Software Selection Reports

EZINE: While many enterprises have moved to the private cloud model, have they adopted it entirely, and what are the roadblocks to getting there? In this inaugural edition of our Cloud Computing e-zine, we explore company strategies for private cloud adoption, some of the benefits of this model, and the challenges of a true private cloud infrastructure.

Posted: 16 Feb 2011 | Published: 16 Feb 2011

EGUIDE: Read this guide to learn best practices to become strategic partners with your suppliers and understand how a sourcing strategy can make or break a company.

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 | Published: 08 Feb 2012

EGUIDE: Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn have taken social media by storm, but widespread adoption of social networking systems in manufacturing has not taken off. In this guide, learn best practices for implementing social media software and highlights of the business benefits provided.

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 | Published: 08 Feb 2012

EGUIDE: Workforce management (WFM) helps manufacturers improve operational efficiency and enable them to establish control over their enterprise. This e-guide offers an expert definition of WFM software and divulges best practice tips for deployment.

Posted: 07 Feb 2012 | Published: 07 Feb 2012

EGUIDE: This expert guide explains some of the prominent differences between Software as a Service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and hosted ERP systems including cost, benefits, and risks of both.

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 | Published: 06 Feb 2012

EBOOK: Read this e-book to compare traditional hosted enterprise resource planning (ERP) apps to Software as a Service (SaaS). Uncover the benefits and challenges of each alternative and decide which is best for your organization

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 | Published: 03 Feb 2012

EBOOK: In this e-book, learn how to build a business case for a midmarket ERP system and get tips on navigating the market and implementing software.

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 | Published: 03 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER: Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are essential to companies in all industries and the food and beverage industry is no exception. This white paper highlights eight features food and beverage processors must have in their ERP platform. Read more to discover if your company's system meets the requirements or falls below par.

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 | Published: 01 Feb 2012

EGUIDE: SaaS start-ups and established vendors are rushing to keep pace with the demand for hosted applications that target the specific needs of industries, as well as the end-to-end application chain. In this e-guide, readers will learn some of the necessary details around SaaS-based enterprise resource planning (ERP).

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 | Published: 30 Jan 2012

EGUIDE: In 2011 manufacturers showed renewed willingness to invest in IT due to signs of growing consumer demand.  In this e-guide, readers will hear from Forrester and editors of SearchManufacturingERP.com about the growing technology trends for the new year.

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 | Published: 30 Jan 2012

EGUIDE: In 2011, there was a strong willingness to invest in technology by manufacturing organizations. However, that wasn't the only trend. In this tip guide, uncover the most popular developments in 2011 and how these trends have the potential to carry into 2012.

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 | Published: 26 Jan 2012

EGUIDE: A report by Forrester Research Inc. predicts that there are seven technologies to be on the lookout for in the next five years because they will be changing enterprise computing. This tip guide outlines the upcoming trends including mobile technology, Software as a Service (SaaS), and business process management (BPM).

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 | Published: 26 Jan 2012

EGUIDE: Seeking better supply chain management, the CIO of a manufacturing company found his answer in an unusual place - Software as a Service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP). In this case study, learn how a SaaS ERP system enabled this manufacturer to save costs, share hardware and software with other customers, and satisfy security needs.

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 | Published: 26 Jan 2012

EGUIDE: A recent Gartner study unexpectedly found that Software as a Service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems reinforce IT governance policies. In this expert guide, learn how SaaS ERP platforms can be customized, are simpler to use than on-premise ERP, and support better IT governance.

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 | Published: 26 Jan 2012

EGUIDE: Inside this guide, you’ll find information about most of the major vendors that offer enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for manufacturers.

Posted: 12 Dec 2011 | Published: 12 Dec 2011

WHITE PAPER: In this paper, discover the reasons why you should be considering an SAP upgrade to improve enterprise resource planning (ERP) and how to get started. Learn about new features of the latest SAP release as well as the technical advances and new technologies available to you.

Posted: 01 Nov 2011 | Published: 27 Oct 2011

PODCAST: This podcast discusses how to achieve application rationalization through proper application portfolio management. Learn about the benefits of this strategy and how it can help better align IT with business goals, as well as cutting costs and providing substantial performance gains.

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 | Premiered: Sep 16, 2011

EZINE: In this issue of ebizQ's BPM Quarterly, discover an expert overview of process governance, as well as industry-leading best practices and common pitfalls to avoid.

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 | Published: 18 Aug 2011

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This presentation transcript explores monitoring challenges that IT pros face. Gain insight into how to streamline your processes and improve monitoring efficiency. Learn how server enhancements and other improvements could factor into your organization's virtualization decisions.

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 | Published: 21 Jun 2011

SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD: IBM Lotus Domino Symphony is a suite of office productivity software for creating, editing, and sharing word processing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, which supports the OpenDocument Format (ODF) - allowing organizations to use their documents without becoming locked into one particular vendor for their productivity tools.

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 | Premiered: 09 Jun 2011

EBOOK: With over 80 different ERP packages available today, determining what’s right for your organization can seem like a daunting task. But, with this e-book you will get advice and best practices for every step of the ERP software selection process. Ensuring you will not get lost in the sea of ERP software.

Posted: 14 Feb 2011 | Published: 14 Feb 2011

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Read this presentation transcript featuring James Ferreira, CIO for the New Mexico State Attorney General's Office, to learn about migrating to cloud computing applications.

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 | Published: 19 Jan 2011

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This presentation transcript explores monitoring challenges that IT pros face. Gain insight into how to streamline your processes and improve monitoring efficiency. Learn how server enhancements and other improvements could factor into your organization's virtualization decisions.

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 | Published: 19 Nov 2010

WHITE PAPER: This paper addresses the challenges of planning, budgeting and forecasting in a spreadsheet environment and highlights the advantages of using a software solution designed specifically for planning, budgeting and forecasting.

Posted: 15 Oct 2010 | Published: 11 May 2009

WHITE PAPER: Read To SaaS or Not to SaaS: Make Your Digital Measurement Count by Eric Peterson to choose wisely.

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 | Published: 23 Sep 2010