WEBCAST - This webcast presents the top 5 requirements for implementing high-performance and reliable solutions for integrating data across your operational systems. Real-world customer implementations will be highlighted.
Posted: February 15, 2010 | Premiered: March 4, 2010


Topics:  Application Integration | B2B Integration | OLTP | Operating Systems | Oracle (Product) | Systems Integration | Vendor Selection

PODCAST - Midmarket manufacturers have a lot to consider when selecting ERP software. In this podcast, get midmarket ERP software evaluation tips -- and learn how to avoid common mistakes that can slow you down.
Posted: February 15, 2010 | Premiered: February 15, 2010


Topics:  Best Practices | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing Industry | SMBs | Software Selection | Vendor Selection

WHITE PAPER - With IT budgets being reduced, software-as-a service (SaaS) is becoming more attractive as a tool for companies handling data and application integration. Read this report from the 451 Group to learn about the benefits of SOA vs. SaaS, projected growth of this software segment, and read about the key vendors that provide Saas integration.
Posted: January 7, 2010 | Published: January 7, 2010


Topics:  Application Integration | Cloud Computing | Data Integration | Data Management | Data Management Software | Platform as a service | Sales Force Automation | Software Selection | Vendor Selection | Vendors

ANALYST BRIEF - It is often said that desperate times call for desperate measures. In recent months, this is certainly the case for some ERP vendors. The good news, however, is that there are ways to manage ERP software vendors to ensure a fair, consistent, and unbiased selection process for your organization. Read on to learn what they are.
Posted: November 3, 2009 | Published: November 3, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Management | ERP | ERP Software | IT Spending | Purchasing Best Practices | Vendor Selection | Vendors

ANALYST BRIEF - Vendor market share positions shuffled once again in 1Q09: With Cisco down 30%, Riverbed down 10%, and Blue Coat holding steady, Blue Coat is back on top with 30% revenue market share. This market has essentially become a 3-horse race, with the top 3 vendors capturing roughly 3/4 of the overall market.
Posted: July 1, 2009 | Published: May 29, 2009


Topics:  Leadership | Market Research | Market Trends | Vendor Selection | Vendors | WAN | WAN Hardware

EBOOK - Check out this comprehensive eBook to discover the ins and outs of IP telephony system selection, deployment, and management.
Posted: May 19, 2009 | Published: December 31, 2007


Topics:  Communications Software | Communications Systems | IP | IP Telephony | QOS | Vendor Selection | Vendors | Wireless Computing | Wireless Messaging | Wireless Telephony Systems

WHITE PAPER - This paper outlines the technology building blocks that enable you to create an information-rich environment that empowers your workforce to perform at its peak. Learn how to use data to its fullest--without having to become IT experts.
Posted: February 20, 2009 | Published: February 20, 2009


Topics:  Business Integration | Collaboration | Cost Benefit Analysis | CRM | Customer Satisfaction | Information Management | Knowledge Management | Real-time Analytics | Sales | User Experience | Vendor Selection | Workforce Management Software | Workforce Planning

WHITE PAPER - Superior order management can be a competitive edge across the board, improving customer satisfaction and retention as well as your bottom line and top line.
Posted: January 26, 2009 | Published: January 23, 2009


Topics:  Billing Services | Contract Management | Order Management Systems | Sales Orders | Systems Operations | Vendor Selection

WHITE PAPER - Discover the Six Laws of Persuasion and learn how to use them to conduct more effective negotiations.
Posted: December 10, 2008 | Published: October 1, 2006


Topics:  Business Environment | Contract Management | Leadership | Marketing | Negotiation | Sales | Strategic Planning | Supplier Relationship Management | Training and Educational Services | Vendor Selection

WHITE PAPER - This paper provides guidance on how to develop a good, simple strategy to evaluate and choose the right ERP software package for your company.
Posted: November 14, 2008 | Published: November 14, 2008


Topics:  Business IT Alignment | Enterprise Systems | ERP | IT Managers | SMBs | Software | Strategic Planning | Vendor Selection

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper addresses trends in Enterprie Resource Planning improvements as well as business needs and strengths to assess during vendor selection. Gain insight into the software as a service (SaaS) market and the results from heightened competition.
Posted: March 18, 2008 | Published: August 13, 2007


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Interoperability | Market Trends | Microsoft Office | Middleware | Oracle (Product) | ROI | SMB | Software as a Service | Software Implementation | Vendor Selection

BOOK - This Aberdeen report explains the important functions of ERP and strategies for deriving more and better business value from their implementations.
Posted: November 15, 2007 | Published: November 1, 2006


Topics:  Application Integration | Best Practices | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing Industry | Risk Management | ROI | SAP (Product) | SOA | Software as a Service | Software Implementation | Software Upgrades | Vendor Selection

WEBCAST - This webcast will show you how to quantify BPM ROI and build the business case. It will also look at ways to leverage your existing systems to produce BPM benefits.
Posted: November 20, 2005 | Premiered: May 4, 2005


Topics:  Aerospace and Defense Industry | Business Performance Management | Business Performance Management Software | CRM | Retail Trade Industry | ROI | Systems Integration | Telecommunications Industry | Transportation Industry | Vendor Selection