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Podcast: Selecting ERP software for manufacturing by Exact Software January 26, 2012 - (Free Research) In this podcast, Ray Wang, Vice President at Forrester Research, offers insight on how to build a business case for enterprise resource planning (ERP) during the economic downturn - and save money in the process.  (PODCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

Fast Track ERP Implementation: Advice from the Field by IFS June 19, 2009 - (Free Research) ERP implementations don't have to take months or years. This white paper discusses how Colfax Corp. implemented IFS Applications in as little as nine weeks. It presents a case study of Colfax's complex but rapid rollout, and offers fast tracking tips from Colfax Business Analyst Jay Michael.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

How to Build a Business Case for EARP in Today’s Economy by Sage Software February 10, 2012 - (Free Research) This expert guide helps you build a solid business case for ERP including important questions to ask, how to define your business needs, comparing in-house ERP to Software as a Service (Sass), upgrade options, and more.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Phoenix Logistics Video Case Study by Plex Systems February 10, 2012 - (Free Research) View this brief video that explains how Phoenix Logistics, a leading provider of manufacturing industry solutions, replaced its inefficient, manual and paper-based business processes with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software implementation that significantly improved efficiency and reduced overall costs by 25%.  (VIDEO) READ ABSTRACT |

EaglePicher Technologies Meets Huge Demand Spike With Crucial ERP Implementation by Plex Systems April 10, 2009 - (Free Research) EaglePicher management turned to Plex Systems of Auburn Hills, MI to help initiate a manufacturing-based ERP system for its manufacturing facilities. Its new lean manufacturing abilities have enabled it to accurately determine cost and profitability by part, allowing it to become increasingly competitive, especially against offshore competitors.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

The Road Ahead For SAP’s Business ByDesign: The Midmarket SaaS ERP App Suite Is Well Positioned For A Variety Of Use Cases by Microsoft October 18, 2011 - (Free Research) This Forrester Research report examines the current incarnation of SAP's midmarket software-as-a-service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) offering Business ByDesign, its likely future direction, and emerging use cases. Read it to find out what Forrester's recommendations are for business process pros considering a ByDesign implementation.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Oracle Exadata Case Study: TDWI "What Works" Reprint by Oracle Corporation December 12, 2011 - (Free Research) This white paper presents two case studies that illustrate how Oracle Exadata increased storage capacity for data warehouses by 150%, reduced operational and database running costs by 50% and on average improved database query performance by 10 times.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

iTest Team - Rapid Test Automation for Equipment and Devices by Fanfare iTest Team is an integrated test environment for developers, testers, and automation teams. It offers a unified approach for rapidly developing, automating, and maintaining test cases. iTest Team tests complex equipment and systems that are accessed through various protocols, such as command line interfaces, Web interfaces, SNMP, or command shells.  (SOFTWARE PRODUCT)

Business Rule Management Systems and Financial Services: Equifax as a Case Study by ILOG, an IBM Company April 2008 - (Free Research) This case study examines Equifax's process of implementing a Business Rule Management System (BRMS) and the lessons learned. It provides readers with an understanding of BRMS as well best practices should they choose to implement a BRMS.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

vokeStream Market Snapshot: Automated Testing of Networks and Connected Devices by Fanfare November 2007 - (Free Research) Service providers and network equipment manufacturers are adding automation to their pre-production testing process for a combination of reasons. This Market Snapshot will focus on the need for test automation of networks and connected devices, identify a path to automation adoption and provide an overview of the market.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

Six Ways ERP Software as a Service (SaaS) Changes the Game for Manufacturers by Plex Systems July 2010 - (Free Research) Manufacturers are burdened with costly, cumbersome ERP software nobody wants to use. This paper can help by explaining six game-changing aspects delivered by Plex Online SaaS ERP. Continue reading to learn how in each case, the benefit is an improved and optimized manufacturing process to help the enterprise thrive in a challenging market.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

