A growing number of enterprises are adopting mobile solutions to address their users’ business needs while offsite. Use Info-Tech’s analysis to determine what type of role mobile applications can play in the enterprise.

Open Source Software (OSS) is facing an uphill battle for the minds of IT professionals and adoption will remain tepid for the next 12 months. However, as OSS offerings from major vendors hit the market and products mature, OSS will see a greater uptake in the marketplace. Ambivalent decision makers should keep their eye on the OSS market and position themselves to take advantage of these...

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is changing the landscape of the enterprise applications market. IT managers that understand the current trends and future prospects of the SaaS market will be in a better position to maximize the returns of their enterprise application investments.

While the Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and .NET application development platform debate rages on, alternative development frameworks such as Linux-Apache-MySQL-PHP (LAMP) and Adobe Flex are gaining enterprise traction. Adobe Flex is a capable framework for developing and delivering Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) for delivery to both internal and external users.

Enterprises that adopt mobile applications without fully understanding their requirements risk disappointment or even failure in their investment. Info-Tech’s complexity profiling system provides a clear, structured approach to analyzing mobile solutions and their impact on the IT environment.

As mobile devices gain power and functionality, software providers are attempting to carve out a stronger role for mobile applications in the enterprise space. This tool provides an objective means of gauging these offerings in the context of the enterprise environment.

Mobile applications may not be a worthwhile investment for every enterprise. Use this tool to determine if a mobile software solution would be a good fit.

The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery model can bring a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) than its on-premises equivalent. Use this calculator to find out if the enterprise can reap TCO benefits from the on-demand SaaS model.

Open Source Software (OSS) provides a cost-effective alternative for enterprises to meet their business application needs. However, the open source model is not suitable for everybody. IT managers must assess the appropriateness of the model for their enterprise.

Open Source Software (OSS) provides a cost-effective alternative for enterprises to meet their business application needs. However, there are some specific criteria that will take OSS off the list of candidates for an enterprise applications project.

The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery model provides a faster, less risky, and generally more cost-effective alternative for enterprises to achieve their business objectives. However, this model is not the best alternative in every situation. Before moving forward with it, IT managers must assess the appropriateness of the SaaS model for their enterprise.

Not every enterprise is an ideal candidate for mobile software solutions. Examine Info-Tech’s mobile application adopter profiles to understand what separates successful adopters from the rest.

SaaS is not suitable for everybody. IT managers must thoroughly assess the appropriateness of the model for their enterprise before moving forward with it.

Use this tool to determine if an IT initiative makes the most fiscal sense for your enterprise. Limit solution procurement risk for your IT projects by performing a three-year TCO calculation.

Enterprises looking to implement a mobile solution should analyze their existing applications to decide if they should buy, build, or port. This tool guides IT and business leaders through an analysis of key characteristics and provides a tailored recommendation.

The build vs. buy decision is never an easy one. Info-Tech’s TCO analysis tool simplifies the process by doing the cost calculations automatically and producing a graph for easy comparison.

Enterprises looking to go mobile should examine their existing applications to decide whether to buy, build, or port. Info-Tech’s assessment framework will guide IT and business leaders through an analysis of key considerations to arrive at the right decision for the enterprise.

Enterprises looking to adopt a new software solution often have a difficult time deciding between building and buying. Business and IT decision-makers should conduct a cost-driven analysis to arrive at the right strategy for the enterprise.

IT managers that attempt to implement Open Source Software (OSS) without adequate planning are setting up the project for failure. Introducing the OSS model into an enterprise requires careful preparation in terms of process, people, and technology. Follow Info-Tech’s steps to get the enterprise ready for OSS adoption.

Getting into an Open Source project without sufficient planning and preparation is risky. IT Managers that have determined that Open Source Software (OSS) is a good fit for their enterprise need to prepare their environment before starting the vendor selection process.

Is Open Source Software (OSS) really that much more cost-effective than commercial packaged software? Use this Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) comparison tool to find out.

Getting into an Open Source project without sufficient planning and preparation is risky. IT Managers that have determined that Open Source Software (OSS) is a good fit for their enterprise need to prepare their environment before starting the vendor selection process.

Getting into a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) contract without sufficient planning and preparation is risky. IT managers that have determined that SaaS is a good fit for their enterprise need to prepare their environment before starting the vendor selection process.

IT leaders that attempt to implement a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) system without adequate planning are setting the project up for failure. Introducing SaaS into an enterprise requires careful preparation in terms of process, people, and technology.

IT managers need a robust and objective process for creating a vendor shortlist. By creating a best-fit shortlist of SaaS solutions, buyers will save time, eliminate frustration, and avoid vendor hype. Use this tool to lower risks when moving to SaaS.

Usability can mean the difference between success and failure for mobile application implementations. Follow these guidelines to ensure end-users get the most out of the new software solution.

The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery model is impacting the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) project lifecycle. Understanding the impact that SaaS has on CRM is necessary to achieve successful on-demand CRM implementations.

Although SaaS solutions lower upfront costs, there are hidden risks to this delivery option that can trigger extra costs and blow IT’s application budget.

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions are only as effective as the data they contain. Moving legacy data into these systems presents challenges to many enterprises. Preparing for SaaS bulk uploads enables enterprises to support growth and expansion in a controlled manner.