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Abstract:
The distinction between business performance management and operational business intelligence is sometimes unclear. Many
vendor offerings overlap in terms of features and functionality, making it difficult to distinguish between the two. However,
there are some differences worth exploring. (...)
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The distinction between business performance management and operational business intelligence is sometimes unclear. Many vendor
offerings overlap ...
Published:
2009-07-31
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Abstract:
The arms race to marshal the most complete corporate performance management platform has intensified among major vendors.
Many have a comprehensive set of business intelligence (BI) functionality. (...)
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The arms race to marshal the most complete corporate performance management platform has intensified among major vendors.
Many have a comprehensiv...
Published:
2005-07-13
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A growing measure of business performance is financial performance management. Leveraging business intelligence (BI) to map
business performance goals requires integrating and consolidating information. Systems Union is embarking on a strategy to
triumph in this market. (...)
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A growing measure of business performance is financial performance management. Leveraging business intelligence (BI) to map
business performance g...
Published:
2005-07-18
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Business performance management (BPM) and business intelligence (BI) solutions are at a crossroads. Vendors from each domain
compete in the same market. BPM vendors are at a disadvantage due to BI's penetration and expansion into the BPM market. (...)
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business performance management products:
Business performance management (BPM) and business intelligence (BI) solutions are at a crossroads. Vendors from each domain
compete in the same m...
Published:
2009-05-18
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The newest trend in human capital management is employee performance management (EPM). Unlike traditional HR evaluations,
EPM links employee performance to a company's goals. While there are no strong EPM vendors, European-based Cézanne Software
is moving to broaden its appeal. (...)
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business performance management products:
The newest trend in human capital management is employee performance management (EPM). Unlike traditional HR evaluations,
EPM links employee perfo...
Published:
2005-05-26
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The need for quick responses to changing business environments has resulted in the growth of business process management
(BPM). Thus, BPM vendors are embarking on merger and acquisition strategies to meet the functional requirements of businesses. (...)
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The need for quick responses to changing business environments has resulted in the growth of business process management (BPM).
Thus, BPM vendors ...
Published:
2006-05-29
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Software testing vendors are forming alliances and partnerships with the vendors who actually service and support the delivery
of Internet content. Thus do the realities of testing Internet applications sink in. Two instances: Mercury Interactive formed
a strategic alliance with Akamai Technologies, and (...)
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business performance management products:
Software testing vendors are forming alliances and partnerships with the vendors who actually service and support the delivery
of Internet content...
Published:
2000-12-08
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Microsoft Business Scorecard Manager 2005 has allowed Microsoft to enter the business intelligence (BI) market by using its
client base to expand its offering. Microsoft offers a complete solution with its SQL Server platform, OLAP, reporting analysis,
and scorecarding capabilities. (...)
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Microsoft Business Scorecard Manager 2005 has allowed Microsoft to enter the business intelligence (BI) market by using its
client base to expand ...
Published:
2006-06-30
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IT infrastructure consisting of networks, servers, databases, and even parts of application systems forms a networked computing
system (NCS) whose performance must be actively managed to ensure continual business support. But the skills and tools necessary
to ensure that network and server systems provid (...)
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... From this point on, serious performance problems will be ... an activity
with more apparent business value contribution ... The general theme is IT management
and the ...
Published:
2001-01-24
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Abstract:
The termination of QRS' merger with JDA Software opened a window of opportunity for business commerce automation provider
Inovis to acquire QRS, indicating a potential shift in its traditional strategy of B2B e-commerce connectivity (i.e., to drive
its offerings well behind the enterprise firewalls). (...)
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business performance management products:
The termination of QRS' merger with JDA Software opened a window of opportunity for business commerce automation provider
Inovis to acquire QRS, i...
Published:
2004-11-16
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Abstract:
One of the biggest mistakes users often make with BI is forgetting the big picture, the strategic goals of what they hope
to accomplish by accessing this information, while breaking out of traditional silo-ed metrics. BI is not a panacea, and enterprises
must organize and prioritize their business needs (...)
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business performance management products:
One of the biggest mistakes users often make with BI is forgetting the big picture, the strategic goals of what they hope
to accomplish by accessi...
Published:
2005-07-16
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Current pure play business intelligence (BI) leaders offer the advantage of superior analytics and planning capabilities;
however, enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors are improving their analytic capabilities and accessibility. (...)
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Current pure play business intelligence (BI) leaders offer the advantage of superior analytics and planning capabilities;
however, enterprise reso...
Published:
2005-07-14
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The idea behind the Callidus TrueComp's initial design was for it to be sophisticated enough to tackle and manage the most
complex and variable compensation plans, and yet simple enough to administer without heavy reliance on information technology
(IT) resources. (...)
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... its roadmap for future products which include ... insurance industry),
quota management, and service ... has joined the business performance
management (BPM) software ...
Published:
2006-12-12
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Companies with large sales forces, huge product portfolios, and complex incentive plans with many variables need to offer
variable pay. This has created opportunities for a new enterprise software category called enterprise incentive management
(EIM), or incentive compensation management (ICM). (...)
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Companies with large sales forces, huge product portfolios, and complex incentive plans with many variables need to offer
variable pay. This has c...
Published:
2006-11-30
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Abstract:
As an APS-based business management system, NetSuite can effectively serve the needs of small medium businesses. Its integrated
application uses three distinct building blocks: customer relationship management, back-office ERP and accounting, and a robust
set of e-commerce applications. (...)
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business performance management products:
As an APS-based business management system, NetSuite can effectively serve the needs of small medium businesses. Its integrated
application uses t...
Published:
2005-05-27
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Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) addresses the full lifecycle of a product. The focus of most of the current PLM solutions,
however, does not make the most of the value available from servicing products after they have been sold. Service Lifecycle
Management (SLM) promises valuable business benefits (...)
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... for additional revenue opportunities from their products. ... ERP,
Supply Chain Management, CRM and other enterprise applications to improve business performance.
...
Published:
2003-06-11
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Abstract:
The market for enterprise incentive management (EIM) products is in its early stages and is rapidly evolving. Callidus Software
is the EIM vendor of choice for some of the largest companies in the world. (...)
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business performance management products:
The market for enterprise incentive management (EIM) products is in its early stages and is rapidly evolving. Callidus Software
is the EIM vendor ...
Published:
2006-12-11
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Abstract:
Although CPM (aka EPM) starts with strong financial management, it will eventually extend beyond financial planning to almost
all areas of corporate activity. Therefore, organizations choosing BI suites should consider both their financial management
tools and future integration with key business-area so (...)
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business performance management products:
Although CPM (aka EPM) starts with strong financial management, it will eventually extend beyond financial planning to almost
all areas of corpora...
Published:
2003-11-22
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Abstract:
Deltek recognizes that most organizations run their enterprises by using a sort of closed-loop, corrective action process.
However, most product-based businesses still need solutions to replace manual workarounds, and Deltek has embarked on a mission
to garner a one-stop-shopping portfolio. (...)
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business performance management products:
Deltek recognizes that most organizations run their enterprises by using a sort of closed-loop, corrective action process.
However, most product-b...
Published:
2006-07-12
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Abstract:
Supply chain planning vendors have moved beyond enterprise planning to solutions that encompass the whole supply chain. Companies
like Kinaxis are using enterprise response management to manage events and responses as they occur and align results at the
point-of-action. (...)
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business performance management products:
Supply chain planning vendors have moved beyond enterprise planning to solutions that encompass the whole supply chain. Companies
like Kinaxis are...
Published:
2005-12-09