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SOA Best Practices and Design Patterns: Key to Successful Service Oriented Architecture Implementation by Oracle Corporation April 03, 2008 - (Free Research) There is no question that the successful implementation of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) relies on a careful and holistic approach to business planning. One of the most important tools in the evaluation, purchase, and ongoing use of SOA is this body of best practices that vendors, consultants, and customers have compiled.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Forrester Wave: IT Consolidation Consultancies by HP and Intel March 18, 2011 - (Free Research) This summary of findings from Forrester Research will help shed light on how to evaluate, select and work with technology consultants on IT consolidation projects in order to pick just the right consulting resource for your particular application and challenge.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

IT in the UK SMB (Small and Medium sized Business) Sector by ComputerWeekly.com January 04, 2012 - (Free Research) This report from Knowledge Peers and Pierre Audoin Consultants (PAC), reveals what leaders of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs) think of IT – its strategic value, its potential, and the changing way in which it is being used in their organisations.  (IT BRIEFING) READ ABSTRACT |

IT pay and recruitment report: Software houses and consultants by ComputerWeekly.com January 25, 2011 - (Free Research) This quarters figures compiled by jobadswatch.co.uk show that during the fourth quarter of 2010 the IT jobs market for permanent staff being recruited by software houses and consultancies is up by 8.1%. The growth in demand for IT staff in this sector shows 27.3% more vacancies being advertised than a year ago.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-V Technology Introduction by Dell and Microsoft October 28, 2009 - (Free Research) Dell's Hyper-V Technology Introduction for Windows Server® 2008 is a rapid approach to the deployment and configuration of a Hyper-V and SystemCenter Virtual Machine Manager 2008 (SCVMM) based Proof of Concept (POC) into your pre-production test lab.  (DATA SHEET) READ ABSTRACT |

Forrester Webcast – ERP 2011 Trends – Visual Processes, Collaboration, and Mobility by Sage Software January 06, 2012 - (Free Research) In this webcast, Forrester Research, Inc. analyst China Martens discusses the changes in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) market and the four emerging key trends in on-premise ERP systems.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

The Midmarket Manufacturer’s Guide to Getting Started with ERP by Sage Software February 03, 2012 - (Free Research) In this e-book, learn how to build a business case for a midmarket ERP system and get tips on navigating the market and implementing software.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

How to Build a Business Case for ERP in Today’s Economy by IFS February 03, 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 |

Getting ROI Out of Your ERP system by IFS February 01, 2012 - (Free Research) In this e-guide, readers will learn more about the basics of ERP and how to reduce maintenance and support costs for these systems.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Hosted ERP or SaaS: What’s Right for Your Organization? by Sage Software February 03, 2012 - (Free Research) Read this e-book to compare traditional hosted enterprise resource planning (ERP) apps to Software as a Service (SaaS). Uncover the benefits and challenges of each alternative and decide which is best for your organization  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Look at Business Size, Budget When Choosing Between SaaS and Hosted ERP by Sage Software February 06, 2012 - (Free Research) This expert guide explains some of the prominent differences between Software as a Service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and hosted ERP systems including cost, benefits, and risks of both.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

ERP Hosting Providers Respond to SaaS with Cheaper, More Flexible Options by Sage Software February 06, 2012 - (Free Research) This expert guide explores some of the options ERP hosting providers are offering as alternatives to Software as a Service (SaaS).  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

SearchManufacturingERP.com E-Guide: The Benefits of ERP for SMBs by Exact Software February 02, 2012 - (Free Research) This expert e-guide explores the difference in the benefits of enterprise resource planning (ERP) for small and midsized businesses (SMBs) versus larger organizations and sheds light on what to avoid when midmarket organizations lack the IT resources needed when buying ERP software.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Social Media-based Customer Loyalty Programs by Infor CRM February 06, 2012 - (Free Research) This e-guide from our editorial team will teach you how to efficiently deliver additional value to customers via social media as well as tips for finding balance when connecting with customers, and expert engagement tips from social media consultant Erik Qualman.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Best Practices for Developing SaaS ERP RFPs and SLAs by Sage Software February 06, 2012 - (Free Research) Developing a Software as a Service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) request for proposal (RFP) is different from on-premise, requiring more attention to the vendor’s financial viability. In this expert guide, readers will get advice on the right questions to ask when purchasing SaaS ERP.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

The Link Between Cloud-Based Commerce and ERP Value by Ariba, Inc. December 22, 2011 - (Free Research) Read this white paper for an overview of how the cloud enables greater collaboration, transparency and efficiency among hundreds of thousands of trading partners on a global scale. Discover how companies of all sizes can benefit from the effects that cloud computing has on enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

ERP In A Recovering Economy: Now is the perfect time to invest! by IQMS January 06, 2011 - (Free Research) During past economic slowdowns companies didn’t plan ahead to safeguard the ability to grow profitably. While the current economic downturn shows a need to reduce costs, many SMMs are also pursuing growth. They’re responding to market pressures and rising costs by targeting IT solutions like industry-specific ERP to set the stage for future growth.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Eight “Must-Have” ERP Features for Food Processors by Plex Systems February 01, 2012 - (Free Research) Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are essential to companies in all industries and the food and beverage industry is no exception. This white paper highlights eight features food and beverage processors must have in their ERP platform. Read more to discover if your company's system meets the requirements or falls below par.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

From the Shop Floor to the Front Office: Taking a Fresh Look at Manufacturing ERP Options by IQMS April 21, 2011 - (Free Research) Selecting a supplier for manufacturing ERP solutions is more important than ever before, due to the increasingly complex set of business processes involved.  Manufacturers now require the ability to share data in real time across all functional areas touching the manufacturing process. This paper takes a fresh look at manufacturing ERP options.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Real-time Shop Floor Integration, Simplified: The Right ERP System Can Make It Happen by IQMS December 2008 - (Free Research) The key to achieving cost-effective savings in the supply chain is to exchange information accurately and quickly in real-time.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

SaaS-Based ERP Targets Specific Needs of Industries by Plex Systems January 2012 - (Free Research) SaaS start-ups and established vendors are rushing to keep pace with the demand for hosted applications that target the specific needs of industries, as well as the end-to-end application chain. In this e-guide, readers will learn some of the necessary details around SaaS-based enterprise resource planning (ERP).  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Podcast: Selecting ERP software for manufacturing by Exact Software January 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 |

Gartner: SaaS-Based ERP Can Help With IT Governance by Plex Systems January 2012 - (Free Research) A recent Gartner study unexpectedly found that Software as a Service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems reinforce IT governance policies. In this expert guide, learn how SaaS ERP platforms can be customized, are simpler to use than on-premise ERP, and support better IT governance.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

EaglePicher Technologies Meets Huge Demand Spike With Crucial ERP Implementation by Plex Systems April 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 |

ERP Selection Checklist for Manufacturers by Plex Systems September 2011 - (Free Research) In this ERP Selection Checklist, provided to you through our ERP Decision Center, two experts with broad experience in ERP implementations give their advice on matching business requirements with product features in five key categories: functional fit, integration, business intelligence and reporting formats, deployment model and customizability.  (VIRTUAL SEMINAR) READ ABSTRACT |

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