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How to evaluate cloud options
Nucleus Research found that cloud-based applications are the logical and efficient solution as the choice of enterprise content management (ECM) deployment method when adding or…
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A conversation with Oracle JD Edwards
Oracle JD Edwards is focused on helping its customers turn their enterprise resource planning (ERP) software into a competitive advantage. With 80 percent of its…
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Acumatica continues its momentum at Summit 2017
At Acumatica Summit 2017, Acumatica gave customers and partners a glimpse into where the company is and where it is going. Positioning itself as the…
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HPE Vertica ROI case study: Anritsu
Anritsu deployed HPE Vertica to replace its previous data storage and analytics platform as it targeted new revenue streams. Nucleus found that the project enabled…
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ServiceNow ROI case study: WorldPay
Worldpay deployed ServiceNow Performance Analytics to replace multiple data tools and promote the use of analytics throughout its organization for improved decision making. Nucleus found…
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The half life of data
As the volume of data grows exponentially, organizations need to change their view of data from a data centric model, to a user centric model….
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Domo vies for cloud analytics priority
Although analytics is a busy market, Domo is an attractive option for customers because of its high usability and the cloud’s inherent benefits. Nucleus found…
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Salesforce Shield reinforces cloud
As customers are moving more highly sensitive data to the Salesforce Platform, they require greater control, protection, and compliance capabilities. Salesforce has developed a new…
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Four HCM mistakes to avoid
Nucleus identified four major mistakes employers make in selecting technology for human capital management (HCM). These mistakes, often one or more evident in the many…
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The two main ROI factors in HCM deployments
Nucleus has identified the two main factors contributing to the return on investment (ROI) of technology for human capital management (HCM). From them – automation…
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Peeling back the layers at Zoho
At Zoho’s analyst day, executives focused on how its business model – and resulting operations – are different from competitors. The company’s focus on low…
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One less enterprise IoT roadblock with wireless
Troubles with wireless capability have plagued enterprise IoT (Internet of things) implementation, but new technology and competition between WiFi and Bluetooth are driving toward an…
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Qlik modernizes with cloud business analytics
Qlik moves its enterprise analytics platform to the cloud. The availability of a cloud deployment will round out Qlik’s high usability and keep them competitive…
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Marketing delivers $6.66 for every dollar spent
Nucleus analyzed marketing automation software deployments and found that companies realized an average return of $6.66 for every dollar spent. In examining the aggregate data…
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Six CRM mistakes to avoid
Whether you’re buying a customer relationship management (CRM) application for the first time or considering a change or upgrade, mistakes can cost you adoption, time,…
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Guidebook: GoodData
Nucleus found that GoodData played a critical role in closing 80 percent of partner sales. Partners reported that they were able to use the GoodData…
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Five ECM mistakes to avoid
Nucleus Research found five common mistakes for organizations contemplating an ECM deployment to avoid, whether the company is upgrading an existing program or purchasing a…
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UltiPro delivers $3.88 for every dollar spent
Nucleus analyzed deployments of UltiPro and found that on average employers realize a return of $3.88 for every dollar they spend. Published over the past…
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Acumatica Cloud xRP Platform delivers value
Acumatica Cloud xRP Platform, Acumatica’s platform-as-a-service offering, delivers value due to its ease of use and flexibility. Nucleus found that the platform is a key…
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Six Marketing automation mistakes to avoid
Nucleus identified six mistakes commonly made by implementers of marketing automation solutions that can jeopardize deployments and cost significant time and money. Whether migrating from…
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An enterprise ROI hockey stick in Oracle HCM
Nucleus analyses from the past three years show that cloud-based technology for human capital management (HCM) drives 2.5 times return on investment (ROI), with exceptional…
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Accenture grounds IoT with Altitude
Accenture expands into product development with the acquisition of Altitude on January 9. Along with another acquisition, Fjord, the team plans to drive innovative Internet…
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Quantifying the benefits of Micro-marketing
Micro-marketing pushes the ground-level, tactical aspects of marketing to the edges of the company, increasing the productivity of marketers by 45 to 50 percent. After…
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Why clients choose and stay with Laserfiche
Nucleus Research analyzed the experiences of several Laserfiche clients to understand why they chose that vendor’s enterprise content management (ECM) software solution, and what factors…
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Modern HCM tech delivers 2.9 times ROI for the SMB
It’s well into the new year, which means it’s high time for small- and medium-size businesses (SMBs) to make a resolution: switch to cloud for…
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Salesforce Marketing Cloud rings in a New Year
At the Analyst Summit, Salesforce shared its 2017 vision for a more Einstein-infused Marketing Cloud with enhanced cross-cloud capabilities. Driven by recent acquisitions, capabilities like…
