Value Matrix
The Nucleus Research Technology Value Matrix is concise assessment of the operational value a solution delivers.
It provides a relative positioning of the important vendors in a market and delivers a framework for assessing the suitability of a solution for a particular customer. Vendors are measured on both usability and functionality, factors Nucleus has found are the key drivers of value.
Latest Value Matrix Research
-
The value of the cloud for manufacturing ERP
In an era of increasing competition and rising costs, manufacturers must find a competitive edge wherever possible. Moving…
-
Informatica brings AI to data management
Informatica announced updates across its Intelligent Data Platform, bringing new and expanded artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to enable…
-
A realistic take on the state of artificial intelligence today
With media coverage, customer interest, and vendor investments in machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) reaching a fever…
-
A possible pathway to value for IoT
Internet of things (IoT) technology is coming into its own, enabled by improvements in network capacity and connectivity….
-
Roadmap to IoT maturity
The early days of in-home smart devices has given way to largescale deployment of internet-connected and analytics-enabled monitors…
-
Benefits of pursuing CPQ realism
Configure, price, quote software (CPQ) was developed to streamline the quote generation process while maintaining accuracy and remaining…
-
Prophix ROI case study: Dime Community Bank
Dime Community Bank deployed Prophix Cloud to modernize its budgeting and financial data management capabilities. The company realized…
-
RingCentral rings up enterprise customers
RingCentral is a Business Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Unified Communication as a Service (UCaaS) vendor that…
-
ERP pays for itself–fast
Nucleus Research analyzed the return on investments (ROI) of fourteen enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution deployments from 2018…
-
Kira Systems ROI business case tool – Corporate Law
When Nucleus Research analysts investigated various deployments of Kira, they found corporate law departments were able to reduce…
-
Kira Systems ROI business case tool – Law Firm Hourly
When Nucleus Research analysts investigated various deployments of Kira, they found law firms were able to reduce the…
-
Hot companies to watch in 2020
Nucleus selected 12 companies to watch in 2020 that are top performers who will continue to show exceptional…
-
Guidebook: Containers and Kubernetes on AWS
Containerization is an alternative to full machine virtualization where all the files associated with an application—code, configuration files,…
-
The real benefit of automated recruiting
It is difficult to quantify the value of a faster hire for an organization beyond an assessment of…
-
The Benefits of Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud
Nonprofit organizations with limited resources face difficult challenges in fulfilling their missions because they also need to prove…
-
The Common Benefits of UltiPro
In examining UltiPro deployments, Nucleus found that organizations realized a variety of benefits across multiple fronts. The specific…
-
The business value of ERP realism
Since its inception, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software has served as a backbone of the enterprise software ecosystem…
-
IpX alleviates transformation pains
Organizations feel constant pressure to adapt to changing business environments as market disruption is often the goal of…
-
Deltek accelerates product expansion at Insight 2019
At Insight 2019, Deltek launched various updates to its ecosystem of project-centric enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools, including…
-
Creating a data culture at Tableau Conference 2019
Data enthusiasts from all over gathered in Las Vegas for Tableau Conference 2019 to network, share experiences and…
-
Talent Management Technology Value Matrix 2019
The space for talent management is filled with leaders offering end-to-end solutions, as well as niche players looking…
-
Salesforce ROI case study: Facility Management Company
The company deployed Salesforce Field Service Lightning to unify and synchronize its scheduling on one platform and eliminate…
-
Salesforce ROI case study: Private Research University
The university deployed Salesforce solutions including Lightning Communities, Sales Cloud, and Marketing Cloud to create a centralized interface…
-
Guidebook: Salesforce Philanthropy Cloud
Organizations are increasingly challenged to show they are socially responsible – both to support their brand, sustain customer…
-
Unit4 ROI case study: LGSS
LGSS, an entity formed by three UK Local Authorities operating in the public sector, deployed Unit4 Business World…
-
Ceridian Updates Dayforce at INSIGHTS
At Ceridian’s user conference, INSIGHTS, the company announced a number of new capabilities highlighting its investments in their…
-
Automation & Security Highlight BoxWorks 2019
The BoxWorks 2019 user conference introduced enhancements to Box Relay and the rollout of Box Shield, as well…
-
On-Demand Pay for Retail
As automation and other functionalities becomes table stakes, human capital management (HCM) vendors will need to find new…
-
IFS highlights global expansion at World Conference 2019
At World Conference 2019, IFS released various product updates and expansions, including an updated user interface and specialized…
-
Kira Systems ROI Business Case Tool – Law
When Nucleus Research analysts investigated deployments of Kira Systems they found organizations were able to reduce the cost…
-
-
Nucleus Top Ten Predictions for 2020
Nucleus’s top 10 predictions for 2020 look at rising and falling trends and expand on one of our…
-
Guidebook – Deep learning on AWS
To understand the state of deep learning adoption and usage today, as well as how it has changed…
-
Analytics Technology Value Matrix 2019
Analytics aren’t optional, regardless of company size. Collecting, storing, and analyzing data to make informed business decisions are…
-
GoodData ROI case study: Mercatus
Mercatus chose GoodData to deliver analytics and data visualization capabilities to its cloud-based investment management platform. Customers wanted…
-
Zoho Campaigns drives value for customers
Nucleus Research interviewed customers using Zoho Campaigns and observed that the product increased customer interaction with higher confirmation…
-
Guidebook – Salesforce Industry Solutions
Salesforce Industry solutions extend the core Salesforce capabilities with additional industry-specific capabilities for verticals including financial services, health…
-
Guidebook: Containers and Kubernetes on AWS
As more organizations adopt a service-oriented development process, containerization has emerged as an increasingly popular method for making…
-
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ROI case study: Kelly Roofing
Kelly Roofing deployed Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to modernize its accounting and resource management capabilities. The company…
-
The harsh reality of blockchain
In a world consumed by technological developments battling to be the next big thing, blockchain has caught on…
-
Control Tower Technology Value Matrix 2019
As customers are looking for greater visibility of their extended value chains, supply chain software vendors are answering…
-
Augmenting employee productivity: OSV’s digital assistants
At its 2019 Roadshow, One Source Virtual (OSV) announced its new Robotic Processes as a Service (RPaaS) products:…
-
BlackLine drives customer experience at InTheBlack 2019
At InTheBlack 2019, BlackLine renewed its focus on customer experience by putting a spotlight on innovative use cases…
-
Salesforce Field Service Lightning ROI case study: POWERHOME Solar
POWERHOME Solar deployed the Salesforce Field Service Lightning (FSL) mobile application for communication with agents in the field…
-
The unified Oracle Cloud at OpenWorld
At Oracle OpenWorld 2019, Oracle announced a number of new human capital management (HCM) features. The new offerings…
-
Guidebook – PatientMatters SaaS solution
PatientMatters is a Florida-based company focused on simplifying the financial side of healthcare, which can easily be the…
-
BlackLine ROI case study: E-commerce Services Provider
An e-commerce services provider implemented BlackLine as part of a larger financial software deployment to modernize its journal…
-
Millennial sales teams at Oracle leverage tech and lead with value
Oracle identified how changing technology has made software buyers more educated and connected. Therefore, it is training its…
-
A strategic analysis: Salesforce M&A
Nucleus Research assessed recent Salesforce acquisitions to determine whether the M&A frenzy from the vendor is a comprehensive,…
-
AI and automation in employee retention
High turnover rates are costly for organizations, and retaining successful personnel is crucial for business success. The primary…