WHITE PAPER - This paper explores the overlooked aspects of SaaS application delivery including the creation of applications, release management, service deployment, internationalization, tenant management and partner support. This paper will also examine the crucial role multi-tenancy has in rolling out SaaS solutions and advocate for a platform-based strategy.
Posted: October 19, 2009 | Published: October 19, 2009


Topics:  Application Development | Application Life-Cycle Management | Cloud Computing | ISVs | Multi-Tenant Units | Platform as a service | SaaS ERP | Software as a Service | Software Development Life-Cycles | Software Development Tools

WHITE PAPER - This paper examines a hybrid model of ERP deployment that not only lowers the overall cost and resources required to migrate to a new version of SAP, but also reduces the ongoing annual costs of keeping the systems working, thereby freeing up the IT budget for more strategic investments
Posted: October 14, 2009 | Published: October 14, 2009


Topics:  Cloud Computing | ERP | Integration Server Software | Operational Metrics (Systems) | Regulatory Compliance | Reporting Software | SaaS ERP | SAP (Product)

WHITE PAPER - This paper sets out a framework for deciding on and implementing on-demand ERP within enterprises.. It examines key concerns such as data integrity in enterprise systems, maintaining compliance and ensuring proper process management, as well as discussing new skills and approaches to help maximize returns on investment.
Posted: October 14, 2009 | Published: May 1, 2009


Topics:  CIOs | ERP | SaaS ERP | Software Infrastructure | Software Selection | Software Upgrades

WHITE PAPER - This paper sets out a framework for evaluating a data center. It considers the special factors that apply to an on-demand infrastructure, many of which go well beyond the standards applicable to the average enterprise data center.
Posted: October 13, 2009 | Published: July 1, 2009


Topics:  CIOs | Data Center Management | Data Centers | ERP | ERP Software | SaaS ERP | Software Architectures | Software Selection

EGUIDE - If you’re considering cutting costs by switching to email archiving and management in the cloud, this white paper contains useful information and best practices. Download it and learn 10 ways MimeCast can save you time and money using cloud-based email management.
Posted: October 7, 2009 | Published: October 6, 2009


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Email | Email Archiving | Email Management | Email Management Services | Email Security Services | Grid Computing | SaaS ERP | Software as a Service | Utility Computing | Utility Software

EBOOK - The emergence of Software as a Service-based applications has enabled organizations to get new applications up and running quickly and cheaply, saving resources for mission-critical tasks.
Posted: October 7, 2009 | Published: October 7, 2009


Topics:  Cloud Computing | CRM | CRM Software | Grid Computing | SaaS ERP | Software as a Service | Utility Computing | Utility Software

WHITE PAPER - Cloud computing is no longer an abstract, far-off concept. It has become part of mainstream discussions in the IT industry. IBM builds cloud computing solutions focused on delivering the right capabilities for each individual organization.
Posted: October 5, 2009 | Published: February 18, 2009


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Grid Computing | Infrastructure Management | Infrastructure Services | Platform as a service | SaaS ERP | Utility Computing

WHITE PAPER - This paper considers the business advantages of moving to a Software as a Service (SaaS) model for improving business operations, and to better meet the challenges of growth, competition and regulatory compliance faced by small-to-midsize businesses.
Posted: September 28, 2009 | Published: February 14, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Performance Management | Business Process Management | Cloud Computing | ERP | ERP Software | SaaS ERP | SAP (Product) | SMBs

WHITE PAPER - Organizations are facing growing business challenges as a result of intensifying market trends. In response, THINKstrategies is finding a growing number of organizations of all sizes are investigating and adopting on-demand Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) alternatives to traditional, on-premise systems to meet their changing business needs.
Posted: September 28, 2009 | Published: September 30, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | Cloud Computing | ERP | ERP Software | SaaS ERP | SMBs

ANALYST BRIEF - This paper discusses the relevant criteria for evaluation of SaaS solutions targeting small-to-midsize businesses, and raises the key questions that should be asked.
Posted: September 28, 2009 | Published: February 21, 2008


Topics:  Business Management | Business Process Management | Business Service Management | Cloud Computing | ERP | ERP Software | SaaS ERP | SMBs

ANALYST REPORT - After a year of silence surrounding SAP’s newest Enterprise Resource Planning solution, SAP Business ByDesign is back. Read this Aberdeen Group paper for an analyst’s review of the product, including insights on the product’s price, functionality, and versatility.
Posted: September 28, 2009 | Published: May 15, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Management | Business Performance Management | Business Process Management | ERP | ERP Software | SaaS ERP | SAP (Product)

WEBCAST - This webcast gives an overview of how larger enterprises are leveraging business intelligence software in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model.
Posted: September 21, 2009 | Premiered: September 18, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Data Integration | Data Warehouses | Enterprise | Information Industry | IT Services | Organizational Change | SaaS ERP

PODCAST - Listen to this podcast to learn why the City of Memphis implemented Innotas IT governance solutions and how they were able to improve project response times and achieve significant cost savings.
Posted: September 8, 2009 | Premiered: September 4, 2009


Topics:  Budgeting | IT Governance | Portfolio Management (IT Management) | Project Management | Project Management Software | Project Portfolio Management | SaaS ERP | Software as a Service

CASE STUDY - AppRiver needed a very fast, lightweight antivirus engine that would complement their SecureTide service. After a thorough evaluation process, they found ESET NOD32 Antivirus to be the most reliable and stable platform. It now protects more than 50,000 mailboxes for AppRiver.
Posted: September 3, 2009 | Published: September 1, 2009


Topics:  Email Security Policies | Email Security Services | Email Security Software | Microsoft Exchange | SaaS ERP | Security | Security Policies | Security Threats | Virus Protection

WHITE PAPER - Compiled by SearchManufacturingERP.com editors, this directory includes ERP software products for process and discrete manufacturers of all sizes, as well as all verticals. It includes software that is meant to be deployed on-premise as well as Software as a Service (SaaS) or on-demand software.
Posted: August 14, 2009 | Published: January 22, 2009


Topics:  ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Software | SaaS ERP | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains