Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERPs) integrate (or attempt to integrate) all data and processes of an organization into a single unified system. A typical ERP system will use multiple components of computer software and hardware to achieve the integration. A key ingredient of most ERP systems is the use of a single, unified database to store data for the various system modules.
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Software Asset Management (SAM):Benefits Beyond the Software Audit
published by Avocent LANDesk on Feb 08, 2010
At the time of a software audit, a SAM program helps you avoid increased license fees and penalties and keeps your employees engaged in your key initiatives rather than burdened by an auditor's requests for documentation.
The Business Value of Pervasive BI
published by SAP on Jan 21, 2010
This white paper demonstrates the Best-in-Class companies are using dashboard tools both typically for operational visibility as well as strategically for more forward looking analysis in order to drive significant improvement in operating profit and customer service.
Business Intelligence for the Small to Medium Sized Business.
published by SAP on Aug 21, 2009
As information flows more freely in the business world, decisions need to be made quicker and based on sturdier data.
Getting Consensus on Business Requirements: Tips and Traps
published by IAG Consulting on Aug 21, 2009
Before your company launches its next package selection, implementation or upgrade, make sure you don’t cripple the project from the start by failing to identify your requirements – the number one reason that projects spin out of control. This white paper summarizes some of the key lessons we have learned through our industry-leading requirements definition practice.
Getting Business Requirements Right
published by IAG Consulting on Aug 21, 2009
The later in the system development life-cycle that major errors are discovered the more expensive it is to fix them. But the earliest stages of the systems development lifecycle (SDLC) are most often the least consistently executed. This paper describes a methodology that brings the early stages of the SDLC up to a high level of maturity: consistent, proven, and optimized for success.
Application Automation in Enterprise Workload Automation
published by UC4 Software on Jul 22, 2009
Most applications, databases, and tools still rely heavily on background (batch) processing to support their intended outcomes or maintenance. Over 50% of all application processing still occurs in IT operations using background processing. Application automation provides your organization standardized, stable, and repeatable integrations to any new application, database, or tool that is introduced. Learn more today!
Workflow vs. Application Automation Tools: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job
published by UC4 Software on Jul 22, 2009
This document will show that workflow and application automation are similar, but that there are important distinctions, and that ultimately they serve different purposes. The document concludes by making the argument that your ultimate goal should be full automation. Learn more today!
Top 10 Ways to Spice up DSD Efficiency and Sell More
published by Intermec on May 21, 2008
In today's Direct Store Delivery, every minute matters. Making the most out of your business means optimizing every level of operations, which isn't always easy. That's why Intermec - an industry leader in DSD for the last 30 years - would like to share some important advice about your business.
Five Ways ERP Can Help You Implement Lean
published by Epicor PCWorld on Feb 22, 2010
This paper outlines how the five lean principles are all supported and enhanced by comprehensive information control and the management tools that an end-to-end enterprise software suite delivers.
12 Criteria for Selecting the Best ERP System Replacement
published by Epicor PCWorld on Feb 22, 2010
This white paper explains the 12 criteria that allow you to identify and select the solution that will meet these expectations.
Key Strategies for IT success in today's distribution environment
published by Epicor PCWorld on Feb 22, 2010
Download this white paper now and learn high level definitions, opportunity identification, and future potentials for: Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Anytime, Anywhere Availability, Mobile Devices, Web 2.0, and Report Cards or Balanced Scorecards as a Business Intelligence (BI) capability.
Smooth Transition: Preparing for International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
published by Epicor PCWorld on Feb 22, 2010
This white paper covers how to effectively managing the upcoming transition for US registered companies to file their financial statements in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) format.
The Critical Role of Content Management in Delivering Business Services
published by ASG Software Solutions on Feb 19, 2010
Business runs on content and that content must be managed holistically, across the entire business. However, managing content is, in itself, not enough to drive business. Enterprises must incorporate ECM with other IT management systems to provide complete Business Service Management (BSM).
True Federation: A Must-Have Strategic Service Delivery
published by ASG Software Solutions on Feb 19, 2010
Managing service delivery in todayís complex and dynamic business environments demands new and different approaches from IT. The explosive growth and the rate of change of information has brought particularly daunting challenges for IT that have contributed to incredibly complex underlying infrastructures. To get a true picture of all of the components necessary to support an IT or Business Service, you must access and bring together data that resides in disparate data silos throughout the enterprise.
