Current Trends in Industry - INDIA

The markets in INDIA have inclined and many companies are on the profit track. Though we hear that there are recovery from the global economy shock, business and employees still facing few issues like - Salary freezes, less promotions, reduction in benefits and downsizing.

There are change in the nature and complexity of work has changed considerably in past some time. Combine with enhanced social demands work life balance holds significant space. Apart from this flexibility of work and awareness programs also plays an important role in motivation factor. Managing workplace dynamics done via ensuring fairness in the form of equity and Absence of favoritism in hiring and promotions.

This year companies are taking corrective actions to deal with downturn. most of which related to compensation,benefits and growth.

Software Selection Process

Phases of Software Selection

There are division of software selection process into few phases. This will help more effectively to manage project.

Planning & Budgeting for Software
The initial step in the software selection process is internal planning and budgeting. Set up project team, get buy-in for the project and put together a high-level budget.

Software Requirements Analysis
Documents and analyze the requirements. Focusing on key differentiating criteria so that concentration will be on most important requirements and quickly, yet thoroughly evaluate vendors.

Software Vendor Research
Evaluate vendor options.

Software Demos
After Short List, invite the vendors for demos. Ask to follow a structured Demo Script to show how they will handle key requirements and comparison to be made.

Software Decision
After narrow the list to few vendors it's time to do due diligence and confirm final decision.

Software Contract Negotiation
Most software contracts are written by the software vendor. Make sure to negotiate the contract to protect interests and save you money.

Implementation Vendor Selection
A critical part of the selection process that most companies overlook is the selection of a qualified implementation partner. In certain cases there is need to do the evaluation during the vendor research, or will select the implementation partner after selection of software product. The selection of the implementation partner can make or break the success of implementation.

FIFA 2010

HERE COMES World Cup Soccer..Starting from 11th June in South Africa. I believe everybody has made expectations clear with their favorite Team and players.
The FIFA Executive Committee will hold its second meeting of the year in Johannesburg on Sunday, 6 and Monday, 7 June 2010. The main item on the agenda is a final update on the preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

There are 32 teams participating..

Take a look into..