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Oracle Buys Carleton Corporation to Enhance Warehouse Offering (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Nov 10, 1999 Abstract : 'REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., and MINNETONKA, Minn., Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle Corporation (Nasdaq: ORCL) and Carleton Corporation (Nasdaq: CARL) today announced that the two companies have signed a definitive merger agreement for Oracle to acquire Carleton, an early innovator of data quality and mainframe data extraction software'. The offer values Carleton shares at $2.45 a share, which is less than the stock's closing price on Monday of $2.56.
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Parametric Technology Corporation's Bold Vision Drives Growth and Innovation (3 Pages)
by Michael Bittner
Nov 18, 2005 Abstract : Cooperative markets and clever strategies controlling internal developments and guiding marketing may help Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC) reach revenues of $1 billion (USD) by 2008. However, more impressive is this may make PTC an innovator in product lifecycle management.
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The Case of A Boutique Vendor's Benefits of Focus - IRM Corporation (5 Pages)
by Olin Thompson & P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 6, 2003 Abstract : A tightly focused vendor, IRM Corporation, has fine tuned its products, services, its sales process and even its commercial terms to match the realities of its sole market – food manufacturers who sell to the foodservice and vending markets.
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SCT Corporation Means (e)Business For Process Manufacturing (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic & P. Catz
Apr 30, 2001 Abstract : SCT has announced more e-commerce offerings for the process industries, including an expanded vision for their iProcess.sct solution called 'Collaboration in Process' which is based on recognition that process manufacturers and distributors will increasingly go to market as members of competing commerce networks. New product announcements include additional e-CRM capabilities, and an announced relationship with IBM that combines SCTメs products with IBMメs hardware, software, and services.
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SCT Corporation: The Last Viable Process Manufacturing Vendor Standing? (8 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 15, 2001 Abstract : Although a relative newcomer, the Process Manufacturing Solutions division of SCT has been able to remain focused on the process manufacturing industry. With the exit or weakening position of most other process-focused vendors, SCT should thrive. However, its low profile marketing strategy, undeveloped channel and a limited number of implementation partners are some of the challenges it has yet to surmount.
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Fourth Shift Corporation: Working Overtime To Provide Complete Customer Care (7 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 2, 2000 Abstract : Fourth Shift claims to have grasped the requirements of its target market (SMEs) that wish to acquire most of their business applications from a single source, even if they have to sacrifice some functionality. To that end, the company launched its Complete Care program. Complete Care is possibly the most comprehensive approach for small and midsize manufacturers to obtain needed business enterprise applications, backed by professional services and a long-term commitment to the customer's success. However, Fourth Shiftメs future is not without significant challenges.
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Oracle Corporation: Flying High for Being Jack-of-All-Trades and Master of Some (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 19, 2000 Abstract : Database and enterprise application vendor Oracle has streamlined itself, overcome the hardships of the past and seems prepared and eager for the future. We express our view regarding its latest announcements.
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Remedy Corporation: Poised for a Comeback? (8 Pages)
by D. Geller
May 17, 2000 Abstract : Once the toast of Wall Street, Remedy has redefined its business. With products in CRM, service management and e-procurement (and others), and propelled by something unusual – profits – the company is hoping to regain its former luster.
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Software Technologies Corporation (STC) Prepares to go Public (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Mar 3, 2000 Abstract : Enterprise Application Integration vendor Software Technologies Corp. (STC) announced the filing by the company of a Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchanges Commission relating to the proposed initial public offering of up to $100 million of its common stock.
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