IT evolution: Why ERP systems face extinction

With any luck at all, there isn't a giant asteroid headed our way soon, but in the world of information technology, an extinction event may be on the horizon.

Beyond phones to a mobile Internet of things

Dan Hesse was named CEO of Sprint since December 2007. A recognized leader in the mobile technology sector, Hesse recently added the lifetime achievement award from Corporate Responsibility Magazine to his list of accolades.

The BYOx phenomonen again

Just when we thought we were getting a handle on BYOD, along comes another acronym - BYOS. There’s some confusion on what the newer acronym stands for, however.

Is tech always a source of benefit?

To benefit from a sourcing system, employees need to use it, notes Rob Hornyak, an assistant professor of Information Systems, who teamed up with Arun Rai of Georgia State University to explore adoption of a sourcing enterprise system (SES) at one the largest consumer products companies in the Un

Rethinking R&D: Running contests to find solutions

The rise in “open innovation” contests has helped companies broaden their research and development while reducing their cost and risk of failure.

Leave your comfort zone, get more from EPM

Companies have invested heavily in information technology known as Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) systems, which generate everything from basic budget and financial statements to complex forecasts of how to best meet consumer demand.

The art of sharing: Crucial lessons for successful shared services

Toddlers must learn to portion out toys and treats: similarly, organizations face a learning curve when transitioning to shared services. Companies and managers must be willing to change — and education is essential. Tim Olsen, clinical assistant professor of information systems at the W. P.

Curbing consultant opportunism: What works, what doesn't

Opportunism in business relationships, such as those between consultants and clients, goes beyond harmlessly stretching the truth.

QR codes: It's all about the destination

QR codes -- those intricate square graphics -- are showing up on signs, posters, print ads, business cards. They’ve even been painted on sides of buildings. When scanned by your smart phone, QR codes are supposed to take you to something more – more information, music, video.

Promises, promises: When one firm breaks them, two could suffer

A psychological contract  is an individual’s beliefs about the informal obligations that exist between employer and employee. What happens when an employer fails to come through on these perceived promises?