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ROI Scorecard – Microsoft BI
With the release of SQL Server 2005 and Business Scorecard Manager, Microsoft has brought together a strong set…
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ROI Scorecard – BusinessObjects XI
Improved product integration and new user interface elements, along with enhanced performance, has increased BusinessObject’s ability to deliver…
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webMethods ROI Evaluation Report
Adopting a service-oriented architecture (SOA) enables companies to shorten IT project cycles, improve IT agility, and better align…
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ROI Scorecard – Cognos 8
Stronger integration between product components, a simplified process, and a unified user interface drive strong business benefits that…
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SOA: Two Biggest Mistakes
In utilizing service-oriented architectures (SAO) for integration projects, IT departments should seek to avoid two commonly made mistakes:…
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SOA 101
Skepticism regarding service-oriented architecture (SOA) is giving way to adoption. Savvy implementers of SOA are using it to…
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Build versus Buy
Deciding whether to build applications in-house or buy a commercial application requires a careful evaluation of the costs,…
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Information availability strategies
Instead of the broad-scale approach of outsourcing or the “one-size-fits-all” hosted approach, information availability leverages the providers’ network…
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Nucleus Top Ten Predictions for 2006
Next year’s IT priorities will be about rationalization and delivery — but also about more power for users…
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Microsoft SQL Server 2005 ROI modeling tool
This financial modeling tool has been developed to evaluate the value of Microsoft SQL Server 2005. It is…
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ROI Report: Highroads
Managing benefits throughout the lifecycle (benefits lifecycle management) goes beyond basic benefits administration to support automated information gathering,…
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HighRoads ROI modeling tool
This financial modeling tool has been developed to evaluate the value of HighRoads. It is designed to help…
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The Maintenance revolution
Maintenance fees provide a steady revenue stream to technology vendors with very high margins. While this annual premium…
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Scheduling: What to Expect When Deploying
Scheduling solutions have come of age as a way for companies to minimize payrolls, increase retention, and improve…
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Integration and self- service turbo charge scheduling
Scheduling solutions have recently come of age as a way to make front line managers more efficient. ROI…
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ROI Case Study: Iradeon
Migrating from Salesforce.com to iRadeon’s on-demand services for Sugar open source CRM enabled Efficient Frontier to provide users…
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ROI Evaluation Report: Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 is a significant product release that delivers new categories of benefits over previous versions…
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The Last Christmas
Although revenues from e-commerce are increasing, competition is driving lower profits. Retailers that don’t focus heir attention on…
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5 Steps to a more mobile workforce
The realities of natural disasters and the rising cost of commuting to work provides compelling reasons for companies…
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Cognos 8
With this new release of its business intelligence platform, Cognos is making it easier for companies to standardize…
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Oracle Acquires Siebel
Oracle’s Seibel purchase should drive more value for customers through integrated business management applications, and deliver existing Oracle…
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Business Objects completes acquisition of SRC
The acquisition of SRC Software provides Business Objects with a full-featured corporate performance management (CPM) product. This puts…
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Evaluating the ROI from CardScan Pro for CRM
CardScan Pro for CRM can deliver an initial ROI based solely on time saving in data correction. However,…
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RightNow Technologies CRM 7.5
RightNow CRM version 7.5 leverages RightNow’s knowledge base technology and adds sales, marketing, and service functionality. RightNow also…
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BEA Acquires Plumtree
BEA’s acquisition of Plumtree strengthens its position by providing more turnkey applications and portal features for end users…
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ROI Case Study: SmartCompany
Data Power Monitoring Corporation moved its sales team from Salesforce.com to SmartCompany, reducing ongoing costs while improving sales…
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IBM acquires DWL
IBM’s acquisition of DWL broadens the WebSphere product suite by offering customers a tool with readily identifiable ROI…
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ROI Case Study: Arbortext
By adopting Arbortext as a standard SML publishing tool, the technical publications group at the company has been…
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Avoiding the top five IT mistakes
Increase your returns from IT by avoiding the five key pitfalls: too much customization, lack of focused training,…
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ROI Case Study: Microsoft Dynamics GP
A large school system used Microsoft Dynamics GP to reduce IT support staff, create a more cohesive culture,…
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Desktop security best practices
Network security represents a substantial challenge for IT managers. Given the numerous threats now directed at desktops and…
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ROI Case Study: Redwood Software
Palmetto Health implemented a report distribution system with Redwood Software’s Report2Web product. The system has enabled Palmetto Health…
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Cognos forum 2005 – Customer strategies for standardization
Spurred by containing It costs and improving operations insight, organizations are embarking on business intelligence standardization projects. At…
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ROI Report: Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
As electronic messaging becomes key component of a communications infrastructure, companies that treat e-mail as a commodity may…
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Microsoft Exchange Server 2005 ROI modeling tool
This financial modeling tool has been developed to evaluate the value of Microsoft Exchange Server 2005. It is…
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Best Practices – Technology selection in Financial Services Organizations
Finding the right technology solution involves evaluating the technical merits of the solution, but also assessing how that…
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ROI Case Study: Citrix
Compucredit used Citrix technology to distribute applications and data to offsite customer service centers, remote development sites, and…
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ROI Case Study: SalesLogix
Big River Telephone Company deployed Sales Logix to support a unified customer relationship strategy, reducing administrative overhead while…
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NetPro ROI modeling tool
This financial modeling tool has been developed to evaluate the value of NetPro. It is designed to help…
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The Real ROI from Maconomy
Nucleus found 95 percent of Maconomy customers had already achieved a positive ROI from their deployment, with a…
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ROI Case Study: Microsoft Dynamics AX
Mentor Engineering used Microsoft Dynamics AX’s integrated reporting and procurement capabilities to reduce inventory levels and avoid hiring…
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Real ROI Report: Microsoft Business Solutions
Nucleus found 67 percent of Navision customers had already achieved a positive ROI from their deployment, achieving returns…
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Microsoft Business Solutions Navision ROI modeling tool
This financial modeling tool has been developed to evaluate the value of Microsoft Business Solutions Navision. It is…
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Microsoft Dynamics AX ROI modeling tool
This financial modeling tool has been developed to evaluate the value of Microsoft Dynamics AX. It is designed…