Managing Enterprise Content: Why Architecture Matters
published by ASG Software Solutions on Feb 19, 2010
Organizations are drowning in content. They don't know what they have, and they can't find what they need when they need it. While they spend significant time and money to manage content stored among a host of disconnected systems, their efforts are less than fully effective.
Ten Best Practices for Selecting Manufacturing Software
published by Software Advice on Feb 12, 2010
In this brief guide, we review ten best practices for selecting manufacturing enterprise software. Afterwards, you'll be ready to start your software search in earnest.
Network Managed Services: A Cost-Effective Approach to Complexity
published by Qwest Business on Jan 27, 2010
Managing Complexity in the Extended Enterprise. Regardless of company size, businesses must balance the increasing cost and effort involved in managing the network with other business functions that also require time, resources, personnel, and management attention.
The ROI of Talent in a Down Economy
published by Cornerstone OnDemand on Jan 12, 2010
The Latest in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management. By adopting a set of integrated processes and practices designed to attract, manage, develop and retain key people, companies will be able to more effectively manage their talent.
Four Reasons Your Management Team Needs to Consider Putting Your WMS on a Cloud
published by HighJump Software on Dec 30, 2009
Read on to learn four solid reasons why putting your warehouse management on a cloud may make the most sense for your business - reasons your executives will listen to.
SAP is No Longer Just for the Fortune 500
published by SAP BusinessObjects on Nov 03, 2009
Learn everything you need to know about Business Intelligence, sponsored by SAP. The combining of SAP and BusinessObjects has revolutionized Business Intelligence! SAP BusinessObjects has over 20% market share in the overall enterprise software space, and that only continues to grow and prosper over time. Watch this exclusive interview with George Mathew, VP and General Manager of SAP BusinessObjects and learn everything you need to know about Business Intelligence, what its capable of and where it's going from the leaders of the pack!
How Can This Interview Save Your Company Money!
published by SAP BusinessObjects on Nov 03, 2009
FASTER ROI through SAP applications, 3 minute video. Watch this Exclusive Interview with family-owned company Ateeco, Inc., at their Pennsylvania office, as they discuss the implementation of SAP into their corporations. From their reservations about cost and applicability to their company, to their successful implementation, to the proven results SAP has demonstrated to their business, learn about the questions they had and the answers they found. This exclusive interview is a must see for any business professional looking to take their business to the next level! This 3 minute video will show you how to save your company time and money through SAP applications! Take 3 minutes to find out how!
Scandanavian Airlines Modernize Business Intelligence Capabilities While Lowering Costs
published by Micro Focus on Oct 19, 2009
Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is the largest airline in Scandinavia. It flies to 150 destinations, employs 32,000 staff, and carries 40 million passengers annually. The mainframe data warehouse had become expensive to run and maintain and it was becoming difficult to deliver the Business Intelligence vital to competing within the airline industry in a timely manner.
Getting virtualization right: Five virtualization rules every organization must know
published by HP ProLiant G6 Servers Intel on Oct 19, 2009
The allure of virtualization is clear. For the business, it means faster time-to-market for new technology-enabled services and a strong foundation for new strategic initiatives, such as green technology and cloud computing. For technology organizations, virtualization promises faster server provisioning, increased hardware utilization, and lower costs for disaster recovery (DR).
Turning cost centers into dynamic technology assets
published by HP ProLiant G6 Servers Intel on Oct 19, 2009
Reduce costs, increase agility, and manage risks with proven consolidation solutions from HP. CIOs everywhere face conflicting goals. There is pressure to spend more of the technology budget on business projects and priorities, and correspondingly less on management, maintenance, and ongoing operations. At the same time, there is also pressure to lower overall technology costs and manage risks. In order to make this happen, you must optimize your data center assets, including your facilities, and shed the excess.
Turning cost centers into dynamic technology assets
published by HP ProLiant G6 Servers AMD on Oct 16, 2009
Reduce costs, increase agility, and manage risks with proven consolidation solutions from HP. CIOs everywhere face conflicting goals. There is pressure to spend more of the technology budget on business projects and priorities, and correspondingly less on management, maintenance, and ongoing operations. At the same time, there is also pressure to lower overall technology costs and manage risks. In order to make this happen, you must optimize your data center assets, including your facilities, and shed the excess.
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