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    Enterprise software maker SAP displayed the first examples of the business applications being developed through its technology integration partnership with Microsoft in Boston on Thursday in the US.

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    RMIT's failed PeopleSoft implementation has been the subject of intense media scrutiny and a damning Auditor Generals report following the system's failure to deliver and subsequent budget blow-out. ZDNet Australia spoke to RMIT's executive director of IT services to find out how it went wrong.

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    While there is no magic bullet to guarantee the success of a software solution, ZDNet Australia identifies those elements which contribute to the most effective corporate rollouts.

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    Wondering how to tackle that daunting integration project? Take a look at how other enterprises have dealt with the issues.

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  • Centrelink lays off old project management ideas

    The sheer size and breadth of Centrelink's operations has always meant project management there is a Herculean effort. Taking a new approach to its people and project scheduling has improved the situation dramatically -- but change hasn't been easy.

  • Sun power proves shocking for Powercor SAP

    Facing a major upgrade of its core SAP environment, Victorian electricity distributor Powercor last year found itself facing a mountain of issues -- and riding a steep learning curve to testing management.

  • ERP upgrade gives new drive to CS Energy

    CS Energy's ERP upgrade -- which was rolled out early this year -- has enabled it to develop a more efficient internal system for staff training and knowledge transfer.

  • Bringing order to chaos at BlueScope Steel

    Maintenance work is a major expense for BlueScope Steel but thanks to a $1.1 million investment in resource management software by its primary maintenance contractor, Transfield Services, things have been looking up.

  • Have (IT) certs will travel?

    Is certification better than experience? Here's what industry analysts and IT professionals have to say, including issues with MCSE.

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