* How these companies managed both their overall technological and business innovations.
* Their system application, the system use, the users; what the job entails
* What were their key motivations
* Their system configuration (number, and type of software, servers, scanners, printers, storage devices, etc., including the vendors and integrators involved)
* How the company has been impacted by their new system; cost savings, ROI and increased productivity improvements, competitive advantage gained, etc.
To be recognized as winners, companies must address three critical areas: excellence in innovation, excellence in implementation and excellence in strategic impact to the organization.