Small and large enterprises are adopting mobile technology to increase employee productivity outside the office. Info-Tech analyzes key patterns in mobile application adoption to help enterprises determine where mobile software fits on the roadmap.

(Sample) 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.

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 and particular business need before moving forward with OSS.

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.

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

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.

IT managers that are considering SaaS must first assess the appropriateness of this model for their enterprise. The first step in this assessment is to determine the economic viability of SaaS versus the traditional on-premises model.

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.

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 eyes on the OSS market and position themselves to take advantage of these...

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 traction in small enterprises. Adobe Flex is a capable framework for developing and delivering Rich Internet Applications (RIAs). RIAs can allow small enterprises to breathe new life into existing...

The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery model provides a faster and more cost-effective alternative for enterprises to implement and operate enterprise applications. However, SaaS is not suitable for everybody. IT managers must assess the appropriateness of the model for their enterprise before moving forward with it.

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.

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

The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery model provides a faster, less risky, and generally more cost-effective alternative for small 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.

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.

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.

Small enterprises are often tempted to build a new application instead of buying one. IT and business leaders should focus on cost considerations to maintain an objective view during the decision-making process.

Using the open-source model for the enterprise application needs of the organization requires careful preparation in terms of process, people, and technology. Follow Info-Tech’s recommendations to get the enterprise ready for Open Source Software (OSS) adoption.

When introducing mobile software into the enterprise, use this tool to navigate the buy, build, or port dilemma.

Introducing Open Source Software (OSS) into an enterprise requires careful preparation in terms of overall needs, process, people, and technology. IT Leaders that have determined that OSS is a good fit for their enterprise need to carefully 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.

Cost/Benefit Analysis is an important part of any project viability assessment. Use this tool to gain insight into the pros and cons of the IT projects under consideration.

The build versus buy question can be an agonizing decision for small enterprises. Info-Tech’s TCO comparison tool takes the pain out of this process by automating the cost calculations and chart creation.

Licensing savings are just a small part of the cost considerations when adopting an open source solution. Use this total cost of ownership calculator to assess the real cost difference between open source and off-the-shelf software.

Enterprises entering a mobile application initiative should start by assessing existing applications to determine if buying, building, or porting is the best way to achieve their goals. Info-Tech’s assessment framework for application mobilization identifies key points of considerations for this decision.

Conduct a due diligence exercise prior to purchasing enterprise software. Assess the vendor, the integrator, the product’s immediate future, and the project’s lifecycle.

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) continues to be on the lips of many IT decision makers. Although SaaS had an earlier incarnation through Application Service Providers, companies like Salesforce.com and NetSuite are responsible for the current hype surrounding SaaS. IT executives new to SaaS must separate the strong, stable vendors from the risky bets if they are to be successful at using this...

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.