Template/Policy

A solution specification is a crucial part of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) evaluation and selection process. IT leaders and project managers should use this template after soliciting requirements and before creating an RFP and demo scripts.

Template/Policy

IT leaders soliciting functional requirements from Subject Matter Experts should use this Task Work Log to obtain and thoroughly document these needs.

Template/Policy

IT leaders soliciting functional requirements from business unit managers should use this template to thoroughly document these needs.

Tool

IT leaders considering an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation should use this readiness assessment tool to determine whether or not the enterprise is sufficiently prepared for ERP.

A variety of electronics recycling laws, across many jurisdictions, have come into effect recently. Understand why these laws are being enacted; learn about the impact on the IT department, and how producer responsibility programs and consumer...

Note

Info-Tech sees increased interest in energy measurement solutions for data centers and end-user infrastructure. However, such solutions are unlikely to make attractive projects unless IT can roughly quantify the true cost of electricity as...

Knowledge of basic accounting can make a huge difference in measuring the costs and profitability of an IT department. Understand accounting basics in order to recognize how purchases influence IT.

Use this introductory research note to gain knowledge about industry Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) vendors IFS, Infor, Lawson, and Sage. Learn about their history, current offerings, recent developments, and where they are heading next.