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. 

In just a half hour, we can show you how the web-based QuickBase from Intuit offers a refreshingly powerful, flexible and affordable solution for busy teams to better manage projects, information and processes. 

<p>This report draws on American Shipper's benchmarking series and highlights actionable best practices for professionals involved in global supply chain management. This includes suggestions for improving processes, addressing technology, and ultimately delivering better results. </p> 

This benchmarking study from ESI International identifies the trends impacting the project management function in IT industry in three areas: PMO maturity, measuring and reporting on PMO effectiveness, as well as training involvement. 

Recent developments have shown that SAP is much more than a leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendor. This expert e-guide takes an exploratory look into SAP's latest advancements in the mobility, in-memory and on-demand applications space. 

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. 

Read how this sports, entertainment, and fashion accessory firm achieved an 866% ROI in two months using IBM Cognos Express. 

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. 

By integrating Compellent Fluid Data storage with VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM), organizations can deliver enterprise cloud capabilities that are ready for any disaster. Read on to learn more today. 

This resource examines the challenges of big data in the enterprise, as well as the strategies and potential benefits for managing and understanding big data. 

<p>Many companies are realizing that fixed asset management can be time-consuming and complex, causing them to look for alternative strategies for tracking and reporting. Luckily, new management solutions can help simplify the process, improve efficiency, and cut costs. Check out what these platforms can offer by utilizing this ROI calculator.</p> 

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. 

The Quantum Scalar i2000 is designed to meet the rigors of high-duty-cycle data center operations and to support the integration of next-generation disk-based backup solutions.