CRM, ERP, and Business Intelligence Software

You don't have to be a big company to get benefits from Big Data. Experts offer advice for SMEs on leveraging Big Data for competitive advantage.

• How to Buy Cloud Finance Apps
• 8 Ways to Make Software Licensing Agreements Work for You
• 4 Apps that Make it Easier to Use PowerPoint
• Mobile Marketing ROI: 3 Metrics that Matter and 3 that Don't
• 10 Database Design Best Practices
• Information Governance in Age of Mobile, Cloud and Social

Integration with Gmail and Box are among 40 new or improved features in Pipeliner CRM's flagship application.

• Accelerating Big Data Value Aim of Actian Program
• Qlik Intros Desktop Data Visualization App
• Logi Analytics Expands Big Data Influence with Partnerships
• Host Analytics' App Narrows Finance and Sales Divide
• NetSuite Buys E-commerce Provider Venda
• SoftWatch's Analytics Service Targets Software Licensing Costs

Microsoft's Visual Studio 2013 provides solid tools and a wide range of capabilities for enterprise application developers, says reviewer Paul Ferrill.

• Review: Microsoft SQL Server 2014
• Review: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013
• Review: Attunity Cloudbeam Simplifies Moving Big Data to Cloud
• Review: KXEN InfiniteInsight Genius and Predictive Offers
• Yammer vs. Jive vs. Chatter: Social Software Reviews from Real Users
• Review: Data Stewardship Platform Eases ERP Migration

NetSuite hopes the purchase will promote growth of its SuiteCommerce software and accelerate its expansion into Europe.

• Information Governance in Age of Mobile, Cloud and Social
• Mobile App Usage Grows Among Businesses
• Cloud ERP Buying Guide
• 10 Keys to Creating a Mobile ERP Strategy
• Badgeville Targets Online Communities with Gamification Software
• Pegasystems Gains Co-browsing Tech by Acquiring Startup

Finance and accounting (F&A) is one of the newest application categories to move to the cloud.

• Logi Analytics Expands Big Data Influence with Partnerships
• IBM, Apple Join Hands as Unlikely Enterprise Partners
• Information Governance in Age of Mobile, Cloud and Social
• Application Performance Management Buying Guide
• Chief Data Officer: 4 Reasons to Hire a CDO
• Mobile App Usage Grows Among Businesses

What are key considerations for companies evaluating cloud ERP? And which vendors should be on a short list?

• 10 Keys to Creating a Mobile ERP Strategy
• Cloud a Key Part of 'Postmodern ERP'
• Top 10 Trends in Cloud ERP
• Wearable Tech Will Make Enterprise Impact
• SAP Intros Big Data Services
• Technology Investments Lead Enterprise Growth Strategies

An alliance with Actian Corporation is the latest of more than a half dozen Big Data partnerships announced by Logi Analytics  in the past year.

• IBM, Apple Join Hands as Unlikely Enterprise Partners
• Information Governance in Age of Mobile, Cloud and Social
• Application Performance Management Buying Guide
• 3 Tips for Tackling Big Data Collaboration
• Chief Data Officer: 4 Reasons to Hire a CDO
• Mobile App Usage Grows Among Businesses