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Oracle launches sourcing software on demand: Why market adaptability may ultimately derail the transition (Part 2)

April 14, 2009

“Recognizing that adoption or end-user compliance is one of the main barriers to a successful program, the ability for project champions to leverage user comfort with known applications such as Excel to access certain functions within the SAP architecture could stimulate stakeholder buy-in, at least internally. By promoting the utilization of SAP through a familiar, […]

Oracle launches sourcing software on demand: As life imitates art, so too does business imitate politics (Part 1)

April 13, 2009

“. . . this white paper will focus on the onerous costing structure of “traditional” enterprise software vendors like Ariba, SAP and Oracle, and their consistently high implementation failure rates, as two of the primary reasons for their pending migration to the SaaS world. In the process, I will present the findings that support my […]

PI Window on Business On-Demand Broadcast Available for April 9 Show: Is The Traditional Association Membership Model Dead?

April 9, 2009

A panel of distinguished guests addressed what is without a doubt one of the most interesting and perhaps controversial issues facing the supply chain professional today . . . “Is the traditional association membership model dead?” Moving from the shadows of an adjunct function of the finance department to a recognized role of strategic importance […]

SPONSOR NEWS: Bellwether Honored as a Fast Growth Company, e-LYNXX Founder Receives Innovator Award and Zycus Launches Spend Essentials

April 6, 2009

(Bellwether Software) – Bellwether Software was honored as one of Louisville’s top fast-growth companies by Louisville Metro Government and Greater Louisville Inc.’s (GLI) ENTERPRISECORP on March 18th at a ceremony in Louisville, KY, USA Referred to as “The High Impact Program,” which was initiated by Mayor Jerry Abramson in 2003, the honor is reserved for […]

PI Window on Business: April 2, 2009 Episode Now Available On-Demand (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Jon-Hansen)

April 3, 2009

If you did not have the opportunity to listen to the live broadcast of today’s show, we are pleased to provide you with an On-Demand replay. Simply use the following link (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Jon-Hansen/blog/2009/04) to access the Episode Replay directly on the Blog Talk Radio Network. We hope that you enjoy the show, and look forward to […]

Ariba’s Chief Marketing Officer to be Interviewed on the April 16, 2009 PI Window on Business Broadcast

March 31, 2009

Under a March 4, 2009 headline “Ariba is in demand claims finance chief,” Ariba’s Chief Financial Officer Ahmed Rubaie referred to a 71 percent leap in subscription software revenues as proof that Ariba has firmly transitioned itself into an on-demand technology company. Ariba’s Chief Marketing Officer, Tim Minahan joins me on the April 16th […]

Procurement Insights/PI Window on Business Poll: The Traditional Professional Association Model is Still Relevant? (http://polls.linkedin.com/p/28939/dvwkt)

March 27, 2009

On the April 9th PI Window on Business Blog Talk Radio Show we ask the question, “Is the traditional association membership model dead?” In conjunction with the Procurement Insights Blog, PI Window on Business has just released a new poll which relates directly to this upcoming broadcast. Please take a few moments to cast your […]

PI Window on Business: March 26, 2009 Episode Now Available On-Demand (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Jon-Hansen)

March 26, 2009

If you did not have the opportunity to listen to the live broadcast of today’s show, we are pleased to provide you with an On-Demand replay. Simply use the following link (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Jon-Hansen/2009/03/26/PI-Window-on-Procurement) to access the Episode Replay directly on the Blog Talk Radio Network. We hope that you enjoy the show, and look forward to […]

SPONSOR NEWS: Corporate United Vice President Named 2009 “Pro To Know” By Supply & Demand Chain Executive

March 24, 2009

For the third consecutive year, David Clevenger is recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine as a “Pro to Know.” CLEVELAND, March 24, 2009 – David Clevenger, vice president of Corporate United, the nation’s largest group purchasing organization, has been selected a Supply & Demand Chain Executive 2009 “Pro to Know.” Supply & Demand […]

PI Window on Business Broadcast (March 26, 2009): Inaugural Show (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Jon-Hansen)