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Project-Oriented Versus Generic GL-Oriented ERP/Accounting Systems

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... type of billings, revenue recognition and requirements for reporting ... proposition of integrated ERP/accounting and project ... to identify the laundry list of items ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/01/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_01_22_05_1.asp - 15k Summary: Project-oriented organizations have many project-specific business and accounting requirements often in compliance with complex industry-specific and regulatory requirements. Generic GL-oriented accounting systems have not been designed with project phases, work breakdowns or detailed time capturing in m

Microsoft to Add "Encore" Functionality to MBS Great Plains 8.0 ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... moderate to significant needs for nonprofit and public sector accounting capabilities, should ... from this acquisition as an addition to their requirements list. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/07/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_07_10_04_1.asp - 15k Summary: MBS' current strategy of letting extension functionality proliferate spontaneously largely resembles the current development practice of the open source community. This can be be considered ironic, because open sourcing is something Microsoft loves to hate.

Will Sage Group Cement Its SME Leadership with ACCPAC and Softline ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... opportunities from the acquisitions for an addition to their requirements list. ... IT strategy (a staunch Microsoft shop), and solid accounting, HR, manufacturing ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/06/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_06_12_04_1.asp - 28k Summary: Best Software/Sage will remain a pragmatic company that delivers products based on a savvy understanding of its customers' needs and the competitive forces in the market, and on constant adaptability. It is still standing on top of the hill in many SME markets, and it is typically a much more difficult t

Smaller Vendors Can Still Provide Relevant Business Systems Part ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... To respond to these requirements, concurrently with the above in ... which add to its native list of functions ... System and FAS Fixed Asset Accounting System from Best ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/01/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_01_26_05_1.asp - 21k Summary: The unique business needs of project-oriented organizations, when addressed by large ERP vendors that offer general-purpose enterprise software, typically require heavy customization in order to work. On the other hand, when project-oriented organizations turn to small off-the-shelf project-management s

Kewill And Microsoft Great Plains To Further Mutually Complement

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... buying their manufacturing software from a traditional accounting software provider ... functionality from this alliance for an addition to their requirements list. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2001/11/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_11_12_01_1.asp - 13k Summary: While Microsoft Great Plains and Kewill will offer a potentially awesome combined offering worldwide, their competitors will bet on products that cover all the bases in a natively integrated fashion.

Best Software To Hold Competition At Bay Part Four: Challenges & ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... to the above-mentioned Best's line (eg, Instant Accounting for a ... the added functionality from former acquisitions for an addition to their requirements list. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Crm/2002/12/research_notes/EN_CR_PJ_12_23_02_1.asp - 15k Summary: The downside, as a rule, is the painstaking integration effort yet to be devised for a number of remaining products in the Sage’s/Best’s family and to be subsequently exerted, as there is always a large time bracket from concept to actual materialization. Further, integration is never a simple feat.

Best Software Delivers More Insights To Its Partners (As Well As ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... opportunities from former acquisitions for an addition to their requirements list. ... strategy (a staunch Microsoft shop), and solid accounting, HR, manufacturing ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/07/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_07_29_03_1.asp - 25k Summary: Best Software/Sage is a company that delivers products based on savvy understanding of its customers' needs, of the competitive forces in the market, and on constant adaptability. It is still standing on top of the hill in many SME markets, and it is typically a much more difficult task for anyone to cap

Nonprofits and Public Sector: The Latest Hot Market

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... of billings, revenue recognition, and requirements for reporting ... the system (eg, while the accounting department mainly ... to identify the laundry list of items ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/06/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_06_26_04_1.asp - 23k Summary: Many recent circumstances have rendered the nonprofit and public sector accounting markets a land of both opportunity and challenges.

Is SCT And Logistics.com Partnership A Déjà vu?

by P.J. Jakovljevic & P. Catz ... selling generic 'white collar' applications (eg, HR, financial accounting, procurement) into ... from this partnership for an addition to their requirements list. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2001/12/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_12_07_01_1.asp - 12k Summary: While, at first glance, SCT’s partnerships with G-Log and Logistics.com may seem redundant, a more detailed analysis reveals their distinct purposes.

Deltek Remains the Master of Its Selected Few Domains Part Six ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... should also consider adding front-office functionality in their requirements list. ... R&D), non-profit, project manufacturing, and accounting organizations. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/01/research_notes/VN_ER_PJ_01_13_04_1.asp - 29k Summary: While we believe that the Deltek’s strategy to shore up its current install base and to target new related markets has been sound, one should never discount fierce competition given the market for enterprise application software has become a highly competitive and rapidly changing field.