Software Selection: An Approach

by Joseph J. Strub ... Possible evaluation criteria include degree of fit, hardware and software compatibility ... Note that these criteria, not the ranking, are shared with the vendors. ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/TechnologySelections/2003/06/research_notes/TU_TS_XJS_06_25_03_1.asp - 24k - 2003-06-25 Summary: Selecting package software can have long-term benefits or long-term regrets. To avoid the latter, your approach needs to be sound, logical, and prudent. It also has to be completed in your lifetime. Read about an approach to software selection that helps an organization get to the primary objective of id

Technology Project Selection and Management in Community Banks

by Lynn Koller ... What prioritization ranking does this project mandate in the current project schedule and use of available ... Up-front hardware, software, and installation costs. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2000/07/research_notes/GA_EV_LK_07_11_00_1.asp - 16k - 2000-07-11 Summary: The way a bank selects, implements, and monitors a technological product significantly contributes to the final effect on the bank's environment.

MAPICS Moving On Pragmatically

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... The Software 500 ranking is based on total worldwide software and service revenue for ... revenue, since many have other lines of business, such as hardware sales. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/11/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_11_19_02_1.asp - 15k - 2002-11-19 Summary: While the existing loyal client base and seasoned affiliate channel remains MAPICS trump card in these difficult times, the recent moves of a unified product branding combined with addressing issues of its world-class aspiring manufacturing customers should be the way to more effectively sell to and b

Enterprise Financial Application Software: How Some of the Big ERP ...

by Steve McVey ... Initial costs include the license fees, implementation, training, and hardware. ... offering failed to match its extravagant price, its overall ranking suffered. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/1999/12/research_notes/CS_BA_SRM_12_99_1.asp - 13k - 1999-12-01 Summary: Contrary to what vendors may contend, not all of them are able to supply a cost effective solution that satisfies the critical requirements of an organization. In this case study from a recent selection engagement for a large series book publisher, we size up Oracle, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, and Lawson in

Enterprise Financial Application Software: How Some of the Big ERP ...

by Steve McVey ... Initial costs include the license fees, implementation, training, and hardware. ... offering failed to match its extravagant price, its overall ranking suffered. ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2001/12/research_notes/CS_BA_SRM_12_25_01_1.asp - 16k - 2001-12-25 Summary: Contrary to what vendors may contend, not all of them are able to supply a cost effective solution that satisfies the critical requirements of an organization. In this case study from a recent selection engagement for a large series book publisher, we size up Oracle, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, and Lawson in

IMI Sees Red In Dawn Of Fiscal 2001

by Steve McVey ... $12.4 million in services and maintenance revenue, and $431,000 in hardware sales ... years ago, IMI's four-quarter revenues exceeded $100 million, ranking it first ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/09/news_analysis/NA_BA_SRM_09_21_00_1.asp - 9k - 2000-09-21 Summary: Industri-Matematik had no complaints about its performance during the first quarter of fiscal 2001 in spite of lower revenues and earnings.

Solving Enterprise Problems: The Fully-integrated Solution of IQMS

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... The module provides automatic production tracking by wiring hardware directly to production ... least, terrible runs can be eliminated and the ranking of every run ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/04/research_notes/PN_ER_PJ_04_06_05_1.asp - 23k - 2005-04-06 Summary: Though superficially, IQMS, a small, quiet ERP provider, may be similar to its competitors, by offering fully-integrated applications and services that are typically expected from larger tier one vendors, IQMS has truly differentiated itself in the market.

Manufacturer's Nirvana -- Real-Time Actionable Information

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... The module provides automatic tracking of production by hardware being wired directly to ... if they can eliminate the terrible runs and lift the ranking of every ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/03/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_03_12_05_1.asp - 23k - 2005-03-12 Summary: How many ERP vendors, including the largest ones, have natively built-in real-time production monitoring, warehousing management, time and attendance capture, and complete quality management systems?

IMI, IBM Take First Step in Third Quarter

by Steve McVey ... Services and hardware revenues declined 9% from the same period last year to ... two years ago, IMI's four-quarter revenues exceeded $100 million, ranking it first ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/04/news_analysis/NA_BA_SRM_04_03_00_1.asp - 7k - 2000-04-03 Summary: Six months after announcing its partnership with IBM, Industri-Matematik posted positive license growth in its third fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2000 but still has some problems to overcome.

Software Selection Processes—Accelerating Vendor Identification

by Jeff Gusdorf ... software; and even the "kitchen sink" approach, with hardware, programming tools ... the team to accelerate the process of qualifying and ranking software products. ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/TechnologySelections/2006/09/research_notes/MI_TS_XJG_09_11_06_1.asp - 18k - 2006-09-11 Summary: Software selection is complex and time-consuming. Taking shortcuts or skipping steps in the process increase the risk of making a wrong choice. Attending a virtual trade show can accelerate the selection process, increase vendor interaction, and reduce risk.