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Why the key to saving big bucks is right under your nose
News By harnessing traditional business applications, such as ERP and business intelligence systems, companies can pinpoint where energy is being wasted and improve the efficiency of their wider operations, Wilson told the... [12 Nov 2009]
How will you use Google Wave? Recruiting, decision-making, dealing with complaints
News ERP software maker SAP has designed an app called Gravity, which allows companies to collaborate on drafting business processes. It may have only been launched a few months ago but Google's Wave collaboration platform is... [28 Oct 2009]
Barclays CIO finds a new home with SAP
News Trotta has been appointed the ERP company's SVP and global head of financial services, responsible for product strategy, development and overall market positioning activities in the banking and insurance industries... [22 Oct 2009]
ERP delays give CFOs a headache
News Cost over-runs on the largest ERP implementation projects can reach tens of thousands of pounds per month - so what are the classic stumbling blocks that delay the roll out of these gigantic projects. [25 Sep 2009]
SAP on the hunt for more Business ByDesign guinea pigs
News The Business ByDesign enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for mid-sized companies is SAP's first significant foray into software provided over the internet and its performance is likely to significantly influence... [10 Sep 2009]
Psst… Want to get your outsourcing project signed off?
News The report adds that ERP and cloud computing are among the IT outsourcing projects with relatively quick ROI. As the downturn continues to put the squeeze on IT budgets, CIOs are only reaching for their chequebooks for... [29 May 2009]
Data predictions made easier in the cloud
News The service oriented architecture approach will be key in allowing SPSS technology to improve the data businesses have access to for their CRM and ERP systems Noonan explained. Predictive analytics software maker SPSS... [14 May 2009]
Netbooks helping to unwire the enterprise
News The analyst points to the increasing functionality offered by mobile devices as a core catalyst for increased adoption - including email, collaboration, document management, CRM and ERP - adding that additional business... [06 May 2009]
CIOs' technology plans unveiled
News Enterprise business applications was fourth on the list, with most emphasis given to ERP and CRM projects, while business intelligence was the fifth technology and strategy issue highlighted by the CIOs. [12 Mar 2009]
SAP "not pulling the plug" on Business ByDesign
News The development of SAP's Business ByDesign on-demand ERP software is on track and remains a significant part of its long term strategy, according to the company. SAP appeared to have put the software-as-a-service... [06 Mar 2009]
Barbour waxes lyrical about new retail system
News Outdoor clothing retailer Barbour has signed a £1.5m deal with retail software company Lawson for an enterprise ERP system. All functions will then be run through the Lawson ERP system, with the... [30 Jan 2009]
Outsourcing: Less money-saving, more time-saving
News Wipro recently struck a deal to build an Oracle-based ERP platform for supermarket giant Morrisons, said it is being handed greater control of its clients' businesses in return for the outsourcer delivering faster cash... [29 Jan 2009]
CIOs: Are you ready to be a hero?
News Enterprise applications (ERP, CRM and others) CIOs need to be "decisive and resourceful" this year as they battle to squeeze the most out of stagnant IT budgets. Analyst group Gartner calculates that IT spending will be... [14 Jan 2009]
Financial sector worst hit by IT skills shortage
News The retail sector is keenest for the following IT skills: database, ERP and web services/SOA; and these non-IT skills: project management, knowledge of sector and leadership. The financial services industry remains the... [15 Dec 2008]
Can business trust "immature" cloud computing?
News In addition, Seccombe said the majority of cloud-based ERP (enterprise resource planning) services had insufficiently developed security models for him to recommend the use of those services. Identity-and-access control... [10 Dec 2008]
