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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The Real ROI from Salesforce.com
Eighty-two percent of companies interviewed by Nucleus had achieved a positive ROI from Salesforce.com deployment by increasing sales…
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The Real ROI from Upshot
Hosted CRM has the potential to deliver significant returns. Eighty-five percent of companies interviewed by Nucleus had achieved…
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CRM is dead – long live CRM
In-house CRM as we know it is dead. Smart vendors are taking the lead from hosted upstarts to…
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Microsoft Office 2003 – ROI from collaboration
Though the changes to the core Microsoft Office 2003 applications are much ado about nothing, the addition of…
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ROI Case Study: OutStart Trainersoft
By using OutStart’s Trainersoft to develop interactive coursework, the company has been able to provide mobile, home-based, and…
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Novell ZENworks ROI modeling tool
This financial modeling tool has been developed to evaluate the value of Novell ZENworks. It is designed to…
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Novell ZENWorks ROI Report
Automated resource management can help IT departments efficiently support end users in an evolving technology environment while they…
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What drives e-learning ROI
The Docent-Click2Learn merger, followed by Saba’s migration proposal for Docent users, signifies heightened competitive activity but shouldn’t blur…
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ROI Case Study: Microsoft Solutions
The Charmer Sunbelt Group built a portal using Microsoft Content Management Server and SharePoint Portal Server to rapidly…
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RFID – an ROI black hole?
With RFID technology in its infancy, Nucleus Research found that most companies are either reluctant to deploy or…
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ROI Case Study: Microsoft Exchange Server
MGM MIRAGE has a high availability architecture for its e-mail system, easier administration and management, and disaster-recovery benefits…
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EMC buys Documentum – hype yes – ROI no
Despite the marketing hype over information lifecycle management, the merger of EMC and Documentum will have little, if…
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Measuring the ROI from ERP – quick reference guide
Following a structured approach to measuring return on investment ensures consistent calculations. Using the tips in this quick…
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OnDemand: Siebel’s Cure for ROI Woes?
Siebel’s second attempt at the hosted CRM market reduces many of the initial and ongoing costs of using…
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BEA WebLogic 8.1 upgrade ROI report
Nucleus found that companies upgrading to BEA WebLogic Platform 8.1 experienced an average increase of 50 percent in…
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Automating the corporate help desk
Addressing increasingly complex technical support environments, automated support applications can help large companies achieve a positive ROI by…
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Digital dashboards – identifying the ROI drivers
Implementing a dashboard can be an expensive proposition. Dashboards deliver ROI when companies ensure that they’re measuring what…
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Contact verification systems
Using contact verification systems is an inexpensive way to keep critical business contact information updated on a regular…
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ROI Case Study: ePeople Teamwork
The company used ePeople Teamwork to reduce support costs by allowing lower-tier support staff to solve customers’ complex…
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ROI Evaluation Report: Kronos iSeries Timekeeper
Kronos iSeries Timekeeper enables the automation and improvement of payroll processes and time and labor management at organizations…
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Kronos iSeries ROI modeling tool
This financial modeling tool has been developed to evaluate the value of Kronos iSeries. It is designed to…
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ROI Case Study: Microsoft Office InfoPath
Microsoft Consulting Services (MCS) used Microsoft Office InfoPath to improve the efficiency of the contract creation and management…
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ROI Case Study: Sonic Software
Armstrong used Sonic Software’s Sonic ESB integration platform to collaborate and exchange information more effectively with distributors’ ERP…
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ROI Case Study: Applix
NCI Information Systems has been able to improve reporting, budgeting, and forecasting by implementing the Applix TM1 business…
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ROI Evaluation Report: Kronos Visionware
Visionware labor analytics enable organizations to control labor costs and optimize labor usage through improved reporting and analysis….
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Kronos Visionware ROI modeling tool
This financial modeling tool has been developed to evaluate the value of Kronos Visionware. It is designed to…
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ROI Case Study: Ultimus Workflow Suite
CCCS has used Ultimus to automate HR and administrative processes at two of its 14 college campuses, eliminating…
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The Real ROI from webMethods
Nucleus found that 65 percent of webMethods customers had achieved a positive ROI from their use of the…
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Cognos launches ReportNet
Reportnet’s coverage of wider user populations and its Web-based architecture will help Cognos promote Series 8 as a…
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Public wireless access – wait or jump in
Giving employees access to public wireless networks can lead to a positive ROI only if those employees can…
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Kronos Workforce Timekeeper upgrade ROI modeling tool
This financial modeling tool has been developed to evaluate the value of Kronos Workforce Timekeeper. It is designed…
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Kronos Workforce Timekeeper centralization upgrade ROI report
Centralizing timekeeping and payroll operations with Workforce Timekeeper can enable corporations to reduce the costs of technology maintenance…
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Kronos Workforce Timekeeper upgrade ROI report
Upgrading to Workforce Timekeeper, the Web-based time and labor application from Kronos, will enable organizations to improve routine…
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Portals ROI comparison report
When it comes to picking a portal, the lowest TCO is not necessarily the best choice for the…
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ROI Case Study: API
Covenant was able to improve scheduling, labor, and payroll management by deploying API’s ActiveStaffer solution and upgrading to…
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