SAP Defies Economic Slowdown, For Now

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... In the fourth quarter, revenues in the Europe, Middle ... coming from the former New Dimension products, SAP's ... resulting in 27% of total software license revenue ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2001/02/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_02_13_01_1.asp - 15k - 2001-02-13 Summary: In January, SAP announced upbeat results for Q4 2000, in contrast to the current market slowdown. However, 8% license revenue growth in North America is much less compared to recent reports from its direct competitors, indicating a possible loss of market share and the fact that not all troubles have bee

Can ERP Meet Your eBusiness Needs? Part Three: The Effect of ...

by Cindy M. Jutras ... cost the same as processing a Purchase Order for a $300,000 software package ... business communities and virtual enterprises is the new fourth dimension of success ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/04/research_notes/MI_ER_XCJ_04_30_03_1.asp - 21k - 2003-04-30 Summary: The ability to market and sell to expanding markets can easily exceed a company's ability to fulfill the demand along with the expectations that are generated.

Criteria for Selecting a Software Estimation Tool

by Murali Chemuturi ... code is predeveloped, adds one more dimension to the ... into play while estimating the cost of software to be ... Therefore, the third, fourth, and fifth criteria for ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SoftwareTestTools/2007/04/research_notes/TU_TT_XMC_04_25_07_1.asp - 19k - 2007-04-25 Summary: A plethora of software estimation tools are available, each claimed to be better than the others, thereby confusing prospective buyers. An effective tool ought to provide for all four aspects of software estimation, namely, size, effort, cost, and schedule.

SAP Q3 Results Cause Mixed Reactions

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... solid top line improvement for the fourth quarter of ... coming from the former New Dimension products, SAP's ... resulting in 28% of total software license revenue. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/11/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_11_16_00_1.asp - 14k - 2000-11-16 Summary: On October 19, SAP announced its results for Q3 2000, in which revenues rose 27% and net income increased 96% over the same period last year. However, bear in mind that SAP s export figures have been bloated to a degree by currency effects, namely a recent favorable exchange rate between dollars and Eu

SAP Posts Solid Q499, but Warns of Q100

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... for its mySAP.com Internet software system would ... Fourth-quarter sales rose 30% to EUR 1.65B ... as expanding its product functionality ("New Dimension") to cover ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/02/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_02_07_00_2.asp - 8k - 2000-02-07 Summary: On January 24, SAP announced its preliminary year-end results and warned that the costs of its new employee stock option plan and marketing and staff additions for its mySAP.com Internet software system would likely outpace sales in the first quarter of 2000.

PeopleSoft buys CRM specialist Vantive for $433 Million

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... at just 7%. SAP expects strong fourth-quarter sales for its mySAP.com portal software, which was ... AG - ERP Leader with a 'New Dimension'", September 1st ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/1999/10/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_10_20_99_2.asp - 6k - 1999-10-20 Summary: Business applications vendor PeopleSoft took aim at the customer relationship management (CRM) market on October 11 as it announced plans to buy Vantive, a maker of CRM software. The stock-for-stock deal, valued at $433 million, gives PeopleSoft a comprehensive electronic-business solution designed to he

SAP Lowers Revenue Expectations

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... at just 7%. SAP expects strong fourth-quarter sales for its mySAP.com portal software, which was ... AG - ERP Leader with a 'New Dimension'", September 1st ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/1999/10/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_10_20_99_1.asp - 6k - 1999-10-20 Summary: Business applications vendor PeopleSoft took aim at the customer relationship management (CRM) market on October 11 as it announced plans to buy Vantive, a maker of CRM software. The stock-for-stock deal, valued at $433 million, gives PeopleSoft a comprehensive electronic-business solution designed to he

People or Resources: The Financial Sector in a Crossroads

by Manuel Carneiro ... The fourth challenge, technology, is the main obstacle ... beginning are the challenge of dimension, the challenge ... the largest investment in this type of software. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HumanResources/2005/05/research_notes/MI_HR_XMC_05_02_05_1.asp - 15k - 2005-05-03 Summary: People management tools have become necessary, particularly in an environment such as the financial sector, where resources have become global and people require more complex management solutions.

Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) Market - Dismal 1999, the New ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... slowdown, which started in the fourth quarter of ... APS) and specialized warehouse management software, resulting in ... Leader with a 'New Dimension'" September 1st ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/1999/12/research_notes/MN_BA_PJ_01_00_1.asp - 50k - 1999-01-01 Summary: The worsening plight of most ERP vendors, caused by the market slowdown, which started in the fourth quarter of 1998, continued in full force throughout 1999. The market size for 1999, with the 4th quarter yet to be reported, is estimated at $18.5B-$19.5B (12%-16% growth over 1998), with sales expected t