Estimating the 10 Hidden Costs of Packaged Software Implementation

Galorath is sponsoring a webinar covering estimation of packaged software implementation.  This is a topic that I am excited about.  I see organizations constantly assuming they can buy software and install it for free.  And that they can tailor packaged software in an instant.  The truth is implementing, deploying, tailoring packaged software is expensive.  Most often worthwhile, but not the no-brainer people think.  For example I recently spoke with an organization that took a YEAR to implement a CRM system.  Their CEO tells horror stories and how they did not have the concept for the difficulty both in deployment and in dealing with change.

Date and Time

January 27, 2009
8:30 am, Pacific Standard Time (GMT -08:00, San Francisco)
11:30 am, Eastern Standardt Time (GMT -05:00, New York)
10:00 pm, New Delhi, India (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +5:30 hours)
12:30 am, Tokyo, Japan (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +9 hours)
4:30 pm, London, England (UTC/GMT)

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To register for the online event
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This event requires registration with a corporate email address.

1. Go to https://galorath.webex.com/galorath/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=925898160
2. Click “Register”.
3. On the registration form, enter your information and then click “Submit”.

Once the host approves your enrollment, you will receive a confirmation email message with instructions on how to join the event.

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