GXS Acquires HAHT Commerce or More Synchronized Retail B2B Data ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... GE era, but nonetheless, was somehow in tune with the current economic trends. ... players deserve commendation for raising the bar within the B2B e-commerce arena ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce/2004/03/research_notes/EN_EC_PJ_03_12_04_1.asp - 27k - 2004-03-12 Summary: With the acquisition of HAHT, GXS is making a play to build out its complementary software offerings--in particular, its product information management (PIM) and data synchronization tools.

Essential ERP Current Market Trends Part II

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... applications and workflow, and to facilitate B2B e-commerce ... While the Web and e-commerce will continue to ... ERP direction, we foresee more ERP trends will appear ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/05/research_notes/TN_BA_PJ_05_03_00_1.asp - 29k - 2000-05-03 Summary: ERP applications are designed to optimize an organization s underlying business processes primarily accounting/financial, manufacturing, distribution, and human resources/payroll. This note identifies current trends in the ERP market that we believe are the direct consequence of vendors attempts

ERP: Origins, Developments, and Trends

by TEC staff writer ... use, future developments, and upcoming trends—and more ... intelligence (BI), business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-commerce (B2C) functionalities ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/05/research_notes/TU_ER_STF_05_17_05_1.asp - 18k - 2005-05-17 Summary: ERP first developed as a form of inventory control and later grew to link disparate bodies of information together from across the enterprise. Now, ERP enhancements include SCM, CRM, and e-commerce features, just to name a few. However, where is this technology going? What does it mean now?

The Hidden Role of Data Quality in E-Commerce Success

by Mark E. Atkins ... In the B2B context, the stakes are often higher. Without an intermediary, e-commerce will breakdown unless automated ... are apparent in the next two trends as well ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce/2002/09/research_notes/MI_EC_XMA_09_12_02_1.asp - 18k - 2002-09-12 Summary: Successful e-commerce relies on intelligible, trustworthy content. To achieve this, companies need a complete solution at their back- and front-ends, so they can harness and leverage their data and maximize the return on their e-commerce investment.

The Hidden Role of Data Quality in E-Commerce Success

by Mark E. Atkins ... In the B2B context, the stakes are often higher. Without an intermediary, e-commerce will breakdown unless automated ... are apparent in the next two trends as well ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce/2003/01/research_notes/MI_EC_XMA_01_04_03_1.asp - 15k - 2003-01-04 Summary: Successful e-commerce relies on intelligible, trustworthy content. To achieve this, companies need a complete solution at their back- and front-ends, so they can harness and leverage their data and maximize the return on their e-commerce investment.

JD Edwards Chooses Freedom to Choose EAI

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Moreover, JDE has decided to enter the arena of B2B electronic exchanges with ... E-commerce trends are by nature very dynamic, and no single vendor can provide ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/07/research_notes/EN_BA_PJ_07_27_00_1.asp - 27k - 2000-07-27 Summary: J.D. Edwards announced a new corporate vision that extends its idea-to-action to inter-enterprise collaboration expressed in the phrase freedom to choose . In other words, take the best of ERP, CRM, eBusiness, and business intelligence components, plumb it with possibly the best of EAI and th

QAD Explores E-Business While Not Abandoning ERP

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... moves, which are in sync with the market trends. ... buy-side B2B for indirect materials (aggregated supplier ... modules developed in alliance with Commerce One and ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/05/research_notes/EN_BA_PJ_05_22_00_1.asp - 18k - 2000-05-22 Summary: QAD, one of the leading ERP vendors, announced a number of product and alliance initiatives prior to or during Explore 2000, its annual user conference that took place in Nashville, TN from May 15 to May 17. We express our view regarding its latest announcements and strategic direction.

Trends Affecting Manufacturers and ERP Part Two: Three More Trends

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... For the first three trends discussed, go to Part One ... Business-to-business (termed B2B) relationships generally ... relationship (sometimes termed c-commerce) can be ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/10/research_notes/TN_ER_XSC_10_07_03_1.asp - 22k - 2003-10-07 Summary: The evolution of ERP systems has been driven by the emergence of new business practices and information technologies. These have been supported by the growing maturity of the manufacturing profession, and by the evolving development of commercially available software packages. This is an excerpt from the

Symix Systems Front-Steps Into Greener e-Commerce Pastures

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... of the enterprise applications market trends by providing ... software, BuySite, and access to Commerce One's MarketSite ... will have a range of B2B service providers ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/10/research_notes/EN_BA_PJ_10_25_00_1.asp - 36k - 2000-10-25 Summary: Like many of its peers, Symix Systems, one of the leading mid-market enterprise applications vendors, has been making a big push into the e-commerce market. A new Symix subsidiary called Frontstep, which was formed in January 2000, has been actively rounding out its e-business product and strategic consu

Great Plains Latest Product Offering — Ready to Stampede the ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... e-business initiatives, which are in tune with the market trends and its ... as Microsoft BizTalk as well as integration among and to B2B e-commerce sites and ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/11/research_notes/EN_BA_PJ_11_01_00_1.asp - 25k - 2000-11-01 Summary: Great Plains announced during its Stampede 2000 annual partner meeting significant extensions to its product offering. The following is our view of Great Plains latest announcements and its strategic direction.