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CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of a complete suite of enterprise-wide ERP software, including finance, HR, CRM, supply chain, PLM, asset management, etc.

CGT introduces you to 20+ more technology and services companies that are worthy of the modern consumer goods company's consideration.

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of an enterprise software suite specific to customer relationship management (CRM), including marketing, sales force automation, category management, etc.

CGT's exciting awards season came to a close this Fall. Let us introduce you to the finalists and winners in six award categories, including our very first CIO of the Year.

Be careful what you wish for. Weve all heard that cautionary tale at one time or another. Sometimes it was merited; sometimes not. With big data initiatives, truer words were never spoken.

Past recipients have included the chairman and CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates and the chairman and CEO of IBM Corporation Samuel J. Palmisano.

More than any other time in history, consumer goods sales and marketing teams are leaning on intelligent systems to navigate change. CGT's Publisher, Albert Guffanti, asks Michael Shoemaker, director, Industry Market Development -- Distribution & Consumer Goods for Microsoft, to explain why yesterday's technologies don't match up to modern day business and consumer needs.

Based on glowing reader nominations, CGT presents 14 small to mid-sized companies, including KEEN, Popcorn, Indiana and Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt, with the title of 2013 Standout SMB. Find out what they've been up to over the last year and what plans they have for the future.