Lawson Software-IPO and Several Acquisitions After
Part Three: Market Impact
P.J. Jakovljevic & Lou Talarico - November 8, 2003

Market Impact

Although Lawson Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWSN) has a long trail of success, throughout 2002 it encountered many simultaneous challenges. Still, after initially chalking up and experiencing hiccups, the vendor seems to be weathering the storm and getting back on track. While it is quite difficult to compete against the likes of SAP, PeopleSoft, and Oracle, it is certainly not impossible, as witnessed in the past (see Lawson Asserts Itself, Draws A Bead On Bigger Players)...