-based businesses, Deltek is now looking to strengthen its global position.
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SAP Announces Investment in Catalyst International ( Pages)
by Steve McVey
Sep 1, 1999 Abstract : ERP giant SAP AG announced on September 1 that it had acquired nearly a 10% stake in warehouse management system (WMS) vendor, Catalyst International Inc.
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Is ROI King In Evaluating IT Investments? Part 1. Should We Make the Investment? ( Pages)
by William Friend and Olin Thompson
Jul 23, 2002 Abstract : IT managers should recognize that cash flow measurements are being increasingly used to evaluate IT investments, even though initial estimates of cash flows from IT projects are often hard to determine because underlying business assumptions can change. IT veterans all know that reconciling IT investments to the bottom line has been problematic.
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Evaluating Strategic Information Technology Investment: An Appraisal of Software Alternatives for Small to Medium Enterprises ( Pages)
by Igor Grubisic
Dec 18, 2006 Abstract : The problem of information technology investments particularly concerns small and medium enterprises, as they are much more limited in resources than large enterprises. One of the critical questions is whether to implement an open source or closed source solution.
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IT Governance: Maximizing the Business Investment ( Pages)
by Neil Stolovitsky
Dec 13, 2005 Abstract : Implementing information technology (IT) governance means using a structure of relationships and processes to direct an organization. Some project portfolio management (PPM) vendors have adopted the IT governance mantra to differentiate their solutions from those offered by the enterprise resource planning (ERP) industry.
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The Proof Is in the ROI ( Pages)
by Lawson Abinanti
Mar 30, 2004 Abstract : A well-thought out, comprehensive ROI (return on investment) marketing and sales program is becoming a must in today's difficult business to business (B2B) software market. However, few companies seem to be investing appropriately. The first mistake they make is to try to keep costs down by attempting to create an ROI program internally. It's a sure way to waste value people, time, and effort. If you want a significant return on your ROI sales and marketing investment, hire an expert.
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The Why of Data Collection ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Nov 3, 2005 Abstract : Data collection systems work; however, they require a investment in technology. Before the investment can be justified, we need to understand why a data collection system may be preferable to people with clipboards.
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SSA GT to EXE-cute (Yet) Another Acquisition Part Three: Impact on SSA GT ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 29, 2003 Abstract : Even in the cases where the company has been showing close attention to its customers' wish lists, its crucial tenet of operation is profitability and setting realistic goals. The return on investment (ROI) justification works for the vendor, particularly when its CEO has a strong accounting background. It does not appear very realistic to expect the equitably due attention to over a dozen products, though, as only the enhancements that will result in marketing value to SSA GT will pass.
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