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April 16, 2012 16 Apr'12
Oracle Hyperion Financial Management 11.1.2.2 loaded with changes

No minor update, the new release has an overhauled user interface and more flexibility in configurable dimensions.
April 09, 2012 09 Apr'12
IDC recommends warranty analytics software, ranks vendors

SAS is the clear leader in the warranty analytics market, with SAP and Teradata at comparable market shares and scrappy players like PTC nipping at their heels.
April 06, 2012 06 Apr'12
Deciphering supply chain management software

SCM has evolved from related but disconnected applications into a tightly woven tool set focused on planning, execution and analytics.
April 04, 2012 04 Apr'12
Gartner: CFOs underutilize corporate performance management software

IBM, Oracle and SAP topped Gartner's latest Magic Quadrant for CPM software, which shows a move toward SaaS and financial governance.
April 02, 2012 02 Apr'12
BI training too important to skip, experts say

Training is the step everyone loves to skip, but doing that could imperil the whole BI implementation, proponents say.
March 30, 2012 30 Mar'12
Building a business intelligence software implementation checklist

Follow these best practices to ensure success for your BI implementation.
March 28, 2012 28 Mar'12
Applying in-memory analytics to finance can boost business agility

In-memory computing could be the game changer that transforms finance organizations from accounting managers to forward-looking leaders in corporate planning.
March 28, 2012 28 Mar'12
Strategic sourcing changes the rules for procurement software selection

Procurement software purchases should keep an eye toward strategic sourcing concepts, experts say. Read advice for the procurement software selection process.
March 28, 2012 28 Mar'12
Procurement software purchasers must weigh pros, cons of SaaS vs. on-premises systems

Get insight on buying procurement software as SaaS vs. on-premises software. Read the benefits of procurement software in the cloud and find out when it’s better kept on-premises.
March 27, 2012 27 Mar'12
Business intelligence for manufacturing made to deliver insights, ROI

Business intelligence software can help companies access more accurate and timely information, leading to better decisions and the ability to be proactive, industry observers say.
March 26, 2012 26 Mar'12
Volume, complexity can lead to order management software system failures

There are plenty of places where order management systems can go wrong. Just ask the retailer that mistakenly offered a $70 iPad. There are ways to find those cracks though.
March 26, 2012 26 Mar'12
Talent management software helps cultivate skilled workforce, experts say

The pressure is on to recruit -- and retain -- skilled employees. Industry watchers say talent management software can make that process less painful and more successful.
March 26, 2012 26 Mar'12
Strategize before negotiating best deal for financial accounting system

Upfront planning will pay off when the time comes to hammer out a contract for a financial application.
March 26, 2012 26 Mar'12
Tips for choosing the right financial management system

Consultants explain how to match an organization’s requirements to financial management system options and vendors.
March 26, 2012 26 Mar'12
Find financial accounting software you can take to the bank

This multi-step selection process can help organizations overcome the challenges—and reap the rewards—of finding the right financial accounting software.