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Art of the software deal can get messy

Software buyers and vendors are increasingly butting heads amid a budget squeeze and increasingly aggressive sales tactics, according to Gartner. In a series of presentations at the Gartner IT Symposium in Orlando, analysts walked buyers through a few negotiating tactics with the likes of SAP, Microsoft, Oracle,...

Tags: Oracle Corp., Gartner Inc., Customer, SAP AG, Microsoft Corp., Negotiation, Software Audit, Software-as-a-service Pricing, Tools & Techniques, Linux, Free Trade, Sales Strategy, Management, Operating Systems, Software, Finance, Sales, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-20

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Software pricing and the Devil's Triangle

Conflicting and interlocking agendas between enterprise vendors and customers contribute to many failed projects. In an insightful blog post, long-time vendor executive, Dennis Moore, identifies an economic model addressing this issue. by Michael Krigsman

Tags: Software, Pricing Strategy, Pricing, Marketing Research, Marketing, Michael Krigsman

Blog posts 2009-07-30

Argentina: Software Development and IT Consulting Outsourcing's New Hot Spot

This paper explains about the attractiveness of Latin America, IT Landscape in Argentina, Leading Content Producer in Spanish, Educational excellence, Political Stability, Closer time-zone which includes instant communication channels, better team integration, shorter communication cycles and Favorable Tax Structure. These favorable tax code policies provides highly educated, competitive workforce at...

Tags: Software, Team, Outsourcing, Argentina, CERCASOFT, Team Management, Software Development, Taxes, Management, Software/Web Development, Financial Planning, Finance

White papers 2009-06-30

MapleSoft Giving Church Bookkeeping Software 032009.7 (Windows)

MapleSoft Giving Church Bookkeeping Software can be used by Churches and other organizations to record member giving. Different pricing plans for small, medium & large churches.

Tags: Software, Microsoft Windows, Pricing Strategy, MapleSoft Enterprises, Pricing, Marketing Research, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-03-18

Protocase Designer 3.0 build 528 (Windows)

Protocase Designer is free downloadable 3D CAD enclosure design software, that can be learned in minutes, and allows you to design complete custom metal electronics enclosures in less than 20 minutes. You can obtain instant pricing, and order online from Protocase Inc. who will then manufacture your custom enclosure in...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Enclosure, Prototocase, Protocase Designer

Software downloads 2009-01-27

Case Study: How Cincom Embeds High-Performance, Low-Cost Business Intelligence in Its Software Solutions

The presenter of this webcast shows why and how the highly respected software provider, Cincom Systems, selected and implemented the Jaspersoft Business Intelligence Suite for Synchrony, the leading call center management application. The presenter will explain how Jaspersoft met their requirements for maintainability, architectural fit, pricing, and functionality.

Tags: JasperSoft, Cincom Systems Inc., High-performance, Software Solutions Inc., Call Centers, Pricing, Leadership, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Marketing Research, It Operations, Marketing, Management, Enterprise Software, Software

Webcasts 2009-01-01

The Value of Microsoft E-CAL

Planning on upgrading the Exchange Server or implementing Microsoft Office SharePoint? Then the Microsoft E-CAL agreement may be the best way to maximize the software investment. The attendee will get details about the program including pricing, technology, upgrades, services and more.

Tags: Microsoft Corp., CDW Corp., Tools & Techniques, Pricing, E-mail Servers, Management, Marketing, Enterprise Software, Software

Webcasts 2009-01-01

OK-Inventory Free Edition 2.1.41 (Windows)

OK-Inventory is an innovative, versatile and customizable software package designed to provide accounting, inventory control and document management solutions to small and medium-sized trading and manufacturing companies. The program interface is very simple and user-friendly. It will only take two or three days of training before you learn the key...

Tags: Goods, Microsoft Windows, Program Interface, Document Management, Managerial Accounting, Pricing, Groupware, Marketing Research, Manufacturing, Enterprise Software, Software, Finance, Marketing

Software downloads 2008-09-01

Internet Caffe 5.6.5 (Windows)

Antamedia Internet Cafe software provides full billing and income control, locks unused computers, generates detailed reports and statistics and supports password protected employee accounts. Process payments quickly and efficiently and improve your business with various reports and statistics. Full POS system, Skins, Smart Card support, customizable pricing system, security options,...

