Technology Evaluation CentersFrom Technology Evaluation CentersAll TechnologyChallenges and Benefits of Mobile ERP Applications in ManufacturingWhile today's workers are increasingly relying on the use of mobile devices to do their work, mobile technologies are being used not only for ensuring effective communication, but also for tasks that were previously performed at the desk during business hours.August 27, 2013All TechnologyFactors to Consider When Determining If You Need an ERP SystemTo ERP, or not to ERP, that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous ERP vendors, Or to take arms against a cloud of component solutions"¦March 4, 2013All TechnologyIs Predictive Analytics the New Business Intelligence?In the last couple of years, the popularity of predictive analytics offerings has increased significantly, as many companies looking to improve their existing business intelligence and analytics faculties are looking to the field of predictive analysis to enhance these capabilities, and in some cases even replace them. But, is predictive analysis really the new BI? Is it a replacement for the good old business intelligence offerings? Or is it really just the evolution of BI?February 15, 2013All TechnologyCRM Comes in Number of 'Flavors' These DaysEven though CRM solutions are very "trendy" and in demand these days, CRM solutions do not follow a "one size fits all" approach.February 13, 2013Business Strategy AlignmentHuman Resource Software Now Contains Talent Management ModulesHuman capital management software is traditionally understood as addressing human resource plus talent management business requirements. While HR software is now quite affordable and adopted by many businesses, a comprehensive HCM suite that includes talent management modules is not equally accessible.January 11, 2013All TechnologyCloud-Based ERP May Never Be Suitable for All Types of ManufacturingA year-end roundup piece on developments in enterprise software in 2012 finds "clarity" is beginning to come the cloud-based ERP software market.January 7, 2013All TechnologyTraditional ERP Wasn't Very User-Friendly, But That May Be ChangingERP software was notorious for years for its tenuous usability, due to the software's overall complexity and lack of appropriate technical instrumentality to provide desired interface features. Not any more.December 3, 2012All TechnologyA Measured Approach to Moving Into the CloudThere's a lot of hype about companies moving to the cloud, but are they actually doing it? Cloud adoption is not as rapid as some providers might lead you to think, but TEC data shows that interest in cloud computing is picking up.November 13, 2012All TechnologyData in Social CRM Has Tremendous Impact on Supply ChainCustomer relationship management has had a great impact on the social media revolution. Or was it the other way around? Of the many types of software solutions catering to businesses, CRM software has been the most attuned to the rise of social platforms.November 6, 2012All TechnologySMBs Generally Positive About Economy, Survey FindsSage North America say the results of a snapshot survey of small to medium-sized business manufacturers indicate the general health of their businesses is pretty good, and use of their enterprise resource planning systems has benefited them.October 5, 2012Page 1 of 6Next Page