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Cloverleaf and the changing face of retail
On January 12, Cloverleaf released shelfPoint, an emotional AI endcap display that collects consumer data and uses animated LCD strips to attract shoppers. ShelfPoint incorporates…
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Sidetrade joins the AI arms race
The shopping spree of artificial intelligence (AI) startups continues to be popular in the analytics market, but not all companies have the end deliverable in…
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Deltek project ERP takes center stage at Insight
At its user conference, Deltek highlighted the steps it has taken to develop a unique brand of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Focused on solutions…
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Ultimate Software ROI case study: Wedbush Securities
Wedbush Securities Inc. deployed Ultimate Software’s UltiPro solution to replace a manual payroll system that was inefficient and could not produce consolidated reports for the…
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Augmenting intelligence with embedded analytics
Nucleus expects that 90 percent of analytics solutions for business users will be embedded in other core applications within the next 5 years. This transition…
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SAP Hybris acquires Abakus
SAP Hybris announced its acquisition of Abakus, further enhancing the SAP Hybris Marketing solution’s advanced analytic capabilities and positioning it as a micro-marketing tool. SAP…
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Microsoft and SuccessFactors would make a great couple
Recent activity suggests Microsoft should seriously consider acquiring SuccessFactors from SAP, an idea that Nucleus thinks is shrewd. The two would make a great couple,…
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Check Point R80 benefit assessment tool
“The growing complexity of networks, business innovation requirements, and rapid delivery of services and applications require an agile approach to managing security. Traditional security management…
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Guidebook: Salesforce Data.com
Nucleus Research found that improved data quality and data driven intelligence enable companies to get more out of their investment in customer relationship management (CRM)…
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Ultimate UltiPro ROI case study: Anonymous Manufacturer
Facing a costly upgrade of Infor technology for human capital management (HCM), a United States–headquartered global manufacturer replaced the system with UltiPro. Nucleus found that…
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Salesforce adds texting channel to Service Cloud
On December 13, Salesforce announced LiveMessage for ServiceCloud, which enables companies to engage with customers via messaging channels such as short message service (SMS) and…
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Salesforce Marketing Cloud ROI case study: Amplify
2017 ROI AWARD WINNER! Amplify deployed Salesforce Marketing Cloud to replace a decentralized system with a cloud-based marketing solution that would drive future growth. Nucleus…
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ERP Technology Value Matrix 2016
The enterprise resource planning (ERP) market continues to shift rapidly as the adoption of cloud-based systems increases and vendors add capabilities to an already competitive…
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Trifacta scales data wrangling to analysts
While every organization wants immediate access to information, many of them struggle during the data preparation phase; reducing the effectiveness of their analytics teams. Nucleus…
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Salesfusion aligns with key market trends
On November 30, Salesfusion made several announcements, including a more intuitive e-mail marketing tool, a redesigned user interface (UI), and a more task-driven user experience…
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Ceridian Dayforce benefit case study: Creative Solutions in Healthcare
Creative Solutions in Healthcare deployed Ceridian Dayforce to replace an aging IT infrastructure and upgrade a manual time, attendance, and payroll system. The company needed…
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JDA demos future tech at FocusConnect 2016
At JDA Software’s recent conference in London, optimization and automation were the dominate themes. As an end-to-end supply chain software solution provider, JDA demonstrated that…
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The death of the sales funnel
Although sales funnels have been used for decades to structure sales activities and forecast overall sales pipelines, changes in customer buying behavior and the sales…
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SugarCRM ROI case study: Anonymous Courier
A courier company deployed SugarCRM to replace manual processes and a home-grown customer relationship management (CRM) solution. Nucleus found that SugarCRM enabled the company to…
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SugarCRM ROI case study: Anonymous Healthcare Firm
A healthcare company deployed SugarCRM to replace manual customer relationship management (CRM) processes and drive future growth. Nucleus found that SugarCRM enabled the company to…
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VAI Conference 2016 focuses on ROI and value
At its recent user conference in New Orleans, VAI focused on extending its solutions to bring enterprise technologies to the midmarket. VAI Conference 2016 featured…
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Top 5 Drivers of Micro-marketing
There are 5 vendors – Salesforce, Marketo, Engagio, Act-On, and Leadware – that deliver solutions which enable marketing to take two parallel operational paths, pushing…
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The Sisense bot is your new smartest coworker
As customers increasingly demand embedded analytics, Sisense responds with the Sisense Business Intelligence Bot. The system leverages popular messaging apps to provide users with graphics…
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Intacct advances accounting at advantage
At its recent user conference, Intacct highlighted how it is helping mid-sized companies streamline their accounting and reporting. Intacct focused its product enhancements around providing…