Enterprise-level software solutions: Integration strategies and practices

Author: S. Lozinsky (USA)
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book is a reference manual for evaluating and implementing software package solutions. It first introduces how to select and purchase the appropriate software package, how to sign software, training, and implementation service contracts. Then, it covers the implementation methods for software projects and elaborates on the implementation process of packaged software products in four stages. Finally, it discusses post-implementation maintenance of software packages and some important considerations. The book provides highly practical advice for managers implementing various software solutions within companies, guides company managers through the process of purchasing integrated business management package software products, and emphasizes collaboration among company managers, IT personnel, users, external consultants, and software sales representatives. The book covers aspects such as budgeting, teamwork, cost adjustments, redesign, training, and the software selection process. The book is organized simply and written in an easy-to-understand style.