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… by Unbiased
Third Parties?
Why the Enterprise Software Market is Inefficient
The Outcome of an Efficient and Inefficient Market
Making Better Future Decisions
Conclusion

Chapter 5: Software Sell-Ability Versus Implement-Ability
Chapter 6: Controlling for IT Consulting Advice
Chapter 7: How to Use The Reports of Analyst Firms Like Gartner
Chapter 8: How to Interpret Vendor Provided Information to Reduce Project Risk

Implementation Duration Estimation and Project Quality
Who Makes the Initial Estimate?
Getting the Estimate from the Right People in the Software Vendor
Minimizing Risk Through Software Selection
Conclusion

Chapter 9: Evaluating Implementing Preparedness

Implementation Company Preparedness
Data …

… gives the reader an insider’s understanding of the enterprise software market.
This book is connected to several other SCM Focus Press books, including Enterprise Software TCO and The Real Story Behind ERP.
By reading this book, you will:

Learn how to apply a scientific approach to the software selection process.
Interpret vendor-supplied information to your best advantage. This is generally left out of books on software selection. However, consulting companies and IT analysts like Gartner have particular biases. Gartner is paid directly by software vendors — a fact they make every attempt not to disclose while consulting companies only

… trendy” information.
As close as can be to no entity of any influence really provides a historical overview of various enterprise software technologies and initiatives.

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If you want to get more out of your Gartner research subscription, this book is for you.
Gartner and the Magic Quadrant: A Guide for Buyers, Vendors and Investors
What the Book is About
Whether you are a software buyer, a large or small vendor, or are wondering how Gartner can help you make better investment decisions, this book