This section lists industry analyst research white papers which are downloadable in PDF format.
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New Differentiators in Distribution
Distributors have to start thinking differently to protect their turf and grow new revenue streams. Unique and specific skill sets valued by customers will clearly differentiate the winners from the losers. Modern Distribution Management Editor Tom Gale covers those skills required for wholesale distributors to navigate the turbulent channels of their highly competitive businesses.
TCO of On-Demand Applications Is Significantly Better for SMBs and Mid-Market Enterprises
See why the Yankee Group says that the TCO for on-demand solutions is much better than that of traditional on-premises solutions — even when evaluated over a 3 to 5 year period. On-premises solutions require significant investments in IT infrastructure and application deployment, support and update resources.
Yankee Group: Business Reality of the Mid-Market Real-Time Enterprise
Sheryl Kingstone, Program Manager, The Yankee Group Read this research paper on the vision of the real-time enterprise, creating new operational efficiencies, improving customer relationships, and making better business decisions faster.
