My First Software Prenup

contractsA software “prenup” is probably not the first thing you think of when beginning the search for a new or replacement ERP system, but you may want to add it to your list after you read this.

Recently, I was involved in closing discussions with a prospect. We were heavily engaged in two key areas: software deployment options and acquisition models.

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Going Viral

viral“Going viral”

How many two-word phrases cause such excitement, curiosity, and interest?

Here’s a web definition: Viral phenomena are objects or patterns able to replicate themselves or convert other objects into copies of themselves when these objects are exposed to them. Viral has become a common way to describe how thoughts, information and trends move into and through a human population.

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What You Don’t Know About Your Software: The Ugly Truth

less than 40 percentIn a recent article, I was shocked to learn that, on average, less than 40% of the power and potential of a company’s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution is used in Corporate America.

Less than 40%! That means 60% of their investment is sitting idle and not delivering any return on investment that justified their huge expense.

Why?

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