J.D. Edwards Finds Its Inner-Self Within Its 5th Incarnation
Part 3: Market Impact
P.J. Jakovljevic - October 4, 2002

Market Impact

This is yet another example of what difference a year can make, and of a vendor taking advantage of a given second chance. A year ago, J.D. Edwards was in a rather self-loathing mood amid sagging sales, massive layoffs and restructuring, and with rumors of a possible buyout abounding as well, all making existing customers quite concerned and potential ones extremely leery. Worse than that, there was a lingering general feeling that the company had long been unable to articulate a product strategy that was well-attuned with the market needs/trends. The appointment of the new Chairman and CEO Bob Dutkowsky, from the hindsight, after less than a year at the helm (J.D. Edwards' CEO Retires Again; This Time For Good?..