Is Enterprise Market Consolidating? Exactly!

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... such at a June shareholders meeting of Kewill Systems PLC. ... integration with Exact's e-Business product, e-Synergy ... As a result, R&D resources will be shared and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/06/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_06_14_02_1.asp - 18k Summary: After seemingly the successful acquisition of Macola last year, Exact Software continues to build its SME market share by acquiring Kewill ERP.

E commerce - Consultants

... Our unique solutions are the result of extensive research, excellent design, sincere efforts ... have over 20 years of experience providing ERP, CRM, e-Business, RF ... http://www.technologyevaluation.com/showcases/consultants/cat/87220/E-commerce.html - 101k - 2008-09-04

Geac Lives By Acquisitions; Will It Die By An Acquisition?

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... a subsidiary of the former JBA Holdings plc. ... the anticipated seasonal revenue increases should result in improved ... increase support for our e-commerce businesses ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/11/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_11_20_00_1.asp - 14k Summary: After a slew of acquisitions in the past, which have had varied outcomes, Geac seems to be grooming itself to become an attractive acquisition target. This is the conclusion to be drawn from a tumultuous period since the company reported a loss-making quarter and subsequent back-to-back speedy departures

SCT Comes Back With a Vengeance

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... iProcess.sct solution as a direct result of an ... requirements planning & transportation, warehousing, e-procurement, product life cycle (PLC), and plant ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/08/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_08_25_00_1.asp - 13k Summary: SCT Corporation, an IT solutions provider for a number of disparate industries, announced that the quarter which ended June 30, 2000, was a record quarter for license fee revenue within SCT's process industry solutions business. SCT, which claims experiencing continued success with enterprise-wide, globa

The Mid-Market Is Consolidating, Lo And Behold

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... wholly owned subsidiary of The Sage Group Plc., which is ... growth has reached global proportions, as a result of the ... NV, a Dutch-based provider of e-Business and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2001/05/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_05_11_01_1.asp - 20k Summary: While the higher end of the business applications market has experienced only limited merger & acquisition activity during 2000 (mainly seen in ERP losers been devoured by ERP outsiders), the mid-market has seen more vibrant intra-market activity, which particularly accelerated during the first few month

Can Geac Reshuffle the ERP Standings?

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... The acquisition of JBA Holdings Plc. ... areas of our business and will result in revenue ... SmartEnterprise Solutions (SmartStream, SQL Financials/HR, E Series and M ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/08/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_08_09_00_1.asp - 13k Summary: In July, Geac Computer Corporation Limited, the largest Canadian business applications software vendor and an aspirant for a leading ERP vendor position, announced its financial results for fiscal 2000. Earlier, on June 26, Geac solidified its enterprise systems presence in North America by consolidating

SalesLogix and ACT! Officially Branded As Best Software

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... working with Best Software and Sage Group plc. ... slew of products comes as a result of multiple ... The package combines e-commerce, distribution, manufacturing, and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/07/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_07_29_02_1.asp - 18k Summary: Having garnered a powerful broad enterprise applications portfolio, Best Software is challenging the competition and telling the market it will not easily be overlooked.

MAPICS Back On Track, But Not Without Restructuring Pains

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... The Company said that as a result of the ... and continued emphasis on integrating e-commerce components ... development collaboration and product lifecycle (PLC) tool ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/09/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_09_11_00_1.asp - 15k Summary: On August 23, MAPICS, Inc., one of the leading mid-market ERP vendors, announced that it is taking steps to reduce costs through a restructuring plan. Earlier, on July 27, MAPICS reported results for the third quarter of its fiscal 2000.

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

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... The Sage Group plc is a leading provider of ... service data—cell phone numbers, secondary e-mail addresses ... As a result, the system can supposedly be deployed in ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/06/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_06_03_04_1.asp - 22k Summary: Businesses wary of larger initial upfront investments can start with an easily affordable subscription at ACCPACcrm.com and have the knowledge that any investments in their data, customizations, and training are fully protected should they later need or want to move their solution on-premises.

Where Is ERP Headed (Or Better, Where Should It Be Headed)? Part 3 ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Portals are a natural result of competition, the need ... ERP- driven e-business will have to extend well ... ERP space through acquisition like Invensys, Plc., a UK ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2001/04/research_notes/TN_BA_PJ_04_25_01_1.asp - 27k Summary: This note discusses how ERP-driven e-business will have to extend well beyond providing business partners self-service portlets. It will have to allow trading partners not only order status tracking but also the enterprise plans and conditions down to plant level for more efficient two-way interaction an