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Quote of the Month
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"Enterprise-based time and
attendance software can change
culture by giving managers
critical information for making
better decisions in real time. It
also can raise morale by
providing employees with the
means to secure additional
recognition for efforts that are
demonstrably above and
beyond. When companies get to
this point, their productivity and
profitability take off as well."
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- Kevin Heinle, Vice President
Datamatics Management Services, Inc.
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TimeLines September 2008 - Enterprise Edition |
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For Many Organizations, Choosing Enterprise is Still Wise |
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As you read in our last edition, web-based systems 
are having a profound and dramatic impact on the time and attendance industry.
Countless organizations across the country are choosing to go with these
"on demand" applications rather than traditional licensed (enterprise)
systems.
With that being said, it is still the right choice for many businesses to go
with an installed, enterprise solution for time and attendance. We will find out why in this
edition.
To learn more about vendors that can provide you with the right enterprise solution for
your organization's needs, join our Enterprise Systems Time and Attendance Forum.
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- Marc Nelson, Editor-In-Chief, TimeLines Newsnote
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Is an Enterprise Solution Right for My Organization?
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After hearing about all of the benefits of a web-based time and attendance solution in
our last edition, why would your organization consider an enterprise solution?
The reasons are numerous:
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Data is hosted at your location, on your servers
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Configuration, modifications, customizations and third party solutions are controlled
by your organization
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Any changes, upgrades, and add-ons are scheduled by your organization
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Enterprise solutions allow for greater investment deductions
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Your input into new features and updates are now within your company's control
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Some industries are better suited for enterprise solutions
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Controlling Labor Costs with an Enterprise Solution |
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Once your IT staff and infrastructure are ready to manage an enterprise solution, get
ready to significantly reduce your labor costs. These licensed software applications
allow you to:
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Monitor employee attendance
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Allocate hours worked by department, task, work order, location, etc.
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Effectively administer benefit entitlements
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