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An automated data center promises to self-configure, self-optimize, and self-protect. When looking to implement an automated
data center, one must consider best practices in user and resource provisioning, infrastructure availability, and user management.
Doing so will allow automated data centers to exp (...)
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Microsoft's Active Directory accidentally brought down Internet access for the company's ...
Published:
2004-10-30
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Companies that have moved from a highly reactive environment to a more planned one notice significant improvement. A computer
maintenance management or enterprise asset management system is useful tool to create a planned environment, help build accurate
equipment history, and develop comprehensive analy (...)
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Companies that have moved from a highly reactive environment to a more planned one notice significant improvement. A computer
maintenance manageme...
Published:
2008-08-06
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Anywhere from 40 to 80 percent of CMMS implementations fail to meet expectations. However, by evaluating the company's business
process flow, having proper organizational structure and buy-in, you can realize the true benefits of CMMS and avoid becoming
another failure statistic. (...)
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... In order to feel confident about the CMMS vendor, you'll need to ...
What is their financial situation ... Do they have their own services division
or are they totally ...
Published:
2005-03-03
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Business processes must be enabled across the artificial boundaries of disparate applications that must work together to
support these business processes. To that end, business process management (BPM) could assist in compliance issues, can reduce
training requirements, and increase the overall efficienc (...)
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... David Berger, Western Management Consultants; and Josh ... maintenance
management systems (CMMS) applications, particularly ... The need for SOA, Web services,
and BPM ...
Published:
2004-05-18
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SMEs have recently begun to seek integration platforms that address the end-to-end business process management (BPM) rather
than the traditional pesky point-to-point interconnectivity solutions. IBM's strategy of selling WebSphere Express through
local VARs and of letting smaller enterprises deploy only (...)
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SMEs have recently begun to seek integration platforms that address the end-to-end business process management (BPM) rather
than the traditional p...
Published:
2003-08-05
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Abstract:
Business processes must be enabled across the artificial boundaries of disparate applications that must work together to
support these business processes. To that end, business process management (BPM) could assist in compliance issues, can reduce
training requirements, and increase the overall efficienc (...)
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consultants on cmms financial services:
... David Berger, Western Management Consultants; and Josh ... maintenance
management systems (CMMS) applications, particularly ... The need for SOA, Web services,
and BPM ...
Published:
2004-05-18
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Abstract:
The recent merger of Oracle and PeopleSoft requires, among many other things, finding a perfect balance between cultivating
the install base versus the zeal for snagging brand new customers. (...)
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The recent merger of Oracle and PeopleSoft requires, among many other things, finding a perfect balance between cultivating
the install base versu...
Published:
2005-05-20
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Abstract:
Ten Pitfalls to Avoid When Selecting a CMMS/EAM. Read Guides and IT Reports Linked To EAM System. As you look for ways to
get the most out of your existing operating assets, enterprise asset management (EAM) and computerized maintenance management
system (CMMS) solutions are key. However, when it comes to (...)
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Ten Pitfalls to Avoid When Selecting a CMMS/EAM. Read Guides and IT Reports Linked To EAM System. As you look for ways to
get the most out of your ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
As the market shifts from sophisticated enterprise CRM implementations to the more competitive and overcrowded mid-market-large
enterprise vendors tend to step on mid-market vendor's toes. The real concern is to determine whether the mid-market cultural
and functional differences are well understood and (...)
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As the market shifts from sophisticated enterprise CRM implementations to the more competitive and overcrowded mid-market-large
enterprise vendors...
Published:
2003-06-26
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Abstract:
In announcing their merger plans, Lawson and Intentia will not only have to grapple with the usual issues, but will have
to deal with the nuanced differences in their respective Java application endeavors. (...)
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In announcing their merger plans, Lawson and Intentia will not only have to grapple with the usual issues, but will have to
deal with the nuanced ...
Published:
2005-10-08
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Abstract:
Lawson has yet to show that its strategy and technology can "travel abroad," especially to Europe where it needs to put down
some deep roots if it is to fulfill its global ambitions. A measly portion of its total revenues comes from sales outside
of the US-a proportion that has been static for the past s (...)
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Lawson has yet to show that its strategy and technology can "travel abroad," especially to Europe where it needs
to put down some deep roots if it...
Published:
2003-11-11
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Abstract:
Companies that have moved from a highly reactive environment to a more planned one notice significant improvement. A computer
maintenance management system (CMMS) or an enterprise asset management (EAM) is a useful tool to create a planned environment,
help build accurate equipment history, and develop c (...)
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... probability and costs to compare financial and technical ... More advanced
CMMS software can assist in capturing data ... is with Western Management Consultants
and is ...
Published:
2004-02-19
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Abstract:
Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet,
businesses have reaped tremendous benefits. Still, Web-based systems may not be the answer for every business. (...)
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Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet, businesses
have reaped tr...
Published:
2007-11-02
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Abstract:
Oracle does not have a history of major acquisitions, let alone experience with the subsequent integration efforts. Run by
a management team that has never maneuvered a company through a large takeover, will Oracle be capable of digesting PeopleSoft? (...)
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Oracle does not have a history of major acquisitions, let alone experience with the subsequent integration efforts. Run by
a management team that ...
Published:
2005-05-31
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Abstract:
Microsoft announced plans to increase resources and provide new tools and offerings for MBS independent software vendors
(ISV) and value-added resellers (VAR). These efforts are designed to accelerate the MBS Group's partner-driven vertical strategy,
providing stronger opportunities for partners to align (...)
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Microsoft announced plans to increase resources and provide new tools and offerings for MBS independent software vendors (ISV)
and value-added res...
Published:
2005-08-24
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Abstract:
Function points (FPs) are the most popular unit of measure for measuring the size of software. But because FPs were developed
in the 1970s, are they not now outdated for today’s event-oriented programming and multi-tiered software architectures? (...)
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Function points (FPs) are the most popular unit of measure for measuring the size of software. But because FPs were developed
in the 1970s, are th...
Published:
2008-12-15
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Abstract:
Since no variable can influence margins as much as pricing, almost all companies need to approach the management of selling
prices, discretionary discounts, and potential price increases with the same firmness they use to manage manufacturing and
procurement costs. (...)
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Since no variable can influence margins as much as pricing, almost all companies need to approach the management of selling
prices, discretionary ...
Published:
2007-05-18
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Abstract:
Companies that have moved from a highly reactive environment to a more planned one notice significant improvement. A computer
maintenance management or enterprise asset management system is useful tool to create a planned environment, help build accurate
equipment history, and develop comprehensive analy (...)
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Companies that have moved from a highly reactive environment to a more planned one notice significant improvement. A computer
maintenance manageme...
Published:
2008-08-06
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Abstract:
Zilliant, a data-driven, price management software provider, aims to enable business-to-business companies to optimize revenue
and margins through decision support and automation software that delivers more effective discount guidelines, in-depth price
analytics, intelligent deal management, and successf (...)
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Zilliant, a data-driven, price management software provider, aims to enable business-to-business companies to optimize revenue
and margins through...
Published:
2007-06-06
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Abstract:
As the final article in a three-part series on outsourcing security, the following article provides guidelines for selecting
a dependable managed security services provider. (...)
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... Financial stability To withstand the fluctuation of ... Related consulting
or educational services offered by ... for quickly adding specialized consultants
should the ...
Published:
2002-04-11