Tags: Statistics, Internet, Microsoft Windows, Pricing Strategy, ANTAMEDIA, Antamedia Internet Cafe Software, Pricing, Smart Cards, Sales Channel, Marketing Research, Financial Services, Marketing, Sales

Software downloads 2007-07-12

Singapore Utilities Company Optimizes Business Performance With Software

Tuas Power wanted to reduce the need for IT staff to install applications on workstations and protect confidential pricing data from unauthorized downloads. The challenge was to enable workstation sharing without data or productivity loss and produce effective presentations for both internal and external meetings. Tuas Power deployed Microsoft Windows...

Tags: Software, Performance, Microsoft Corp., Pricing Strategy, Pricing, Workstations, Notebooks, Marketing Research, Marketing, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets

Case studies 2007-06-01

Microsoft Webcast: Simplifying Licensing Program Selection Using the Product Licensing Advisor (Level 100)

The Microsoft Product Licensing Advisor MPLA is an easy-to-use online resource that can help to find and select Microsoft products, choose the right licensing program, and determine Estimated Retail Pricing ERP based on software needs. The attendee of this webcast will learn how to use the key features for choosing...

Tags: Webcast, Advisor, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Product Licensing Advisor, Service Management, Tools & Techniques, Management

Webcasts 2007-04-17

News to know: Mashup camp; Vista ReadyBoost; Sun irrelevance

Notable headlines:Is your flash drive fast enough for Vista’s ReadyBoost?IBM net gains on software acquisitions, contracts. Big Blue becoming big in software. Investors disappointed.Feds out for hackers blood. Execs: Telecommuting Holds Back Careers.Why Microsoft should open-source SQL Server and SharePoint.Cell phone didnt ignite California man.At Mashup Camp, geeks plot future...

Tags: General, Apple iPhone

Blog posts 2007-01-19

Vanila Biz 1.05 (Windows)

Vanila Biz is the richest features and low cost accounting software for small business. Features includes: GL/IC/AR/AP/SO/PO, multicurrency, budget, 5 level of sub accounts, account allocation, multi-warehouse-location, standard/moving average/FIFO/LIFO cost method, allow negative stock feature, item min-max stock per warehouse, reorder quantity, substitute item, kit, vendor manufacture code, short name,...

Tags: Item, Microsoft Windows, Vanila Biz, Features, PO, Sales Strategy, Investment, Financial Services, Sales, Finance

Software downloads 2006-10-17

Adobe releases Lightroom beta for Windows

Adobe releases Lightroom beta for WindowsPricing?What is the expected pricing for this software?

Tags: Pricing, Marketing research, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Systems Inc., Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2006-07-19

Speech recognition telephony to generate $173 mln in 2009

Port shipments in worldwide speech recognition telephony software market will increase from 165,000 in 2004 to almost 400,000 by 2009. But competitive pricing will see end-user spending grow much more slowly, from $117 mln in 2004, to $173 mln in 2009, Gartner says.

Tags: speech recognition, telephony

Blog posts 2005-08-30

Software utility providers prove bearish on hardware utilities

Software utility providers prove bearish on hardware utilitiesIts pricing flexibility is keyBloglines comments on Sun show the opportunity that Sun is missing by attempting to price for on demand/utility computing using one pricing metric and model. Both hardware and software are so much cheaper today, that what is important...

Tags: Pricing, Marketing research, Tools & Techniques, pricing strategy, Sun Microsystems Inc., hardware utility, Software utility provider, software, hardware

Discussion threads 2005-03-30

NetKeeper Express 8.2 (Windows)

Monitor and collect PC hardware and software inventory and supervise physical and book inventories. NetKeeper's asset management solution unifies asset information to change raw data into meaningful business intelligence and reports. Automatically collects hardware and software information from networked and standalone computers. Tracks OS serial numbers. Details where software or...

Tags: Asset, Software, Microsoft Windows, Multima, NetKeeper, Asset Management, Tools & Techniques, Operational Planning, Business Operations, Management

Software downloads 2005-03-08

BlackBerrys sync with Mac OS X

BlackBerrys sync with Mac OS XOffice 2004?>>The application also requires that the computer use Office 2004 for Mac.

Tags: Operating systems, Handhelds, Desktops, RIM BlackBerry, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS

Discussion threads 2004-08-19

Software Administration Kit 1.8 (Windows)

The Software Administration Kit abbreviated SAK is an unique all-in-one solution for customer and order tracking, form letter and e-mail submission, sales report generation, version management and order fulfillment. SAK has been designed to meet the requirements of shareware authors and other e-commerce vendors. It's competitive pricing makes SAK especially...

Tags: Shareware, Software, Microsoft Windows, Lobstersoft, SAK, Pricing, Marketing

Software downloads 2002-06-01