This Aberdeen benchmark report takes a look back at enterprise resource planning (ERP) system trends in 2011. Learn how manufacturers performed based on their ERP implementations and the impact of their overall ERP strategies. 

In this first issue of Business Applications Digest, find advice from industry insiders on mastering the five success factors for enterprise resource planning (ERP) upgrades, choosing the best fit between 'best of breed' business intelligence (BI) and built-in ERP tools, and how to take advantage of the latest Software as a Service (SaaS) trends. 

Using modern-day Agile techniques such as automation and cloud hosting solutions, today’s IT leaders have opportunities to reap better returns on their ALM investments. In this issue, experts will share source code control system automation strategies, hosting options for code repositories and trends in requirements management tools. 

Traditional enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are too heavy, too complex, and too expensive. Read this paper to discover an alternative ERP strategy that provides the agility, visibility and controls beyond basic accounting needed in today’s climate of constant change, increasing regulatory oversight, and instant information access. 

Forrester Research has witnessed a significant increase in organizations' adoption and interest in embedding data quality best practices, methodologies, and technologies into enterprise data management strategies and architectures. Read this whitepaper to learn more. 

Recent trends in the distribution industry are forcing companies to continually re-evaluate their processes and think more strategically about their business decisions. Read this white paper to find three goals your distribution company should definitely stick to in the upcoming year to ensure success. 

This comprehensive WLAN buyers guide explores the current trends and considerations you must make before making your WLAN purchase. 

This e-guide features two shop-floor quality-control articles from our award-winning editorial team. Read on to learn critical advice for increasing your manufacturing without compromising compliance or quality. 

Cloud-based manufacturing applications have exploded onto the market, and with so much hype, determining their suitability and usefulness can be tricky. Read this expert e-book to get tips on how the cloud can be leveraged for ERP, supply chain management, and global inventory management, and learn what to look out for in a still-maturing market. 

A look at alternative approaches to managing energy for cost and/or sustainability reasons in data centres. 

This resource explores a secure-by-design IT strategy based on desktop virtualization to regain control over data and applications. Inside, dscover the benefits of desktop virtualization for security, and more. 

Read this expert e-guide to learn how advancements in order management technology can help you increase efficiency and effectiveness. 

Choosing the right ERP solution for your manufacturing operations is a very important decision, one that you will be forced to live with for years to come. Learn the key elements that need to be evaluated.