Server Platform Revitalization in the Enterprise Applications ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... the industry-wide independent software vendor (ISV) consolidation has brought some of the traditional iSeries vendors into larger conglomerates like Oracle. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/11/research_notes/TN_ER_PJ_11_01_05_1.asp - 23k - 2005-11-01 Summary: The whole idea of enterprise application modernization is to renew existing software so that it can satisfy the need for integration and graphical presentation without losing any functionality. IBM is looking towards independent software vendors to help it in this endeavor.

Stability and Functionality for Process and Discrete Manufacturers

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... This is not to imply, however, that these companies have been amalgamated into larger conglomerates, because of their failure to diversify outside of the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/10/research_notes/TN_ER_PJ_10_12_05_1.asp - 20k - 2005-10-12 Summary: While superficially, Infor's acquisition strategy may appear to be impulsive, it has actually been calculated to develop a stronger vertical functionality. This may mean that Infor can offer customers more stability while offering niche functionality.

Examples Of How Some Mid-Market Vendors Might Remain Within The ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... etc. Some of these thriving Boutique Vendors will actually be conglomerates of smaller divisions or vendors with a common owner. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/07/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_07_17_03_1.asp - 25k - 2003-07-17 Summary: The most recent merger looks initially like a positive move for both companies and their customers, since Agilisys further enlarges a foothold in the discrete automotive manufacturing (which it has recently started with BRAIN) and solid SCE product modules that it might embed into its own SCM suite and p

Examples Of How Some Mid-Market Vendors Might Remain Within The ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... etc. Some of these thriving Boutique Vendors will actually be conglomerates of smaller divisions or vendors with a common owner. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/07/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_07_18_03_1.asp - 24k - 2003-07-18 Summary: Smaller manufacturing enterprises are often more comfortable dealing with a vendor of a size and corporate culture similar to theirs. Examples of these markets can be e.g., fresh meats, dairy producers, Tier 2/3 automotive suppliers, etc. Some of these thriving Boutique Vendors will actually be conglomer

Is Your Enterprise Application on a Road to Nowhere?

by Dan Matthews ... In its wake, many products may be widowed or orphaned, having been purchased by conglomerates that may not intend to continue investing in research and ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2007/06/research_notes/MN_BA_XDM_06_27_07_1.asp - 21k - 2007-06-27 Summary: Consolidation is a well-documented trend and is to be expected in the market for enterprise applications. This article outlines the evolution of the enterprise software market. Specifically, it focuses on the revolutionary technology known as service-oriented architecture (SOA).

Is Your Enterprise Application on a Road to Nowhere?

by Dan Matthews ... In its wake, many products may be widowed or orphaned, having been purchased by conglomerates that may not intend to continue investing in research and ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2006/12/research_notes/MN_BA_XDM_12_22_06_1.asp - 21k - 2006-12-22 Summary: Consolidation is a well-documented trend and is to be expected in the market for enterprise applications. This article outlines the evolution of the enterprise software market. Specifically, it focuses on the revolutionary technology known as service-oriented architecture (SOA).

What Does Vendor Consolidation Mean To The End User?

by Olin Thompson & PJ Jakovljevic ... etc.) focus. Some of the Boutique Vendors will actually be conglomerates of smaller divisions or vendors with a common owner. These ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/05/research_notes/MI_ER_XOT_05_10_03_1.asp - 15k - 2003-05-10 Summary: End-user companies should track the financial health of their vendors to see if the vendor will be a collector or one of the collected. If the end-user company has a focused vendor, think of that vendor's health and help them become even better in your type of business. If your vendor is acquired, meet

A Matter of Trust

by Bill McBeath ... Many of the large diversified conglomerates that are likely to be both competitors and trading partners are in the Far East where IP rights are not as strongly ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/06/research_notes/TN_SC_XBM_06_22_04_1.asp - 24k - 2004-06-22 Summary: When important information is withheld, it leads to enormous inefficiencies or even disasters in the supply chain. Trust is needed to streamline decision making and interactions in the supply chain. But, in spite of what 'Kumbaya Collaborationists' preach, there are very real and serious risks with shari

Maximizer Enterprise 8: A Strong Competitor on the SMB Front Line

by Kevin Ramesan and Katarina Novatzki ... While some big conglomerates representing what used to be known as independent, SMB solutions have brought in massive marketing budgets leaving marginal space ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Crm/2004/09/research_notes/PN_CR_KR_09_23_04_1.asp - 17k - 2004-09-23 Summary: TEC recently reviewed Maximizer Enterprise 8. Tailored to the latest Internet technology, the offering is aggressively priced. Rich functionality is offered in a three-module structure that continues to compete in the demanding 'best fit,' customer relationship management, small and medium enterprise mar

Frantic Merger-Mania Spiced Up With Vendettas Leaves Customers ...

by Olin Thompson & Predrag Jakovljevic ... etc.) focus. Some of the Boutique Vendors will actually be conglomerates of smaller divisions or vendors with a common owner. These ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/06/news_analysis/NA_ER_XOT_06_18_03_1.asp - 26k - 2003-06-19 Summary: To continue to be healthy, an enterprise software vendor either needs a defendable niche or a large market share. For the latter, acquisitions are often required to grow and prosper. With revenue streams shifting from new accounts to up- and cross-sales to existing customers, software support and servic