Articles Elsewhere
The following is a reference to some IT-related articles I’ve published. I also blog on related subjects at The TEC Blog.
Concerted Disruption, Climb Aboard
Technology Evaluation Centers (2005).
Labeled a disruptive technology, it’s changing the landscape of enterprise software development, distribution, and consumption. Open source software is grounded in the strength of its communities. This report and interview series examine how to engage and successfully maintain such communities.
Interview with Louis Suárez-Potts of OpenOffice.org and CollabNet
Technology Evaluation Centers (2005).
Louis Suárez-Potts speaks about the political and social architecture of open source communities as well as practices for successful oversight of a project. He covers specific examples from his role as community development manager for the OpenOffice.org project.
Interview with Karl Fogel of Subversion and CollabNet
Technology Evaluation Centers (2005).
Karl Fogel is a founding developer of the Subversion project and is employed by CollabNet. In the following interview, Karl covers key social aspects of coordinating developers as well as the difficulties and advantages of managing an open source, distributed development project.
Interview with Jeff Bates of SourceForge.net, Slashdot, and the OSTG
Technology Evaluation Centers (2005).
Jeff Bates’s experience in developing and managing SourceForge.net and Slashdot communities sheds light on encouraging the interest of participants in the open source community. He discusses important technology considerations toward aiding distributed software development efforts.
A Spoonful Of SugarCRM Case Study And Review Of An Open Source CRM Solution
Technology Evaluation Centers (2005).
CRM-A Case StudyApproach. Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI) Press (2005).
SugarCRM is a rapidly growing open source CRM company with solutions that appeal to a community of enthusiastic users. This study, based on a client who selected the Sugar Sales Professional CRM solution, compares product functionality to the competition and highlights some of SugarCRM’s open source business practices.
The TEC Quick Case for Made2Manage
Technology Evaluation Centers (2006).
Made2Manage specializes in manufacturing management for small and medium-sized discrete, engineer-to-order, and make-to-order manufacturers. This Quick Case for Made2Manage provides concise background information, which is oriented toward organizations considering its Enterprise Business System.
Demand at the Fount of Open Source: A Primer Based in Demand Trends Part I
Technology Evaluation Centers (2005).
As we witness the inexorable increase in demand for Free and open source software (FOSS), many organizations have yet to glean the FOSS fundamentals. This series highlights fundamentals for the enterprise as manifested in global customer demand trends.
Demand at the Fount of Open Source: A Primer Based in Demand Trends Part II
Technology Evaluation Centers (2005).
Organizations globally, are contributing to increased demand for Free and open source software but vendors may not yet be meeting this demand. This article highlights FOSS fundamentals with the goal of adding clarity for the uninitiated.
The TEC Quick Case for Tero Software
Technology Evaluation Centers (2006).
Tero Software specializes in maintenance and asset management solutions for small and medium businesses. This Quick Case for Tero Software provides concise background information, which is oriented toward organizations considering its Web Work solution.
The TEC Quick Case for IQMS
Technology Evaluation Centers (2006).
IQMS is a private corporation operating from Paso Robles, California (US). The company was founded in 1989 by Randy and Nancy Flamm with a goal to create software for the plastics and repetitive manufacturing market. Over the years, IQMS has held true to its manufacturing roots for discrete and process environments but its market reach now includes an expanded range of companies doing repetitive, high volume manufacturing…
TEC Talks to the Compiere ERP/CRM Project, Free and Open Source
Software Business Models
Technology Evaluation Centers (2004).
Compiere project leader, Jorg Janke, reveals the advantages and difficulties in developing an ERP solution as Open Source software. Jorg explains some of the intricacies in modeling a business around servicing mature Open Source software.
TEC Talks to OpenMFG, Free and Open Source Software Business Models
Technology Evaluation Centers (2004).
I spoke with the President and Chief Executive Officer of OpenMFG, Edward L. Lilly, Jr., to find out how OpenMFG is leveraging commodity Free and open source software platforms to more cost-effectively deliver its own ERP solution.
TEC Talks to the Open For Business Project, Free and Open Source Software Business Models
Technology Evaluation Centers (2004).
In conversation with the Open For Business (OFBiz) project leader, David Jones, I discover some of the challenges in raising an open source enterprise software solution. Mr. Jones explains his vision in this first part of three articles on maintaining a business centered around Free and open source software for the enterprise.
Lose the Starry Eyes, Analyze: Reviewing the Ideal Candidate for EMR Innovations ProcessPro
Technology Evaluation Centers (2003).
This is an examination of EMR Innovations’ ProcessPro ERP solution. Companies can begin determining if it is worthwhile to pursue a relationship with EMR Innovations by considering the selection criteria which are most supported by the vendor. We ask the question, all things being equal, which modules are the most complete in their contribution to the product’s functionality.
Lose the Starry Eyes, Analyze: Reviewing the Ideal Candidate for Metasystems ICIM
Technology Evaluation Centers (2003).
This is an examination of Metasystems ERP solution. Companies can begin determining if it is worthwhile to pursue a relationship with Metasystems by considering selection criteria, which are most supported by the vendor. We ask the question, all things being equal, which modules contribute the most to the product’s functionality.
Lose the Starry Eyes, Analyze: Reviewing the Ideal Candidate for a Pronto Solution
Technology Evaluation Centers (2003).
This is an examination of Pronto Software’s ERP solution. By looking at how areas where the Pronto product fulfills a large portion of selection criteria, companies can determine if it is worthwhile to pursue a relationship with Pronto. We ask the question, all things being equal, which modules contribute the most to the product’s functionality.
Lose the Starry-Eyes, Analyze: An Ideal Customer for Relevant INFIMACS
Technology Evaluation Centers (2002).
This is an example, using Relevant Business Systems, of how you can use the TEC ERP Evaluation Center’s WebTESS tool to locate vendors that consider your company their ideal candidate.
Should You Consider Deltek? Well it Depends…
Technology Evaluation Centers (2002).
TEC selection software is used to match potential customers with Deltek’s solution.
Help in Selecting Open Source: Prioritize, Analyze.
IT Manager’s Journal.
Introducing Argis 7 New Web Functionality.
Chalifour, J. (2001).
NetInsights & Premier Content. Intraware.
BSD Operating Systems: The Best Things in Life are Free.
Chalifour, J. & Peterson, R. (2000).
NetInsights & Premier Content. Intraware.
