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Vendor Selection

ALSO CALLED: Selecting Vendors and Companies
DEFINITION: A tier 1 vendor is one of the largest and most well known in its field -- often enjoying national or international recognition and acceptance. Vendors may be both manufacturers and value-added resellers (VARs). For example, Cisco Systems Inc. is regarded as a tier 1 vendor in storage area  … 
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Marketing Program Financial Management
sponsored by Aprimo, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 20 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Dec 2007
SUMMARY: This paper will describe core processes which are critical to fully leverage an MFS application.

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Virtuallization as It Relates to Sofware Appliances Podcast
sponsored by NEI
PODCAST:   Posted: 19 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 16 Apr 2008
SUMMARY: Learn about the impact and technical challenges software vendors face when adopting hyperboxes.

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Oracle Vertical CRM Applications: Realizing Business Benefit Through Industry Best Practices
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 02 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
SUMMARY: This IDC white paper explores the benefits of employing a vertical CRM application based on industry best practices. Learn challenges, opportunities and benefits of vertical applications as well as advice for industry-specific solutions.

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Complimentary Report: Dirty Little Secrets of the WMS Industry
sponsored by HighJump Software
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 26 May 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2007
SUMMARY: Read this white paper to learn five secrets you should know before you purchase a WMS. Guide your evaluation and selection processes in a way that best benefits your business, your customers and your long-term success and competitive advantage.

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Selecting a Practical Enterprise Content Management Solution: Critical Considerations
sponsored by Xerox DocuShare
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 08 May 2008 | Published: 01 Sep 2007
SUMMARY: Learn how to put together your content management strategy from the ground up, taking into account business needs, organizational structure and strategic objectives.

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Selecting an Intranet Search Engine
sponsored by ISYS Search Software
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 26 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2004
SUMMARY: This document is designed to guide you through the process of selecting an intranet search engine, by addressing in turn a range of key variables that need to be considered.

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Everything You Don't Know about Desktop Search: Plus a 12-step Checklist for Evaluating Desktop Search for the Enterprise
sponsored by ISYS Search Software
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 26 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Feb 2005
SUMMARY: Discover the difference between today's newer consumer desktop search products and the mature, tried-and-true business-oriented solutions. Includes a 12-step checklist to help you better evaluate desktop search for the enterprise.

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The Benefits of Clustered Storage
sponsored by Storage Magazine
JOURNAL ARTICLE:   Posted: 23 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008
SUMMARY: Clustered storage combines multiple arrays or controllers to increase their performance, capacity or reliability. In many cases, it's a cost-effective way to meet today's storage needs.

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Enterprise Data Integration Essentials: Understanding Popular Data Integration Methods Benefits and Drawbacks
sponsored by SyncSort
EDITORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE:   Posted: 17 Apr 2008 | Published: 17 Apr 2008
SUMMARY: This e-book explores real-time data integration methods, benefits and drawbacks of popular enterprise data integration methods and a market overview of platforms and software.

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Special Brief - Is an eSignature Solution in Your Future?
sponsored by DocuSign, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 26 Mar 2008 | Published: 26 Mar 2008
SUMMARY: Learn 12 key considerations for e-signature success and how the solution can help you be more competitive by closing deals faster, saving money, reducing errors and eliminating the paper jam that happens in the mail room.

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VENDOR SELECTION DEFINITION (continued): … A tier 1 vendor is one of the largest and most well known in its field -- often enjoying national or international recognition and acceptance. Vendors may be both manufacturers and value-added resellers (VARs). For example, Cisco Systems Inc. is regarded as a tier 1 vendor in storage area network switching equipment and related technical certifications. Tier 1 vendors may also be a "preferred" vendor that provides products and services to you at appealing prices or other favorable terms.

See also: tier 2 vendor
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