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Why do so many software implementations in the public sector fail, stall or never reach their full potential? Are they buying the wrong software, are they using the wrong consulting firm or is it ...

Large enterprise software implementations are frequently complex, expensive, and risky undertakings. If you are prospective enterprise software buyer, ask your software and consulting vendors the ...

The new 5-Point Implementation Plan is based on years of hands-on experience and direct feedback from clients across the pharmaceutical, biotech, dietary supplement, and cannabis industries. This ...

“Enterprise IT spending is recession-proof,” said John-David Lovelock, a VP Analyst at Gartner. He continues, “CEOs and CFOs, rather than cutting IT budgets, are increasing spending on digital ...

When organizations undertake software implementations, they do not anticipate failure despite the risks associated with such complex projects. Rather, they plan for success, governed by their budgets, ...

There is huge pressure on CEOs to empower their businesses to integrate AI successfully, but few have technical experience.

Enterprise software implementations can take many months to several years, and usually require a team effort with internal and external resources. If you need to hire a systems integrator or software ...

Enterprise software implementations usually take substantially longer and cost more than planned. When going live they often cause major business disruption. Here's a look at the root cause of the ...

The U.S. government has set an aggressive goal for the healthcare industry, ensuring every American has an electronic he althcare record by 2014. As President Obama's recovery package rolls out over ...