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ERP Evaluation Center
Aug 30, 2008
Today's usage of Decision Support Systems (DSS), combined with vetted ERP knowledge bases, allows organizations to save time and money, achieving better and more reliable/fully-documented decisions, a quantum improvement over the widely-used subjective process of selecting complex enterprise software...
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Stand Up, Sit Down...Don’t Fight, Fight, Fight (5 Pages)
by Ross Jacobsen
Dec 18, 2004
Abstract : Can you relate to the following software demo situation? Jennifer, the sales engineer, is at the keyboard. She's on a roll. She's been setting the stage to show how her price matrix capability will eliminate costly errors. This is all-important to the prospect. She has the audience's full attention and is steadily moving them toward her objective. Suddenly Robert, the account executive, interrupts from the back of the room. 'Jennifer, I think this would be a great time to show how the information you’re working with updates the data warehouse and is immediately available for sales analysis purposes.' Everybody shifts their attention from Jennifer and the all-important price matrix capability to Robert and the equally important data warehouse function. In an instant, the momentum Jennifer has been building dies.
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Stand Up, Sit Down...Don't Fight,Fight,Fight (5 Pages)
by Ross Jacobsen
Sep 3, 2002
Abstract : Can you relate to the following software demo situation? Jennifer, the sales engineer, is at the keyboard. She’s on a roll. She’s been setting the stage to show how her price matrix capability will eliminate costly errors. This is all-important to the prospect. She has the audience’s full attention and is steadily moving them toward her objective. Suddenly Robert, the account executive, interrupts from the back of the room. “Jennifer, I think this would be a great time to show how the information you’re working with updates the data warehouse and is immediately available for sales analysis purposes.” Everybody shifts their attention from Jennifer and the all-important price matrix capability to Robert and the equally important data warehouse function. In an instant, the momentum Jennifer has been building dies.
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Improving Your Demo-To-Win Ratio - Bridge Building (6 Pages)
by Bob Riefstahl
Jul 10, 2002
Abstract : Ask yourself this simple question: “Have I ever lost a deal to an inferior product?” If your answer is yes, I’ll guarantee that one of the prime reasons for your defeat was because your competitor was a more effective Bridge-Demonstrator.
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Stand Up, Sit Down...Don't Fight,Fight,Fight (5 Pages)
by Ross Jacobsen
Jan 8, 2002
Abstract : Can you relate to the following software demo situation? Jennifer, the sales engineer, is at the keyboard. She’s on a roll. She’s been setting the stage to show how her price matrix capability will eliminate costly errors. This is all-important to the prospect. She has the audience’s full attention and is steadily moving them toward her objective. Suddenly Robert, the account executive, interrupts from the back of the room. “Jennifer, I think this would be a great time to show how the information you’re working with updates the data warehouse and is immediately available for sales analysis purposes.” Everybody shifts their attention from Jennifer and the all-important price matrix capability to Robert and the equally important data warehouse function. In an instant, the momentum Jennifer has been building dies.
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The Demo Crime Files! (7 Pages)
by Bob Riefstahl
Nov 7, 2001
Abstract : This article is part of the continuing education all software demonstrators need to ensure their fundamental skills remain sharp. It points out three common 'crimes' made in demonstrations, how to recognize them, and suggests alternative approaches.
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Improving Your Demo-To-Win Ratio - Bridge Building (6 Pages)
by Bob Riefstahl
Oct 10, 2001
Abstract : Ask yourself this simple question: “Have I ever lost a deal to an inferior product?” If your answer is yes, I’ll guarantee that one of the prime reasons for your defeat was because your competitor was a more effective Bridge-Demonstrator.
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IBM to Demo Crusoe-based Notebook (3 Pages)
by R. Krause
Jun 23, 2000
Abstract : At the upcoming PC Expo, IBM is planning to provide a technology demonstration - a ThinkPad notebook computer designed around Transmetaďľ’s Crusoe microprocessor.
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Logility Signs First ASP Deal with ebaseOne (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Feb 2, 2000
Abstract : Collaborative supply chain solution vendor, Logility, recently partnered with ebaseOne, which will use its ASP infrastructure to deploy Logility's supply chain management applications to customers. The deal is the first in what is expected to be several partnerships with ASPs for supporting Logility's i-Connection announced last July.
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Logility Surges on Second Quarter Earnings Announcement (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Nov 24, 1999
Abstract : Logility, Inc. recently announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended October 31, 1999. In spite of the Y2K marketplace malaise, Logility reported a 60% increase in total revenue over the same period last year. Profits fell comfortably in positive territory at $0.07 per diluted share. Wall Street reacted ecstatically to the news, which caused Logility's stock price to more than double on Tuesday.
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