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
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ROI Evaluation Report: Proofpoint Messaging Security Solutions
Proofpoint messaging security solutions enable IT administrators to better manage incoming spam and viruses and outbound communications while…
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ROI Case Study: Development Dimensions International (DDI)
Implementing a new training strategy with DDI technology has enabled the company to enhance its development course offerings…
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ROI Case Study: Novell GroupWise
The London Borough of Hillingdon migrated to Novell GroupWise in 2002, replacing its Microsoft Exchange system. The organization…
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Ubergroups.com: controlling your instant messaging environment
Ubergroups.com is the newest instant messaging technology that will benefit small to medium size enterprises by providing a…
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Microsoft pushes migration to Windows Server 2003
Microsoft will soon discontinue its free support of Windows NT 4.0 and Exchange 5.5, hoping to motivate hangers-on…
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Compliance Insights – SOX – HIPAA – GLBA
Compliance with regulations such as SOX, HIPAA and GLBA is a requirement for many organizations. Establishing appropriate controls…
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Profiles in Government – Hummingbird
Hummingbird document management, records management, and portal solutions have enabled the Canadian government to increase efficiency and manage…
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Business Objects makes the case for standardization
With the delivery of its new business intelligence suite, Business Objects completes its plan for a fully integrated…
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ROI Case Study: Microsoft Business Solutions-Solomon
With Microsoft Business Solutions-Solomon Omicron Consulting has improved its cash flow, increased the productivity of its project managers,…
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Controlling Your IM Environment
An instant messaging management solution is the right technology for organizations that have instant messaging in place. By…
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SAP increases its midmarket options
To gain more traction in the midmarket, SAP is adding capabilities to its Business One ERP software, and…
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Outbound e-mail monitoring
Leaks of confidential content can cost companies huge amounts in lost revenues, legal penalties, and corporate credibility. Solutions…
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IBM WebSphere 6 delivers high availability impact
WebSphere 6 is a significant product upgrade that has the potential to deliver solid returns. New high availability…
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The Real ROI from Microsoft Dynamics AX – German
Unabhangige, von Nucleus durchgefuhrte Untersuchungen ergaben, dass 75 Prozent der Microsoft Dynamics AX-Anwender nach einer durchschnittlichen Amortisationszeit von…
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The Real ROI from Microsoft Dynamics AX
Independent research conducted by Nucleus showed that 75 percent of Microsoft Business Solutions-Axapta customers had achieved a positive…
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Microsoft’s Magnifying Glass for Exchange
Microsoft’s Exchange Server Best Practices Analyzer Tool can ease the load of Exchange administrators and help identify key…
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PeopleSoft and IBM get closer
IBM and PeopleSoft announced a major initiative to combine IBM’s middleware with PeopleSoft’s applications. The deal provides PeopleSoft…
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Instant Messaging: Breaking the Bad ROI Rap
Fewer than 20 percent of Fortune 500 companies are using instant messaging today; those that do find it…
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ROI Case Study: Ultimate Software
With Ultimate Software’s UltiPro solution, Ruth’s Chris Steak House has been able to reduce payroll-processing costs while increasing…
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ROI Score: IBM WebSphere 5
IBM is expanding the capability of its WebSphere platform, while also increasing its packaging options. Tailoring technology offering…
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ROI Score: Sonic Business Integration Suite
Delivering lower initial and ongoing costs compared to most competing EAI products, along with returns from improving business…
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ROI score – SAP BI
SAP Business Information Warehouse, positioned as a business intelligence platform with data warehousing capabilities, is widely deployed at…
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Market ROI Scorecard – Business Intelligence
Vendors delivering the highest ROI in this space have grown to support large-scale deployments while bolstering integration between…
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ROI Score: webMethods Enterprise Services Platform
The webMethods Enterprise Services Platform lowers the development time and cost of integration projects over point-to-point integration, but…
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Market ROI Scorecard – Hosted CRM
Hosted CRM gains high marks for rapid deployment, support, and ease of use to deliver a positive ROI…
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Oracle E-Business Suite Extends Vertical Depth
The new release of Oracle E-Business Suite will include more industry-specific functionality. The ROI potential of these enhancements…
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Market Scorecard – Integration
The increased options for choosing integration products and evaluating integration approaches provides organizations with greater options for choosing…
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Vendor ROI Score: Microsoft BizTalker Server
Companies can achieve a positive ROI with Microsoft BizTalk Server by reducing the time and cost associated with…
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ROI Score – TIBCO
TIBCO’s ability to provide a central integration backbone and handle a high volume of data transactions with reliability…
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ROI score – Business Objects
Business Object’s enquiry and analysis tools form a core component of the vendor’s corporate performance management suite, and…
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ROI score – Siebel onDemand
Although its cash position and existing on-premise CRM customer base give it a strong position in the CRM…
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ROI score – Microsoft Business Intelligence
By enabling companies to leverage existing Microsoft tools to rapidly develop and integrate customized analytical applications, Microsoft’s business…
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ROI score – Business Objects Crystal
With the Crystal Decisions acquisition, Business Objects has inherited a ubiquitous enterprise-reporting platform with proven scalability and power….
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ROI score – Hyperion Intelligence
Hyperion Intelligence, a core component of the Hyperion Performance Suite, enables analysts and decision makers to quickly access…
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ROI score – Cognos Enterprise Planning
Cognos Enterprise Planning, based on technology from two proven players — Cognos and Adaytum — can enable improved…
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Vendor ROI Score: QlikTech
QlikView’s easy deployability and low price point make it an attractive contender for reporting and analytics deals. The…
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ROI score – Cognos PowerPlay
Cognos PowerPlay has earned a record of delivering ROI to customers through strong functionality for multidimensional analysis.
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ROI score – Entellium
Relatively new to the North American market, Entellium provides a hosted CRM suite with modular features and strong…
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ROI score – ACCPAC CRM
The Web-based complement of Best Software’s other CRM solutions including SalesLogix and ACT!, ACCPAC CRM provides basic sales…
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ROI Score – Cognos ReportNet
Cognos ReportNet forms the enterprise-reporting pillar of Cognos’s 3-layered corporate performance management suite. The tool’s advanced report publishing…
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ROI score – RightNow
Focus on rapid deployment, an easy-to-use interface, and support for multiple communications channels through a knowledge base enables…
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ROI score – NetSuite
NetSuite NetCRM’s key value proposition is its ability to deliver order management, customer support, and support through an…
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ROI score – Microstrategy
MicroStrategy has established itself as a profiler of robust and scalable analytics and reporting tools to a diverse…