Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover logistics and supply chain management. Phrases such as “out-of-the-box” and “plug-and-play” software conjure up the image ...

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 ...

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 ...

Long and expensive enterprise software deployments are no longer an acceptable option for most organizations. In response to difficult economic conditions, shrinking IT budgets, and users who expect ...

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, ...

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Customer relationship management (CRM) implementation is a 10 ...

The report is called The State of Software Collaboration Implementations in 2011. It's based on the Forrester’s Forrsights Software Survey, Q4 2010 given to 2,403 IT executives and technology decision ...

This guide was reviewed by a Business News Daily editor to ensure it provides comprehensive and accurate information to aid your buying decision. Customer relationship management (CRM) systems have ...

Enterprise software implementations like ERP are famous for being late and exceeding budget. This article looks at using Agile concepts to reduce implementation project risks. Selecting best-fit ...