10 Warning Signs that Your ERP System is Killing Your Business by Plex Systems April 2009 - (Free Research) This paper describes the warning signs that an ERP system is killing a business, and suggests how companies can thrive with a new approach to business systems.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

SaaS Solutions With a Vertical Slant by Plex Systems January 2012 - (Free Research) 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.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

TDWI Checklist Report: Consolidating Data Warehousing on a Private Cloud by Oracle Corporation August 2011 - (Free Research) This TDWI Checklist Report makes a case for private database clouds, especially as a platform for consolidated BI and DW applications.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Case Study: National Print Group Posts Large-Scale Savings with Fluid Data Storage by Dell Compellent June 2011 - (Free Research) As NPG's digital library and business applications continued to grow, so did data storage inefficiencies and costs. The aging equipment had limited storage capacity and there was no disaster recovery strategy other than time-consuming backups. Read on to learn how NPG managed their growing problem.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

6 Steps to Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation Success by IFS January 2007 - (Free Research) Implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Contact Relationship Management (CRM), and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) is complicated. Here are six simple steps to take to manage that complexity.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Software-as-a-Service: A Comprehensive Look at the Total Cost of Ownership of Software Applications by CA Technologies. September 2008 - (Free Research) This white paper helps in better understanding all the different cost factors and includes a simplified calculator that will help influencers and decision makers to better estimate the true TCO of a SaaS versus a traditional software deployment.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Closed Loop Lifecycle Planning: Optimizing for Energy Efficiency in the Upcoming Technology Refresh Cycle by Hewlett-Packard Company January 2008 - (Free Research) This paper encourages all businesses to consider a more formal "green" strategy in regards to client computing and the technology refresh cycle. The timing could not be better. There is also a business case to be made that the 'business as usual' environment could view the "green" initiative as a compelling event unto itself.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

DB Schenker uses the HP Master Plan as a template for Master Data Management by Hewlett-Packard Limited January 2012 - (Free Research) This case study details how a master data plan allowed DB Schenkey employees to reliably access data from a single, authorised source.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

ITG Report: Cost/Benefit Case for IBM XIV Systems: Comparing Cost Structures for IBM XIV and EMC VMAX Systems by IBM July 2009 - (Free Research) New research from the International Technology Group demonstrates that the three-year operating and capital expenses for deployment and use of IBM XIV storage systems average 69 percent less than for EMC VMAX equivalents.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

SAP Solutions on VMware Infrastructure: Customer Use Cases by VMware, Inc. October 2008 - (Free Research) This document explores the ways real SAP customers have used VMware virtualization to: Optimize datacenter resources; Ease SAP upgrades, new implementations, and platform migrations; Better meet SLAs and Support service delivery to the business.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

How to Build a Business Case for ERP in Today’s Economy by IFS February 2012 - (Free Research) This e-book explores best practices for selecting ERP software. Learn the difference between SaaS and on-premise ERP and ensure a successful implementation strategy.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Yamaha in Tune with DocuSign for Salesforce by DocuSign, Inc. January 2012 - (Free Research) Read this brief case study to learn how Yamaha greatly improved its contract management processes with DocuSign and then implemented the electronic signature system into its Salesforce system for even more efficient processes.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

Duet Enterprise Case Study:  Professional Services Firm Uses Duet Enterprise as Surround Strategy for SAP by Microsoft December 2011 - (Free Research) Read this paper to find out how the Swedish engineering firm Sandvik Group bridged the gap between its SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and SharePoint Server to allow for collaboration by casual users that streamlined its invoice approval process and cut time-to-completion in half.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

Data Center Critical Power Video Case Study by Square D Critical Power Competency Center January 2008 - (Free Research) This Video Case Study focuses on how a partnership has formed between Square D and Raging Wire and the benefits gained while looking towards a successful future for both companies as well as the Data Center Industry as a whole.  (VIDEOCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

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