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Keep an eye on these leading-edge IT innovators in 2006

After watching a recent NFL playoff game that had more ups and downs than a Disney World rollercoaster, it dawned on me just how fast things can change for the better or worse.

While Oracle's pursuit of Siebel Systems took center stage in 2005, analysts expect to see increased use of partner networks and third-party maintenance providers heading into 2006.

A look at the best hardware solutions providers of 2005, as chosen by their consumer goods clients.

While this year’s Top 10 TPM providers are the key leaders of the industry, it is critical to examine the direction of many of these vendors as they look beyond automation to optimization.

With RFID mandates, Sarbanes-Oxley
and supply chain challenges still burning bright for most consumer goods firms, the consulting arena in 2005 was in high demand.

How consumer goods firms large and small are addressing similar challenges.

Is it possible to turn Wal-Mart's data deluge into actionable insights?