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By espousing its namesake 5th generation of products that preserves flexibility and provides much more of its own ‘must have’
collaborative applications (i.e. SCM and CRM), J.D. Edwards may start looking forward to the future with its new winning attitude. (...)
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5th software:
By espousing its namesake 5th generation of products that preserves flexibility and provides much more of its own ‘must have’
collaborative applic...
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2002-10-02
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While significant new product deliveries have happened under the company’s own steam, J.D. Edwards has not departed from
its traditional policy of congenial partnering with other prominent software providers. (...)
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While significant new product deliveries have happened under the company’s own steam, JD Edwards has not departed from its
traditional policy of...
Published:
2002-10-03
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In a nutshell, J.D. Edwards seems poised to deliver applications within its traditional verticals that are wide-ranging,
integrated, and modular (loosely decoupled) at the same time, which is apparently a clearer message and a better business
model for the company. With a new management team the company (...)
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5th software:
In a nutshell, JD Edwards seems poised to deliver applications within its traditional verticals that are wide-ranging, integrated,
and modular (...
Published:
2002-10-04
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J.D. Edwards is leaner, meaner, much more aggressive and with a winning attitude than it has been in the past. It is not
easy to regain momentum in a down economy, and kudos to J.D. Edwards for seemingly succeeding in doing exactly that. (...)
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5th software:
JD Edwards is leaner, meaner, much more aggressive and with a winning attitude than it has been in the past. It is not easy
to regain momentum i...
Published:
2002-10-07
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After 9/11, the analyst community optimistically predicted a sharp rise in the demand for global trade management (GTM) software.
While initially vendor shares rose, pre- and post-9/11 barriers have prevented the profitability and ubiquity of GTM software. (...)
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5th software:
After 9/11, the analyst community optimistically predicted a sharp rise in the demand for global trade management (GTM) software.
While initially ...
Published:
2005-11-11
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By determinedly executing a number of both prudent and bold initiatives, including some that encroach into the new frontiers
of enterprise applications (such as business process management and business activity monitoring), Exact Software may have
gotten the wherewithal to almost be reckoned with uniform (...)
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5th software:
By determinedly executing a number of both prudent and bold initiatives, including some that encroach into the new frontiers
of enterprise applica...
Published:
2004-02-26
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Abstract:
Small and medium enterprises (SME) looking for software must understand their needs and articulate their expectations to
get what they want and need from software. (...)
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Small and medium enterprises (SME) looking for software must understand their needs and articulate their expectations to get
what they want and ne...
Published:
2005-10-17
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Lawson Software, almost two years since a successful IPO amid adverse conditions at the time, has had its share of difficulties
while rounding up its vertical offerings via a slew of focused appetizing acquisitions. While the last two quarters have seen
license revenue revive and profits, certain ongoing (...)
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Lawson Software, almost two years since a successful IPO amid adverse conditions at the time, has had its share of difficulties
while rounding up ...
Published:
2003-11-06
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The recent merger of Lawson Software and Intentia, two vendors of similar size, but servicing different markets, will complement
each other to become the largest enterprise applications supplier that is dedicated to the mid-market customer segment. (...)
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5th software:
The recent merger of Lawson Software and Intentia, two vendors of similar size, but servicing different markets, will complement
each other to bec...
Published:
2005-10-25
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Creating outsourcing centers is a viable option for companies under pressure to develop quality products with tight time
and budget restraints. Mid-market companies, however, often do not have this option, but can still benefit from partnering
with an outsourcing provider. (...)
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5th software:
Creating outsourcing centers is a viable option for companies under pressure to develop quality products with tight time and
budget restraints. Mi...
Published:
2005-12-01
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With Best having already captured a lion's share of the market estimated to consist of several millions of small enterprises
or ~$14 billion in revenue opportunity, and continuing to capture new customers, the likes of MBS will likely have their work
cut out for them despite their recently unveiled sound (...)
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With Best having already captured a lion's share of the market estimated to consist of several millions of small enterprises
or ~$14 billion in re...
Published:
2003-07-26
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Abstract:
Selecting the right project-oriented software may depend on the specific requirements of the industry niches in which an
organization competes. But since not all software is created equal, it's worth examining some leading candidates in depth. (...)
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Selecting the right project-oriented software may depend on the specific requirements of the industry niches in which an organization
competes. Bu...
Published:
2006-06-07
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Abstract:
Sage Group's decision to finally group its plethora of enterprise-level applications in North America under the Best Software
brand in 2002 emanated from the company's ability to deliver highly integrated components, and to weave a unified story around
this concoction of products, many of them with best- (...)
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5th software:
Sage Group's decision to finally group its plethora of enterprise-level applications in North America under the Best Software
brand in 2002 emanat...
Published:
2003-07-28
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Lawson has yet to show that its strategy and technology can "travel abroad," especially to Europe where it needs to put down
some deep roots if it is to fulfill its global ambitions. A measly portion of its total revenues comes from sales outside
of the US-a proportion that has been static for the past s (...)
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Lawson has yet to show that its strategy and technology can "travel abroad," especially to Europe where it needs
to put down some deep roots if it...
Published:
2003-11-11
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Abstract:
Infor has met several of its objectives with Infor Open SOA. The vendor has managed to resolve inherited customer retention
issues, move forward with “green” and corporate social responsibility initiatives, and even has a viable new product version
to offer Baan users. (...)
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5th software:
Infor has met several of its objectives with Infor Open SOA. The vendor has managed to resolve inherited customer retention
issues, move forward w...
Published:
2008-07-02
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Abstract:
Professional service organizations sell not just time, but knowledge. Thus, in addition to time and expense management, a
business management software product must support a means for knowing how this knowledge is tracked, assigned, managed, and
billed. But which product? (...)
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Professional service organizations sell not just time, but knowledge. Thus, in addition to time and expense management, a
business management soft...
Published:
2006-06-06
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Abstract:
Deltek uses a wealth of standalone and bundled modules to target various markets, including professional services firms both
domestically and internationally, as well as the full range of federal contractors and project-focused enterprises. (...)
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5th software:
Deltek uses a wealth of standalone and bundled modules to target various markets, including professional services firms both
domestically and inte...
Published:
2006-07-13
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Abstract:
Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet,
businesses have reaped tremendous benefits. Still, Web-based systems may not be the answer for every business. (...)
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5th software:
Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet, businesses
have reaped tr...
Published:
2007-11-02
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Abstract:
General Motors will use Commerce One's E-commerce systems to build a global purchasing marketplace for its buyers and suppliers. (...)
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General Motors will use Commerce One's E-commerce systems to build a global purchasing marketplace for its buyers and
suppliers.
Published:
1999-11-10
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Abstract:
Mid-market and the SMB segment are the next frontiers and a promised land for all the enterprise vendors, small and large
alike.Still, the willingness of smaller IT departments to go for more sophisticated technology beyond the all-too-common dispersed
islands of information on Excel spreadsheets, Access (...)
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5th software:
Mid-market and the SMB segment are the next frontiers and a promised land for all the enterprise vendors, small and large
alike.Still, the willing...
Published:
2003-06-07