Back to basics: The difference between SaaS and Cloud Computing

If you run your servers, Cloud Computing is for you. If not, you'll get more out of SaaS.

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What problem are you trying to solve?

Your sales manager comes up, points to an article in a trade magazine, and says "we must put in CRM!" What do you do?

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Some thoughts about SaaS and cloud computing

Take a look at your data center and ask: Why is this here?

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ByDesign Upgrade Means SAP is Serious About SaaS

If you're doing an ERP software selection between Oracle and SAP, you really need to look at ByDesign

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Why would SAP buy Sybase? Hint: It's not for the database.

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When a software system fails: Should it stay or should it go?

There are a lot of things you can do to try to salvage a failed system. One solution that has to be in the arsenal is "punt."

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In-memory Databases Do Not Excuse Fat, Bloated Applications

In-memory databases are great, but please no bloat!

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The Three Rules of Reports

They must be accurate, sufficiently detailed, and ... pretty?

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Third Party Software Support: Yes or No?

Saving 50% could cost you 100%

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Palm's Business Software Legacy

It all started with HP and Palm. It's only fitting that they join forces.

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