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In 2004, Microsoft offered a midwestern-US-based financial services corporation a range of options to renew and replace its
existing enterprise agreement. But without the right negotiating skills, how could it be certain Microsoft’s offer was the
most cost-saving approach? The company engaged an indepe (...)
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Case Study: How a Midsized Company Saved over $870,000 on a $3 Million Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, in
Less Than Three Weeks. ...
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2010-03-11
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SAP's decision to be more open and flexible was both wise and pragmatic. SAP now can afford to compete on a component per
component basis, having basically reached its limit in capturing most of large customers in the market with an integrated
product suite. (...)
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SAP's decision to be more open and flexible was both wise and pragmatic. SAP now can afford to compete on a component
per component basis, having ...
Published:
2001-08-03
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On February 3, Baan Co. posted a fourth-quarter loss of $236 million, and on February 8, Baan sold its Coda financial applications
unit to UK firm Science Systems for the bargain basement price of $50 million in cash. (...)
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On February 3, Baan Co. posted a fourth-quarter loss of $236 million, and on February 8,
Baan sold its Coda financial applications unit to UK firm...
Published:
2000-02-25
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Although recent initiatives should, to our mind, contribute to creating increased demand and acceptance of the offering in
the intended SME market, nevertheless, Made2Manage will have to address certain challenges in order to continue to thrive
in this cutthroat competitive environment. (...)
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Although recent initiatives should, to our mind, contribute to creating increased demand and acceptance of the offering in
the intended SME market...
Published:
2003-01-22
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Food and beverage manufacturers rely on information technology to meet market demands. However, food is one market where
most enterprise applications show a number of "fatal flaws"—capabilities whose omission can impede operations to the extent
of complete failure. (...)
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Food and beverage manufacturers rely on information technology to meet market demands. However, food is one market where most
enterprise applicati...
Published:
2006-11-08
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Delivering on its enormously ambitious strategy is the challenge SAP faces. (...)
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Delivering on its enormously ambitious strategy is the challenge SAP faces.
Published:
2001-08-09
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Consumer packaged goods manufacturers have to measure the most important metric of all: orders delivered on time, in full.
To accomplish this requires sophisticated inventory management and optimization tools for the consumer goods supply chain. (...)
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Consumer packaged goods manufacturers have to measure the most important metric of all: orders delivered on time, in full.
To accomplish this requ...
Published:
2006-05-26
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Having garnered an astutely broad enterprise applications’ portfolio, Best Software recently unveiled its 'customer and/or
partner for life' strategy to fend off any intruder to its US market stronghold, especially Microsoft Business Solutions. (...)
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Having garnered an astutely broad enterprise applications’ portfolio, Best Software recently unveiled its 'customer and/or
partner for life' strat...
Published:
2002-12-18
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EC-Gate creates a wireless vertical marketplace to enable B2B e-commerce. The first of several wireless virtual communities
were unveiled at three international conferences in the Netherlands, Brazil, and Canada. (...)
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EC-Gate creates a wireless vertical marketplace to enable B2B e-commerce. The first of several wireless virtual communities
were unveiled at thre...
Published:
2000-05-09
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It appears as though SAP feels confident now that its software solutions outside of its core ERP can stand on their own and
attract new customers. (...)
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It appears as though SAP feels confident now that its software solutions outside of its core ERP can stand on their own and
attract new customers.
Published:
2001-08-06
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Jeeves Information Systems, an innovative Swedish enterprise applications provider, seems to be making the right moves towards
remaining a force within its markets. But becoming a more globally recognized player remains a tall order, even for an obliging
butler-like vendor. (...)
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Jeeves Information Systems, an innovative Swedish enterprise applications provider, seems to be making the right moves towards
remaining a force w...
Published:
2006-04-17
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During its international e-business conference, SAPPHIRE, SAP displayed a bullish attitude, contradicting the current market
malaise. Expanding outside its traditional ERP stronghold into five attractive technology areas, as well as the realization
that no vendor can be ‘all things to all people’ mig (...)
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During its international e-business conference, SAPPHIRE, SAP displayed a bullish attitude, contradicting the current market
malaise. Expanding ou...
Published:
2001-07-30
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During its international e-business conference, SAPPHIRE, SAP displayed a bullish attitude, contradicting the current market
malaise. SAP touts a multi-pronged answer to prevailing heterogeneous IT environments. The company is staking its future on
five pillars - exchanges, portals and the three extended (...)
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During its international e-business conference, SAPPHIRE, SAP displayed a bullish attitude, contradicting the current market
malaise. SAP touts a ...
Published:
2001-08-01
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... Looking from an ecosystem aspect, the Progress community boasts over US$5 billion in total annual revenue
and a whopping 3 million users worldwide. ...
Published:
2008-04-21
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Microsoft announced plans to increase resources and provide new tools and offerings for MBS independent software vendors
(ISV) and value-added resellers (VAR). These efforts are designed to accelerate the MBS Group's partner-driven vertical strategy,
providing stronger opportunities for partners to align (...)
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Microsoft announced plans to increase resources and provide new tools and offerings for MBS independent software vendors (ISV)
and value-added res...
Published:
2005-08-24
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Business applications market leader SAP reported a 43% drop in net income for its first quarter ended March 31, despite a
10% increase in revenue. In a separate announcement, SAP also said that Kevin McKay, head of SAP's U.S. operations, has resigned
for personal reasons. (...)
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Business applications market leader SAP reported a 43% drop in net income for its first quarter ended March 31, despite a
10% increase in revenue....
Published:
2000-05-17
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From Agilisys' fresh start illustrated in new account wins, a profitable quarter, and new product enhancements; the market
should expect at least a continuation of the past but more likely its improvement. (...)
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From Agilisys' fresh start illustrated in new account wins, a profitable quarter, and new product enhancements; the market
should expect at least ...
Published:
2002-10-14
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Although not quite yet out of the woods, by having product flexibility 'in the bag', and by providing now much more of its
own 'must have' collaborative applications (e.g. SCM and CRM), J.D. Edwards might again start looking forward to the future. (...)
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Although not quite yet out of the woods, by having product flexibility 'in the bag', and by providing now much more
of its own 'must have' collabo...
Published:
2002-01-11
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On May 3, analysts suggested that Dutch business applications maker Baan faces a takeover bid or a break-up, after the latest
tumble in the troubled firm's stock price. Earlier, on April 20, the struggling vendor reported its seventh consecutive quarterly
loss, with a first-quarter figure worse than a ye (...)
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On May 3, analysts suggested that Dutch business applications maker Baan faces a takeover bid or a break-up, after the latest
tumble in the troubl...
Published:
2000-05-25
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NETIAN, South Korea’s largest ISP has selected Critical Path’s Inscribe messaging service to meet the demands of South Korea’s
explosive e-mail growth. Critical Path’s Inscribe messaging solution includes e-mail, instant messaging, a homepage builder
or HTML editor and bulletin boards. (...)
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... in South Korea, has chosen Critical Path's InScribe Messaging Server with a Korean language web client
interface to power messaging services for 3 million users ...
Published:
2000-07-28